Another stonking day both weather and bird wise. Clear blue skies and full sun on a light SW>3 starting off at 6 degrees but soon rising to double figures.
First birds that hit me on arrival were the number of Wheatear in the SE corner and by the lagoon. A count of eight soon rose after I'd walked the south bank and scanned the top field where at least 12 Wheatear were present taking my total count to 20. Unfortunately, not a record for this site where I have had several counts in previous years of over 20 and my record stands at 31. Also several other reports this morning of local Wheatear.
Swallows were the next feature with a continuous steady flow >N of over 40 birds whilst 3 Stonechat and 4 Reed Bunting were distant beyond the lagoon. No new waders in yet with 6 Oystercatcher, 9 Redshank, Curlews and Lapwings plus a Snipe flew out of the trackside dyke and headed over the Flat Moor as I drove up the exit track.
Just 2 LBB gulls on the water with a Herring and Common gull heading >SW. Otherwise down to the usual species. Quite a morning to be out.
Back to basics tomorrow with sunshine and cloud after a possible misty start on a light SW>3 starting off at 8 degrees, rain given after midday.
BS