Courtesy of DM on a cool grey morning. 1 each Little Grebe & Oystercatcher, 10 Gadwall, 2 GC Grebe, c18 Sand Martin, 6 Swift, c12 Swallow, 4 Grey Heron. Pr Tufted Duck, Greylags & Canadas.
Reed Warbler heard singing, Sedge Warbler both seen and heard well. 2 Whitethroat, 4 Blackcap ditto Chiffchaff, 2 WW.
Also Kestrel, Jay, GSW, Goosander, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, BHG.
A very enjoyable walk round this surprisingly spacious and well managed local nature reserve. The visitor board had a notable list of birds seen this spring. I have a feeling we shall be going back sooner rather than later.
