12 July 2017

1 Mute Swan, 2 Mandarins, 3 Teal, 60 Tufteds, a Little Egret in Chapel Bay – the first of many hopefully with up to twelve last year in late summer though 102 at Rutland Water over the last few days puts that into perspective, 3 Oystercatchers, 5 LRPlovers included an adult with the two large chicks & two ‘new in’ juveniles, 4 Common Sands, singles of Willow Tit & Grey Wagtail.