On the reserve early today and was pleased to see that the Jack Snipe was still infront of the Ken Barrett hide with seven Common Snipe. The Great Crested Grebes were in full display on Aveley Pools and Little Grebes were giggling everywhere. The Little Egrets are now getting frisky... how long before they actually try and breed on the reserve.
Then the rain came down and it has not stopped since! A short walk did not reveal any wet Water Voles but they were seen yesteday. A Brimstone yesterday was the the first of the year. If it keeps on raining then I am sure the paths will be a little damp again. I will post an update in the morning
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer