BELVIDE 31.3.24 Overcast E 3

 After a sunny start, the low cloud rolled in to give a much colder feel to the day. 2 Ruddy Shelduck dropped in for a short period at 9.30am. The first Common Sandpiper of the year was along the dam wall, also 6 LRP, 1 Curlew and 8 Oystercatcher were present. A Willow Warbler was singing by the Gazebo hide, also at least 40 Chiffchaff and 8 Blackcap on site. A Swallow was present this morning, with only 6 Sand Martin thru. 6 Redwing flew north early morning. 7 Pochard and a drake Goosander flew thru. 2 Red Kite were in the area. A Little Egret was at the west end.

This will be the new home of Belvide Birding. It has been increasingly frustrating for while now, due to the fact I couldn't log on to update the blog on a daily bases. It's a great shame as there is 18 years of data on the original Surfbirds site. If by some chance Surfbirds can get their act together and sort the problem out, then I might go back. Lets see how things go for now.

BELVIDE 30.3.24 Fair SSE 2

The first Willow Warbler of the spring was singing in the car park this morning, also at least 38 Chiffchaff and 6 Blackcap were counted. 4 Red Kite were in the area. 9 LRP, 10 Oystercatcher were present with a single Curlew thru.  2 Mandarin and 2 Shelduck were noted. 6 Sand Martin flew thru.

BELVIDE 29.3.24

 News received today included a Goshawk and 2 Red Kite over. 1 Ringed Plover, 5 LRP and 15 Oystercatcher were present. 5 Blackcap and 5 Yellowhammer were noted.

BELVIDE 28.3.24 Overcast SSE 2-3

The first House Martin of the spring flew thru early afternoon, but despite the afternoon rain there was no other Hirundines present which seems strange. 5 LRP and 13 Oystercatcher were present. 202 Teal, 2 Mandarin and 6 Pochard were counted. A Peregrine was noted.

BELVIDE 27.3.24 Heavy Showers S 3

 23 Sand Martin dropped in this afternoon during the rain.8 LRP and 15 Oystercatcher were present. 20 Goldeneye and 2 Shelduck were counted. A Red Kite was off the west track.

BELVIDE 26.3.24 Overcast SE 2

A male Wheatear was off the west track this afternoon. A Green Woodpecker was below the dam. A Cetti's Warbler was along the Gazebo bay. 10 LRP, 2 Redshank and 15 Oystercatcher were present. 2 Shelduck and a drake Mandarin were noted.