Wednesday, 20 August 2025

20th Aug - some drizzle first thing, then cloudy, mod-blustery NW, 19C

Stanford reservoir; afternoon.

The ringers caught a Barred Warbler and visitor spotted a Bittern this morning - amazing.

Along the entrance drive a Tit and Warbler flock working the bushes, including a Spotted Flycatcher.

The juv Ruff was still present on the dam, busily feeding, also a Shoveler and Grey Wagtail.  Quite a few House Martins and Swallows feeding around, a Sparrowhawk flew along the edge tree line.


I also saw a Red-Underwing, on the Ringers gazebo, on the railway track be the rear entrance gate.


Hornets have built a nest in a 'nest box', which quite a frequent event.





Shawell Sandpit; evening

The Ferruginous Duck was present and resting on the water, mostly having a nap.





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