Bird News
Bearded Tits, (Bearded Reedlings if you prefer), are still present in the Pat Wisniewski reedbed and have been heard and seen regularly from both the path near the United Utilities hide, and that starting from the Harrier hide. No more than four birds seen together today, but they may well be split in to smaller groups feeding in separate areas. Cetti's Warblers, (up to three), are also being heard regularly, although seeing these little skulkers normally proves more difficult!
At least two Marsh Harriers again today, with Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and Common Buzzard also present.
Wildfowl numbers continue to build, with at least 17 Tufted Ducks, 23 Pochard and 1 female Goleneye on the Mere, where 629 Whooper Swans were present this morning. Also on the Mere, as well as good (but not accurately counted) numbers of Wigeon, Pintail, Shoveller, Teal, Shelduck etc. are at least 50 Ruff and 3 or 4 Black-tailed Godwits, all giving good opportunities for photographers, especially from the Discovery hide.
