Cold, cloudy, N 4 - Spent the morning walking the circular route around Dengemarsh with Ted. The farmland section delivered a few Skylarks, Yellow Wagtails, Reed and Corn Buntings. At least four pairs of Lapwings were on territory (with two sitting females) but I fear it wont be long before the weedy fields will be ploughed and drilled. A Bittern `boomed` from Hookers reedbed where Bearded Tits were heard and a pair of Marsh Harriers and a Sparrowhawk seen, along with pairs of Shoveler, Pochard and Gadwall looking set to breed. Although all the common warblers were noted during the walk the frigid northerly airflow supressed their activities. Three pairs of Avocets were still on the flooded Hayfield 2 as well as several pairs of Shelducks, plus Little Egrets, Lapwings Redshanks and my first Whimbrel of spring on Hayfield 3. A Great White Egret at the back of Cook`s Pool was the only other bird of note.
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