Stanford reservoir; The 3 Shelduck ducklings are now getting quite large and should survive, as long as they avois the Fox that stalks the shore line. * Common terns were around today, alas none have bred, hopefully when we re-instate the rafts they will breed here again. The Grey Lag Goose flock has now increased to about 150 and Canada Geese to 20. Mallard numbers are well up this year with many young growing well. Tufted Duck and Gadwall are more difficult to spot while moulting often roosting out of sight. The single drake Pochard was resting on the dam, soon he should be joined by others, a single female Shoveler was on the point. A Greenshank is still present, a single Common Sandpiper and 4 Little-ringed Plover.
Whitethroats are still feeding young in the bushes and other Warblers can still be seen. A Goldcrest was with the Tit flock calling.
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