Latest Sightings

Lapwing posing outside the in focus shop (Andy Bunting)

Plenty of action today with thousands of Pink-footed Geese especially in the afternoon. A few Whooper Swan new in with peat stained heads.

Waders around the Mere included 300+ Lapwing, 10 Ruff, 17 Black-tailed Godwit, Snipe and Redshank.

The usual raptors: 2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel, 4+ Buzzard and 3 Marsh Harrier.

At least 2 Kingfisher seen today.

A male Pintail preening, coming out of eclipse plumage.

See the past few days for a fuller picture of the birds present on the reserve.

Pink-footed Geese on the Mere this morning

 

The new Lancashire Bird Report is now available from the in focus shop

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