Wet weather sure to undermine breeding

The unsettled weather is bringing up the river levels and sure to flood Sandford any day, no doubt flooding out all the usual species that attempt to nest there. Though Richard witnessed a fledged Oystercatcher on Lea Farm yesterday, it hasn't been proven it is from the Sandford pair yet.

I saw a pair of Chiffchaff carrying food in the car park field and 10 days ago I saw Ring-necked Parakeet along the Loddon, which may be nesting nearby.

At Lea Farm there hasn't been much to shout about, still the odd Little Egret venturing over to Lavell's, the LRP's and 1-2 Teal.

Still no luck for me finding a Hobby.