From Westmead two Marsh Harriers including a smart male, both of which performed on and off all day, at times flushing the odd Snipe; single Green Sandpiper, a fair few Stonechats and a handful of Buzzards. Two or possibly three Red Kites soared around above the harriers.
The four White-fronted Geese were difficult to see well and thanks to ARK, increased to twelve when viewed from Hails.
No time to visit the North Brooks today.
An attempt at some late-in-the-day Grass Snake "wrangling" resulted in seriously smelly hands; forgotten just how quickly and effectively they are able to deploy!!
Below the new raised dipping pond and a massive bug hotel; the nearby Ivy was full of wasps, bees and hovers and a single Hornet.
