7-5-18
Kingfisher x 1 (Eastern end of Reserve), sand martin x 2, Grey Heron update: nest 1 has 2 juveniles, nest two abandoned, nest 3 one adult on nest and nest 4 only part built with 2 adults by the nest.
6-5-18
Kingfisher x 1, reed warbler x 8, shelduck x 4, little ringed plover x 5, grey heron 4th nest being built at the back of the island on North Lake, visible from Carter Hide, bullfinch x 2 (trapped between fishermen’s hut and goat paddock by the Dartford Ringing Group).
5-5-18
Shelduck x 2, reed warbler x 6, little ringed plover x 5, little grebe x 1 (summer plumage), chiffchaff x 3, blackcap x 21,
garden warbler x 6, grey wagtail x 1, swallow x 2.
4-5-18
Little ringed plover x 2, reed warbler x 1 (singing at Tyler Hide reedbed), and 3 more at Slingsby Hide
3-5-18
Grey heron x 4 adults + 4 chicks, lapwing x 6, little ringed plover x 2, house martin x 10, chiffchaff x 6, blackcap x 15,
garden warbler x 4, reed warbler x 4.
2-5-18
Grey wagtail x 1.
1-5-18
Grey wagtail x 1 (calling behind Visitor Centre), song thrush x 1 (singing in front of Visitor Centre).
Susanna Clerici