Wed 26th June 24

A very warm day with a nice cooling sea breeze, Sadly no sign of the Egyptian gosling although the adult pair were moving around the site all morning.

From the hide: 10+ Canada Geese, 2 Egyptian Geese, 20+ Mallard, 4 Teal, 3 Shelduck (+ ducklings), 3 Shoveler (+ 3 ducklings), 61 Avocet (+ 1 chick), 7 Blk T Godwits, 5 Lapwing (+ chicks), 2 Oystercatcher, 16 Blk H Gulls, 1 LBB, 3 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret, 1 Lt. Grebe, 2+ Buzzard, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Kestrel, 10+ Sand Martin & a few Swallows. Plus the first Ringlet butterfly of the year. RJ/MR.