Ruff

August 3rd (Sandwich Bay and Oare marshes)

Grasshopper Warbler

Wheatear (leucistic bird)

Willow Warbler

I was down at Sandwich Bay by 05:30,this morning,just in time for the first net round.The nets were set in the Maize field.(05:00 - 09:00). (clear and calm),

Birds ringed,

Reed Warbler  40+

Sedge Warbler  80+

Grasshopper Warbler 1

Willow Warbler  3

On my way back from Sandwich,I looked in on Oare marsh.

Birds of note on the east flood (just a quick scan).I saw at least 4 Curlew Sandpipers,1 Spot Red (adult),40+Dunlin and 6+Ruff.
The Bonaparte`s Gull,is now well on the way to loosing its breeding dress (I found it feeding along the Swale to the west of the slipway).