Monday, 4 May 2026

Carlton Marsh

The overnight rain raised the water levels in the wader scrape reducing the potential for wading birds, However, a Lapwing and a Common Sandpiper were seen this morning (K. Bannister).

Later a Cuckoo sang briefly, a little Egret flew north and 6 Swallows were feeding. Also present Great Spot Woodpecker, a Red-legged Partridge sang along with 3 Sedge Warblers, 3 Reed Buntings and c12 Reed Warblers (C. Parkin/CG).

 
 Bark Sac Spider (Clubiona corticalis )in the hide (CG) 
Long-jawed Orb-weaver Spider (Tetragnatha montata) on the hide (CG)
 A Fox was on the prowl in the western Meadow 

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