Acre Nook Sightings:
On the 26th, a Reed warbler was calling from the reeds along with a Cuckoo calling from the other side of the quarry. Shelduck numbers have now dwindled down to 6, along with only 2 Teal. Goldfinches, Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Willow warblers are now in good numbers. The Sandwich tern is still present on the 3rd May, it has now been in the area for the last 15 days, also 4 Dunlin were present along with another Little ringed plover. 26 Lapwing and 4 Oystercatcher, 9 Shelduck were also present. A male and female Goosander were seen on the 5th. A Green woodpecker was present on the 6th in its usual tree and is still calling for a mate. 2 Grey lag geese and 4 Canada's remain on each visit.
Goldfinch
Green Woodpecker
Grey Lag Goose
The Sandwich Tern has now been in the area for the last 15 days
Swallows are back in good numbers
Oystercatchers
Two Goosander showed on the 5th
Four Dunlin and a Little Ringed Plover flew in on the 3rd May
Lapwing Pool sightings:
Well over 300 Sand martins were present on the 26th, along with good numbers of Swallows and House Martins. Numbers have now dwindled over the pool, and the Swallows have taken up residence at the local farm. Tufted ducks remain in good numbers on each visit, along with 3 Little Grebe and 17 Coot. 2 Jays were seen flying across to Acre Nook on the 5th. A Mistle Thrush and Grey Wagtail were seen on the 9th May.
Mistle Thrush
Grey Wagtail
Another good couple of weeks on the patch, and thankfully, due to longer days. I'm trying to visit after work as well.
Sunset over Lapwing Pool
