Wildlife sightings for 19th April 2022

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker calling from entrance lake, plus Common Sandpiper, Wheatear and Garganey on site

1 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker - calling from Black Poplar by Entrance Lake then flew along Queen Elizabeth Walk boundary towards the Sheltered Lagoon (07.30)

2 Willow Warbler - wildside, world wetlands

1 Wheatear - marsh

3 Yellow Wagtail - over marsh heading N/NE. One bird came back on to marsh

2 Garganey (pair) - marsh

1 Common Sandpiper - main lake

1 Green Sandpiper - marsh

1 Peregrine - over marsh heading E

2 Red Kite - over W

2 Mediterranean Gull - over main lake


Butterflies: Small White, Brimstone, Peacock, Small Tortoishell, Comma, Holly Blue, Large White, Green-veined White, Orange Tip, Speckled Wood

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