Something for the weekend, Sir?

Or Madam, we aren't sexist here at Framton Marsh.

So, what is about that you might like to see this weekend?

Well, top of the list would be the two Temminck's stints that have been out on the reserve for a day or two. not always the easiest birds to see. Your best bet is probably to be in the East Hide, often looking out over the wet grassland towards the seabank. Check the edges of the pools and channels there. or get up on the seabank itself and look down over the same area.

A spoonbill has dropped in to pay us a visit, spending some of the time on the freshwater scrapes at Frampton, some on the wet grassland of Freiston. Also at Freiston there was a garganey yesterday, hiding away in the channels in the wet grassland at the south end of the reserve. Back at Frampton, a wood sandpiper and a greenshank have both been at the 'reservoir', the large pool of water on the grassland (check the map and you'll see where I mean). Close by there, in the hedgerow, a turtle dove pair have been literally billing and cooing.

Back onto the wetter areas, and the freshwater scrapes have been home to quite a few common terns recently. also with a tern-like flight, a little gull has been hanging around too. On the wader front, turnstones and ruff have been putting on their lovely summer plummage, as have black-tailed godwit. Plus, we hear our first avocet chicks have hatched. Aww, fluffies!

Amongst other birds about, wheatear have been seen out on the salt marsh, corn buntings are singing from the small stunty trees at the back of the reedbed, swifts and swallows seem to be everywhere and the local marsh harriers have been giving some great views. All in all, well worth a visit!