July 27th (Halling Common)

7:45-9:30am patchy cloud,very warm and close,river low.

This morning I walked along the river path to the far end (salt marsh area) and then retraced my steps.Full list of all species seen or heard (29) Little Egret 1,Grey Heron 3,Cormorant 3,Mallard 6,Mute Swan 2,Herring Gull 5,L B b Gull 3,G B b Gull 1,Common Gull 2,B h Gull 200+,Crow 6,Magpie 15,Starling 25,Greylag Goose 2,Woodpigeon 40+,Collared Dove 4,Moorhen 6,Greenfinch 3,Goldfinch 1,Dunnock 1,House Sparrow 5,Linnet 4,Reed Bunting 4,Common Whitethroat 3,Reed Warbler 5,Blue Tit 6,House Martin 3,Yellowhammer 1,Redshank 1.The Redshank was the first I have seen in the area since the winter (February).