Recent sightings - 22nd February
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near low tide.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard +250, Tufted duck 39, Coot 1, Black-headed gull 10, Cormorant 3, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 4.
Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide
Redshank 1, Greenshank 1.
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Mallard 6.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Light-bellied brent geese +130, Shelduck +250, Oystercatcher +200, Curlew +50, Black-headed gull 30, Knot +300, Black-tailed godwit 18, Redshank +120, Lesser black-backed gull 1, Little egret 1.
Limestone Lake
Mute swan 2.
Brickworks
Oystercatcher 9.