Recent sightings - 18th March
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near high tide.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard 20, Tufted duck 15, Black-headed gull 40, Greylag 6, Mute swan 2.
Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide
Black-headed gull 70, Shelduck 10, Little egret 1.
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Mallard 3, Gadwall 2,Tufted duck 13, Black-headed gull 120, Gadwall 2.
Saline Lagoon
Black-headed gull 40, Gadwall 2, Redshank 1, Oystercatcher 3, Black-tailed godwit 1.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Light-bellied brent geese 20, Shelduck 30, Black-headed gull 10, Dunlin 9, Redshank 3, Ringed plover 2, Curlew 5.
Peninsula Marsh
Little egret 1, Oystercatcher 1.
Brickworks
Oystercatcher 10.