At Cresswell today, 5 Yellow Wagtails in the field west of the hide ( report of 30 yesterday here), and 2 Grasshopper Warblers reeling near the hide, A Sedge Warbler also here. 15 Tree Sparrows at the farm. On the pond, 2 Long tailed Ducks remained, with 2 pairs of R B. Mergansers.
Up to Druridge Pools and the pair of Marsh Harriers again together in the air to the north,with a pair of Buzzards. Another Grasshopper Warbler called alongside the road from almost on the ground and several Willow Warblers were singing. Swallows fed over the pools.
Inland to Beacon Hill where 3 Nuthatches sang . Only 4 Willow Warblers located today in the cold conditions. A Treecreeper inspected nest cavities.
A Great White Egret had been reported at Prestwick Carr and i called in on the way home. Several People had been looking without success and the bird was not seen in the time I was there.
6 Avocets were at two sites today.
A.S.Jack.