Did my late
visit to my WBBS stretch Wednesday 19 June.
Highlights
were Kingfisher feeding chicks by the bridge and a male Reed Bunting further
down river - the first I'd had since I took it over in 2019. I have been
surprised I hadn't seen or heard this species before, given the good habitat.
Previous record was in 2017. I have also been struck by the absence of Sedge
Warbler, either singing or visual.
Downside was
the absence of Willow Tit again - last seen in 2021 (a pair displaying agitated
behaviour, indicating nearby nest). Also no Goosander or Mute Swan - or Sand
Martins.
Ian Harrison