Sun 31st Oct 21

Very wet and windy this morning so I didn't venture out.

No reports received so far:

At the end of October the number of species recorded at the Haven this year stands at 172.

 

Sat 30th Oct 21

Reports from today:

Simon Cox

3 close Velvet Scoter south 07-57 

Additional birds 0730-1000 Gannet c55 (many mid-range adults much enjoyed), 7 Red T Divers, 2 Med Gulls, 20+ GBBGs, 14 Brents, 1 Oystercatcher

Matt Lonsdale

10:18 Pomarine Skua (2cy) offshore but not seen for a while. 3 Velvet Scoter S earlier (don’t think S C's message sent).

11:52 Ad Y L Gull raised platform.

Paul Brayshaw

13:48 Two Snow Bunting just flown south along the tideline passed the northern pill box. Appeared to continue passed French point.

14:10 Other bits from haven area golf course seawall and beach - 4+ Gannet offshore throughout, 2 Rock Pipit, two groups of Siskin heard south.

Richard Jeffree

14:18 Shag and G N Diver also from the shelter late am, juv Marsh Harrier from hide also 4 Purple Sands from sluice rocks.

Fri 29th Oct 21

Lots of Gannet feeding offshore again this morning plus a Guillemot and a R T Diver close in sitting on the sea. 3 R T Diver, headed north and 1 Shelduck, 1 Curlew, 15 Knot, 30+ Cormorant and 21 Brent headed south. 4 Purple Sandpipers and a few Turnstone were on the sluice rocks.

On the scrape: 140 Greylag, Teal & Wigeon, 14 Shoveler, 3 Shelduck, Blk. Headed & Herring Gulls, 2 Med Gulls, 3 Common Gulls, 2 GBB & 1 LBB Gull.

4 Mute Swans and a Peregrine were up on the arable. RJ/DC/MR

 

Thurs 28th Oct 21

Looks like there are still some sprats around offshore, as a few Gannets were hanging around offshore and a G N Diver was fishing quite close in. On the sluice rocks with the gulls were 4 Purple Sandpipers and 5 Turnstone.

On the scrape: 4 Mute Swans, 30+ Greylag, lots of Teal & Wigeon (groups of which kept flying out and sitting on the sea), 10+ Shoveler, 7 Shelduck, 6 Cormorant, 1 Green Sand (RJ). RJ/DW/MR.

 

Wed 27th Oct 21

No reports received so far:

 

Tues 26th Oct 21

I spent morning working my way from the main road through to the hide, 1 Blk. T Godwit was on the flooded marsh north of the approach road with lots of gulls, 20+ Blackbirds and 2 Song Thrushes were noted through to the carpark bushes, 2 Cetti's Warbler (1 Dipping Pond-1 Raised Platform), a Blackcap and a Garden Warbler in the bramble below the Orchard. c70 Lapwing were on the scrape below the Raised Platform.

The sluice rocks held 2 Purple Sands, 7 Turnstone, 1 Med Gull, Herring & Blk. H Gulls.

On the scrape: 4 Mute Swans, 194 Greylag, 140 Teal, 70 Wigeon, 11 Shoveler, 2 Shelduck, 9 Snipe, 1 Green Sandpiper, 60 Blk. H Gulls, 10+ Herring Gulls, 1 Med Gull (metal ring on right leg), 1 Grey Heron, 1 Buzzard.

A sea-watch after a bacon roll added: 37 Brent (s), 6 Cormorant (s), 9 Gannet (3n 2s +4) the 4 Gannet were hanging around and on a couple of occasions found a shoal of fish and were plunge diving. 1 Guillemot sitting on the sea

Reports from today:

Matt Lonsdale

19:05 Apologies for late report. Frustrating morning @haven till c10am. Prob. Woodlark @09:18 (flew over me at French point heading SW along moth enclosure hedge , called once but only got on it as it was going away😩. Just not quite good enough seeing as it would have been a first for me @ haven..)

Anyway other bits included 8 Redpoll, 2 Siskin and a decent passage of Linnet, Goldfinch and Chaffinch). Increase in Cormorants offshore with 10+ Gannet + a couple of R T Diver and Med Gull from glances to sea. Grey Wag over sewage farm, Blackwit on scrape and 4+ Stonechat was a slight increase.

