Thurs 14th May 26

A little less wind but some hefty showers this morning. Just a short visit to the hide this morning between the showers, well almost.

From the hide: 6 Canada Geese, 4 Greylags, 12 Shelduck, 10+ Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 1 Pochard, 26 Avocet, 8 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 3 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, c100 Blk H Gulls, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel. RJ/MR

A single Turnstone was on the sluice on the way back and good to see we still have one Purple Sand hanging around from Richards afternoon visit.

Reports from today

Brian Combes

12:48 Brief early morning visit to The Haven included; 1 cuckoo (singing), 1 goldcrest, 17 avocet, 1 greenfinch, 8 swallow, 1 hare, 1 fox (leisurely trotting through the car park).

Richard Jeffree

15:06 One Purple Sand on rocks below French pt this afternoon.