First Swallow

With the forecast dodgy for tomorrow I decided a quick early morning visit to the patch was in order. A beautiful sunny morning it was, and I decided to give my camera another chance to perform.

The highlight was my first Swallow of the year which flew briefly around the main pool. Also present was the site's first double figure count of Tufted Ducks.

12 Tufted Dots

Four Chiffchaffs were singing in the hedgerows,  and three Green Sandpipers were on the flashes. Finally, I spotted a Blackcap lurking in a hedge and was able to take this magnificent photograph of it.

Hedge

Sadly, my camera failed its test again and several shots were lost. It's going to have to go back.