Edderthorpe, Monday to Wednesday

A strong autumnal feel down here now with waders and wildfowl all building up. Greylag Geese are up to 191 and Canadas up to 185. Dabbling duck numbers are increasing rapidly, Mallard 518, Teal 24, Shoveler 44. The first autumn Garganey appeared on Monday, was joined by 3 juveniles on Tuesday and 5 birds are present Wednesday. The juvenile Shelduck remains. Little Egrets are usually present during daylight hours with up to 15 seen although none appear to be roosting yet. The wader species numbers have been similar most days with usually;- Lapwing 435, Black-tailed Godwit up to 15, Ruff 2, Dunlin 9 with the first juveniles on Monday, Little Ringed Plover 4, Ringed Plover 3, Greenshank 1, Redshank 1, Green Sandpiper 5, Common Sandpiper 5, and a few Common Snipe. A Red Kite was seen Tuesday.