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Had a great day on Wallasea Island with the family. Parked in the RSPB car park and walked right to the end of the footpath. Did one of the remotest geocaches in Essex. Daughter enjoyed the driftwood benches. Saw quite a lot of other walkers. Weather was really good. Any chance of some temporary toilets...

Again, not a great shot due to the range involved - but I had the privilege of watching a couple of young Common Terns being fed by their parents out on the east side of the island on Sunday 31st July, I could have sat watching the skilful parents plunge-diving all day!

I thought I'd just add a couple of photo's as we've all been quiet for a while, nothing spectacular I'm afraid, all rather poor shots but hopefully some of you will follow suit and add some nice shots of birds we haven't covered here yet - Hint hint!!! This one here I'm thinking...

Its June, the sun is shining and Wallasea Island is waiting for you to bring your kids out in the fresh air! Canewdon Primary School was our first school to visit this summer and have set the pace for others to follow. Pupils of year 4 donned their boots, slapped on the sun tan lotion and had a brilliant...

And here we have the stunning Yellow Wagtail, it's always a joy to see these colourful Summer visitors back at Wallasea, thanks to Sid for the photo, taken on the 16th of April near the car park.

Hi Sid, I'm thinking Mistle Thrush, I saw a flock of Fieldfares a few weeks ago near Canewdon and I remember them having darker tails but I'm no expert, definitely one for WB to determine for sure.

And of course a Male Corn Bunting, taken yesterday (04/04/11) on a post half way down the road between Grapnells farm and the Marina turning.

A very long distance shot but you can clearly identify these as Great Crested Grebe, see those feathered "horns" on the back of the head and that lethal looking needle sharp beak. Just click on the photo for a better look And here we have the imaginitavely named Black headed Gull.