Sedge Warbler taking in the first first rays of sun this morning
A very cool start to the day with the NE wind still blowing across the peninsula but not as strong as yesterday, made for a muted dawn chorus. Even the Sedge Warblers early on were barely audible. Half way to Hookers and a Bittern started booming but not for long. The Reed beds eventually gave up all the usual suspects Bearded Tits, Cetti's Warblers, Reed Warblers and Buntings and even squealing Water Rails.
On the fields up to 12 Whimbrels were present, Lapwings, Redshanks and Oystercatchers were noisily chasing anything and everything another unseen Greenshank was calling and a distant Bittern flew over. Very few Hirundines present though I'm pleased that my local pair at the paddocks has returned. Hopefully tomorrow will bring news of the first Cuckoo.
My usual view of Bitterns
Still at least 1 Great White Egret here
12 Whimbrel seen around Dengemarsh today
Several Common Whitethroats seen around Dengemarsh today
The Reed Warblers don't usually show so well
Sedge Warblers love to pose
A really scruffy Wren belting out his song
Gorgeous male Marsh Harrier
3 Common Buzzards circling over Hookers
Presently at least 5 pairs of Yellow Wagtail in the fields between my house and Dengemarsh
4 Greenfinches now visiting my feeders
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