April 21st
This morning Matt birded from Shuart to Plumpudding and on to Coldharbour before returning along the railway embankment. He saw a good range of species including 17 Shelduck E, 19 Tufted Duck, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Kestrel, 40 Oystercatchers, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Turnstone, 1 Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel, 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls E, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 25 Swallows W, 5 Sand Martins, 1 House Martin W, 3 Yellow Wagtails, 3 alba Wagtails W, 5 Song Thrushes, 2 Wheatears, 19 Sedge Warblers, 1 Reed Warbler, 7 Lesser Whitethroats, 16 Whitethroats, 4 Blackcaps, 2 Willow Warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs and 2 Corn Buntings.
In addition Terry Wilson saw a Common Tern at Coldharbour.