Wildlife sightings for 17th October 2022
Autumn ducks and golden leaves
Birds:
2 Dartford Warblers- wader scrape
2 Stonechat - reedbed
2 Reed Bunting - reedbed
1 Pintail - reservoir lagoon
16 Chiffchaff - wildside, south route
2 Green Sandpiper
35 Lapwing- main lake
12+ Cetti's Warbler - singing around site
40+ Wigeon - some with very smart plumage
50+ Teal - some with very smart plumage
15 Meadow Pipit - wader scrape, south route
Large formations of flying ducks over the reserve whilst the team were opening up this morning. c100 Shoveler on the wing, deciding whether to land or not. Many landed and can be seen feeding in most corners of the reserve. Lots of Canada Geese and Greylag Geese are also on the lakes in the mornings. Great crested grebe bob and hunt among dabbling Teal and diving Pochard. Birch and Poplar trees all over the reserve have turned a golden yellow and the reds of turning Guelder-rose and Dogwood set off these colours to create a vivid display and some wonderful backdrops.
