Our first Nightingale has arrived and was hear near Allen's pond. We also have reports of a short-eared owl seen this afternoon.
CoastguardsGrey HeronSkylarkBlack Headed GullsShelduckAvocetLittle EgretRedshankLapwingKestrelReed Bunting
FlamingoShelduckBlack Headed GullLapwingRedshankGreat Crested GrebeMoorhenCootGoldeneyeAvocetRinged PloverTealStonechatMeadow PipitOystercatcher
RadarGreylag GeeseCanada GeeseShelduck (several hundred)MallardLittle EgretGreat Crested GrebeBlack Headed GullBlackcapRedshank (well in excess of 1500)OystercatcherKingfisherBlack Headed GullGoldfinchChaffinchChiffchaffWrenReed BuntingWhitethroatCoot
CrystalShelduckBlack Headed GullGreylag GeeseOystercatcherTufted DuckGreat Crested GrebeSwallows
Black Barn PoolsBlack Headed GullsShovelerShelduckMallardGadwallLittle GrebeTealMoorhenCootGreylag GeesePheasantSedge Warbler
Other animals noted: Peacock butterflies, several dozen, plus a Comma. Marsh frogs at Black Barn Pools and Whirligig beetles and Pond Skaters at Allen’s Pond
thanks to Les Edwins for these sightings