Sun 9th June 24

Nothing new in this morning but two new families on the scrape with 3 new Lapwing chicks and 11 Shoveler ducklings following mum around the flood.

From the hide: 2 Canada Geese (with 5 large goslings), 11+ Shelduck (looks like 17 ducklings should fledge), c30 Mallard, 7 Shoveler (+11 ducklings), 2 Tufted Duck, 56 Avocet, 5 Lapwing (+4 chicks), 2 Oystercatcher, 4 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 30+ Swift, 20+ Swallows, 12+ House Martin, 1 Yellow Wag, Reed Bunting, Reed Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Linnet & Whitethroat.