BELVIDE 24.4.24 Cloudy NNE 2

A Bar-tailed Godwit on the north shore was the first of the year, also 8 Redshank were present. 3 Arctic Tern and a Common Tern were off the Chappell hide. The first Garden Warbler of the year was along the south east bay. A Lesser Whitethroat was at the west end. A Barn Owl flying along the field by the spill weir at 4.15pm was unusual. 4 Mandarin were seen by others this morning, also 8 Goldeneye, 6 Teal and 37 Mute Swan were counted. 25 Swift were present this morning.