9th September 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)

Only thing new at the west end early afternoon was a Little Grebe.
Still 1 Common Sandpiper,1 Lapwing,1 Teal,4 Coot 1 Mute Swan,7 Moorhens and some Chiffchaffs.
Large Red-eard terrapin opposite on log.

Also my first Brown Hare ran across road into field behind study area.

WeirWood at the sunny dam there was a Raven feeding on the dam with 2 Carrion Crows nearby for comparison plus 23 Black-headed Gulls but no waders. A further 14 Black-headed Gulls were scattered around as were 19 Great-crested Grebes. At the west end a further 11 Great-crested Grebes were noted plus 3 Mandarins and just 1 Teal, a Lapwing, a Common Sandpiper and a Little Grebe. A couple of Kingfishers flew around for a while also 4 Stock Doves. Overhead this afternoon 3 Buzzards and as almost expected a Red Kite.