Off to WWT to retrieve Zeiss 7x42 back from a refurb in Germany - nice new rubber armoring, clean optics, eyecups replaced and both barrel end caps replaced; virtually good as new for free!!
Caught up with Graham T, Nick's father and uncle, Keith, Hugh and David and Janet and family; but little birdwise other than four Little Egrets and a heard Kingfisher. This Blackbird was just feet away and enjoying a sunbathe whilst the reeds are now so thick and tall as to make it virtually impossible to see Acros.
Hovers were pretty sparse but this Helophilus trivittatus was, ironically, the first thing I looked at!!
M, K and G went to visit Dad and, after a meal, the early evening heat drove up a load of insects, presumably flying ants, and drew in 50-100 gulls, at least 20 Med of which two or more were 2cy but no juveniles.
