16th March - sunny start, clouding over, light breeze SW-S, 11C, shower evening

Lilbourne Meadows; afternoon.

Skylarks and Meadow Pipits have returned, some song.

A Peregrine sat in a tree near the flood pools.

Oystercatcher pair near a pool. c100 Wigeon, Shoveler, Teal.  

9 Fieldfares, 6 Stock Doves.

Shawell sandpit/landfill;

14 Red Kites, c30 Ravens, 2 Great-crested Grebes (unusual here).

Teal, Shoveler, Gadwall, Tufed and Mallard.