A quiet day at Barnes

A day of light westerlies at the London Wetland Centre revealed few migrants, only 5 Sand Martin, 5 Redshank, 2 Willow Warbler and 3 Chiffchaff, all previously reported. A summer plumage Water Pipit brightened things up a bit and 4+ Common Snipe, 20 Lapwing, 3 Cetti's Warbler and a Reed Bunting were the best of the rest. Duck numbers are dropping but 12 Wigeon, 20 Gadwall, 15 Pochard, 96 Shoveler, 50+ Teal and 180 Tufted Duck were noted. Many of the Lapwing are paired up and aggressively defending their territories against passing Carrion Crows. Had a double choc cookie from the cafe - it was naff! Stick to the Choc Muffins, which are ace.