On my trip with Brian and Alan to the Wetlands today to see how Anthony and Dan were getting on, had a venture onto the boardwalk on the reed bed.
Lots of life could be seen including tadpoles, newts and various bugs including snails, water boatman, whirligig beetles and caddisfly.
Caddisfly build the most fascinating houses. We found two today built from bits of wood. Did not have my camera with me today but will try and come in over the weekend and get some shots.
Our little new coots have ventured out onto the water and are swimming about quite happily.
Looks like it won't be long for the Moor Hen eggs to hatch as she didnt even get off her nest today when we were on the jetty. There is also a pair of Oystercatchers nesting on the island, next to the Canada Geese. Noisy blighters mind!
Whilst we were standing, two birds flew over our heads and landed on the far west bank. They were two Sand Pipers. That's a new one for our bird count.
Try and get some photos over the weekend and report back.
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