Mon 20th May 24

The drake Garganey reported by a visitor on Friday finally gave itself up to me this morning, reported on Birdguides as a pair today, perhaps I will see the female tomorrow.

From the hide: 4 Canada Geese (+ goslings), 2 Greylag, 24 Shelduck (+ 18 ducklings), 14 Gadwall, 10+ Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 1 Garganey (drake), 3 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret, 10 Blk T Godwits, 7 Avocet, 5 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Common Sand, 6 Swallows, 1 Cuckoo, 1 Yellow Wag, Cetti's Warbler, Sedge & Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting, Linnet, Skylark & Whitethroat, 1 Kestrel. 

Reports from today

Mike O'Hanlon

10:45 Drake Garganey still on flood.

Dennis Pryor

14:44 Garganey just flown behind island on main scrape.