1m-Shoveler,a rare sighting for this location.16h40

23-Little Egrets flew from the island roost at first light today.

I had a morning walk around the business park and area and managed to see a flock of at least 50 Siskins feeding in the numerous alder trees.

At least 16-Snipe on the south side of the island this morning.

19-Snipe today,also 40/50 Redwings on the fairways of st mellons golf club.

At least 11-Snipe today along with a Kingfisher and m+f-Goosanders which flew in whilst i was there.11h20-12h30

December 28. 30+ Siskins feeding in the alder trees.

8-Goosanders,4m and 3f near the ice rink and 1m on Channel View ramp.14h00-15h00

28-Little Egrets flew from the island roost at first light.

16-Snipe this morning

20-Snipe this morning,all but three on south side of the island.

12-Snipe,6 on east side of peninsular and 6 on the south-west corner of the island.

27-Little Egrets in fields south of the business park at 15h30.

22-Little Egrets flew from the island roost at first light.

20-Little Egrets in the fields south of the business park.15h00

1m-Goosander on the lake this afternoon,a pretty rare sighting at this location.

Very busy today.Gangs of youths in the water near the bridge,same as reported previously.

A flock of 100+ gulls overhead seemed to be catching insects of some description.I would have thought it too early in the summer for it to be flying ants.

Took a walk to the Swift tower this afternoon.There were no Swifts using the tower but up to about 40 were flying in the vicinity,encouraging news.

9-Mute Swan cygnets all growing nicely.One cause for concern,only one adult was with them,no signs of the missing swan.

A pair of Mute Swans with nine cygnets.Also two pairs of Great Crested Grebes both with two juveniles.