Halling Common,August 29th.

730am-830am,river high,clear,not much wind,southwest,chilly.Most of the expected birds were seen,but more in evidence were 20 House Martin,with one Sand feeding over the fields and Reed Buntings numbering at least 20.At the third stile whilst scanning the river I heard a Cetti`s call from a nearby dyke,the young birds are dispersing now into different areas.I did hear a bird of this species call from the small wood at the far end of the Common on May 31st,this year.