Arctic Tern
An Arctic Tern flew South West early on viewed from the Reedbed Walk, probably thinking twice about heading North into the arctic air mass which made it's presence felt today. A first summer Little Gull was on the Mere with Black-headed Gull briefly (seven species of gull today) and 2 Whimbrel also flew through the reserve early on.
Waders included 43 Black-tailed Godwit, 40+ Avocet, 4 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, 8 Oystercatcher, 10+ Redshank and 20+ Lapwing. A group of 6 Dunlin flew North West low over ploughed fields opposite the reserve.
Of interest a partial leucistic Common Swift was seen on the reserve with blotchy white on the belly and tail.
