Late June 2017

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June 27th. Intermittent rain from late morning.
 Around was a Hobby. Going south were 2 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes provided 6 new birds: 2 Wren, a Linnet, 2 Dunnock and a Woodpigeon; and 4 retraps: a Dunnock, 2 Whitethroat and a Goldfinch.

June 26th. On Tennyson's Sands were 4 Spoonbill. Bird around included a Marsh Harrier, a Common Buzzard, a Cuckoo, 20 Sandwich Tern and 60 Little Tern.
 The sixth session of CES was done this morning. The 28 new birds were 12 Wren, a Willow Warbler, a Chiffchaff, 4 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, a Lesser Whitethroat, a Great Tit, a Sedge Warbler, 2 Dunnock and a Wood Pigeon. The 14 retraps were a Song Thrush, 5 Whitethroat, 3 WillowWarbler, 3 Dunnock and 2 Wren.
 In Beach Car Park were now 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoths.

Spoonbills, 26th June 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale

Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Beach Car Park 26th June 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale 

June 25th. On Tennyson's Sands were 4 Spoonbill and 2 Wigeon. Around were 10 Black-tailed Godwit. Flying south were 4 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 8 new birds: a Chiffchaff, 3 Whitethroat, a Lesser Whitethroat and 3 Linnet; and 2 retrap Whitethroat.
 A Hummingbird Hawkmoth was in Beach Car Park.

June 24th. On Tennyson's Sands were 3 Spoonbill and a Common Sandpiper. Going south were 156 Swift, a Hobby, a Grey Wagtail and 2 Sand Martin.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes resulted in 16 new birds: a Wren, a Chiffchaff, 2 Great Tit, 7 Whitethroat, a Goldfinch, a Robin, a Lesser Whitethroat and 2 Dunnock; and 14 retraps: 2 Great Tit, 2 Whitethroat, 5 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Chiffchaff, a Reed Bunting and 2 Wren.

June 23rd. Around were a Grey Partridge, a Marsh Harrier and a Grasshopper Warbler. Offshore were 4 Common Tern and 40 Sandwich Tern. On Jackson's Marsh was a Common Sandpiper. Heading north were 2 Manx Shearwater; and south 60 Gannet, 2 Auk Spp, an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull and 86 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes provided 4 new birds: a Whitethroat, a Blackcap, a Dunnock and a Blackbird; and 3 retraps: a Great Tit, a Chaffinch and a Meadow Pipit.

June 22nd. On the Mere were 2 Little Gull; and on Tennyson's Sands 2 Great Crested Grebe. Birds around included an adult Black-tailed Godwit and a Grasshopper Warbler. Flying south were 3 Hobby and 3500 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes, with Keith Collett, produced 8 new birds: a Wren, a Chiffchaff, a Great Tit, 2 Whitethroat, a Meadow Pipit, a Goldfinch and a Dunnock; and 6 retraps: 2 Dunnock, 2 Great Tit and 2 Whitethroat.

June 21st. The summer solstice - the longest day.
 On Tennyson's Sands early were 2 Spoonbill (which flew off later) and 2 Great Crested Grebe. Around were a Wigeon, an adult Black-tailed Godwit, a Grasshopper Warbler and 2 House Sparrow.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes yielded 6 new birds: a Wren, 2 Whitethroat, a Robin and 2 Dunnock; and 7 retraps: a Dunnock, a Chiffchaff, a Whitethroat, a Great Tit, 2 Wren and a Linnet.
 Dragonflies included a Red-veined Darter.

Mid June 2017

June 20th. On Tennyson's Sands were 4 Spoonbill. Birds around included a Brent Goose, 118 Shelduck, 80 Ringed Plover, a Little Ringed Plover, a Siskin, 30 Sandwich Tern, a Cuckoo and 8 Rook. Going north were 65 Common Scoter.

 A morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 7 new birds: 3 Chiffchaff, a Linnet, a Great Tit, a Blackcap and a Dunnock; and 3 retraps: a Linnet, a Dunnock and a Willow Warbler.

