Willey; this morning 2 young Swallows were sitting on a fence post at the top pond while the parents hawked for food. First youngsters I've seen out.
Around my feed station 4+ Greenfinch, Yellowhammers and Coal Tit visiting plus other regularsd. A Nuthatch flew passed.
Brandon Marsh; this afternoon a walk here, the river has risen and flooded much of the marsh - hopefully not too many nests swamped out. The island on East Marsh is only a third of its normal size, still a couple of Little-ringed Plover, Lapwing, 3 Redshank and other regulars were on it. Plenty of Sand Martins gathering food, a 10+ Swifts were overhead. A juv and adult Kestrel were on the bottom marsh, often on the Osprey nesting post. 6 Little Grebe (2 juvs) from the Carlton hide. Plenty of Warbler song, including a Lesser Whitethroat. One Cuckoo was calling too.
It is said that all of the Common Tern chicks (14) on the rafts have been predated this year!!
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