19th May - light rain most of the day, 10C, light NE breeze

Willey; I had erected a nest box on a tree especially for Starling as they usually nest nearby and I though another space would help them.  However, I see a great tit has used it and currently is feeding young in the nest.

Stanford reservoir; I had a look this morning hoping the rain may have forced some passage birds down to shelter.   There were a lot of hirundines and Swifts about again,  but no passage waders found.  Many hirundines rested on the ground or stumps in the rain.

Swallows and a House Martin resting

The White-fronted Goose was back resting on the shore, then feeding, a 1 summer bird, obviously did not fancy the long flight to its breeding grounds this year.  Apparently it has been seen during the past month at Pitsford and Daventry reservoirs.