June 19th. On Jackson's Marsh was a Spoonbill, and on Tennyson's Sands a Wigeon. Around were a Marsh Harrier, a Sand Martin and a Siskin. Heading south were 6 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes resulted in 3 new birds: 2 Blackcap and a Sedge Warbler; and 8 retraps: 2 Whitethroat, 3 Great Tit, a Dunnock, a Chiffchaff and a Long-tailed Tit.
 In the East Dunes were 18 Six-spotted Burnet and 2 Painted Lady.

June 18th. The 2 Spoonbill remained on Tennyson's Sands. Birds around, including those trapped, were 2 Mediterranean Gull, a Cuckoo and a Kingfisher. Over the Mere was a Sand Martin.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes provided 13 new birds: a Chiffchaff, a Linnet, 10 Starling and a Kingfisher; and 10 retraps: 2 Great Tit, a Blue Tit, 3 Dunnock, a Wren, a Whitethroat and 2 Long-tailed Tit.

Bee Orchid, 18th June 2017.
Photo - Rhianna Wilson

Bee Orchid, 18th June 2017.
Photo - Kevin Wilson

Broad-bodied Chaser, 18th June 2017.
Photo - Kevin Wilson

Kingfisher. ringed 18th June 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

June 17th. A Common Crane flew south onto the Wash. Also flying south were 2 Swift; and north a Wood Sandpiper. On Tennyson's Sands were 2 Spoonbill and a Little Ringed Plover. Around were 113 Shelduck, 2 adult Mediterranean Gull, 65 Little Tern, 4 Grey Heron, a Cuckoo and a Kingfisher.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 12 new birds: 2 Wren, a Reed Warbler, a Blue Tit, a Linnet, a Dunnock and 6 Starling; and 4 retraps: singles of Blue Tit, Great Tit, Willow Warbler and Dunnock.
 Butterflies included a Painted Lady.

Common Crane south over The Wash, 17th June 2017.
Photo - Richard Doan

June 16th. On Jackson's Marsh was a Great White Egret; and on Tennyson's Sands 2 Spoonbill. Birds around included a Wood Sandpiper and 3 Rook. Going south were a Hobby, a Grey Heron, 2 Sand Martin and 600 Swift. A three hour sea-watch from dawn produced 5 Manx Shearwater, a Fulmar, 52 Auk spp, 58 Gannet, 6 Shoveler, 19 Canada Goose, 34 Common Scoter and 4 Kittiwake. A Red Kite was seen over Seacroft Golf Course early morning.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes yielded 8 new birds: a Goldfinch, a Lesser Whitethroat, a Chaffinch, 2 Dunnock and 3 Starling; and 8 retraps: 3 Dunnock, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Great Tit and a Chaffinch.

Great White Egret on Jackson's Marsh, 16th June 2017
Photo - Owen Beaumont

Spoonbills, 16th June 2017.
Photo - Nige Lound

Great White Egret, 16th June 2017.
Photo - Nige Lound

June 15th. On Tennyson's Sands were up to 3 Spoonbill, a Little Ringed Plover and a Ruff. Around, including birds trapped, were 166 Shelduck, 2 Grey Heron, a Marsh Harrier, a Cuckoo and a Bullfinch. Heading south were 2000 Swift and 2 Siskin.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes, with Keith Collett, provided 18 new birds: 4 Wren, 2 Chiffchaff, a Reed Warbler, a Sedge Warbler, a Bullfinch, a Robin, 2 Blue Tit, a Great Tit, a Dunnock and 4 Starling; and 9 retraps: 3 Whitethroat, 3 Great Tit, 2 Blue Tit and a Dunnock.
 A morning ringing session at Aylmer Avenue by Mike Polling provided 23 new birds: a Wren, 13 Whitethroat, 5 Blackcap, a Sedge Warbler, a Lesser Whitethroat, a Blue Tit and a Dunnock; and 9 retraps: 3 Whitethroat, 4 Sedge Warbler, a Willow Warbler and a Dunnock.
 A Water Shrew was found in East Dunes.

