25/05/2021

The Iceland Gull that wintered at The Patch reappeared there this morning after 3 week absence.

Iceland Gull at The Patch this morning

Avocets with Shelducks at Scotney this morning

Cold, Windy and showery walk at Scotney saw all the usual suspects, but breeding success so far seems to have been very poor.

Avocets with a Little Ringed Plover scuttling behind them at Scotney this morning

Yellow Wagtail at Scotney this morning

Red Fox peeping out of its den at Scotney this morning

2 of 3 Avocet Chicks at Scotney this morning were all I could find from at least 30 nests, a local farm hand told me the colony was attacked by Badgers.

Lesser Whitethroat at Scotney today in a brief sunny period

The Hobby's around the reserve this afternoon seemed to be catching some some insects, in the brief interludes when the sun came out. There were several Hobby's around the ARC in a quick look, also many Swifts and the Glossy Ibis. 

This Guy seemed to be warming itself on the pump hose which was quite warm to the touch after a few minutes of sunshine. On Burrowes all I could find of any note was a couple each of Dunlin and Sanderling. The only Terns I saw were a couple of Common Terns on Dengemarsh, where a Bittern was booming very half heartedly.

In hay field 3 this little guy was only chick I could find, if I can find it that easily the Crows will have no trouble spotting it, so I fear for it will go the same way as the others, as has been the case virtually every year.