Dam end and north bank footpath as far as picnic site. 2 Common Sands, 3 Swallows, 5 Sand Martins, 1 Red Kite, 1 Kestrel, 2 Green Woodpecker, 5 singing Whitethroat, 2 Mandarin, female Mallard with 8 very young ducklings, Speckled Wood, Comma, Orange Tip, Early Purple Orchid in flower.