A Redstart was along the hedge just past the new hide. 6 LRP, 6 Common Sandpiper and 2 Oystercatcher were the only waders present. 6 Grey Wagtail were on the spill weir. 9 Pochard and 139 Mute Swan were counted. The first 2 Essex Skippers (photo) of the year were amongst several Small and Large Skippers on the footpath just before the west lane. Essex Skippers have only recently colonised Belvide, this is the 3rd year they've been noted. The black underside to the antenna is the safest way to identify them.

A notice to permit holders. There is a Mute Swan ringing session planned tomorrow afternoon from around 3.30pm. So there might be a bit of disturbance.

A Black-tailed Godwit was a new arrival also 4 LRP, 8 Common Sandpiper and 3 Oystercatcher were present. Common Tern have increased to 13 and the pair on the Gazebo raft have at least 1 chick. A Green Woodpecker was in the reservoir plantation this afternoon. 9 Shoveler and 28 Gadwall were counted. Common Tern photo digiscoped with coolpix 4500+ Swarovski ATS 80HD Scope.

5 Crossbill flew over to the south west at 11.15am. Also a female Crossbill was reported in the car park this afternoon. A good ringing session this morning with the highlight being 2 juvenile Redstart (photo) 84 new birds were caught this morning with 6 Willow Warbler, 28 Chiffchaff, 5 Blackcap, 1 Garden Warbler, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, and 1 Reed Warbler. The session can be viewed in more detail on the Brewood ringers website.

Another juvenile Redstart was below the dam. 3 Black-tailed Godwit flew thru at 3.45pm, also 5 Common Sandpiper and 2 LRP were noted. 2 juvenile Yellow Wagtail were on the north shore. A Hobby flew thru also 2 Raven. The Greylag flock has increased to 80.

An adult Arctic Tern dropped in this afternoon during the rain, but flew off at 4.50pm. 2 Redstart an adult female and a juvenile were present. The juvenile was still along the ringing rides in the south east bay and the female was in the hedge behind the new hide. 11 Common Sandpiper, 5 LRP and a single Oystercatcher were the only waders present. The Mute Swan flock has increased to 138.

The ringing group have a session planned for tomorrow 5-10am weather permitting

An adult summer Mediterranean Gull was present early afternoon before flying off to the west. 5 Black-tailed Godwit were new arrivals, also up to 15 Dunlin with 3 till early pm and 12 more this evening. 10 Common Sandpiper, 4 LRP, 4 Oystercatcher and 2 Redshank were also present.

An enjoyable ringing session this evening with 2 juvenile Kingfisher, 2 Lesser Whithroat and a Swift the highlights.

A Little Egret was at the west this morning but there was no sign this afternoon. The juvenile Redstart was still present in the hedge behind the new hide. LRP have increased to 7 also 9 Common Sandpiper and a single Oystercatcher were present. 5 Shoveler and 3 Teal were noted. A Hobby flew south early afternoon.

A ringing session is planned this wednesday evening from 4pm-9pm.

The main highlight today were 7 Crossbill that flew over to the south west at 9.05am. A family of 5 Raven were soaring above the reservoir this morning. 9 Common Sandpiper, 1 Dunlin and 2 LRP were present. A single Lesser Whitethroat was in the west marsh. The ringing group caught 62 new birds this morning with 9 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler, 6 Blackcap, 7 Reed Warbler, 2 Garden Warbler, 1 Sedge Warbler and 1 Treecreeper. More details on the Brewood Ringers website, Click on the blog heading.

A juvenile Redstart was in the hedge by the New hide. A single Greenshank dropped in late afternoon also 7 Common Sandpiper, 1 LRP and 7 Oystercatcher were present. The Greylag flock has increased to 50.

The ringing group will have a session between 5am-10am tomorrow morning, all are welcome.

4 Black-tailed Godwit were new arrivals also 6 Common Sandpiper, 2 LRP and 2 Dunlin were present. The Lapwing flock has increased to 503. The Mute Swan flock has increased to 135 also Greylag Geese are starting to build up with 22 present.

A notice to permit holders. Can anyone spare a couple of hours tomorrow from 2pm, to help with footpath maintanance. If you can please meet at the Scott hide at this time Thankyou.