Peter Newton

15:41 15.00-15.35. 4 Gannets , 2 Med Gulls , 2 Snipe, 1 Red throated diver

Mon 25th Oct 21

On the Scrape: 196 Greylag, 176 Teal, c100 Wigeon, 9 Shoveler, 2 Shelduck, 7+ Snipe, 3 BlkWits, 1 Lapwing, Blk. Headed & Herring Gulls, 1 Med Gull, 1 Common Gull, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Buzzard.

3 Lt. Grebe were on the brook behind the sluice and 3 Turnstone on the sluice rocks with the gulls. PRD/DC/MR

Reports from today:

Paul Brayshaw

12:38 Haven area gc seawall - Late morning wander and sit on beach by the northern pillbox. 63 Starling, 3 Skylark in off in 7 flocks, 12 Mipit, two Rock Pipit, five Chaffinch, eight Siskin and a Swallow south.  Offshore 3 Teal and 2 Gannet south.

Matt Lonsdale

18:09 Haven late afternoon/early evening. All south - G N Diver (close), Kitt, c50 Brent, 6 Shelduck. Auk sp. N. 107 Lapwing and Blackwit from raised platform, Med Gull over scrape, single Stonechat.

 

Sun 24th Oct 21

It was great to get back to some birding after having one of the grandsons to stay and although I missed the Velvet Scoter I managed to pick up 2 year ticks with Goldeneye and Arctic Tern, along with close views of a super Razorbill with PL

Reports from today:

Pete Loud

09:39 Male Goldeneye south, followed by 7 Shoveler.

09:43 2 cracking Velvet Scoter close in past sea-watching hide think they may have landed on the water.

09:50 2 Velvet Scoter are close in on the water off the sluice rocks. 

09:54 Both drakes. 

10:00 Flying off south.

14:28 With the wind moving to the south finch passage was non existent today, although a couple of groups of Chaffinch came in off the sea late morning about 45 in total, with a few groups of Starling also. Most of my time was spent sea-watching. Plenty of Gannets first thing, a single Tern heading north I thought was probably a Sandwich, the light was challenging early on. 2 brilliant Drake Velvet Scoters landed on the sea close in right in front of me, and on our way back from a walk to Frinton Mick picked up a Razorbill feeding close off the sluice attracting some gulls as it was chasing probably sprats to the surface and this bought in a fine juvenile Arctic Tern, a superb couple of minutes. In addition through the morning,1 drake Goldeneye, 6 Common Scoter, 1 Guillemot, 1 Great crested Grebe, 1 Red- throated Diver, 9 Turnstone, 1 Curlew, 3 Knot, and just a few Brent.

Simon Cox

11:09 Sea watch from shelter 0745-1000: R-t Diver 3, Gannet 21, Brent 14, Cormorant 205 N then 111 N later, prob. different, Goldeneye drake, Shoveler 7, C. Scoter 2  N (dipped on Velvets), Guillemot 1, Arctic Skua 1 high S at 0850, Golden Plover 3, Curlew 1, Turnstone 7 sluice, Med Gull 1 ad, Starling 150 in 2 flocks.

 

Sat 23rd Oct 21

Reports from today:

Matt Lonsdale

10:09 G N Diver close in offshore fishing moving south gradually. Currently off French point.

10:29 Snow Bunting still on seawall above raised tee. Seems quite tame….

Pete Loud

10:21 Snow Bunting on the sea wall by raised tee

15:05 Good to be back on site, offshore 1 Great Northern Diver fishing close in, 2 Goldeneye south, 20+ Scoter, 1 Red-breasted Merganser, 1 Ad. Gannet, Ad. Med Gull and several groups of Brent. A Redwing flew from the dell early on and there was a steady overhead passage most of the morning, 100+ Goldfinch, 7 Siskin and a few Meadow Pipits, Linnets, Reed Buntings and Skylark, plus 1 Swallow. A flock of 30+ Long tailed Tits out on the marsh heading for the back hedge was an unusual sight. 2 Peregrine and a couple of Sparrowhawk's were around early. 3 Stonechats by the Golf course and the Male Snow Bunting along the seawall.

Max Martin

12:31 Female R B Merganser North.

Simon Cox

16:01 Barn Owl at dawn to add to PL’s list.

Fri 22nd Oct 21

Reports from today:

Slmon Cox

15:17 Sea watch from shelter 0750-0850: Gannet 1, R-t Diver 1, C Scoter 4, Brent 23, Sp-hawk 1, Goldfinch 200 minimum + a few Linnets & Mipits. Possible A Skua distant & into sun.

