WWT Welney Washes;
Having attended a vintage sale in Cambridgeshire I had time to visit the WWT Welney washes reserve. Well worth a visit any time of year, but the excessive heat made it pretty uncomfortable.
On the pools were Avocet with fledglings, Black-tailed Godwits, Ruff, Redshank, several Snipe around the edges, a Greenshank and Lapwings. Several Whopper Swan were present, along with Teal, Shoveler, Pintail and a Gadwall. At least 6 Little Egret and a Grey Heron too. Marsh Harriers were showing well, often chasing a Buzzard off.
A good number of Swallows and House Martins were feeding in the area, the Martins have nests. Whitethroat, Blackcap Reed and Sedge Warblers were singing still. Many Black-headed Gull young and juveniles were on the pools near the centre.
Butterflies, including quite a few Red Admirals were on the wing, as were Dragonflies. All very active and difficult to see for long.
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