A very breezy start to the morning with a moderate to strong NW>5 gusting 6 dropping slightly as the morning went on. Full sun at 8 degrees.
A better viewing of a Long Eared Owl on route up there giving be just time to jump out of the car and grab a few quick shots. With the south shore quiet I walked on the length of the west bank, despite the blasting wind in my face but worth it to get a Ringed Plover briefly on the west bank cobbles though not re-located the rest of the morning.
The north shore only held Redshanks and Common Sandpiper with the problem of the constant wind over the last few days drying up all the mud leaving it no good for the waders.
Still 2 Dunlin present whilst Lapwing, Curlew and Oystercatchers are hanging on to their chicks with 5 LBB and a Black Headed gull in the area.
Once again, Swallows and Swifts were moving >S but a much less count than yesterday. A very poor year for Meadow Pipits with very few present which will reflect on the autumn visible migration count where numbers have been dropping dramatically over the last few years.
A strong WSW expected for tomorrow after overnight rain and a chance of poor visibility early morn at 10 degrees.
BS