Sunday, 6 July 2025

6th July - rain am, some heavy showers, lighter shower pm, mod NW, 18C

Shawell sandpit/landfill; afternoon.

The Ferruginous Duck was still present, not doing much, just floating and resting.  Still challenging to get a decent photograph.

A Common Sandpiper too.



Stanford reservoir; afternoon.

A look here around the dam end as Chris found a Ruddy Shelduck this morning, alas I filed to see it.
72 Mute Swans excluding cygnets were counted.  A couple of Grey Wagtails in the spillway and an Oystercatcher on the dam.

Lilbourne Meadows; late afternoon.

All the summer waders still as reported previously.  The male Yellow Wagtail was still collecting food for its young.
I also noticed a Meadow Pipit with food on a post with a big fledging begging for food, plus a male nearby in song and flight display.
A female/juv Kestrel flew past.

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