Red Kite
Bird of the day was a Red Kite seen distantly from Hale Hide, other raptor sightings today include a 2nd cal year Marsh Harrier, a female Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, several Common Buzzard and 4 Kestrel.
A breeding plumaged Dunlin is still on the Mere with a female Ruff, also 3+ Little Ringed Plover, Redshank, Oystercatcher and Avocet.
A Cuckoo was seen from the Harrier Hide mid afternoon, this is probably the best are at the moment for Cuckoos on site.
A noticeable increase in Swift today with at least 30+ also House Martin, Sand Martin seen along with good numbers of Swallows.
Still 3 Whooper Swan (2 ad + 1 2nd cal year) on the Mere which will be with us throughout the summer.
Just off site a pair of Yellow Wagtail along Curlew Lane this morning
