Bittern putting in a regular appearance
A wintering Bittern has been seen for the last week almost on a daily basis from the scrape and reed bed hides.
The Starling roost in the main reedbed has reached around 4000 birds. The spectacle is gradually getting later, but around 4-4.15pm is the best time currently to see them murmurating and 'falling' into the reeds.
Kingfishers continue to put on a great show in many areas of the reserve.
Water rail are still being seen regularly and at closer range.
4 Black swans have been roosting on the reserve for the last few nights and they were joined by 7 Bewicks swan last night.
Good numbers of Snipe were seen today in the cut areas of the reedbeds.
A singing Dunnock was a very early sign of spring today.
