Each year we look for evidence of breeding. This year we ended up doing two surveys. The first on 30th May was very disappointing, with only two sites giving us sitings, and potential breeding. We were quite concerned that recent flooding had affected the nest sites, but were hopeful that if the birds had been flooded out, there was a chance that would try again.
At the first site we found a couple, who were feeding themselves, but didn't seem to be interested in nest building or feeding young. As the adults were feeding on a local playing field, dogs running around forced them onto a roof where they kept careful watch on both the dogs and human traffic below.
At one of the two successful sites we had great views of an adult feeding a young bird. Enjoy watching for yourself here.
The final thrill of the day was seeing a Grey Wagtail dealing with a Banded Demoiselle. You can see a wing of the demoiselle floating off down river.
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