Today's sightings
Holden Tower
Ferruginous Duck female was on the pool immediately E of the tower. It often hides in the reeds or under the willows. It was reported here yesterday and has probably been visiting this pond from before the weekend.
This is where the Ferruginous Duck is roosting, bird is top right. in this image.
E. White-fronted Geese 181 with the adult Pink-footed Goose on the Dumbles 0945-1300hrs yesterday and the flock arrived back on the Dumbles this morning around the same time.
Peregrine 1
Oystercatcher 11 viewable from the tower including 4 on the estuary.
Gadwall 7
Little Grebe 2
Wigeon 250
Bullfinch 3
Tack Piece
Golden Plover
Lapwing
Dunlin
Above species numbers building during the day
Black-tailed Godwit 137
Wigeon 200
Bewick's Swan 20
Martin Smith Hide
Crane 2 nest building.
Rushy @0815
Bewick's Swan 150+
Pintail 200
Pochard 130
Tufted Duck 140
Shelduck 130
Zeiss Hide
Oystercatcher 2
Teal 123
Wigeon 150
Reed Bunting
Peregrine 1
Kingfisher Hide
Little Grebe
Crane 2
Dunlin 80
Kestrel
Grey Heron
South Lake
Oystercatcher 2
Great Crested Grebe 1
Lapwing 30
