Courtesy of DW in a nightmare outbound journey owing to a traffic accident in the Chain Bar vicinity. Fortunately it was still daylight on arrival at the Ings.
Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Blackcap seen. WW, Reed & Sedge Warbler heard several times. Chiffchaff heard once.
Bittern booming followed soon after by a different bird seen in flight. c11 Tern mainly Common but Arctic probable given different calls heard as a group flew around. Unfortunately none came close enough for confirmation.
8 Black-necked Grebe put on a great show in 2 separate locations each holding 2 pairs.
The purpose built Sand Martin lodge must have had c50 birds flying around it with several birds going in and out of the holes. c9 Reed Bunting seen throughout.
Others: Sparrowhawk, pr Kestrel, many Tufted, a fair number of Gadwall and Pochard less so Shoveler & Shelduck, Redshank, Lapwing and a zillion BHG some already incubating.