Bullfinch, ringed 15th June 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

June 14th. A Willow Tit (first record since 30th June 2011) was discovered by the Plantation feeder station. On Tennyson's Sands were 3 Spoonbill and a Little Tern. Birds around, including those trapped, were a Cuckoo and a Kingfisher. Going south were 5 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 24 new birds: a Chiffchaff, a Blackcap, 8 Blue Tit, a Whitethroat, a Robin, 2 Dunnock, a Great Tit, 8 Starling and a Kingfisher; and 3 retraps: a Wren, a Great Tit and a Blue Tit.

Kingfisher, ringed 14th June 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

June 13th. On Tennyson's Sands were 2 Spoonbill and a Little Ringed Plover. Around were 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Cuckoo, a Kingfisher and a Turtle Dove. Flying south were 4 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes resulted in 14 new birds: 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap, 2 Robin, a Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Dunnock, a Great Tit, a Starling, a Blackbird and a Mistle Thrush; and 8 retraps: 3 Great Tit, 3 Dunnock, a Sedge Warbler and a Whitethroat.

Spoonbill (bird 1), 13th June 2017.
Photo - Richard Doan

Spoonbill (bird 2), 13th June 2017.
Photo - Richard Doan

Moulting adult Mistle Thrush, ringed 13th June 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

June 12th. On Tennyson's Sands were 2 Spoonbill in the evening; and on Fenland Lagoon 2 Little Tern. Birds around included 2 Turtle Dove, 2 Cuckoo, 3 Rook and a Siskin. An afternoon sea-watch provided 18 Kittiwake, 2 Fulmar, 50 Little Tern, 10 Sandwich Tern and 6 Auk Spp. Going south were an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull, a Hobby and 750 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes provided 21 new birds: 2 Blue Tit, a Chaffinch, a Sedge Warbler, 2 Dunnock, a Great Tit, 13 Starling and a Wood Pigeon; and 16 retraps: 6 Blue Tit, 2 Whitethroat, a Willow Warbler, a Dunnock, a Blackbird and 5 Great Tit.

Woodpigeon, ringed 12th June 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

June 11th. In from the north came 2 Spoonbill, of which 1 flew off to Norfolk. Around were 2 Cuckoo, a Kingfisher and 4 Rook. Heading south were a Marsh Harrier, a Hobby and 140 Swift.

 The fifth session of CES was done this morning. The 20 new birds were 2 Wren, 8 Chiffchaff, a Robin, 3 Blackcap, a Reed Warbler, a Sedge Warbler, a Lesser Whitethroat, a Whitethroat, a Dunnock and a Carrion Crow. The 10 retraps were 2 Wren, 2 Great Tit, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Dunnock, a Chiffchaff and a Lesser Whitethroat.

Carrion Crow, ringed 11th May 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

Speckled Wood, 11th June 2017.
Photo - Rob Watson

Pyramidal Orchids, 11th June 2017.
Photo - Rob Watson

Early June 2017

June 10th. Some light rain mid morning.
 Birds around included 2 Cuckoo, 2 Turtle Dove and a Goldcrest. Going south were 120 Starling.
 A brief morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 5 new birds: a Robin, 2 Linnet, a Whitethroat and a Starling; and 7 retraps: 4 Whitethroat, a Blue Tit, a Wren and a Linnet.

June 9th. Soggy start, gradually drying out.
  The  Common Crane reappeared briefly over the reserve in the morning. On Croftmarsh was a Pink-footed Goose; and on Jackson's Marsh a Little Gull. Around were 4 Teal, 350 Oystercatcher, a Whimbrel, 30 Lapwing, a Mediterranean Gull, 2 Turtle Dove, 3 Cuckoo and a Hobby. Heading south were 9 Swift and 60 Starling.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes, with Keith Collett, yielded 28 new birds: a Linnet, a Robin, 2 Chaffinch, a Goldfinch, 8 Great Tit, 2 Dunnock and 13 Starling; and 10 retraps: a Linnet, a Whitethroat, 2 Dunnock, a Wren and 5 Blue Tit.
 A nest box check revealed 2 adult Barn Owls, of which 1 was ringed, and a clutch of 6 warm eggs.

