I had a look at Shawell lagoons this morning to see what Gulls were about, well none were present initially when I arrived and viewed the north pool. Two Little-ringed Plover were present and a single Sand Martin flew over. I moved to look at the south pool, when I had got there I could see that about 300 Gulls had come in and were on the other pool and dividing bank. On the north pool were a Cormorant, several Canada Geese, a Little Grebe and 18 Tufted Duck. Going back to the other pool to look through the Gulls did not produce any scarce species or any wearing colour rings.
An evening walk at Stanford reservoir produced a Snipe, 2 Oystercatcher, 6 Lapwing, 10 Goldeneye, 1 Pochard, 3 Wigeon and the other usual duck species, but no Long-tailed Duck. A Treecreeper was calling loudly and seen making its way up a Popular Tree. 6 Little Egret and 5 Grey Heron were feeding. At one time 45 Carrion Crow were scavenging along one section of the shore. A few Sand Martin and single Swallow were feeding over the water.
The low water level is shown well, with the point off the hide being favoured by some birds including Oystercatcher.
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