Several Hundred Sand Martins feeding over Noah's Lake Shapwick in very windy weather this morning, 30 Blk wit's flew over heading west with 1 G.W. Egret and 1 Marsh Harrier present. 3 Garganey still on Walton heath(Ham Wall) this morning not fussed by the RSPB work party who were operating less than 100M away.
At least 25 sand martins were seen at Town Tree Nature Garden this morning. Initially they were active and fairly high however later a number were seen at low level above the main lake.
10 plus singing chiffchaffs have been present for a week and a couple of blackcaps, not thought to be over winterers, were calling this morning.