Recent sightings - 24th August
The following sightings were recorded by Toni Castello and Pete Matchett, Wardens.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Tufted duck 4, Coot 4, Mallard 400, Little grebe 1 adult + 1 juvenile.
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Tufted duck 1, Mute swan 2 adults + 5 cygnets, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 4, Mallard 8, Kingfisher 1.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Curlew +100, Oystercatcher +700, Black-headed gull +300, Lesser black-backed gull 1, Great cormorant 11, Light-bellied brent goose 1, Eider 5, Red-breasted merganser +20.
Peninsula marsh – visible from Limekiln observatory
Little egret 1.
Secret swamp
Comma butterfly 1: 1st record for Castle Espie, and 3rd for Northern Ireland!! Observed by Pete Matchett yesterday!
