Recent sightings - 15th May
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, at low tide, and under a rainy, windy day, which is keeping the most of the birds quiet, and looking for sheltered spots.
Estuary
Black-tailed godwit 17, Little egret 1, Black-headed gull +50.
Main lake - visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Shelduck 2, Tufted duck 4, Black-headed gull 500.
Wadermarsh - visible from Wadermarsh lookout and Brent Hide
Canada geese 9, Shelduck 2, Black-headed gull 7, Greylag 1.
Freshwater Lagoon - visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Gadwall 1, Mallard 2, Tufted duck 16, Mute swan 2, Black-headed gull +350.
Saline Lagoon - visible from the Saline Lagoon lookout and Limekiln observatory
Black-headed gull 22, Tufted duck 2. Up to six Common tern are being very constant in this lagoon since three weeks ago. Last week we launched a tern raft, in order to encourage them to nest on it, avoiding the potential competition from the Black-headed gulls. Yesterday in the afternoon we got the first tern sitting on the raft, which seems a very good beginning!!
Limestone Lake - Visible from the Limestone Pavillion and the Woodland lookout
Tufted duck 2. The kingfisher has been fishing in this lake during the last two days.
Peninsula Marsh - Visible from the Peninsula Marsh lookout
Reed bunting 1. The Sedge warbler has been spotted again several times during the last few days.
Woodland
Chaffinch 2, Robin 2, Great tit 1.
