Birdwise the last couple of weeks have been very slow going round the patch with the only new bird for the year noted being a Garden Warbler on Beeston Common. Other notable sightings include the Sedge Warbler at East Runton continuing to hold territory in a dry area of bramble scrub for over two weeks and a couple of singing Reed Warblers also present in the adjacent area.
A few Red Kites have been noted passing over including a group of 3, a Dunlin was on the muddy edge of the reedbed at Sidestrand so hopefully a sign of things to come this autumn if the water level stays low, and the month ended with the very pleasing sight of a Mandarin and her 8 ducklings on Felbrigg Lake.
With their early emergence this year the Butterflies and Dragonflies around the patch are keeping the interest levels up and a few of my recent photos are included in the posts below.
