Black Terns again
Two Black Tern flew in early afternoon.
Thirty Dunlin, an excellent count on Woodend Marsh this morning. The recent easterlies and rain have brought a good selection of waders down onto inland site across the North West. Also 12 Avocet, 2 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Ringed Plover and 3 Little Ringed Plover.
Female Marsh Harrier with an injured leg (and primaries missing on one wing) again also a good condition bird present today.
Cuckoo calling on the Reed Bed.
Pair of Common Tern on the Mere. also there 2 Little Ringed Plover and 14 nesting pairs of Avocet.
Check out the previous week's sightings to get a fuller picture of what can be seen on and around the reserve. To get up to date info when you visit, do call in at the in focus shop next to the Discovery Hide.
