Thursday 8th May
Cold morning at Burwell Fen. Lots of grey clouds and a nip in the wind. The whole area was quiet with very little moving around. It was good to see a number of Swift over the main lagoon and reed bed. Little Egret were there in good numbers across the site and a single Great White Egret was present.
A Fox was keeping a keen eye on us as we walked back to the car park where a Corn Bunting was singing.
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| Fox checking us out! |
Friday 9th May
Warm and very pleasant morning. Walked down to the river behind the railway station and on crossing the bridge was pleased to hear a Grasshopper Warbler reeling from the scrubby bit. I haven't heard it for a week or so and had thought that it had moved off, so it was good to hear it.
Swift have now put in an appearance but not in great numbers and Swallow seem very thin on the ground. Cetti's, Sedge, Chiffchaff and Blackcap were all present and vocal.
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