WeirWood late morning at the west end, just as the rain left off. Still a few Common Terns around on the platforms plus Black-headed Gulls inc’ a couple of juv’s. 11 Great-crested Grebes inc’ 3 half grown youngster. 2 Snipe were on Pintail bank at the right end. A few Barn Swallows were around with up to 10 noted plus Sand Martin. The White Stork appeared from nowhere with a Common Sandpiper on the left point again and 4 Teal were present. In the lay-by a superb showy Grasshopper Warbler was seen on the edge of the road. Best I’ve seen in a while. At Whillett’s 2 Reed Warblers and a Sedge Warbler of note but little else. As it brightened up I returned to the c/pk the stork walked back out of sight and there were now 4 Mute Swans here and overhead a Raven calling its distinctive way flew to Ashdown and 2 Red Kites to round off.
