Pale-bellied Brent Goose
A Pale-bellied Brent Goose was among the Pink-footed Geese on Owl Marsh this morning before presumably flying off, hopefully will get seen again over the weekend. Yesterday a report of a juv White-fronted Goose in the afternoon couldn't be found later, but a pink billed Pink-footed Goose was in the same flock.
A probable Willow Tit was seen briefly near Janet Kear hide this morning, also Treecreeper there and Goldcrest as well as Long-tailed Tit flock.
An Avocet was seen from Ron Barker later relocating to Woodend marsh.
The 1st winter male Scaup is still on the Mere
A bit of visible migartion yesterday including a few flocks of Woodpigeon on the move with small numbers of Chaffinches and a Siskin.
A Curlew flew west calling on Thursday and in the long hedge near the Sewage works on the edge of the site there were Chiffchaff, Goldcrest and Blackcap.
At least 2-3 Cetti's Warblers still singing in the Reedbed walk area and 2 Merlin were seen from Ron Barker Hide.
