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Another interesting month with many observers out and about after the restrictions of earlier months. Two different Black-necked Grebe visited Carsington Water and a Gannet was found in the NE of the county. Sadly, the latter had to be twice taken into care and did not survive. Wildfowl included the expected species but with a good passage of Common Scoter and an unseasonable pair of Goldeneye.
There was a good range of waders with a notable movement of Black-tailed Godwit, a Sanderling, and a few Whimbrel.
Amongst the raptors, there were three Marsh Harrier, the same number of Osprey and the Lammergeier which arrived at the end of June. The vulture was to stay all month and media coverage meant that it attracted a lot of observers.
Sightings of Red Kite, Egyptian Geese and Ring-necked Parakeets continue to grow, as their range expands, whilst one lucky observer enjoyed close views of a Quail. Many of us would like to have shared that experience. There was a promising number of Common Crossbill reported and a most satisfying report on the status of our Nightjar population.
Bryan Barnacle and Kate Barnacle