Fri 25th Apr 25

An interesting seawatch this morning with 2 new birds for the site year list Garganey seen by Mike and Steve first thing and Red B Merganser seen around 09:00 and also several additions to individual lists with Brent Goose, Shelduck, Gt. C Grebe, Cormorant, Sandwich Tern, Gannet, Whimbrel, Oystercatcher, Bar T Godwit, Common Scoter, Fulmar, Med Gulls, Swallow also noted. 

From the hide: & Canada Geese, 1 Greylag, 11 Shelduck, 10 Mallard, 8 Teal, 5 Shoveler, 2 Gadwall, 11 Avocet, 8+ Lapwing (+4 chicks), 5 Blk T Godwit, 3 Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Whimbrel, 1 Snipe, 1 Common Sand, 2 Common Gulls, 2 Lt Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Cetti's Warbler. MO'H/DC/MR/ et.al. 

Reports from today

Mike O'Hanlon

07:24 Sea watch summary so far at Haven since 0630 - pair of Garganey, 3 Sandwich Terns, 5 Whimbrel, adult Gannet.

07:57 Further update since 0724 - Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit. 3 Common Scoter (all north).

08:32 Further update - another Whimbrel and a Fulmar north.