WeirWood from 6:30hrs at the west end. Still plenty of activity around the nesting platforms with young chicks growing fast. 12 more Black-headed Gulls were here as well. A Great Egret was present at the base of the heronry and 10 Great-crested Grebes were scattered about. 2 Kingfishers were opposite the hide and a Reed Warbler was in front of the hide. In the c/pk area Nuthatch and Treecreeper were present. A Little Tern was a surprise seen until 7:00hrs when it flew off south, it’s been a while since I’ve seen one here. Moving on to the dam 329 Black-headed, 42 Herring and 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls were noted plus a Hobby and another Kingfisher. A Swift and 5 House Martins were seen over the dam where Green Woodpecker and 2 Stock Doves were also seen. A further 8 Great-crested Grebes were scattered about. In the c/pk Great spotted Woodpecker and 3 Jays were seen and below the dam a Whitethroat was added plus a few Chiffchaffs. On the lagoon 2 Mandarins but very little water. I was well chuffed with my haul today, making up for a few dull days previously.
