I take a walk around Sculcoates and Oak Road Lake. Soon after arriving at Sculcoates park I spot a silent Chiffchaff (number 82 for the challenge). No Chiffchaffs singing at the Sculcoates cemetery either. It is a relatively short visit to the patch, as I soon move to Oak Road via Clough road. At Oak Road, two Chiffchaffs sing, it is prime habitat there for them. After the Lesser Black-backed gulls, which are all around now, the Chiffchaffs are often the second migrants to arrive. The young Mute Swans have all fledged, only the territorial pair left at Oak Road Lake. Suddenly, the cob swan flies off, I presume over to the river, and it is a bit odd to see the pen left on her own. I watch her for a while and then spot the cob walking down the river flood bank, muddy and tired. He finally makes it to the water and joins his mate. I wonder if he was unable to find a good take off point? In any case, all is well, they then drink together and swim along, without much more greeting.
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