 

Thurs 21st Oct 21

Reports from today:

Paul Brayshaw

10:58 Haven area. Seawall to wooden hide and back. Small numbers of Goldfinch and Meadow Pipit plus 6 Siskin and 3 Rock Pipit. Offshore close Red T Diver, three Guillemot north, few Brent both ways, up to -0 gannet fishing, and south Red B Merg and 5 Sanderling.

Max Martin

16:08 2 Purple Sand with 3 Turnstone next to sluice.

 

Wed 20th Oct 21

On the scrape: 4 Mute Swans (on arable), otherwise as John's report below

On the way back to the car a Guillemot was fishing just offshore and a Marsh Harrier was being mobbed by corvids over the carpark.

Reports from today:

John Grant

13:26Highlights from 2-day survey in Holland Haven area: 2 Purple Sand today near sluice, 1 Red-throated Diver both days close inshore, 1 Guillemot close in yesterday. Also today: 5 Turnstone, 42 Lapwing, 192 Greylags, 86 Wigeon, 56 Teal, 8 Shoveler, 10 Snipe, 1 Peregrine in field behind Haven.

Steve Grimwade

17:20 Spot Fly at The Naze this morning in Sycamores. Haven this afternoon: 18 Snipe on scrape plus 1cy Marsh Harrier. No sign of any Purp Sands this pm.

 

Tues 19th Oct 21

Around the scrape: 4 Mute Swans (on arable), 170 Greylag, 4 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, c40 Teal, 8 Shoveler, 58 Lapwing, 10+ Snipe, 2 BlkWits, 64 B H Gull, 11 Herring Gull, 4 GBB, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel. MR

Reports from today:

Paul Brayshaw

08:52 Haven area gc and seawall v quiet.  6 Gannet south and handful of Mipit, Chaffinch and Reed Bunting. 

 

Mon 18th Oct 21

Very quiet around the bushes, c160 Greylag, lots of Blk Headed & Herring Gulls (incl a Common Gull), 22 Wigeon not seen yesterday + a few Teal & Shoveler on the scrape DW/BH/DC/MR

Then off to the Naze to look for a Pallas's Warbler.

Reports from today:

Paul Brayshaw

09:28 Haven area golf course seawall:   Very light finch passage but included groups of 4 Brambling and 10 Siskin.  Also two Wheatear, 4 Jay and a Swallow of note.

 

Sun 17th Oct 21

Very quiet all round, the Guillemot from last night was seen briefly alongside the Boating Club rocks but was lost to view almost immediately.

On the scrape: 182 Greylag, c20 Teal, 5 Shoveler, 22 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 1 BlkWit, 1 Grey Heron and a few Gulls. Offshore 2 Brent & a Gannet heading north MR.

 

Sat 16th Oct 21

Reports from today:

Max Martin

08:13 I'm just stood near the raised tee and it's pretty awesome to see the group's of birds coming towards you and then right over your head as they continue there journey! Just had a lovely group of 6 Siskin

Matt Lonsdale

08:26 90 Goldfinch in initial c10 mins walking down to pillbox.

09:17 08:15-09:15 498 Goldfinch, 22 Reed Buntings and 3 R B Merganser highlights so far. 

Not gonna find a ybw from the pillbox but maybe later…

11:05 Vis-mig counts 08:15-10:15. Quantity over quality today, all south unless stated. (ML, MM, PD, RJ) 720 Goldfinch, 1 Brambling, 5 Greenfinch, 35+ Mipit, 7 Alba Wags, 6 Siskin, 32 Reed Bunt, 96 Linnet, 29 Skylark, 2 Grey Wag.  17 Gannet (mainly N), 45+ Wigeon, 22+ Teal, Pintail, Guille (N), 6 Com Scoter (N), 3 R B Merg, 1 Brent (N), 6 R T Diver, SEO (in/off), Gt C Grebe (on).  Redshank and Blackwit on scrape.

Peter Newton

09:42 4 Grey wags over back hedge so far.

Richard Jeffree

18:21 Guillemot feeding at the sluice rocks this evening.

 

Fri 15th Oct 21

Another nice morning but again nothing of note around the bushes, just a couple of Chiffs and a largish flock of L.T.Tits was about it.

