Latest Sightings
The back of the mere has been very busy this week: 5 avocets, 2 common terns, 2 oystercatchers, a little egret, a cattle egret, and 1 lapwing were all seen just yesterday! From United Utilities hide 3 dunlin and 2 little ringed plover have been spotted, and 3 marsh harriers, a kingfisher, and even a water vole were seen at Ron Barker hide.
Also near Ron Barker hide a cuckoo has been heard calling, with more reports of their calls coming from near the reedbed.
Image - Cuckoo (credit: Glyn Jones)