Mon 7th Sept 26

From the hide: 45 Greylag, 100+ Teal, 14 Shoveler, 10+ Mallard, 3 Shelduck, 7 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, c80 Lapwing, 3 Avocet, 3 Blk T Godwit, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Snipe, 1 Bar T Godwit, 1 Ruff, c30 Blk H Gulls, 3 LBB's, 2 Red Kites, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, Pied Wag, Meadow Pipit. Loads of Swallows, House Martins and a few Sand Martins moving south. PL/RJ/MO'H/MR.

On the way back a Wall Brown butterfly was seen near the mounds and c6 Cattle Egrets were with the cows over the road.

Reports from today

Simon Cox

07:41 Kingfisher in hand, reedbed.

(See Ringing page)

Photo Simon Cox©

Richard Jeffree

15:13 Grey Plover south past the shelter.