Around the scrape were: 6 Mute Swans (4 arable-2 scrape), 160 Greylag, c50 Teal, c40 Wigeon, 13 Shoveler, 8 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 200+ Lapwing, 4+ Snipe, 2 BlkWits, 2 Stonechat, 3 Buzzard, 2 Sparrowhawk, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Peregrine (on arable), 1 Kestrel. RJ/DC/MR 

Reports from today:

Simon Cox

14:42 Sightings: Marsh Harrier, Kestrel, Curlew, 9 Pheasants, 7+ Swallows, only 10 -15 Mipits, c40 Reed Bunts, 8 Linnets. Nice Painted Lady mounds area.

Matt Lonsdale

17:09 SEO hunting field from pillbox N of fresh point. Few gannets going by offshore.

 

Thurs 14th Oct 21

Very quiet around the bushes this morning, 3 Sandwich Tern and 8 Turnstone were on the sluice rocks with the gulls.

On the scrape: 4 Mute Swans (on the arable),150+ Greylag, c50 Teal, 25 Wigeon, 6 Shoveler, 208 Lapwing, 8+ Snipe, 1 Curlew (over), 1 Grey Heron, 2 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, 3 Stonechat, 2 Meadow Pipit. RJ/MR.

Reports from today:

Richard Jeffree

18:24 Nice win double this evening with S E Owl and Barn Owl from the pillbox.

 

Wed 13th Oct 21

Had a walk along the front from the Dipping Pond to French Point this afternoon (with Matt to the sluice). Started well with 8 Siskin picked up by Matt in flight that landed above our heads in the sallows beside the Dipping Pond, then a Brambling over the Raised Platform. 7 Turnstone were on the sluice rocks and 2 Stonechat just passed the pillbox. 3 Rock Pipits were on the seawall beside French Point and on the return another 4 were on the Boating Club rocks, could have included the first 3 but who knows. ML/MR. 

Reports from today:

Matt Lonsdale

08:33 Tree Sparrow south over pillbox.

09:01 Guillemot offshore from sluice area. Clearly a Tree Sparrow day with at least 4 noted so far + Brambling and Redpoll. Challenging conditions in sun.

12:18 Totals from this morning - hands so cold at points I forgot to write stuff down so some may be underestimated. On site 08:00-11:30. 4+ Tree Sparrows, Goldfinch c300, Brambling 9 (mainly heard onlys), 3 Redpoll, (1N), Siskin, 5 Jays, 8 Reed Bunting, c15 Chaffinch, 12 Skylark, c50 Mipit, 11 Lapwing (in/off), 3 Alba Wags, 1 Grey Wag, 20+ Linnet. Walked to Gc footpath 6 Stonechat (searched for Beardies but couldn’t find, well done Rich👍), Balckcap and few Chiffs in bushes.

Richard Jeffree

11:20 6 Bearded Tits in reeds behind French Point rocks

 

Tues 12th Oct 21

Much the same today, a few Chiff's around the bushes, a couple of Song Thrush and a few Goldfinch moving through, 4 Turnstone on the sluice rocks with the Gulls.

On the scrape: 4 Mute Swans, c150 Greylag, c80 Teal, 50 Wigeon, 8 Shoveler, 1 Shelduck, 7 Cormorant, c150 Lapwing, 3 Snipe, 1 Dunlin, 1 BlkWit, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Buzzard, 1 Peregrine, 1 Cetti's Warbler (heard only). DW/MR et al.

 

Mon 11th Oct 21

Another nice day today but still not finding anything of note around the bushes, a few Chiffchaffs and Blackcap plus the regulars, very quiet offshore and not much better on the scrape, still you never know what tomorrow will bring.

 

Sun 10th Oct 21

Another quick visit this morning before WeBS count gave just 3 Chiffchaffs and Blackcap around the bushes. On the scrape were 2 Mute Swans, 101 Greylag, 100 Teal, 45 Wigeon, 10 Shoveler, 86 Lapwing, 8+ Snipe, 4 BlkWits, 2 Buzzard. A single Stonechat was between the mounds and the TDC compound MR

Reports from today:

Paul Brayshaw

09:32 Haven area gc and seawall. Lots of Reed Bunting around generally this morning plus a Stonechat by the raised tee. Vis-mig fairly quiet - 2 Siskin and 2 Grey Wag the best of the expected stuff. Wheatear on beach and offshore the 7 Egyptian Geese and a Little Egret north, 11 Brent and 3 Sandwich Terns south, and most interesting were 3+8 Jays in off, the latter with 4 Rooks. Kestrel also in off.

