Butterfly numbers are poor so far this year with only Brown Argus bucking the trend being noted in good numbers in favoured spots around the reserve.
Very little moving this morning with southbound 18 Black-headed Gull, 8 Shelduck, 3 Grey Plover, Oyk, Redshank, Sandwich Tern & Whimbrel with northbound 15 Shelduck. Single Grey Herons flew inland and north over the docks being mobbed by gulls. Reed Warbler chuntering away to itself again.
Burnished Brass failed to put in an appearance last year so good to know that they haven't deserted us. Living on nettles no reason for them to be absent.
