Godwits are now displaying on lady fen – they have just migrated from west Africa where they have spent the winter. There is only 60 pairs in the UK - Welney has about 15 pairs.
Highlights: Cattle egret Avocet Chiffchaff (Lyle)
Goldeneye Cranes x 4 seen from friends hide
Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag goose Canada goose Shelduck Shoveler Pintail Goldeneye Mallard Gadwall Tufted duck Pochard Wigeon Teal Coot Moorhen Little egret Great white egret Redshank Black-tailed godwit Oystercatcher Dunlin Snipe Lapwing Golden plover Starling Tree sparrow House sparrow Reed bunting Goldfinch