The week so far...

Wednesday 26th July 2017

• RSPB Rainham Marshes: Curlew, Whimbrel, 10 Common Tern, 4 Marsh Harrier, 40 Lapwing 9 Black-tailed Godwit, Egyptian Goose, 13 Greylag, 73 Canada Geese, 7 Mute Swan, 10 Gadwall. 6 Mallard, 6 Shoveler, 2 Teal, 4 Pochard, 3 Tufted Duck, 2 Ring-necked Parakeet, 14 Little Grebe, pr Great Crested Grebe, 5 Cormorant, 4 Grey Heron, 13 Little Egret, 4 Moorhen, 78 Coot, 2 Oystercatcher, Green sandpiper, ad Common Gull, 5 Stock Dove, 20 Woodpigeon, 25 Swift, 2 Kestrel, Hobby, 7 Magpie. 2 Jay, 6 Bearded Tit, 7 sand Martin, 12 House Martin, 8 Swallow, 5 Blue Tit, 5 Wren, 2 Cetti’s Warbler, 2 Sedge warbler, 12 Reed Warbler, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Blackbird, 600 Starling, 2 Dunnock, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Meadow Pipit, 2 Skylark, 120 Goldfinch, 170 Linnet, 120 House Sparrow 

An almost complete list from a warmish but damp and breezy day.... some more waders would be nice...

A few yellow Wagtails are now being seen with the cattle - this one by Russell Sherriff