Ham Wall RSPB - Sat 9 May

An afternoon in the sun and a walk around Ham Wall RSPB reserve today. From the car park I noticed at least ten Hobbies hawking insects over one of the nearer reed beds, and a Great White Egret flew in and dropped in to the same patch of reeds. A walk out to the second viewing platform produced two Whimbrel, a welcome addition to the year list, and the usual singing warblers. Over the next couple of hours I had seen five Great White Egrets and at least three Marsh Harriers. As well as hearing a couple of Bitterns, I had great views of one in flight. Hobby numbers increased with at least twenty birds over the reserve as well as a couple of hundred Swift. All in all a most enjoyable trip out.