Shorncote patch.......

8 April - An enjoyable morning, with classical spring showers and a few migrants. Highlights included a male Wheatear, a Yellow Wagtail and my first Sedge Warbler of the year, along with singing Blackcap and Willow Warblers, Sand Martins prospecting the quarry, and good numbers of Meadow Pipits, together with the usual residents - Cetti's Warblers, Chiffchaffs, a Water Rail, 2 Little Egrets, and lingering Shoveler and Teal. A cacophany of bird song now that April is well under way, from the resident Reed Buntings, Thrushes and Robins. One Little Ringed plover seen feeding, Lapwings incubating and several Snipe seen.