7th Aug - mostly sunny, SW, 26C

Brandon Marsh; a walk here this evening.  3 Little-ringed Plover, 3 Snipe feeding, 326 Lapwing. Common Tern included a adult with a juv and another adult with 2 juvs, these were making erratic trial flights. 4 Grey herons and a single Little Egret.  About 20 Swallows were around, several Goldfinch were near the centre.10 Starlings were feeing among the Lapwings on the east marsh island.  A good number of Gadwall and Teal were here and a recent brood of 6 Tufted Duck ducklings.