Hobbies !........

29 April - At least 4 superb Hobbies feeding over pit 57 at CWP early afternoon - they are such stunning birds and such consummate flyers. Fantastic to see them back on a warm bright day. Also singing Cuckoo and Garden Warbler. No sign of the Whimbrels at pit 83 on a quick check.

My last trip to Shorncote for several weeks in the evening - a quick walk - a Yellow Wagtail, a Little Egret, 2 LRPS, and singing Whitethroat, Cetti's , Reed and Sedge Warblers......photos of Mallard (7), Gadwall (8), Tufted Duck (9) and Buzzard (10,11). Photos JM.