Thurs 27th July 23

A brisk wind was blowing again this morning and everything was keeping it's head down.

From the hide: Greylag and Canada Geese (The Hybrid family were here again today with the 2 Canada / 3 Greylag goslings looking very different from each other), Mallard, 11 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 2 Shelduck, 18 Lapwing, 12 Blk. T Godwit, 4 Avocet, 1 Oystercatcher, 1 Common Sand, 30+ Blk. H Gulls, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret, 1 Lt. Grebe, 1 Peregrine, 1 Kestrel, a few Swifts & Swallows. RJ/BH/MR et.al.

On the way back a Kingfisher flew from the back of the sluice along the brook.