BELVIDE 11.8.24 Fair SE 2-3

 The 2 Garganey were off the Chappell bund today, also 82 Shoveler, 2 Wigeon, 26 Teal, 2 Mandarin, 113 Tufted Duck and the Mute Swan record has increased to 152. 3 Black-tailed Godwit were new arrivals, also 10 Common Sandpiper and 6 Snipe were present. 4 juvenile Whinchat and 3 Stonechat were off the west track. The first Meadow Pipit of the autumn flew south, also a Yellow Wagtail flew thru. 4 Red Kite were east of the dam late morning. 6 Little Egret and a Hobby were noted.