May possibles

Just glancing at a few past species that have occurred in May, I thought I'd offer these numbers in order of frequency;

Black Tern - 19 May records
Ringed Plover - 18 May records
Spotted Flycatcher - 10 May records
Garganey - 9 May records
Arctic Tern - 5 May records
Grey Plover - 4 May records
Turnstone - 4 May records

There are a few more species with just 2-3 records, but along with Spotted Flycatcher, it is fair to say are less likely these days.

No sooner had I pressed 'publish' and a male Red Crested Pochard is found on Sandford, I went and found it again, it was hiding well on the island the Mute Swans always try and nest on.

Apart from last year's staying birds, there has not been a May record.

Also lurking on the island was an Oystercatcher, which may be attempting to nest already?