7th Sept - hot, 30C, light SE, sunny

Willey; the Swallow countdown only included those attending nests in the sheds, so four.  I expect others will come through.

Croft Hill; a look this afternoon in the hope of a late day Pied Flycatcher, never mind, but two Spotted Flycatchers and a couple of Blackcaps.  Plus, the local Ravens and five Buzzards circling together.

Soar Brook Lake; early evening, two Green Sandpipers, two each of Little Egret and Grey Heron, plus Cormorants, Little Grebes, Lapwings, 45 Mallard, Stock dove and new here for me a Collard Dove.

Shawell sandpit; usual birds including a single Green Sandpiper.