Arctic Tern: 3 flew high east at 9.10 am, slightly concerned by a male Peregrine that was on station above the lake.
Common Tern: a pair were again present, departing when another male came into the area. They chased him off, and didn’t return.
Common Gull: four birds flew north at 6.40am, a rare sight at this time of year.
Black-headed Gull: Ten birds in two groups were seen prior to 8.30am, with one flock staying for a while. It is also unusual to see this amount at this time of year.
Common Sandpiper: one again present on area 8.
Common Swift: The first of the year flew through at 12.10pm.
Swallow: Five flew through.
Peregrine Falcon: A male was soaring over the park at 9.00am.
Sparrowhawk: birds were seen over area 32 and 41.
Common Sandpiper
Common Tern looking for breakfast
From this angle the fish looks huge
Even this Black-headed Gull is getting in on the act
Mallard sunbathing by the drinking pool in area 41
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