Trickle of Pink-feet
Rain showers moving through and fairly breezy westerly. Small numbers of newly arrived Pink-footed Geese were dropping in this morning with 150+ on the reserve, up from a count of 80 yesterday. By the end of the afternoon the flock was around 300.
Good numbers of Teal coming in with 600+ scattered over the site. At least 60 Shoveler mostly on the Mere. Small numbers of Pintail returning and 20+ Gadwall present with a few Shelduck (juv), Pochard and Tufted Duck. A count of 620 Canada Geese was notable.
Raptor action over the past two days have included 8+ Buzzard, 3+ Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Merlin, 2+ Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk.
Waders; 500+ Lapwing, 50+ Snipe, 30+ Ruff, 6 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover and a few Black-tailed Godwit.
Great to hear Skylark moving this morning after an absence of breeding birds for 6 weeks. Wagtails and Meadow Pipits also heading south.
Two Kingfisher on the Canoe Safari. Also 10+ Mistle Thrush.
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.
