Recent sightings 8th - 12th Feb

Highlights include, Spotted Redshank, Tawny Owl and Female Goldeneye.

British Steel Hide

Small groups of waders have been seen from the British Steel Hide recently including, 165 Black-Tailed Godwit, 93 Wigeon and small numbers of Curlew, Redshank, Greenshanks and a Spotted Redshank. Groups of Shelduck and Greylag Geese have been seen making use of the Saline Lagoons.

Millennium Wetlands

Small numbers of Waterfowl have been seen from the hides in the Millennium Wetlands including, 18 Gadwall, 11 Teal, 11 Tufted Duck, 15 Shelduck and 9 Pochard. A Kestrel has been seen hunting over the reedbed near the Peter Scott Hide. A Female Goldeneye was seen over the weekend on the Lilly Pond area. Groups of Snipe are often seem on the Stone Islands in front of the Peter Scott Hide with between 8 and 15 being seen regularly. The Otter continues to make frequent appearances and is often seen fishing in front of the Herons Wing Hide. Tawny Owls are frequently seen around Black Poplar Wood.

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