July 26th
This morning we covered most of the western half of the Marsh and recorded 3 Mute Swans, 7 Shelduck, 1 Mallard, 1 Teal, 9 Cormorants, 1 Grey Heron, 6 Little Egrets, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 juvenile Peregrine, 1 Hobby, 3 Kestrels, 3 Oystercatchers, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Redshank, 2 Curlews, 1 Whimbrel, 1 Dunlin, 2 Common Terns, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Swifts W, 4 Pied Wagtails, 2 Meadow Pipits and 10 Linnets.