Thurs 31st Aug 23

The reports of a Spoonbill on the scrape this morning got me on the move but there was no need to rush as it stayed all day.

Photo Richard Jeffree©

Photo Richard Jeffree©

From the hide: 55 Greylag, Mallard & Teal, 10 Shoveler, 1 Shelduck, 57 Lapwing, 9 Avocet, 3 Ruff, 3 Common Sands, 2 Blk. T Godwit, 1 Knot, 1 Dunlin, 1 Wood Sand, 49 Blk H Gulls, 1 GBB, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Spoonbill, 2 Lt. Grebe, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Hobby, 1 Whinchat, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Reed Warbler. PRD/RJ/MR

Reports from today:

Richard Jeffree

09:33 Spoonbill on the scrape.

16:37 Spoonbill still late afternoon + Knot, Ruff and 8+ Common Sands

At the end of August the number of species recorded at the Haven this year stands at 163.