8th August 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)

Brief stop at west end-Still 1 Common Sandpiper,1 Lapwing,3 Teal,4 Coot & 2 Mute Sean.
Kingfisher noted.
6 Common Terns now fledged 3 small chicks still.
Also 2 Black Headed Juv’s flying around, unfortunately 3rd dead on raft.

Weekly Whillets butterfly count

2 Comma
16 Common Blue
1 Gatekeeper
21 GVW
2 Holly Blue
27 Meadow Brown
3 Painted Lady
1 Peacock
3 Small Copper
8 Small Heath
1 Speckled Wood

3 Grass Snakes
Birds
2 Raven,3 Buzzard,1 Goshawk,1 Reed Warbler,1 Greenfinch,15 Goldfinches & Bullfinch.