Monday May 8th

Alvecote Pools
Warks: A Shelduck with three young today (Roy Smith).

Ladywalk NR
The Shoveler seen today would have been more useful on the Big Bitd Race day. Also similarly the Red-legged Partridge (Pete Sofley).

Dosthill Lake
Three Egyptian Geese (Geoff Williams).

Shustoke Res
A Whimbrel flew over and 300 Swifts were present for much of the day. 600 Swallows, 400 Sand Martins and 50 House Martins were present until mid- morning (Pete Forbes).