Glossy Ibis
Surprise of the day goes to the arrival of a Glossy Ibis briefly on the Mere then relocated feeding in front of the Harrier Hide 14:30 at least. The range of Glossy Ibis in Europe is mostly around the Mediterranean. This will be the 8th record for Martin Mere although 6 birds were seen flying in one flock a few years ago.
Picture by Andy Bunting
A drake Garganey was also present viewed from the Harrier Hide mid afternoon but a report of Spotted Redshank in breeding plumage wasn't seen again.
Two Barn Owl hunting this morning.
Cuckoo again flew into the collection area from near the Janet Kear Hide.
Two Common Tern on Woodend Marsh from the United Utilities Hide.
