Carlton Marsh

It was exceptionally warm overnight and during today with a maximum of 19.2c (my garden)

At first light c500 Black Headed Gulls flew south and some quite sizeable groups of Redwings were continually moving through, some stopping off. I estimated c500, but I didn't manage to catch any. It would appear that all our summering birds have vacated the reserve as only a few residents were caught.

2 Fieldfares flew south with 4 Redpolls heading the same way and 2 Water Rails were calling and 2 Sparrowhawks were on the prowl along with a buzzard.

A Common Darter was on the wing and a Small White and 2 Red Admirals appeared in my garden this afternoon.