Adult Barn Owl, ringed 9th June 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

Pink-footed Goose, 9th June 2016.
Photo - Nige Lound

Barn Owl, 9th June 2017.

Barn Owl, 9th June 2017.

Hobby, 9th June 2017.

Mute Swan with cygnets on the Mere, 9th June 2017.

Oystercatcher with chick on Fenland Lagoon, 9th June 2017.

 June 8th. Some rain in morning. Quite strong wind, gradually decreasing.
 Birds around included a Hobby. On Tennyson's Sands were 2 Spoonbill (which later flew off north-west) and 2 Little Ringed Plover. Flying south were a male Pochard, 4 adult Kittiwake and 300 Swift.
 Dragonflies included 4 Red-veined Darter.

June 7th. Still very windy, but slowly decreasing in afternoon.
 The Spoonbill moved to Jackson's Marsh. Around were a Hobby and 11 Crossbill. Going south were 120 Swift. Sea-watching produced a Manx Shearwater, 40 Gannet, 5 Sandwich Tern and 25 Little Tern.

June 6th. Wind decreasing then increasing, with intermittent rain.
 The Spoonbill remained on Tennyson's Sands. Birds around included a Hobby. Heading south were 2 Whimbrel and 650 Swift.

June 5th. Increasing south-westerly wind, with rain developing in afternoon.
 The Common Crane reappeared briefly over the reserve in the morning. On Tennyson's Sands was a Spoonbill. Around was a Cuckoo. Flying south were 286 Swift and 2 House Martin.
 A wind-shortened morning ringing session in East Dunes provided 4 new birds: a Long-tailed Tit and 3 Dunnock; and 4 retraps: 3 Whitethroat and a Linnet.

June 4th. A Common Crane flew briefly over Croftmarsh at 0925hrs.  On Tennyson's Sands were 2 Spoonbill; and on Fenland Lagoon was a Greenshank. Birds around included a Red Kite, 2 Turtle Dove and 2 Cuckoo. Going south were 11 Common Scoter and 75 Swift.
 The fourth session of CES was done this morning. The 6 new birds were a Long-tailed Tit, a Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, a Robin and a Blackcap. The 15 retraps were 2 Lesser Whitethroat, a Chiffchaff, a Blackcap, 2 Dunnock, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Long-tailed Tit, a Willow Warbler and 2 Blackbird.

Common Crane, 4th June 2017.
Photo - James Siddle

Common Crane, 4th June 2017.
Photo - James Siddle

Common Crane, 4th June 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale

Common Crane, 4th June 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale

June 3rd. Brief light rain in morning.
 A Common Crane was on a field near Croftmarsh. On Tennyson's Sands were 2 Spoonbill. Around, including birds trapped, were 2 Cuckoo, a Kingfisher and 2 Spotted Flycatcher. Heading south was a Merlin.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 5 new birds: a Linnet, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, a Chaffinch and a Blackbird; and 2 retraps: a Blue Tit and a Whitethroat.
 Butterflies included 4 Painted Lady.

Common Crane, 3rd June 2017.
Photo - David Hitchin

Kingfisher, 3rd June 2017.
Photo - Tony Keefe

Spotted Flycatcher, ringed 3rd June 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

June 2nd. Birds around included a Red Kite, a Short-eared Owl, a Turtle Dove and 3 Cuckoo. The Spoonbill and Great Crested Grebe were still on Tennyson's Sands. Offshore were 30 Sandwich Tern, a Gannet and a Great Crested Grebe. Flying south were 180 Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes resulted in 4 new birds: a Whitethroat, a Blue Tit and 2 Dunnock; and 2 retraps: a Blue Tit and a Whitethroat.

Southern Marsh Orchid, 2nd June 2017.
Photo - Nicky Yeadon

June 1st. The Spoonbill remained on Tennyson's Sands. Around were a Wigeon, a Greenshank, a Cuckoo, 2 Kingfisher and a Grey Wagtail. Going south was a Swift.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes, with Keith Collett, provided 2 new birds: a Whitethroat and a Mistle Thrush; and 4 retraps: a Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Blue Tit and a Great Tit.
 A check of nest boxes resulted in 6 Blue Tit pulli and 6 Great Tit pulli ringed; a sitting adult Great Tit; and several broods the wrong size for ringing. However, a number of dead chicks and wet, abandoned nests were presumably the result of recent heavy rains.

