Fri 22nd Apr 22

Things were a lot quieter round the bushes this morning with a strong north easterly wind making it hard work, still Whitethroats and Lesser Whitethroats singing (a couple of the Lessers were seen), Blackcaps and Chiffs in most areas. 

From the hide: 3 Canada Geese, 11 Shelduck, 8 Shoveler, 6 Teal, 5 Gadwall, 4 Mallard, 44 Avocet, 6 Lapwing, 3 Oystercatcher, 3 Redshank, 2 BlkWits, 1 LRP, 1 Snipe, 2 Med Gulls (1 colour ringed), 2 LBB Gulls, Blk Headed & Herring Gulls, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Water Pipit, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk. Also Chinese Water Deer up on the arable. PRD/RJ/MR

Reports from today:

Brian Combes

11:28 Haven this morning included: 27 Linnet, 4 Cetti’s Warbler (singing), 1 Reed Warbler (singing, first for me this year), 1 Sedge Warbler (singing), 2 Stonechat (pair by golf dump), 3 Goldfinch, 9 Whitethroat (singing), 3 Swallow, 5 Blackcap (singing), 3 Lesser Whitethroat (singing), 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 38 Avocet, 9 Teal, 1 Snipe, 4 Redshank, 2 Whimbrel, 1 Yellowhammer (over fields), 2 Corn Bunting (singing), 2 Hare.