There appeared to have been at least 6 booming Bittern both close to or near distant. (Is that an Oxymoorhen I wonder?)
Reed & Sedge Warbler were abundant while Cettis were down to a couple. 1 Grasshopper Warbler was reeling, I'm pretty sure this constitutes a site first for me. 1 Whitethroat.
3 pr of Black-necked Grebe were seen. In each case one bird presumably female (?) had a fledging its back. A couple of Little Grebe seen & a few GC Grebe.
Several busy Swift & Sand Martin.
1 each Kestrel, Red Kite & Shelduck. 6 Pochard, 3/4 Gadwall, 5/6 Shoveler & half of UK Tufted Duck population. Cormorants, Canadas & Greylags, the latter two with many young.
3 Redshank, pr Oystercatcher & Lapwings incl. young. An epidemic of BHG but not a single Tern spotted. Well, I am allowed some respite surely?
