Wed 3rd May 23

From the hide: 12 Canada Geese (4+8), 2 Greylag, 1 Egyptian Goose, 34 Shelduck, 10 Mallard, 7 Gadwall, 6 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 4 Cormorant, 25 Avocet, 2 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Dunlin, 2 Coot, Reed, Sedge & Cetti's Warblers, Reed Bunting, Cuckoo (heard only), 3 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel. RJ/DW/MR et.al.

Photo Richard Jeffree©

Reports from today:

Richard Jeffree

12:05 1 Purple Sandpiper on rocks 3rd pillbox Whimbrel GC.

12:22 Stunning male Wheatear nr old wooden hide.

Photo Richard Jeffree©

Paul Brayshaw

18:51 A breezy walk Frinton to French point and back along seawall.  2 Purples on French point, SEO on the deck at the southern end of gc, 30 Whimbrel on gc, Turnstone north offshores.