The most unusual sighting over the past couple of weeks has been of a red-head goosander, which has been on the ARC pit since the 14th. The best news has been the hatching of three common tern chicks on the rafts on Denge Marsh. We are waiting anxiously to see whether they survive to fledging - it's a dangerous world out there, with gulls and other predators looking for an easy meal. The great white egret is still with us and can usually be seen from the Denge Marsh hide or the bridle track.