Arrivals
The southerly component to the airflow paid dividends with the arrival of more Avocet, now 34 birds. Four pairs were seen mating, spring is definitely on it's way!
Further mating activity today with our regular pair of Peregrines copulating on the fence posts between Plover Field and Woodend Marsh. Three Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and 2 Barn Owl (5pm onwards).
At least 3000 Black-headed Gull roosting and ~ 1500 Pink-footed Geese.
Other wader counts included 60 Oystercatcher, 70+ Ruff, 11 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, Common Snipe and ~400 Lapwing.
Male Siskin and Brambling from the Janet Kear Hide.
No reports of Common Crane or Bewick's Swan today. If correct the Common Crane sighting from yesterday undoubtedly relates to the same bird seen during January and early February.
Late news from yesterday, a Tawny Owl (brown phase) seen roosting in trees near the Janet Kear Hide.
