Saltholme highlights from this afternoon. 2 Med gulls at Paddy's (one of them elusive); at least half a dozen ruff from SH pool hide. Single black-tailed godwit, single dunlin, several each of ringed and little ringed plovers. At least 8 lapwing chicks of various sizes. 4 great white egrets together at WWP for a few minutes. GC grebes at WWP, Paddys and Saltholme. Small numbers of swifts and house martins.
Otter reported by others at Haverton. Smooth newt seen in small pool closest to predator gate.