Friday 9th May 2014

0930 - 1020, strong westerlies : Garden Warbler (near Marsh), Sedge Warbler (in song), Willow Warbler (in song), Blackcap (in song), Sand Martin 20+, House Martin 3, Swallow 5, Swift 4, Oystercatcher, Little Ringed Plover, Lapwing, L B B Gull 3, Black-headed Gull 15, Common Tern, Heron 2, G C Grebe 4, Mute Swan (pair on Swan pool + 2 immatures down to Swag), Coot 20+, Moorhen 3, Canada Geese 20+, Tufted Duck 8, Mallard 15+, Pied Wagtail, Linnet 5, Chaffinch 2, Bullfinch 2, Skylark (in song), Green Woodpecker (quarry), Blackbird, Robin, Wren, Dunnock, Carrion Crow 4, Magpie 6, Jackdaw 2, Wood Pigeon 10+, Blue Tit 2.

Also Holly Blue and Green-veined White. Photo's : several young birds have been out for over a week. (GWR)