3rd May


Garganey: The drake was on the main lake, on the eastern side of the island in area 5 at 7.00am.
Red Kite: One slowly gained height and drifted SE at 8.25am. This was a bonus to those on the bird walk, as little else was seen.
Sparrowhawk: Two different females were seen, one has missing primaries.
Swallow: Six flew north, with four feeding low over the cricket tables at 7.35am.
House Martin: Two were seen.
Meadow Pipit: One flew north.
White Wagtail: One flew low north at 10.20am.
Northern Wheatear(greenland race): Two birds dropped in at 11.30am, but soon moved on due to public disturbance.
Reed Warbler: Two were heard, in area 2 and 25.
Willow Warbler: One was singing in area 29.

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