Willen

Pairs were definitely the theme of today's lunchtime visit to Willen North Lake.
Two Little Egrets flew from the spit up to their nest on the island, a couple of Little Ringed Plover ran around the spit and a pair of Shelduck were swimming straight out from the hide.
Pinky Pinkfoot was near the island and 5 Common Tern were present with 2 of them looking like they are setting up home on one of the rafts.
I've still yet to see a Sedge Warbler this year despite several of them singing in the reeds. Other Warblers heard were Chiffchaff, Blackcap and the regular Cetti's.

It Must be Summer then !

A wander around Manor Farm this afternoon.
It is drying out quite nicely and must surely attract some passage waders this spring. Already on site today were a Little Ringed Plover, a Redshank and 2 Green Sandpipers.
Not one but two Swallows flew around. There were 3 Little Egrets that flew out of the western arm, a pair of Goosanders were on the main water and 4 Teal were on site.