Spring migration is definately underway with duck and wader numbers much lower than two weeks ago. For comparision wigeon were 3613, teal 2831, pintail 123, golden plover 3306 and lapwing 2113.
It was nice to see 5 black-tailed godwits with one in breeding plumage. The female bearded tit was pinging away again this morning, obviously looking for a mate. Chiffchaffs are in evidence across the reserve I had 4 around the reedbed this morning, signing away. An oystercatcher put in an appearance again this morning, having been seen on saturday as well and 5 shelduck were out on greenaways and ashgrave.