Willey; mid-morning a Sparrowhawk flew through the village chased by Swallows. Soon we should see Hobby around the village after the young Swallows. Some more Swallows fledged today, taking their first flights around the yard encouraged by parents. About 1700h I heard the familiar call of the Raven overhead, looking up I saw 2 circling and calling, then even higher I could see 3 more doing the same. No doubt making use of the thermals and super weather for searching from high.
Stanford reservoir; a quick look this afternoon. Passage waders included 2 Dunlin, a Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpipers and 3 Juv Little-ringed Plover. With it being hot many birds were standing or immersing themselves in the water to stay cool. Both a Little-Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper sat side-by- side in the water. A single Little Egret, no Grey Herons though. The usual passerines were around too.
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