24th April - mostly cloudy, a few spots of rain, light - fresening NW

An afternoon visit to Stanford reservoir was quite productive. 4 Ringed Plover were feeding at the inlet, plus a Redshank and 2 Dunlin.  Pied Wagtails 10+, White Wagtails at least 4 and 4 Yellow Wagtails.

The wind freshened and a shower came through bring good numbers of Sand Martin - 200+, Swallow c100 and House martin c50 to feed just above the water.  3 Common terns were also feeding over the water.

The Long-tailed Duck, first summer drake was present among the Tufted Duck and Great-crested Grebes.  While watching a Mallard duck and brood came along the shore line, then another a few minutes later.  the ducklings were very active running on, with the duck trying to catch up.

Nearby a groups of 5 Little Egrets and 2 Grey Heron were feeding in a shallow area along with several other species.