Kingfisher news
Kingfisher news...
After another unwelcome incident at the Kingfisher Hide today we encourage our members and visitors to report anyone seen outside of the hide to us as soon as possible. It is not at all permissible to ignore the signs, climb over fences to stand outside the hide to photograph them or to lean out of the windows. The windows have been closed this year to reduce noise, movement and potential disturbance to this Schedule 1 breeding species. This action has been necessary to allow the nesting pair to settle and to give them the best chance of success. Viewing the birds quietly from inside the hide has allowed excellent viewing of their fascinating behaviour without having an impact on them.
Over the last week the male has been extremely busy feeding the female, she has apparently been finishing the nest chamber and looks to be now laying eggs. When the clutch is complete she will then begin to incubate the eggs leaving the male to bring fish for her. He is going through a strict test as we speak to prove to the female that he can deliver the goods whilst she incubates. On hatching the pair will become increasingly busier as they feed the chicks until they fledge. We dearly hope all runs smoothly for them and that they're successful.
Rushy Pen
Second summer Mediterranean Gull, pair of Oystercatcher, 20 Avocets and the usual assortment of wildfowl.
Tack Piece
8 Cranes, a Common Sandpiper on the scrape edge and Shoveler, Teal and Wigeon.
Holden Tower
Peregrine, Wheatear, 12 Lapwing and a pair of Oystercatcher on the Dumbles, a Dark-bellied Brent Goose on the estuary.
South Lake
2cy Little Gull, 32 Avocet, 260 Black-tailed Godwit, 7 Ruff, 4 Redshank, Spotted Redshank, 5 Lapwing and 6 Oystercatcher.
Zeiss Hide
2 Avocet, Wigeon and 6 Teal.
Migrants
New in Lesser Whitetroat, Reed Warbler and Swallow back on territory.
