Two Stock Doves in the West paddock at Cosmeston early this morning. They were feeding near the central fence and viewed from the gate in the south east corner. Second time I have seen them there this month.

A Mistle Thrush was feeding a worm to its offspring on the grass near the play area. A Mallard female is looking after 6 tiny ducklings (at least 3 earlier Mallard broods have disappeared rapidly to predation) , and the 5 Canada Goose goslings are growing quickly.

A Great Spotted Woodpecker was once again in the dead trees in the middle of the cafe reedbed. They are early morning regulars here currently (and also in the trees near the car park entrance).

Whilst checking the high tide roost a little later at Sully Island (32 Oystercatcher and 3 Shelduck), a Sandwich Tern flew past heading downchannel