Late May 2017

May 31st. On Tennyson's Sands were a Spoonbill and a Mediterranean Gull. Birds around included a Greenshank, a Turtle Dove, 2 Cuckoo and a Hobby.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 9 new birds: 6 Blue Tit, a Blackcap, a Dunnock and a Blackbird; and 2 retraps: a Whitethroat and a Blue Tit.

Hobby, 31st May 2017.

Hobby, 31st May 2017.

Sedge Warbler, 31st May 2017.

May 30th. Soggy start, gradually drying out.
 On Tennyson's Sands were a Spoonbill, a Great Crested Grebe and a Ruff; and on Fenland Lagoon 2 Little Ringed Plover.  Around were a Short-eared Owl, 3 Cuckoo, a Turtle Dove, a Green Woodpecker (North End) and a Garden Warbler. Heading south were 3 Barnacle Goose, a Marsh Harrier, 2 Common Buzzard, a Red Kite, a Greenshank, 32 Swift, 44 Swallow and 18 House Martin; and north 2 Gannet.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes yielded 7 new birds: 3 Linnet, a Reed Bunting and 3 Dunnock; and 5 retraps: 3 Whitethroat and 2 Dunnock.

May 29th. Rainy spells in early morning and in afternoon.
 The Spoonbill remained on Tennyson's Sands. Birds around included 3 Turtle Dove, 3 Cuckoo and a Short-eared Owl.

Roe Deer in West Dunes, 29th May 2017.
Photo - Stuart Ainsworth

Great Spotted Woodpecker at the Feeding Station, 29th May 2017.
Photo - Stuart Ainsworth

Turtle Dove in West Dunes, 29th May 2017.
Photo - Stuart Ainsworth

Short-eared Owl, 29th May 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale

Short-eared Owl, 29th May 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale.

May 28th.  Flying south were a first-summer male Red-footed Falcon, an Alpine Swift, 31 Red Kite, 6 Common Buzzard, 2 Marsh Harrier, 4 Hobby, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 260 Swift, 15 Swallow, 30 House Martin and a Siskin. A Black Stork circled before heading south. Around were a Short-eared Owl, a Turtle Dove and 2 Cuckoo. On Fenland Lagoon were 2 Little Ringed Plover; and on Tennyson's Sands a Spoonbill and a Great Crested Grebe.

Red Kite, 28th May 2017.
Photo - James Siddle

3 Red Kites over Gibraltar Point, 28th May 2017.
Photo - James Siddle

Red Kite over Old Saltmarsh, 28th May 2017.
Photo - James Siddle

Young Rabbit in West Dunes, 28th May 2017.
Photo - Stuart Ainsworth

Red-footed Falcon, 28th May 2017.
Photo - James Siddle

May 27th. On Tennyson's Sands were 2 Spoonbill and a Great Crested Grebe. Birds around, including those trapped, were a Short-eared Owl, a Turtle Dove (East Dunes) and 2 Cuckoo. Heading south were a Black Tern and 150 Swift.
 A brief morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 2 new birds: a Whitethroat and a Cuckoo; and no retraps.

Spoonbills on Tennyson Sands, 27th May 2017.
Photo - Stuart Ainsworth

Broad-bodied Chaser, 27th May 2017.
Photo - Paul Johnson

Turtle Dove, East Dunes 27th May 2017.
Photo - James Siddle

First-summer female Cuckoo showing retained juvenile feathers, ringed 27th May 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

First-summer female Cuckoo showing retained juvenile feathers, ringed 27th May 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

May 26th. The Spoonbill remained on Tennyson's Sands, where was also a Common Sandpiper. On Fenland Lagoon were 2 Little Ringed Plover and a Grey Plover. Around were a Turtle Dove, a Short-eared Owl, 2 Cuckoo and a Grasshopper Warbler. Going south was a Grey Wagtail.

Grey Plover (with lunch), 26th May 2017.

Grey Plover, 26th May 2017.

