Great sightings
A great day for sightings with one of the highlights being a Great White Egret seen out on the Hundred Acre fields during the Land Rover Safaris. The safaris have also given excellent views of Hobby all day and a Redstart was seen on the route. Otherwise it has been another busy day for Reserve Staff and Volunteers. You'll notice we've been topping the vegetation in some of the fields to get them ready for the arrival of our winter birds over the next few weeks and months. We apologise for the short term disturbance, but visit us this winter and you'll see the benefits!
Rushy Pen
Lots of ducks to see, mainly Teal and Gadwall but look out for Shoveler too. A Grey Wagtail was seen this morning along with 3 Ruff, 5 Snipe and a Greenshank.
Holden Tower and walkway
Several Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat and Blackcap were busy feeding in the hedgerows. Out on The Dumbles and the river were 4 Little Egret, 155 Barnacle Geese, 3 Cranes, 43 Curlew, 18 Black-tailed Godwit, 125 Shelduck and a single Wheatear.
Robbie Garnett Hide
The 2 Whinchat were still present on the Tack Piece along with 2 Cranes. A Sedge Warbler was foraging in front of the hide.
South Lake Hide
Some of the best wader action was on the South Lake today including 4 Curlew Sandpiper and 3 Ruff with the flocks of Black-tailed Godwit, Redshank and Lapwing.
