27/04/2026

This mornings sea watch started well with 2 majestic Pomarine Skuas sailing past the sea watch hide soon after I arrived, unfortunately the watch went downhill rapidly from then on, 3hrs watching this afternoon was lovely in the sun, it was only the company of Richard and James that stopped me from going to sleep.

However this morning was rescued by James finding a lovely trilling Wood Warbler in the trapping area, it was typically elusive in the canopy of the Sallows but eventually gave nice views and photo opportunities.

Wood Warbler in the canopy of the Sallows in the trapping area this morning

Wood Warbler in the canopy of the Sallows in the trapping area this morning

Grizzled Skipper in The Desert today

From Hanson late morning 7 Ruff, 2 Avocet, 2 Common Sandpipers, 3 Ringed Plovers and a Black-tailed Godwit. The reserve was once again disappointing. On the new Boulderwall Flood a White Wagtail also several Lapwing Chicks and Little Ringed Plover. 6 Hobbys were hawking over Dengemarsh.

7 Ruff at the ARC from Hanson late morning