Lade - cold, overcast, NE 5 - A nippy, runny-nose sort of a morning with a rasping wind off the bay was probably not the best greeting for a newly arrived flock of 15 Swallows and five Sand Martins, although they seemed to be feeding well on flying insects in the lee of the twin islands. On the dry scrub small numbers of Linnets were also new for the season, while three Ravens flew over heading inland.
A circuit of the bird reserve around midday was notable for a flock of Garganeys that were still present from yesterday on Dengemarsh comprising an astonishing 18 birds, and certainly the largest number I can recall in my time down here; infact, I cannot remember seeing such a gathering in the UK before. They were, however, quite nervous keeping to the water on the far side of the lake from the hide and flushing as soon as a Marsh Harrier appeared. Elsewhere, several Sedge and Cetti`s Warblers were heard and our first Yellow Wagtail of spring flew over the return trail heading north. On the way home a small flock of Swallows and Sand Martins was noted over the causeway between ARC and New Diggings.
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