The day started with a Swift found by Tom, in his bedroom! It must have entered through a hole in the thatch, and then flown through the loft entrance which was left open for work being done. A bit stunned by flying in to a window, we put it on a branch, from which it flew after a few minutes or so. It quickly met up with what we assume was its mate.
Despite waiting for some time in terrible weather, myself and Tom had good, but very brief views of a Thrush Nightingale at Dunwich. The bird was only for a few seconds once the rain had eventually stopped, but my best ever view of one, and a new bird for Tom.
After a drink and cake whilst watching the Sand Martins in better weather at Minsmere, we had a quick look in the North hide where we saw a couple of female type Marsh Harriers and a moulting adult Mediterranean Gull. Leaving the hide, a Nightingale was singing, and Tom managed to get a view of this also.
On the way home, a Marsh Harrier was a surprise find seen near Duxford.
