Eight Species of Raptor
The juvenile Temminck's Stint is still present today, attracting a steady stream of admirers. The bird has been spending most of it's time on Vinson's Marsh.
Other waders included 2 Greenshank over the reserve 1.45pm, 2 Green Sandpiper, 10+ Ruff, 10+ Black-tailed Godwit, 30+ Snipe and 500+ Lapwing.
A ring-tailed Harrier presumed Hen, two Merlin (one adult male and a juv) present in the afternoon, male Peregrine spooked the waders on the Mere late morning. Other raptors included 2 Marsh Harrier, 3 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, female Sparrowhawk and Hobby to give us an 8 species of raptor day!
Two or three Kingfisher seen today.
See yesterday for a fuller picture of what's about on the reserve.
