Recent sightings - 16th May
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near high tide.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard 40, Tufted duck 25, Black-headed gull 90, Little grebe 1, Shelduck 1, Coot 3, Greylag 1, Cormorant 3.
Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide
Black-headed gull 1, Gadwall 1.
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Tufted duck 6, Gadwall 1, Black-headed gull 370, Mute swan 2, Coot 2, Mallard 5.
Saline Lagoon - visible from Limekiln observatory
Black-headed gull 57, Little egret 1.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Black-headed gull 5, Lesser Black-backed Gull 5, Oystercatcher 150.
Peninsula marsh – visible from Limekiln observatory
Reed bunting 2, Ringed plover 3 (1 in nest).
Limestone Lake - Visible from the lookout in the woodland play area
Tufted duck 4, Black-headed gull 1, Greylag 2 adults + 4 goslings.