Bearded Reedlings
When a flock of 12+ Bearded Reedling turned up last October we were fairly confident that they would hang around and possibly even breed. The Reed Bed has been established over 15 years. Since then they have proven to be very elusive. A group of at least 8 were seen by the Wardens during scrub clearance on the 21st February and they were reported, heard, on the 19th March.
Well, they are still present with at least 4 birds (one male (above) and three females) seen this morning.
The first Sedge Warbler of the year was singing in the Reed Bed near the United Utilities Hide.
Over 100 Avocet currently on the Reserve, 110+ Black-tailed Godwit, 10+ Ruff, 40+ Lapwing, 10 Oystercatcher, 4 Redshank, 2 Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover and Snipe.
White Wagtail again feeding around the Mere.
Great-spotted Woodpecker near the Kingfisher Hide.
At least 50 Shoveler on the reserve.
Pair of Great-crested Grebe and a pair of Little Grebe from the Harrier Hide.
So far this month we have record 80 species of bird.
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