Sorry for the lack of postings this week... been one of those!
Anyway, what has been going on? Autumn passage is still creeping up on us with an increase in duck numbers on the marsh including upwards of 100 Teal and single Garganey that was still present yesterday. There is currently very little in the way of exposed mud on Aveley Pool but yesterday four each of Green Sandpiper and Greenshank and a single Wood Sandpiper were seen so there is hope of better to come. Most of our Sand Martins have moved on since my last post and only odd birds are still around while single Swallows are now passing through and another young Cuckoo has been seen and filmed being fed by a Reed Warbler parent.
With any luck I shall try and upload this to youtube tonight as it does not like me doing it at work!
A busy weekend or two for events coming up with the Kids Birdwatching Club this morning and Insect Afternoon walk at 1pm today while our next Teddy Bears Picnic for under sixes is on tomorrow. Give us a ring on 01708 899840 for more details or check the events page!