Recent Sightings 30th October
The following sightings were recorded today at high tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. A cold start to half term, hopefully will warm up as the day goes on!
Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory
Wigeon 313, Teal 80, Shelduck 200, Redshank 50, Curlew 20, Little Egret 2, Mute Swan 2, Oystercatcher 300, Brent ~1090
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Greylag 4, Tufted Duck 27, Mallard 124, Black-headed Gull 12, Coot 12, Moorhen 2
Wader marsh – visible from Wader marsh lookout and Brent Hide
Greylag 22, Moorhen 6, Little Egret 2
Freshwater Lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Greylag 1, Mallard 88, Grey Heron 1, Moorhen 2
Saline Lagoon – visible from Lime Kiln Observatory
Little Grebe 7, Little Egret 1, Curlew 2
Woodland
Great Tit, Blue Tit, Coal tit, , Blackbird, Goldcrest, Robin, Wren, Chaffinch, Goldfinch