10 LRP were still present on the north shore also 1 Dunlin and 1 Common Sandpiper. A second brood of 9 Gadwall were noted. Another dead Mole was found on the footpath this morning, this is the 7th individual that has met the same fate this week. At least 30 Ringlet were on the wing also a Small Heath (photo) was noteworthy. A male Banded Demoiselle (photo) was along the south east bay.

A Hobby was showing well at the west end this afternoon. A single Ringed Plover was a new arrival also 4 LRP and 1 Common Sandpiper were present. The Lapwing flock continues to increase with 220 present. 4 Teal and 65 Mute Swan were also counted. A probable Red-veined Darter was at the west end this afternoon.

4 LRP were on the north shore also 2 Lapwing chicks, which is the first evidence of breeding success this year. 5 Shoveler were new arrivals and at least 32 BH Gulls were on the north shore this afternoon.

The main highlight today were 2 Common Cranes that flew over high to the west at 2.05pm. These were almost certainly the same birds that started the day at Rutland Water. Yours truely missed them by 5 minutes. because I stayed at home watching tennis!! This is the 5th record for Belvide.

3 LRP were on the north shore and a single Curlew flew thru also a Common Sandpiper was on the dam wall. 2 Little Grebe were new arrivals and an adult Common Gull dropped in briefly this afternoon. A Little Owl was showing well again along Shutt Green Lane.

2 Common Sandpiper were on the dam this morning also 2 LRP at the west end and 3 Curlew flew thru. The moulting Coot flock continues to increase with 306 counted. 2 dead Moles were on the footpath along the Gazebo bay this morning, strangely found side by side. On my way back they had both disappeared????

The first returning Common Sandpiper was on the dam this morning also 8 adult Oystercatcher and 3 LRP were present. A single Peregrine flew over this morning and Pochard have increased to 8. A Little Owl was showing well along Shutt Green Lane.

After my morning visit to Belvide I was relaxing at home when news came out that the Royal Tern had been relocated at Llandudno North Wales. After a speedy dash up the M6/A55 the news on the pager was negative saying the bird had flown high west. It was only as we were approaching Llandudno that it was back again off the seafront. After a short frantic search the bird was located fishing just off the beach and showing very well. A good half hour of grilling was enjoyed as it patrolled up and down the seafront. Then as it did before, it flew past us and out of sight around the Great Orm. Not to be seen again for the rest of the evening.

A quick afternoon visit produced 4 LRP and 4 Pochard. A single Hobby was seen this morning.

A NOTICE TO PERMIT HOLDERS. Over the next month the fishing club will be allowed to fish the north shore area opposite the West End Hide between 16th June- 14th July. This is an agreement between Brewood Anglers, West Midland Bird Club and Natural England. Thank You

A single Turnstone was present this morning but there was no sign this afternoon. 3 LRP and a single Teal were the only other birds of note.

For a humourous look at my dipping day in Wales yesterday log onto www.surfbirds.com/blog/archie69asbo/