Dale Area

Early morning at the Gann- No 'small' waders present at all but- 1 Ruff, 1 Greenshank, 4 Redshank, 8 Barwits (6 of which flew off high SE), the LB Brent still present, 1 Water Rail at the edge of the reeds at Crabhall with several Snipe, 1 Ad Med Gull on the river & a Great Spot up a telegraph pole by the council houses. Very quiet in the village though 1 Chiffchaff & 1 fem Blackcap along the road to Dale Fort. St Anne's Hd draughty & quiet.