16c, Sun, strong southerly wind.
Big change in levels since I was here last Thursday evening and a bit of concern it (the water) is disappearing a bit too quickly. The place still looks good though, and expanse of mud and pools to the west of the main body of water and ever emerging gravel islands to the east. With a strong southerly wind pushing down the slope I suspect there may be things of interest hugged in on the south bank but time restricted me from viewing from the River Ouse side (perhaps this evening).
Three Little Ringed Plovers were out on the mud whilst a single LRP/RP out of bin range was on one of the far gravel islands. At least five Green Sandpipers now and I suspect maybe more as they seem to be everywhere.
One female Goosander still remain the south west corner and three or four pair of Teal still frequent the site.
And with the warmth came the first butterflies of the year for me with four Peacocks, a single and a trio rising together whilst a single ‘White’ was up on the slopes.
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