A very blustery day with intermittent drizzly showers has slowed down the birding news to a certain extent today. The good news is that our live Osprey webcams are now back up and running after a technical hitch.

At Lytchett Bay this afternoon, a single Little Ringed Plover was on the Sherford side of the bay. 8 Lapwing, 2 Reed warbler, 2 Linnet, 2 Reed Bunting and singles of Cetti’s and Blackcap also recorded. An unusual looking hybrid of Ruddy/Common Shelduck is also making birders take a second look!

At Swineham this evening, 16 Swift overhead and a chorus of  16 singing Reed warbler, 7 Cetti’s Warbler and 1 Sedge Warbler.

On our final Spring Birdsong ID course this morning at Morden Bog, we heard a wide range of species for everyone to enjoy and practice identifying. Cuckoo, Dartford Warbler, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher , Yellowhammer and Crossbill, all sang despite the windy conditions. A confiding Hobby perched for everyone to scope was also a bonus.

Ruddy/Common Shelduck hybrid – @petey632.bsky.social