Monday, 31 March 2025

30th March - mostly sunny, mod - fresh NW, 13C. Cool in the wind, but warmer inn sheltered spots

Shawell Sandpit/Landfill; morning

Eight Gadwall, 18 Teal, one Shoveler, only two Red Kites, a few Ravens, Green Woodpecker.
Black-headed and Common Gulls c15 each, larger Gulls pretty much absent.

Brandon Marsh; afternoon.
Cetti's Warbler and Green Woodpecker heard.

On the East Marsh 69 Shovelers, Teal, Gadwall, a Shelduck, 6 Lapwing (territories?), two Cormorants, Red Kite over, plus the other expected birds.
A Wren was collecting moss off a tree trunk for a nest.

Three Comma Butterflies and six Peacocks.  An unidentified shot past, possibly a Speckled Wood.

Plenty of Primroses flowering on the bank.



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