More migrants arrive

 

After yesterdays showers we thought that this morning would be a good opportunity to find some more migrants. When we arrived there was many singing Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs, on the main pit there were still six Little Ringed Plovers, two Ringed Plovers and four Lapwings. Over the river and the surrounding fields there was an increase in Swallows and Sand Martins, also the first House Martins of the year. The woodland produced the first Willow Warbler of the year and many singing Blackcaps, we also heard a Treecreeper but couldn't connect with it. On the second pit there were still two Little Ringed Plovers taking the overall total to eight birds. The pair of Egyptian Geese were still present on the river. When we arrived back at the entrance the hedges surrounding the main pit produce the first Common Whitethroat of the year.

Todays List:
Little Ringed Plover (6) - Ringed Plover (2) - Lapwing (4) - Swallow (5) - Sand Martin (10) - House Martin (2) - Egyptian Goose (2) - Willow Warbler - Common Whitethroat (1) - Treecreeper (Heard)

Have a good Easter Sunday all - Joe and Martyn