Further arrivals
Pink-footed Geese numbers continue to build with 6170 birds counted this afternoon. Some blocking weather fronts over Iceland are likely to slow the progress of birds leaving this week, so it will be interesting to see how the numbers change.
The Pectoral Sandpiper was present again in the morning and afternoon from the Ron Barker Hide. Like many of the waders currently present, it can go missing in the vegetation for long periods of time. Also on the wader front; Little Stint, 12+ Ruff, 2 Dunlin, 40+ Snipe, 500+ Lapwing.
Raptors included 2 Marsh Harrier, 3+ Common Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Other sightings; Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest.
It's currently possible to see over 60 species of bird on the reserve at the moment. If you'd like to know whats about and were to go, please call in at the in focus shop next to the Discovery Hide.
