Stanford Reservoir; a look here after lunch. A pair of Shoveler, hopefully soon Tufted Duck and Gadwall ducklings will be seen. However, Mink have been seen again this Spring and will take duck eggs. A couple of Grey Heron were around. A Red Kite flew over westward. Four Common Tern were present today.
The cooler weather brought down a good number of House Martins c150, plus Swallow c20, Sand Martin and Swift c50.
A Great Spotted Woodpecker family were around the feed station and a Green Woodpecker near the dam. Tree Sparrows were on the feeders, hopefully taking food to their young.
Plenty of Warbler activity, Song, nest building and food collection.
Cotesbach Landfill; a good number of Gulls about, but I’m sure there is less Great black-backed about currently. A couple of Red Kite, 5 Gadwall again, two Oystercatcher,.
Also, c100 House Martins feeding low, with Swallows and the breeding Sand Martins.
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