The early signs were encouraging. Lots of hirundines, 12 Chiffchaffs, three Whitethroats, a Blackcap, and a Spotted Flycatcher. A trickle of Meadow Pipits reached a modest total of 15.
The hedgerow alongside the pool contained 90 Goldfinches, and 30 Greenfinches. About five Reed Buntings and two Yellowhammers was a slight improvement on the last few weeks.
The flashes produced the goods this morning. Two juvenile Ruffs were my first since 2014, while the Greenshank has been joined by a second bird. Six Green Sandpipers, two Snipe, a Starling, and eight Teal were also present.
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Finally, I saw a couple of birds I haven't seen for several weeks. A Treecreeper, and a Chaffinch. The lack of the latter species lately has been extraordinary. It is partly a time of year thing, certain species disappearing into the undergrowth during their annual moult. However, they are in a steep decline here this year. I only hope they will bounce back.
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