Went back to Roud. Last week it was -2c, this week 12c. So markedly different conditions. The frenetic activity of last week's crest and chiff activity near the sewage works was absent. The odd chiff about including one that was singing, but sadly not with a siberian inflection, and no sign of that particular bird from last week. Decided to move on.
P.M
Onto St Helen's. Looked across Brading marsh first. No sign of a bittern for me: one has been seen in the area recently. Marsh harriers showed well again. And two GC grebes were interesting to watch, and although slightly concealed by the reeds, they appeared to be interacting in courtship-like display, but they disappeared out of sight. Flock of curlew and black tailed godwits flew over towards the harbour.
Checked out the duver: 4 greenshank of note. 3 ravens (poss 4th). 1 GC grebe in the harbour. 3 grey plover.
Red legged partridges - Roud
Ravens - St Helen's duver
One of two turnstones - Bembridge Harbour
Mixed wader group - two of the four greenshank at the front
Sadly a dead shag on duver beach
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