18th July.  19:00hrs.

At last a year tick in the shape of 2 Little Egrets this evening! I'm fairly certain that we didn't have a single sighting of one last year, but in 2004 up to 7 were present at any one time. Hopefully a few more 'regulars' will start putting in an appearance now after recent absances?

(For eg: Bittern & Osprey - always usually easy, have been exceptionally difficult the last year or so, with Sanderling and Wood Sandpiper yet to make an appearance so far this year).

I guess I can dwell on previous good birds until the cows come home, either they'll show up or they wont!?

Anyway, VP Year List now at 119 species, just 1 off last years final score, with still quite a way to go...