Chiffchaffs and blackcaps have arrived back at Rye Meads, along with swallows and martins. One common tern has flown over so hopefully they will be arriving to breed shortly. A whitethroat has been heard just offsite, and Cetti's are calling like crazy! Kingfishers have been mating since the 6th so should be laying, but have not yet started to incubate, so are very active around the nest though and showing well. A barn owl was found dead in the snow so it looks like the bad weather has put paid to them breeding on site this year. Our first hobby was spotted yesterday. We have also seen a polecat on site.
Please post a blog if you spot other migrants!
Thanks
Joan