Great White Egret
A Great White Egret was a fine addition to the site year list, the bird was by the pool in Owl Marsh at the back of the Mere on and off during the morning and early afternoon. Little Egret was also on site and the Bittern was again booming in the reed bed area from Harrier Hide.
A bit of spring migration through the site with at least 2 Swallows and around 23 Sand Martin flew north, and mid afternoon the first 2 Little Ringed Plover appeared on the Mere.
A 3rd cal year Mediterranean Gull was also in Plover Field/Owl Marsh and a good count of 56 Ruff on the Mere in the afternoon. Also c100 Black-tailed Godwit around the site.
Male Yellowhammer again singing at the end of the Community Reed Bed walk this am.
At least 2 Barn Owl were out hunting during the day again.
