28th May- sunny, 24C, light ESE

Cotesbach landfill; a look this evening, all the regulars.  The most notable record being a Shelduck pair with nine very young ducklings, probably out the nest today.

The ducklings were often well spread out over the water, now doubt the parent s were very anxious. At one time a LBB Gull flew over low and the drake went for it.  Whether the Gull was after a duckling wasn't clear.  However, the question how many will survive this area with so many Gulls present - hopefully the Gulls will fill-up on the landfill and not the ducklings.

A few distant record photos in bright sunlight.