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Wildlife sightings for 5th April 2021

Big influx of Sand Martins feeding all over the reserve, and freshly arrived Blackcaps singing

5 April 2021

Sand Martins arriving daily, plus Kingfishers prospecting holes in nest bank, Wheatear on marsh and Willow Warbler on south route

29 March 2021

A great count of 20 singing Cetti's Warbler on this week's breeding bird survey

22 March 2021

First 5 Sand Martin of the year and vocal Redshank.

15 March 2021

Notable passage of Chiffchaff continues, plus 2 Bittern and Mediterranean Gulls on the reserve

8 March 2021

2 Oystercatcher, Mediterranean Gull, Goldeneye and 100+ Shoveler recorded

1 March 2021

Redwings singing across the reserve, and a high count of Shoveler on the marsh and reservoir lagoon

22 February 2021

Oystercatcher, Bittern and a good flock of Shoveler out on the reserve

15 February 2021

Woodcock, Redpolls, Water Pipits, Oystercatcher and Yellowhammer on the reserve

8 February 2021

Water Pipits and Shoveler still enjoying the flooded marsh fields

2 February 2021

Stonechat and Pipit influx during the cold weather

25 January 2021

Good flock of Siskins singing along with Brambling and Redpoll. Water Pipits active on the marsh.

18 January 2021

Plenty of Water Pipit activity plus Redpoll, Brambling and Bittern spotted

11 January 2021

Good views of Water Pipit out on the main lake islands

5 January 2021

2 Water Pipit on the grazing marsh.

4 January 2021