Set off
early, 06.00, first birds of interest were Swallows, steady stream heading
north. On the track Common Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow
Warbler, Blackcap, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Linnet, Reed
Bunting. On the marsh near walled meadow Whimbrel showing well, up to 4,
Wheatear up to 6 but no Whinchat today. Bumped into Dan who had walked down the
river bank, he had 8 Redpoll and a Siskin overhead plus 2 Stock dove on stubble. Walked
back to pylons and saw 8 Eider, Goosander with chicks, Raven heard. We got back
to Freeman’s Pool and a bit of a shower produced 3 Swift over water, a Sand
Martin, Swallow and House Martin. Common Sandpiper on river near old factory
Steve
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