Temminck's Stint still present
Temminck's Stint still present on Sunley's Marsh from the Ron Barker Hide.
At least two Marsh Harrier hunting around the reserve. Also 3 Buzzard and 2 Kestrel.
Lapwing numbers are building with at least 400 birds loafing on the Mere. An influx of Snipe with minimum of 30 birds present. Also 10+ Black-tailed Godwit, 5+ Ruff and 2 Green Sandpiper from the UU Hide.
The feral flock of Greylag and Canada Geese are building with around 700 and 400 respectively. Twelve Pink-footed Geese seen on the coast today. Teal numbers are building too and Shoveler with both species in eclipse plumage on the Mere.
Swallow, House Martin in good numbers and a few Sand Martin feeding over the reserve. Tree Sparrows as usual along the Nature Trail and 40+ Stock Dove feeding out on the reserve. A few Pied Wagtail feeding round the Mere.
Kingfisher on the Mere early on. Willow Warbler by the Hale Hide. At least 10 Grey Heron and 2 Little Egret.
It should be possible to see over 60 species in a full days bird watching at Martin Mere. If you would like to know the best spots, up to date info or to report any sightings then please call in at the in focus shop next to the Discovery Hide.
