2 Mute Swans, 122 Canada & 45 Greylags in front of the hides but more in total, 13 Mandarins, 3 Teal, 4 Gadwall, 22 Tufteds, 5 Oystercatchers, 2 Ringed & 7 LRPlovers (inc. 2 chicks), a Green Sandpiper on the west bank was the first returning migrant wader, as is often the case. Much scarcer in recent years, old maxima include a best of nine in August 1969 & seven on 25 June 1988. Also 8 BHGulls, 19 LBBGulls & the 2CY GBBGull. No Common Terns were present – this afternoon at least, first absence for some while.
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5 Cormorant, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Swift, 3 Chiffchaff, 1 Wren, 1 Great Tit, 1…
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1M Common Scoter, 1 Reed Warbler, 18 Goosander, 10 Gadwall, 3 Goldeneye, 2 Teal, 2…
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2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Song Thrush, 4 Oystercatcher, 2 Gadwall, 2 GC Grebe, 9 Tufted…
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