Red Kite
Another excellent day for raptors with a juvenile Red Kite new in which spent most of the morning on site being follwed by the resident Marsh Harriers and Buzzards, both keeping a close eye on the new visitor. Other raptor totals for the day 5 Marsh Harrier, 15+ Common Buzzard, 2 juv Peregrine, 3+ Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Other sightings included a Cetti's Warbler singing near Ron Barker Hide. Both Blackcap and Chiffchaff with the latter singing still.
Still good numbers of Snipe with at least 200 also 70+ Ruff and 1000 Lapwing.
The first returning Pochard on the Mere in the last couple of days with a pair being seen, also a few Tufted Duck and 80+ Pintail, 100+ Shoveler, 800+ Teal
A count of 3000+ Pink-footed Goose early morning. 4-5 Whooper Swan seen but the first returning family groups from Iceland due any day now.
Please call in to the In Focus shop to report your sightings or for any information on where to see birds on site.
