Im back.

Hi readers sorry there havent been sny updates reccently I have been of on a app competition, but heres what me and my dad saw while birding today.

RSPB Sandwell valley- Kingfisher x1 (on number 3 post), Snipe x1, Lapwing 10+, Black headed gull 20+, Little grebe x3, Cormorant x3, Buzzard x3, Gadwall 5+, Great crested grebe x1, Tufted duck 20+, Carrion crow 5+, Woodpigeon 5+, Sparrow hawk x1, Goosander x7 (1 male), Jay x1, Water rail x1, Mute swan x2 (+4 cygnets), Pochard x1, Coot 10+, Moorhen 5+, Grey heron x1.

Bartley green reservoir- Canada goose 5+, Grey heron x1, Great crested grebe x2, Mallard 5+, Jay x1, Lesser black backed gull 10+.

Today was a good day for me because I have had my first Sandwell valley water rail, I have seen them on a number of other reserves but never Sandwell Valley. I have heard reports of them being on the reserve for many years and it was great to finally see one around. The bird showed very well and for around five minutes before going back into the reeds.

A Common gull has also been seen on the reserve today but I couldn't get my eyes on it today.

Thanks for reading.