Thurs 14th Aug 25

From the hide: 1 Mute Swan, 31, Teal, 1 Mallard, 16 Lapwing, 14 Curlew, 4 Avocet, 4 Blk T Godwits, 3 Common Sands, 2 Wood Sands, 2 Green Sands, c30 Blk H Gulls, 2 LBB's, 1 Med Gull, 1 Coot, 1 Lt. Egret, 2 Red Kite, 2 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, a few Swallows, 1 Sand Martin. RJ/MO'H/MR

Reports from today

Richard Jeffree

09:26 2 Wood Sands still present along with 2 Common, 1 Green Sand + 4 Blackwit so far.

Mike O'Hanlon

12:17 3 Whimbrel on the GC

Nigel Pepper

12:42 Herd of cows in meadow adjacent to Pickers Ditch containing flock of 8 Cattle Egrets. I am watching from my back garden but will be visible from Sladbury's Lane.

12:59 Cattle now moved towards Holland Haven/Frinton Road - Cattle Egret number at least 12 in the herd.