12th Sept - Sunny, becoming cloudy with sunny intervals, light becoming brisk SW, 18C. Showers around pm

Shawell Sandpit/landfill; late afternoon.

10 Red Kites, c 20 Ravens, plenty of Gulls including 38+ GBBGs.

A Common Sandpiper, only four Teal yet and no Shovelers (all at weedy Stanford reservoir!).

13 Mute  Swans which is close or a record here (need to check).