A single Ruff on the north shore was the first of the year, also 1 Dunlin and 3 LRP were present. 2 Red Kite flew over this afternoon. 157 Gadwall, 130 Shoveler, 100 Teal, 41 Wigeon, 4 Shelduck and 37 Mute Swan were counted. 2 Great Egret were noted.
An adult male Goshawk (photo) spent a few hours this afternoon terrorising the local corvids. It was perched in the north wood for a while then flew west. The 1st winter Caspian Gull was still present. 3 LRP and 2 Great Egret were on the north shore. 101 Shoveler were counted.
3 Little Gulls including 2 adults and a 1st winter were off the dam and part of a small movement of birds across the region today. The 1st winter Caspian Gull was still present.2 LRP and 2 Great Egret were on the north shore. 97 Teal, 36 Wigeon, 136 Gadwall, 91 Shoveler, 4 Shelduck, 11 Pochard and 7 Egyptian Geese were counted. 20 Sand Martin were present this afternoon. An Orange Tip butterfly was on the wing by the Scott hide.
