Wed 7th June 23

Nothing of note around the bushes this morning with a strong N/E wind still blowing. The water level on the scrape is very good at the moment and 11 Blk. T Godwits were new in along with 25 Canada Geese.

From the hide: 30 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag, 20 Shelduck (plus ducklings), lots of Mallard (with ducklings), 5 Gadwall, 3 Teal, 1 Shoveler, 34 Avocet, 11 Blk. T Godwits, 4 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank, 2 Lt. Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 1 Cuckoo, Swallows, 2 House Martin plus the normal Warblers. PRD/RJ/BH/MR.

 

Tues 6th June 23

No reports received so far.

 

Mon 5th June 23

Nothing out of the ordinary found by by DC who started off at the farm this morning and PL who walked the Approach road and the Dell area on a windy and cloud covered day.

Of interest on the scrape were the five hybrid goslings, three of which seem to be destined to be mainly Greylag & two heading toward Canada with different head patterns and tail markings, it will be interesting to watch their progress.

From the hide: 5 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag (3 pairs with 18 goslings), 23 Gadwall, 18 Shelduck (+ ducklings), 10 Mallard (+ducklings), 1 Wigeon, 1 Teal, 1 Shoveler, 32 Avocet (+ 3 chicks), 3 Lapwing, 1 Oystercatcher (+ chick), 1 Redshank, 13 Blk H Gulls, 8 Herring Gulls, 4 LBB, 1 Med Gull, 2 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret, 2 Lt. Grebe, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 1 Cuckoo, plus the normal passerines. PL/DC/DW/MR.

 

 

Sun 4th June 23

No sign of the Gt. W Egret this morning but the first Avocet family were seen at the back of the scrape, three chicks with 2 adults in attendance. A couple of single chicks had been seen on the island during the week but on their own they probably didn't make it, the single Oystercatcher chick now almost full grown was still on the island.

From the hide:  5 Canada, 1 Greylag Goose (plus all their goslings), 18 Shelduck + ducklings, 15 Gadwall, 12 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 3 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher +1, 1 Redshank, 1 Lt. Egret, 2 Cormorant, 2 Lt. Grebe, 1 Cuckoo, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, plus all the usual passerines.

 

Sat 3rd June 23

Reports from today

Richard Jeffree

09:43 Summer Great White Egret scrape.

Photo Richard Jeffree©

 

Fri 2nd June 23

No reports received so far.

 

Thurs 1st June 23

From the hide: 1 Mute Swan, 1 Greylag-5 Canada Geese (+ Goslings), 23 Shelduck (+ ducklings), 16 Gadwall, 10+ Mallard (+ducklings), 1 Wigeon, 30 Avocet, 4 Lapwing, 3 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher (+ chick), 2 Lt. Grebe, 20+ Swallows, 3 House Martin, 2 Swift, 3 Cuckoo, 2 Buzzard, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Med Gull, 1 Yellow Wag (thumbergi), 1 Yellow Wag (interesting), plus the normal passerines. SC/RJ/DW/MR.