Update Thursday May 5th
No sign of the tawny owl chick this morning which is probably tucked up cosy in the nest box, sensibly. One to keep an eye out for though if the weather improves later in the day.
Today's high tide is at 11:47 9.4m
Around the reserve today:
Whooper Pond
Mallard 6
Grey Heron 2
Oystercatcher 2 - nesting
Folly Pond
Mallard 10
Shelduck 2
Wigeon 2
Redshank 2
Black-tailed Godwit 10
Oystercatcher 2
Teal Pond
Little Grebe 2 - nest building
Mute Swan 2 - on a nest with 8 eggs
Avenue Tower
Teal 6
Mallard 8 - 6 ducklings
Shelduck 6
Mute Swan 2 - on a nest
Black-headed Gull 26
Lapwing 9 - nesting
Redshank 8
Black-tailed Godwit 17
Grey Heron 1
Oystercatcher 2 - nesting
Avenues & Feeders
(notable species)
Chiffchaff
Willow Warbler
Sedge Warbler
Swallow
Sand Martin
Reed Bunting
Sparrowhawk
Coal Tit
Long-tailed Tit
Goldfinch
Greenfinch
Siskin
Linnet
House Sparrow
Tree Sparrow
Treecreeper
Song Thrush
Great-spotted Woodpecker
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