 

Sat 9th Oct 21

Just a short visit to the site this morning found nothing extra special with half a dozen Chiffchaff and an increase in the numbers of Robins and Dunnocks about it. On the scrape things looked much the same as of late. DC/MR

 

Fri 8th Oct 21

Very little wind this morning made a pleasant change but it was a bit damp and misty first thing. The bushes were quiet again with a single Chiffchaff and a couple of Blackcaps the only birds of note around the Dell area, and another Chiff in the carpark bushes, c20 Swallow and a few Mipit were heading south.

Things picked up a bit at the sluice with a R T Diver fishing close offshore, while watching the Diver two waders landed on the sluice rocks, the first a Knot, (quite a rarity at the haven) the second a Purple Sandpiper and they joined 4 Turnstone. 

2 Mute Swans were on the brook behind the sluice with 6 cygnets.

On the scrape: 44 Greylags, c40 Teal, 12 Shoveler, 2 Wigeon, 1 Shelduck, 5 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 34 Lapwing, 12+ Snlpe, 10 BlkWits, 5 Avocet, 1 Curlew Sandpiper (bird of the day but only seen for a few minutes before flying out SW), 2 Common Gulls, 1 Med Gull were with Herring & Blk. Headed Gulls, 3 Buzzards, 1 Peregrine.

On the return a large Tit flock containing 1 Chiffchaff was in the bushes behind the sluice, 1 Lt. Grebe was on the brook, 6 Brent and 6 Shelduck headed north offshore. RJ/MR 

Reports from today:

Simon Cox

16:44 Very little passage this am up to 1015. 30-40 Mipits, 15+ Reed Bunts, single flock of 15 Goldies, few Swallows, Song Thrush in/off, 1 Skylark, 1 Stonechat.

 

Thurs 7th Oct 21

A much nicer morning with very light winds and a hint of warmth in the air.

The Dell and Badger Set areas were quite busy with a very confiding Chiffchaff and a few Blackcaps showing well, also lots of Goldfinch and House Sparrows, a Song Thrush was nice to see, the Approach Rd and Dipping Pond were quiet apart from a small flock of Long T Tits.

5 Turnstone were on the sluice with a few Gulls and 2 R T Divers were sitting offshore and 10 Brent and 3 Cormorant headed south.

On the scrape: 4 Mute Swans, c100 Greylag, c 70 Teal, 22 Wigeon, 5 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret, c180 Lapwing, 6 Snipe, 5 Avocet, 1 Dunlin, 1 Water Rail, 2 Buzzard, c40 Swallow (over) + a few Mipits and Goldfinch.

On the return the R T Divers were still offshore a single Sandwich Tern headed north and a juv. Peregrine was watched chasing passerines over the sea before heading off inland. RJ/MR

Reports from today:

14:39 Steady passage 0700-1130, totals very rough estimates: Mipit 250+, Goldfinch 250, Linnet 40, Siskin 20+, Swallow 8, Reed Bunting 30+, also Cetti’s Warbler heard.

 

Wed 6th Oct 21

Looks like it was a good morning at the Haven, but I did have a good morning with old friends and a great pub lunch.

Richard Jeffree

09:50 Ringtail harrier South over scrape, didn't stop.

Matt Lonsdale

12:06 13 Spoonbill close south now past pillbox!!!!

13:36 Haven seawatch 10:30-12:30. All south unless stated. Obvious highlight- 13 Spoonbill, 110 Brent Geese, 275 Wigeon, 33 Com Scoter, 1 Turnstone, 2 Med Gull, 2 Grey Heron, 4+ Knot, 13 House Martin, 4 R T Diver, 135 Teal, 5 Gannet (4N), 9 Dunlin, 1 Marsh Harrier, 3 Siskin, c50 Goldfinch, 1 Hobby and 10 Sandwich Tern.

19:12 Beautiful evening- Yellow Wag, 9 Stonechats and 8 Turnstone the highlights. Goldcrest in bushes this morning the first of the autumn.

 

Tues 5th Oct 21

Very wet and windy overnight but sadly not much change on the scrape.

On the scrape: 2 Mute Swans, c180 Greylag, c100 Teal, 28 Wigeon, 13 Shoveler, c60 Lapwing, 8+ Snipe, 5 Avocet, 1 BlkWit, 1 Lt. Stint, 5 Cormorant, 2 Med Gulls, 1 Yell L Gull, 2 LBB, 1 GBB were with the Herring and Blk-Headed, 7 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Swallows, a few Mipits & Goldfinch + 6 Red-L-Partridge (sorry Dave).

