Sat 15th July 23

A bit windy out there this morning, but at least it was dry for a walk to the hide.

From the hide: Canada Geese and Greylag, Shelduck and Mallard, 11 Teal, 1 Shoveler, 22 Avocet, 12 Lapwing (+ 1 chick), 4 Blk. T Godwits, 3 Oystercatcher, 3 Common Sands, 1 Greenshank, Blk. H gulls, Herring Gulls 3 LBB's, 3 Med Gulls, 2 Common Gulls, 2 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret, 1 Lt. Grebe, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Buzzard, 3 Yellow Wags, Swift, Swallows & Sand Martin. PRD/PL/PNt/RJ/MR.

On the way home 7 Oystercatchers headed south offshore and 3 Common Tern came in off and headed inland. PRD/RJ/MR

Reports from today:

Pete Loud

17:34 Short visit to the Scrape 4-5PM. 1 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpipers, 11 Lapwing plus chick, 5 Black- t Godwits, 1 Redshank, 19 Avocet, adult Med Gull, adult Little Egret and 20+Sand Martin.