Thurs 24th Apr 25

A much nicer day today but little change bird wise, Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Cetti's Warbler singing all over, and the Song Thrush still at the Dipping Pond.

From the hide: 7 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag, 28 Shelduck, 10 Teal, 8 Mallard (+2 ducklings), 5 Shoveler, 3 Gadwall, c10 Lapwing (still 4 chicks), 4 Avocet, 3 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Blk T Godwits, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2+ Lt Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Cormorant, 50+ Herring Gulls, 20+ Blk H Gulls, 11 Common Gulls, 1 LBB, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Linnet, c10 Swallows, 2 Sand Martin, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel. LP/MO'H/MR et.al.

Reports from today

Mike O'Hanlon

08:49 13 Whimbrel sitting on rocks at French Point.

Photo Mike O'Hanlon©

10:43 Probable 3 Common Scoter north through the Haven