Bewick's Swan
Bird of the day was a Bewick's Swan found on Top Mere by the potato pile, it will be interesting to compare photo's to see if it's the same bird that appeared early this winter. The appearance of the Bewick coincided with an influx of some new Whooper Swans with the recent change of temperature!
Good numbers of waders still around with 100+ Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Oystercatcher, 3 Golden Plover in with the large Lapwing flock as well as 2 Dunlin.
A Peregrine was causing havoc among the Lapwings along with at least 3 Marsh Harriers, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and the usual Common Buzzards, also 2 Raven.
At least 4 Goldeneye on the Mere again.
The Tawny Owl was in it's usual place near Kingfisher Hide this afternoon.
A couple of Redpoll and 3 Siskin were in the collection as well as plenty of Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit and Goldcrest.
