Wed 23rd Aug 23

The Redstart was still showing well in the Dell this morning along with Lesser & Common Whitethroats, Willow Warbler, Juv. Robins, House Sparrows and a Greenfinch.

2 Wheatear were on the front around the sluice and quite a few Swallows were on the move.

From the hide: 87 Teal, 15 Shoveler, Mallard, 1 Shelduck, 34 Lapwing, 8 Blk T Godwits, 6 Avocet, 5 Ruff, 3 Common Sand, 2 Wood Sands, 2 Snipe, 1 Green Sand, 1 Curlew, c30 Blk H Gulls, 1 Med Gull (first thing), 1 LBB, 3 Lt. Grebe, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel. PRD/RJ/DW/BH/MR.

Reports from today:

Mike O'Hanlon

07:34 Redstart in the Dell.

11:53 Wheatear to the north of the wood pile.

Photo Mike O'Hanlon©

Richard Jeffree

13:08 Additions to today's hide totals 6+Yellow Wags 5+Wheatear, 1 Whinchat.