Walked the footpath to Bembridge Ponds from St Helens Bridge and heard a Black-crowned Night Heron, really vocal, initially distant, then flew (practically) right over me at dusk (21:30), sound recorded. Also, a Bittern 'booming', several Reed Warblers in song, and a hobby hawking just south of the road bridge. Vis mig Spotted FC on 22nd (Bonchurch Down) and Wood Sandpiper (Laundry Lane) on 23rd.
There's been a recent national influx of these into Britain, probably due to the drought conditions on the continent.
Night Heron sonogram - Appears to show a kink - which is diagnostic for this species (referencing The Sound Approach team's website)
2020 sound recorded Night Heron for comparison:
Recent pics:
It's been a good spring for Wood sands at Brading, Laundry Lane. On occasions, been up to four in the 'triangle field'.
Ventnor from Coombe Bottom (day) and Bonchurch Down (dusk)
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