The beginning of a new month signalled little change in terms of sightings, but it was a pleasantly warm day with temperatures typically between 22°C - 24°C.
Despite excellent photos from some visitors during the week, the Woodcock was unfortunately rather elusive this time round. What was even stranger is the reports of not one but two individuals underneath the boardwalk earlier this week.
That said, there were reports of two Snipe alongside Victor's Hide. When we went to investigate, one could be seen sleeping on the edge of the scrape, whilst the second was apparently hiding among the reeds.
The following was seen from 12.30pm:
Buzzard x 1
Kestrel x 1
Greenfinch x 4 - Plenty of juveniles moving around the feeders near the Jarvis Hide.
Chaffinch x 8
Great Spotted Woodpecker x 2
Bullfinch x 2
Long-tailed Tit x 5
Marsh Tit x 2
Reed Warbler x 2
Snipe x 1 - As previously mentioned, only the one bird was seen but a second was hiding among the reeds.
Pheasant x 2
Swallow x 1
In final news, a family of Spotted Flycatchers (with four juveniles) could be seen feeding in the oak trees around the entrance to the reserve, last Sunday afternoon. They were probably only passing through as there have been no reports of any breeding birds
on the reserve this year.
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