26th May Tuesday - Mostly sunny and hot, 34C, light S. Some spots rain later afternoon but no thunderstorm as suggested

Lilbourne Meadows; morning.

Nothing new today.  Whitethroat singing usual area and a pair Yellow Wagtails on the flood pools.

Shawell Sandpit/landfill area; morning

The Common Scoter was not present today.  

Egyptian Goose family still. and the other recent regulars.

Stanford Reservoir; afternoon.

Chris found an Avocet on the dam this morning, it stayed and was still present late afternoon.  Last recorded here in 2017, so overdue.

Misterton

I spot this lovely 'Beautiful Demoiselle', in fact there were two.  Still, cant find any Spotted Flycatchers here though.