Recent sightings - 26th February
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, at low tide.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard +80, Tufted duck 28, Coot 1, Cormorant 2, Gadwall 4.
Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide
Redshank 2, black-headed gull 5, Curlew 1.
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Mallard 6, Tufted duck 2.
Saline lagoon - visible from Limekiln observatory
Little grebe 2.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Light-bellied brent geese +350, Shelduck +150, Oystercatcher 10, Curlew 5, Redshank 2, Lesser black-backed gull 1, Little egret 1.
Limestone Lake
Mute swan 2.
Brickworks
Oystercatcher 10, Black-tailed godwit 3.