Sunday 13th April 2014

1000 - 1100 : Common Tern (flying over Swan Pool and Swag), House Martin, Sand Martin 20+, Swallow 3, Willow Warbler (2 in song), Chiffchaff (n song), Blackcap (in song), Linnet 2, Stock Dove 2, Bullfinch (pair), Jay, +usuals.

Butterflies seen were Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and Green-veined White, despite the cold wind. Photo's show Herons and a female Mallard on unusual perches. (GWR)