23rd April

Common Tern: a pair arrived on the lake at 7.15am.

Yellow Wagtail: one flew north at 7.00am.

Reed Warbler: a male has arrived in the reed bed on the end of Hanover Island. This brings the total to four birds.

Common Whitethroat: a male chased a female around area 31, as part of their courtship.

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The female broods the youngsters at 6.40am in the bright early morning sunshine, after a short wait she regurgitated some food. The male then arrived thinking that the nest could do a little bit of DIY.

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Blackcap singing just after having a bath, while the Starling is just about to have his.

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