Tuesday 30th July 2019

Willow Emerald Damselflies have been turning up the last couple of days.

20 Shelduck heading straight out will be off to their moulting grounds. Only other movements were southbound 3 Whimbrel, 2 Oyk & 2 Swallow with northbound 3 Common Gull. The only migrant on site was a brief visit by a Lapwing. A very young baby Blackcap barely out of the nest confirms breeding - we have 2 pairs this year with the species only known to have bred here once in the past.

Grey Dagger is a common enough species but one we only occasional get.

Ringing: 6 House Sparrow, 2 Goldfinch, 2 Starling, 1 Blackcap, 1 Whitethroat.