Tern Sp.
A Common or Arctic Tern was reported early afternoon flying North through the reserve, a very early record here.
A young Peregrine spent a while on the reserve in the morning. Other raptors included Marsh Harrier, Buzzard and Kestrel. A Barn Owl was roosting in the open sided barn near the Sewage Works.
Waders; 50+ Lapwing, 71 Avocet, 60+ Black-tailed Godwit, many developing breeding pumage, 20 Ruff, 10 Oystercatcher, 4 Redshank and 2 Snipe.
Swallow and Sand Martins feeding over the Reed Bed. Also Cetti's Warblers there.
See previous reports for a fuller picture.
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