10th July 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)

WeirWood on another hot day. At the west end still much activity on the nesting platforms plus 4 Lapwings, Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper noted. Still Mute Swan and 10 Great-crested Grebes. Others inc’ 2 Kingfishers, Garden Warbler and several Chiffchaffs around. A male Blackcap was seen still singing and a Reed Warbler. Moving on to the dam here still 200+ Herring Gulls also 2 Lesser Black-backed and the 2 Common Gulls again. On the dam Common Sandpiper and 3 Grey Wagtails. Overhead 3 Crossbills flew calling as they headed SW, a bit surprised to see them, also 2 Buzzards over the north ridge.