Trimley Reserve

Early this morning migration was good; the reed bed and reed corridors were literally bouncing with Reed and Sedge Warblers.  The hedgerow, by the main track, was also full of warblers.  The usual range of wader species were present on the scrapes including 5 Ruff and 1 Wood Sandpiper.  There was also 4 Barnacle Geese and a single Buzzard.

Migrant Hawkers were abundant; in the area where I was working there were at least c100.

The Wood Pigeon is one of our commonest birds.  They have an extensive breeding period where they try and rear up to three broods.  However, they are also one of the most heavily predated birds.  The chicks below have almost made it to the fledging stage.