A visit yesterday afternoon (8th) between downpours to what’s once again an extensively flooded moor after recent rain. Lapwing (18) had returned after being absent on my previous visit. Other waterbirds and gulls present included 1 Egyptian Goose, 3 Greylag and 107 Canada Geese, 1 Little Grebe, 25 Mallard, 7 Mute Swan, 2 Grey Heron, 16 Little Egret, 2 Moorhen, 1 Cormorant, 2 Great Black-backed Gull plus Herring, Lesser Black-backed and a single Black-headed Gull.

Song Thrush, Dunnock, Robin, Wren and Collared Dove were singing, and other birds present included 1 Stock Dove, 3 Stonechat, 1 Buzzard and 15 Pied Wagtail.