6am - 9am (Saturday 23 April) - Simon Nichols observations
Willen north
1 CETTIS WARBLER, 10 Common Terns, 2 Little Egrets, 2 COMMON SANDPIPERS, 2 LRP, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Sedge Warbler
Willen South
1 Sedge Warbler
New Workings near Newport - as viewed from the bridge over the M1
4 LRP , 3/4 Ringed Plovers and 2 Lapwing broods successfully fledged , 2 Blackcaps
Linford (HESC)
2 CUCKOOS, 2 GRASSHOPPER WARBLERS ( 1 reeling in field by Visitor Centre and the 2nd in the paddock by path to Hides), 3 COMMON SANDPIPERS, 4 Chiffchaffs, 3 Blackcaps, 1 GARDEN WARBLER, 2 Willow Warblers , 2 CETTIS WARBLERS (Inc. one showing well between the near hide path turn off and the tree hide), 2 Bullfinches , 1 Green Woodpecker and 4 Common Terns on Blackhorse lake.
Manor Farm
2 LRP's , 1 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Swallows , 4 Sand Martins, 2 Common Terns
SSNR
2 Oystercatchers, 3 Lapwings sitting , 2 Common Terns , 2 Blackcaps, 1 WHITETHROAT, singing and nest building in front of the hide
This is an account of the personal observations of Lee G R Evans (LGRE) in his home county of Buckinghamshire. It also hosts all sightings of interest within the county but only those considered authentic by the author. I am extremely grateful for any images of local birds as well as of any information relating to birds within the boundaries - contact me anytime on 07881 906629 or email LGREUK400@aol.com.