7th April - brisk-strong, sometimes v gusty, SSW, 17C, sunny intervals pm

Willey;

First two Swallows back, feeding around the Sheep first thing (last year first was on the 18th, which is late).

Lilbourne Meadows; afternoon.

Two Wheatears on the pasture, feeding.

On the pools a single Shelduck, a Little Grebe pair (nest material), c15 Teal.  A Curlew heard.

Stanford reservoir;

Two Yellow Wagtails, a pair Grey Wagtails.  Single Goldeneye (f) and drake Pochard (not seen any for awhile). A Little Egret and Grey Heron.

57 Woodpigeons feeding on the inlet pasture field.  A Lapwing on the field pools.