WeirWood from dawn. A bright day again started at the west end where the terns and gulls all seem to be doing well with chicks growing fast. A Kingfisher was perched up near the hide and a Garden Warbler was seen here too. 16 Great-crested Grebes were noted plus a Little Egret at the base of the heronry. At the dam in the c/pk several Chiffchaffs plus 2 Willow Warblers seen well. On the dam 250+ Black-headed Gulls inc’ some fresh juv’s plus a few Herring and Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Several Sand Martins were in today with ca35 counted plus a Swift, 5 House Martins and 4 Barn Swallows. A Hobby flew south at 7:20hrs and 2 Buzzards were seen over the north bank. A Grey Wagtail male was on the dam but no waders today. Below the dam Whitethroat and another Willow Warbler were seen plus a Goldcrest here. A male Goshawk flew over carrying prey whilst in the drying lagoon a Green Sandpiper was flushed, flying off calling frantically as it went. I left at 8:00hrs.
