April 10th

There had been a change in the weather overnight and this morning there was a chilly NE wind blowing in drips and drops of rain. We completed our regular walks and managed to see 8 Sedge Warblers, 1 Stonechat, 8 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Ravens flying E, 9 Chiffchaffs, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 1 Kestrel, 2 Whitethroats, 5 Willow Warblers, 3 Tufted Ducks, 3 Coot, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 1 Gannet, 8 Linnets, 7 Mallard, 2 Moorhens, 1 Wheatear, 1 Grey Plover, 5 Turnstones and 2 Ringed Plovers.

Derek Smith was also out this morning and between 0630 and 1000 walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and Netherhale. He counted 28 Mute Swans, 3 Tufted Ducks, 7 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Blackcaps, 3 Whitethroats, 5 Willow Warblers, 14 Chiffchaffs and 4 Goldcrests.

Yellow Archangel - Derek Smith