9th September - cloudy, cleraring to sunny spells, mod NW, 18C

Willey;  a few Swallows around the fields searching for food in the cool wind.

Shawell sandpit; afternoon.

The female and one juv Ferruginous Duck were found still present, the third bird was not found.

Six Red Kites, two Buzzards (one juv), seven each of  Shoveler and Wigeon, one Gadwall.