Today’s highlight was a local rarity in the shape of a female Red-crested Pochard (HJW et al) at the Dams, where there was also a Little Egret, a Dunlin and the usual cast of regulars (including e.g five Grey Herons, four Gadwall and 12 Teal). Visible migration from Muston Sands this morning included the year’s first Hobby north, a Marsh Harrier north, plus 12 Yellow Wagtails, two Swifts and 75 Goldfinches through among other migrants; a further four Yellow Wagtails through East Lea brought the day total to 16.
Little Egret at the Dams (Mark Pearson)
Yesterday (2nd) was quieter, with a Wheatear and four Siskins at East Lea, three Common Sandpipers at the Dams and the Surf Scoter on the north side of Carr Naze.
Red-crested Pochard at the Dams (Mark Pearson)