Recent sightings - 20th February
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near high tide, and under a light drizzle.
Estuary
Good numbers of waders this morning, as the tide was pushing them towards the shore: Black-tailed godwit 330, Curlew 20, Dunlin 70, Grey plover 2, Redshank 15, Shelduck +200, Brent geese 45, Black-headed gull 65.
Main lake - visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard 200, Coot 2, Black-headed gull 10, Tufted duck 30, Gadwall 2, Little egret 1.
Wadermarsh - visible from Wadermarsh lookout and Brent Hide
Oystercatcher 3, Greenshank 1, Redshank 5, Coot 1, Common teal 5.
Saline Lagoon - visible from Limekiln observatory
Little grebe 1, Gadwall 2, Redshank 1.
Limestone lake - visible from the Limestone Pavilion and upper woodland lookout
Mute swan 2, Tufted 2.
Woodland
Coal tit 2, Robin 2.
