The end of April has arrived and summer migrants have continued to appear on the patch.
Singing Willow Warblers were recorded on the 24th and 26th but sadly didn't stay.On the 26th the first Sand Martin (88) of the year dropped into the lake and 4 Reed Warblers were singing at the southern end. On the 28th a Garden Warbler (89) was singing from lakeside trees and a Coot was on
the lake.

Returning Coot

Sunday 28th gave some good views of a Cuckoo as it flew around the orchard calling as it went.

Cuckoo in the orchard

This evening I had a quick walk despite the horrid conditions and was rewarded with a Common Sandpiper (90) on the lake. A species I didn't record last year.