Earlswood delivers early migrants

With a late start planned at work I headed over to Earlswood Lakes on Tuesday morning to meet up with Matt. Whilst waiting on the causeway an early returning Common Sandpiper was on the side of the Engine Pool and then treated me to a fly pass when a couple of dog walkers flushed the bird. The Windmill Pool was hosting 4 roosting Common Terns are always great to see. 

Once Matt arrived we headed to some scrub land where a Lesser Whitethroat could be heard instantly and then showed on and off for about 40 minutes. My first Common Whitethroat was also picked up in the same location whilst Chiffchaffs and Reed Buntings were also enjoying the spring sunshine. 

A great start to the day……..