Mon 8th April 24

A new bird for the site year list for Liz Huxley this morning with a Sedge Warbler along the front..

20+ Med Gulls were on the arable from the chippings lay-by first thing, several Blackcap and Chiffchaff along the approach road.

From the hide: 4 Canada Geese, 52 Teal, 20 Shoveler, 8 Shelduck, 8 Mallard, 3 Gadwall, 10 Avocet, 8 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Redshank, 46 Blk. H Gulls, 5 Herring Gulls, 1 Med Gull, 3 Cormorant (1 colour ringed), 1 Swallow, 2 Reed Bunting, 1 Cetti's Warbler. LH/DC/MR.

Reports from today

Liz Huxley

09:51 My first Sedge Warbler of the year singing by the golf course.

11:42 2 Wheatear near moth enclosure.

Dennis Pryor

11:27 Swallow farm paddocks