Another Sand Martin made an appearance today, this time over Hatch Pond. There was a small arrival of migrant Chiffchaff too, some with big black sticky patches of pollen on their faces. At Shore Road at least still 19 Sanderling were present and c95 Bar-tailed Godwit. At Baiter a handful of Brent Geese are still lingering with another c850 over at Ower and a with a Pale-bellied in amongst them. Also at Baiter 6 Turnstone, 4 Red-breasted Merganser and 1 Rock Pipit. At Lytchett Bay there was 1 Spoonbill, 1 Greenshank and 1 Spotted Redshank.
Another sweltering day, with most activity once again logged before midday. A morning survey along the River Frome…
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