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The highlight of the day and of the year so far (rarity wise) was an adult/sub adult Ring Billed Gull which was found in front of Harrier Hide mid afternoon, seen by several regulars it didn't stick around for too long. Very similar to Common Gull the Ring-billed Gull is an American bird which used to be a more regular visitor back in the 1980's, in fact there have been several records at Martin Mere over the years. But this is the first for many years on the reserve.
Other sightings today included another new pair of adult Mediterranean Gulls (different from ydays 2 pairs) on the Mere most of the day, so thats 6 different birds over the last couple of days.
A Great Crested Grebe from Harrier Hide this morning.
A group of 3 Little Egret today with at least 5 present yesterday.
Still plenty of waders with 50+ Oystercatcher, 100+ Avocet, 58 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 7 Curlew, Redshank and Lapwing.
The Tawny Owl was showing today in the usual spot.
Please call in to the In Focus shop to report your sightings or for any information on where to find birds on site.
