April 10th (New Hythe)

On the 3rd,a Garganey was found on Abbey Meads,along with a Black Redstart at the northern end of Brookland lake.On the 7th,a Willow Warbler was heard and on the 8th,3 L R Plovers,3 Oystercatchers,10 Teal and 1 Green Sandpiper were present along the river.A flock of 10 Greenfinch, was a good count for recent years.

Photos - Cetti`s Warbler,Chiffchaff and Linnet.

A walk around on the 10th,still failed to locate any Nightingales.Hopefully birds will be back by Monday or Tuesday,with a forecast,change in the wind direction south.