30th August 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp) – Osprey

Osprey still at west end.

Other bits at west end included 1 Snipe,1 Common Sandpiper,48 Mallard,5 Chiffchaffs also Sedge Warbler opposite lay-by in bushes beside road.

Whillets

Distant Osprey high to the south at 9am,Hobby and immature female Goshawk and a calling Raven.
Not much in the hedges apart from 3+ Greenfinch, a Blackcap,Nuthatch and several Chiffchaffs.
Butterfly’s

13 Small Copper
1 Small Heath
1 Common Blue
4 Speckled Woods
8 GVW

Plus 2 Grass Snakes.