Recent sightings - 15th June
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near high tide. We find more and more signs that we approach a peak in life in our way towards the summer, with a clear growth in wildfowl chicks, and the flowering of thousands of plants. Some of the latter, such as the Common spotted orchids, have just appeared in the margins of some of our ponds, as well as in some grassland patches, creating nice beauty spots.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard +20, Tufted duck 8 adults + 1 duckling, Black-headed gull +50, Shelduck 2, Coot 1, Greylag 9, Mute swan 1.
Wadermarsh - visible from Wadermarsh lookout and Brent Hide
Black-headed gull 60.
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Tufted duck 3 adults + 17 ducklings, Black-headed gull +300, Mute swan 1 adults + 7 cygnets, Shelduck 1 adult + 9 ducklings, Gadwall 1, Mallard 10 adults + 15 ducklings.
Saline Lagoon - visible from Limekiln observatory
Black-headed gull +50.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Black-headed gull 20, Shelduck 1, Oystercatcher 1, Eider 7 adults + 19 ducklings.
Limestone Lake - visible from Limestone Pavilion and woodplay area lookout
Tufted duck 2 adults + 5 ducklings, Little grebe 1 adult + 2 chicks (yes, they did it again, and the chicks are wonderful!!), Black-headed gull 3, Mallard 1.
