A Reed Warbler ringed in Portugal was caught at a Lytchett Heath during a ringing session this morning – an excellent control of this sub-Saharan migrant! Nearby, 2 Hobby were busy hawking insects over the Holton Lee treeline, seen from Lytchett Fields Viewpoint. Holes Bay clocked up 23 Black-tailed Godwit off Pergins Island, while the Common Whitethroat remains present just south of the railway bridge. A single Cetti’s Warbler and 19 Reed Warbler were also singing across the Bay and Park, as well as vocal Water Rail, a pair of Reed Bunting and a Linnet singing near the Screen Hide. House Martin were logged at Creekmoor, prospecting old nest sites. Turnstone numbers are dwindling now, with just 3 individuals and 10 Oystercatcher around Baiter.

CJ7 laid a 5th unfertilised egg this morning!