0730 on Sunday the 13th, this was my view from the hide at Ousefleet lagoon. Still plenty of water due to the recent high tidal flood. 16 Avocets were making a bit of a noise as they were feeding, while 56 teal were still sleeping. 6 Shelduck were standing on the far island and 26 Shovelers were resting, as were 23 Black-tailed godwits.
The Shovelers were still asleep on Marshland lagoon and as usual more males than females.
The 10 Avocets on the lagoon were mostly feeding, wading in fairly deep water, once again the result of the recent high tide.
A Barn Owl was standing just inside its box. As I walked from Marshland hide to Reedling hide I heard and then saw my first sedge warbler of the year, They are still staying towards the bottom of the reeds. Little grebes were noisily bustling about on the lagoon while several Snipe were near the waters edge. This Grey Heron was near the edge of the reeds on 1st lagoon.
About 20 Sand Martins were busy hunting insects over the lagoon.
Gadwall were having an early morning preen in front of Townend hide.
From Singleton hide I could hear Bitterns booming. Greylag geese were making a lot of noise and then flying off, to return several minutes later.
A single Pink-footed goose was grazing in front of the hide.
A Little egret was preening its under wing feathers.
I returned to the Reception hide and helped Daz get set up for the day. Yvonne was also helping so I went for a walk while she and Daz sorted out some paperwork.
On my walk I saw this Chiffchaff in the reedbed.
A very distant shot, and as I zoomed in I noticed a swallow.
Snipe were feeding at the edge of the water. Just before I locked up I returned to Marshland hide and watched as Sand Martins and House Martins flew low over the water hunting insects.
A Moorhen and a Coot were on the small pool of water by the first gate, who was going to take control I wondered.
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