3 Great Egret were present early morning, also 4 Little Egret. The Garganey remains at the west end, also 13 Teal, 20 Shoveler and 2 Mandarin were counted. 149 Mute Swan were also present and continues to increase the Belvide record. A Green Sandpiper was at the west end and 12 Common Sandpiper were along the dam. 2 juvenile Whinchat and 4 Stonechat were off the west track. A Hobby was chasing dragonflies this morning, also a Red Kite flew over. 5 Common Tern were present, including the return of the family that bred here, but hadn't been seen for a few weeks. This morning's ringing session at the west end produced 8 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 6 Blackcap, 1 Lesser Whitethroat and 1 Reed Warbler.
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