Headless Reed Bunting, in reeds near Hanover Bridge.
Hobby: 1 flew low through the wetland, area 25 at 1.30pm. It was a shame that the weather lately has not produced some dragonflies to tempt it to stay.
Common Whitethroat: 2 males, 1 in the Avenue Gardens at 7.30am, area 18. The other male is holding territory in the cricket pen, area 24.
Reed Warbler: 2 males near Hanover Bridge, area 2.
Chiffchaff: Birds still singing in area 1 and 29.
Reed Bunting: A pair still in area 2.
Little Grebe: 6 birds present around the lake.
Pied Wagtail: A fresh juvenile was around the western side of the lake for its second day. It must have been raised very close if not in the park.
Sparrowhawk: The female caused panic amongst the local House Martins as it flew over the lake this morning.
Comments
2 Reed Warblers heard, 1 of which seen in Water Rail Reed Bed, other in bed between bridges.
Female Reed Bunting seen in reeds of Rail Bed.
26-30 House Martins over lake.
5 Swallows over lake.
Sparowhawk flew over Area 25 into St John's Lodge.
2 Whitethroats heard in Area 24. One the "Nesting Male", the other in the thicket by the path between Areas 24 and 26.
1 Blackcap heard at E end of Area 24.