31st July - 03rd Aug.

Despite the quiet spell, there have been a few things turning up. A very obliging male Common Redstart near the oak tree in the top field showed excellently, and at one point was joined by an equally showy Lesser Whitethroat.

The 2 Little Egret's continued to roost most evenings at VP.

But the morning of July 31st was, for myself, an excellent early visit, with a Wood Sandpiper arriving at roughly 06:50hrs, and after a few minutes in moved to the channel just outside the main hide, giving some of the best views I've ever had of this bird.

And if that wasn't enough, at 07:40hrs it was joined by a Greenshank!! Taking my VP Year List to 121 species, and to the best of my knowledge, a new year listing record for VP!!!

Finally, this evening, at 20:40hrs, I added Green Sandpiper, as 2 arrived. Making my yearly total so far 122 species.... with still a few to add... hopefully!?

Things are certainly starting to pick up slowly, which is excellent news!!