A couple of hours around the mere this evening. 5 Swallow, 7 Sand martin, single Chiffchaff. Flock of c200 Linnet, Trehills field. Just 10 Stock dove in the former wildflower field. 17 pair Shoveler and 5 male with lots of courtship going on, 8 pair Teal, 4 pair Wigeon, 3 pair Gadwall, pair Shelduck, pair Tufted duck and Mute swans on nest. No sign of the Glossy at Dale at dusk or roosting at the Gann.
