2nd August 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)

Dm end from 07;15

Highlights my first Lesser Whitethroat of the autumn moving through the scrub NE corner of the dam.
Green Sandpiper on north shore feeding under willows in shallow water,6 Common Sandpipers scattered around.
217 Canada Geese,2 GBB gulls,1 LBB gull,90 BH gulls & 3 Herrings.
Juvenile Green Woodpecker and female Kestrel on dam slope.
1 Sand Martin,1 Swallow,4 Swifts and 6 House Martins noted,8 Pied Wags in Paddock.
Few Chiffchaffs and a Blackcap seen but bushes quiet.
Finally as I left a Kingfisher strangely flew through the car park.