Feels like I have been up forever! Yes I know it is my weekend off but I could not resist an early morning visit (0430) to the edges of the reserve. Several reeling Grasshopper Warblers have been heard this week. Unfortunately most are in restricted areas (sorry folks!) but a couple are audible from public areas. The area of marsh adjacent to the reserve, just south of Rainham C2C station (Rainham North) is currently hosting two birds and these can clearly be heard from the new footpath alongside Ferry Lane especially in the area closest to the A13. Parking is non-existent nowadays down there so feet or bicycle are required.
Grasshopper Warbler photo taken by Les Harrison
A Nightingale was heard briefly down on the reserve along with the Spotted Redshank from yesterday, 11 Whimbrel, 3 Garganey and a few terns.
I got a new camera yesterday but the light was not good so I only have this very fluffy Owl Midge to show for my troubles!
Pericoma fuliginosa - a absolutely tiny Owl Midge!
Anyway... enough for now