Selection of Butterflies around the Reserve, 26th May 2017.
Photo - Philip Millns

May 25th. An adult male Red-footed Falcon drifted south early afternoon. Birds around included a Short-eared Owl, 2 Turtle Dove, 2 Cuckoo and a Redwing. On Tennyson's Sands were a Spoonbill, a Mediterranean Gull and 2 Little Ringed Plover.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes, with Keith Collett, resulted in 2 new birds: a Whitethroat and a Blackcap; and 10 retraps: 3 Whitethroat, a Dunnock, 2 Lesser Whitethroat, a Great Tit, a Sedge Warbler, a Blue Tit and a Reed Bunting.
 A morning ringing session at Aylmer Avenue by Mike Polling resulted in 11 new birds: 5 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler and a Dunnock; and 7 retraps: 2 Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler, a Wren and a Blackbird.
 A check of nest boxes revealed a Barn Owl nest with 5 warm eggs; a Stock Dove nest with 2 warm eggs: 6 Jackdaw pulli ringed; and several Great Tit nests with small pulli or sitting adults, but also several failed clutches, probably the result of recent rains.

Barn Owl, 25th May 2017.
Photo - Paul Johnson

Linnet, 25th May 2017.
Photo - Paul Johnson

May 24th. Around, including birds trapped. were a Mediterranean Gull, a Short-eared Owl, 5 Ring-necked Parakeet, 2 Cuckoo, 2 Turtle Dove and a Redwing. On Tennyson's Sands was a Spoonbill; and on Fenland Lagoon a Common Sandpiper.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes provided 3 new birds: a Chaffinch, a Blackcap and a Redwing; and 4 retraps: 2 Dunnock, a Willow Warbler and a Whitethroat.

Redwing, ringed 24th May 2017.
Photo - George Gregory

May 23rd. Flying south in the morning were a Bee-eater, a Red Kite and a Yellow Wagtail; and north 53 Brent Goose. Birds around included 2 Brent Goose, a Short-eared Owl, 3 Turtle Dove, 2 Cuckoo and Spotted Flycatcher. On Tennyson's Sands were 2 Little Ringed Plover.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes produced 4 new birds: a Willow Warbler, a Lesser Whitethroat and 2 Meadow Pipit; and a retrap Lesser Whitethroat.

Reed Warbler, Tennyson Sands.
Photo - Paul Neale

Little Egret, Tennyson Sands.
Photo - Paul Neale

Little Ringed Plover, Tennyson Sands.
Photo - Paul Neale

May 22nd. Around were a Red Kite, a Short-eared Owl, 3 Cuckoo, a Turtle Dove, 2 Hobby and a Spotted Flycatcher.

 The third session of CES was done this morning. The 20 new birds were a Willow Warbler, a Wren, 6 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Robin, 3 Whitethroat, a Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler and 2 Dunnock. The 17 retraps were 3 Dunnock, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Blackcap, a Robin, 2 Whitethroat, a Wren, 3 Blackbird, a Chaffinch, a Song Thrush and a Sedge Warbler.

Spotted Flycatcher, 22nd May 2017.
Photo - Kev Wilson

Red Kite, 22nd May 2017.
Photo - Phil Hyde

Red Kite, 22nd May 2017.
Photo - Phil Hyde

Short-eared Owl, 22nd May 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale

Little Egret, Tennyson Sands, 22nd May 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale

Common Terns, Tennyson Sands, 22nd May 2017.
Photo - Paul Neale

Turtle Dove, 22nd May 2017.

May 21st. On Tennyson's Sands was a Spoonbill. Flying north were 2 more Spoonbill; and south a Hobby, 3 Swift, 12 Swallow, 5 House Martin and a Grey Wagtail. Birds around were a Marsh Harrier, 4 Whimbrel, a Greenshank, 3 Cuckoo, 4 Turtle Dove, a Short-eared Owl, a Kingfisher, a Grasshopper Warbler and a Spotted Flycatcher.
 A morning ringing session in East Dunes yielded just 4 retraps: a Willow Warbler, 2 Dunnock and a Sedge Warbler.