17th April 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)

Late at around 17:00hrs I visited WeirWood on this beautiful afternoon. Here a Common Tern was my first this year, at the west end. 2 Kingfishers were present around the nest holes and a couple of Buzzards were enjoying the sunshine. 7 Great-crested Grebes were around some of which were weed dancing. Several Stock Doves were noted as a male Goshawk appeared, is caused mayhem with birds everywhere. Around the feeders Marsh Tit and Blackcap were noted but the feeders were quiet generally. The Grey Herons and Cormorants were busy with lots of coming and going. 2 Snipe were seen along Pintail bank whilst at Whillett’s my first Reed Warbler of the year was singing briefly plus 2 Reed Buntigs, Greenfinch and 4 Goldfinches.