Wed 15th May 24

Much quieter around the scrape this morning.

From the hide: 2 Mute Swans, 4 Canada Geese (plus goslings), 29 Shelduck (+ 18 ducklings), 14 Gadwall, 14 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 2 Tufted Duck, 14 Avocet, 6 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank, a few Blk Headed & Herring Gulls, 2 LBB, 1 Lt. Egret, 1 Cuckoo, 1 Yellow Wag, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Bunting, Linnet, Reed & Sedge Warbler. 1 Chinese Water Deer, 1 Muntjac.

Reports from today.

Paul Brayshaw

20:36 Seawall run through the Haven area from Frinton and back.  At least 3 Common Sand on seawall, 10 Sanderling on beach, offshore 10 commic and 2 Sandwich Tern, 14 r p and two flocks of total c25 small wader sp north. Hobby north low and close over g c.