3 Sandwich Tern headed south past the sluice on the way back to the car. PRD/MR.

Reports from today:

John Grant

19:38 A late Sand Martin battling south over Golf Course this afternoon was a surprise during survey work in place of the sadly seriously ill Steve Piotrowski. Highlight totals at a wind and rain lashed Haven were: 3 Med Gulls, 102 Teal, 24 Wigeon, 9 Shoveler, 5 Avocet, 1 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe, 2 Stonechat. Offshore 1 Sandwich Tern and 3 Brent south.

 

Mon 4th Oct 21

Breezy again today but not a bad morning after some early rain.

On the scrape: 2 Mute Swans, 150+ Greylag, 80 Teal, 20 Wigeon, 4 Shoveler, 1 Shelduck, 8 Cormorant, 1 Lt. Egret, 12 Lapwing, 5 Avocet, 2 BlkWits, 1 Common Snipe (beware it bobs), 50 Blk H Gulls, 31 Herring Gulls, 1 Med Gull (ad), 1 LBB, 1 GBB, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Buzzard, 3 Swallow, 8 Mipit's. MR

A 30 min seawatch added just 8 Com. Scoter and 1 Gannet north and 9 Sandwich Tern south.

 

Sun 3rd Oct 21

On the scrape: 150+ Greylag, c130 Teal, c20 Wigeon, 1 Shelduck, 1 Shoveler, 9 Cormorant, 2 Lt. Egrets, 1 Grey Heron, 6 Avocet, 5 Lapwing, 4+ Snipe, 1 Lt. Stint, 1 BlkWit, 2 Med Gulls + Blk. Headed & Herring Gulls, 2 Superb Kingfishers, + a few Finches, Skylark & Mipits over + 1 Grey Wag (over) and 1 Chiffchaff around the sluice. PL/ML/MR. 

Reports from today:

Pete Loud

09:12 Thanks Paul, juv Spoonbill just flown over the Sewage Farm heading south west.

17:53 Late report from this morning. offshore, 4 Sandwich Terns, 1 Ad Med Gull, 1 ad Gannet,10 Brent and a Red throated Diver. From Scrape Hide, 1 Stonechat, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Little Egret, juv Little Stint, 2 Blackwits, 6 Avocets, 4 Snipe, 130 Teal, 1 Shoveler & 20 Wigeon, a few Meadow Pipits were moving through and 1 Grey Wagtail. Around the bushes,2 Blackcap & 2 Chiffchaff.(ML,MR,PL).

Sat 2nd Oct 21 

Another windy morning but at least it was dry, the bushes were reported as "dead" after RJ's walk through the site and things weren't much better on the scrape, a brief show by the Little Stint late morning was about it, but a good selection of gulls saved the day with seven spieces plus a (graellsii) LBB.

On the scrape: 170 Greylag, c30 Wigeon, c50 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 1 Shelduck, 9 Cormorants, 1 Lt. Egret, c100 Lapwing, 4 Avocet, 3 Snipe, 2 BlkWits,1 Lt. Stint, with the Blk. Headed and Herring Gulls were 1 Common Gull, 1 Med Gull, 2 GBB's, 2 LBB's (1 graellsii), 1 Yell-Legged Gull (1stW/2CY),  PRD/RJ/MR.

Reports from today:

Pete Loud

13:26 Walk along the front produced nothing out to sea, a few groups of Meadow Pipits were heading south,120+ in total, 1 Swallow and 12 House martin, a Blackwit was on the Golf Course, 2 Adult Med Gulls headed inland and a Stonechat by the boardwalk. On the Scrape were 47 Wigeon, 50+ Teal, 1 Shelduck and 3 Shoveler, 4 Avocet, 5 Snipe, 80+ Lapwing and 2 Blackwits. An adult Peregrine was sitting up on the arable.

 

Fri 1st Oct 21

Windy and wet this morning but fortunately we didn't get caught in the heavy stuff.

On the Scrape: 165 Greylags, 50 Teal, 20+ Wigeon, 10 Shoveler, 1 Pintail, 1 Shelduck, 5 Avocet, 4 Lapwing, 3 Snipe, 2 BlkWits, 1 Ringed Plover, 6 Cormorants, 1 Lt. Egret, SC/DC/RJ/MR et al.

On the way back a single Purple Sandpiper flew in from the north and landed on the sluice rocks. RJ/DC/MR