Thurs 28th Apr 22

There was no sign of the Ring Ouzel on my way to site this morning but it was back, actually in the chippings lay-by around mid-day.

Quiet around the bushes, Blackcap, Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat singing but in no great numbers. A lot more Swallows about today but still no Martin's.

I wonder what this pair are thinking

On the Scrape: 3 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 14+ Shelduck, 4 Shoveler, 4 Mallard, 4 Teal, 3 Gadwall, 27 Avocet, 4 Lapwing, 3 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Snipe, 1 Spotted Redshank, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, Cetti's & Sedge Warblers (in front of hide). PRD/RJ/BW/MR