Wildlife sightings for 22nd April 2022
Influx of Swallow, Yellow Wagtail and House Martins this morning. Garganey pair on the scrape
2 Garganey - scrape
1 Little Egret - scrape
2 Oystercatcher - main lake
1 Redshank - marsh
6 Swallow - feeding over reservoir lagoon, plus 2 flew directly NW
4 House Martin - main lake
60+ Sand Martin - scrape, reservoir lagoon, main lake
4 Yellow Wagtail - marsh, plus 2 flew N/NW
15+ Reed Warbler - site count
4 Sedge Warbler - marsh, main lake, reservoir lagoon, sheltered lagoon
15+ Blackcap - west and south routes, reservoir lagoon
6 Chiffchaff - sheltered lagoon, wildside, south route, world wetlands
Butterflies: Small White, Brimstone, Peacock, Small Tortoishell, Comma, Holly Blue, Large White, Green-veined White, Orange Tip, Speckled Wood
