Wednesday, 1 April 2026

1st April - cloudy, very light-light WSW, 12C

Willey; Green Woodpecker 'yaffling' and great Spotted Woodpecker  'drumming'  - heard through the day.

Shawell Sandpit/landfill area; evening

28 Tufted Duck, several in groups after a female - although usually one drake had the lead and chasing the others away.  Only 8 Teal.
Seven Red Kites, several Ravens. 

A single Lapwing, a Little Grebe pair.

One Coot sitting on nest, other building etc.