July 19th 2009

Dingy Footman, 2 Common Footman, 3 White Satin Moth, Snout and Small Fan-footed Wave on walls of Draycote Visitors centre when me and Dave arrived at the pond this morning. A walk out to toft by was disappointing being cold and breezy and only managed 3 Common Sandpiper. After breakfast we were lucky enough to come across a Corn Bunting taking food to its young and sitting on nearby wires.
Brandon Marsh was quiet and again a bit of luck joining the Brandon regulars in time to watch a pair of Water Rail with two young in front of the East Marsh hide and later on when walking towards the Olive Bench another young bird walked out in front of us. Other birds noted were 5 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank, Little Ringed Plover, 4 Reed Warbler and 2 Whitethroat but missed the fly over Little Egret by minutes.

Draycote Water are holding an open day tomorrow and will have all sort of activities for adults and children going on so get yourself there. Unfortunatly I can't make it.

Richard