We saw a single Avocet today on the scrapes at Splatt Bridge. Apparently there were two adults and two chicks but we couldn’t see them. Interesting story about these birds from the WWT at Slimbridge. There were many birds and chicks out on the Dumbles at Slimbridge when a Fox appeared.  The birds shot for cover and many chicks were predated, one family made it to the river but were washed away by the incoming Tide. Martin from the WWT thinks it is that family that has appeared here in Frampton so it quite remarkable they survived to get here. Just hope they are not vulnerable where they are now.I am hoping the other adult and chicks were in the long grass nearby.

Sitting down now waiting for the football!