Willey; this morning a Spotted Flycatcher was on the wire fence next to the top spinney- where they bred last year - hopefully a pair here again. To the west a Kestrel flew from an Oak and off over the Long Spinney.
A Fungus under the wood pile where the Stoats were the other day was spotted.
Lubenham; around the Cattle market grounds male of Whitethroat, Goldcrest and Goldfinch were all singing.
Cotesbach Landfill; the water level in the sand pit area has risen reducing the size and number of islands present but still plenty of shore to attract waders and Gulls. Surprisingly there were 3 Shoveler present (2m, 1f) which have started their moult, a couple of Shelduck too. A single Little Grebe - often 'trilling'. Not many Red Kite, no doubt when the warmer weather returns they will too. A single Swift and only a few House Martins feeding. The Grey Heron was still present as yesterday, Stock Doves are often seen here flying for on the ground as a couple were today.
The number of Gulls is increasing post-breeding, at least 2500 today.
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