This morning there were 460 Goldfinches feeding on thistles and 590 Starlings probing around, suggest large numbers of juvenile birds flocking and a juvenile Peregrine over could be trying his luck.
210 House Martins, 35 Swallows & a Swift were swooping for insects.
The warden reports that Lapwing breeding numbers were lower than in previous years at 62 pairs, nest and chick productivity was low. He suggests could be because of the record low water levels and increased fox predation. Clearly the llamas will have to work harder next year!
Black-headed gulls successfully fledged 10 young form the island on Rainford's lagoon, the first time they've raised young at Marshside for many years.