Thurs 18th Aug 22

Much the same again today, 2 Green Woodpeckers and a Song Thrush joined 5 Stonechat, Whitethroats & Linnets on the wood pile near the pillbox, 2 Whinchat were in the reedbed between the wooden hide and the boardwalk, a few Meadow Pipits were along the front a Whimbrel was heard flying over and 2 Common Terns headed north.

From the hide: 42 Lapwing, 2 Curlew, 1 Green Sand, 6 Mallard, 2 Teal, 17 Blk. H Gulls, 3 LBB, 2 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk plus a few Swallows & Sand Martin and a flock of c30 Goldfinch. PRD/RJ/MR

Reports from today:

Pete loud

08:22 Absolutely dead this morning, must have been an overnight clear out. Best in 1 1/2 hours pre work was 3 Willow Warblers and 1 Gannet offshore.