26th May - another hot one, 26C, light SE

Unusual hot weather continues for another day, at least 10C above average, still I don't think the wildlife is suffering.

Willey; this morning 2-3 Linnets were on the field track to the east, they are nesting in the area.

Stanford reservoir; such a pleasant evening for a walk there, which proved interesting.  The Lapwing has for chicks which seem to be doing well, so far not predated.  I spotted a Little ringed plover in the area we suspected a nest, with 3 chicks running about, and then running back to be brooded.  This is also good news, let's hope both sets of Lapwing and LRP chicks survive to be juveniles at least.   This only because the water level is low due to the maintenance work.

Others many of the usual birds were seen, a couple of male Shoveler were in, and I noticed another new Mallard brood in the distance, 4 Shelduck - but I'm not sure if they have a nest, the same foe the Oystercatcher we keep seeing.

The Cuckoo is still calling, and the Cetti's Warbler, there were 4 Little Egret at the inlet.  I wonder if any have bred locally, let's wait to see if we get any juvs come soon.