Garganey x 3 (2m, 1f) from VP2 early afternoon today, 28/3/17.

Two Blackcaps singing strongly near Ashcott Corner at 09.00 today and one Willow Warbler singing close to the old railway bridge in Ham Wall. also good numers of Sand Martins but no sign of Swallow or House Martin.

21-Mar-2017
The 2 Glossy Ibis were feeding on Walton Heath (Ham Wall) this afternoon, one in front of the western viewing screen, the other looking out west from the Torr View hide. Also 2 Sand Martins flew over southwards, but no sign of the 2 Water Pipits early reported on the drained pool behind the Avalon Hide.

A male Garganey was busy feeding on cut reeds just west of Tor Hide in Ham Wall this morning at 8.40.  It was reported by others to have been there yesterday afternoon. Also both Glossy Ibis were flying around together around VP1. No sign of hirundines in persistent drizzle.

Sandmartins (15) and redpolls (6) over Walton Heath this morning.