Bewick's Swans
3 Bewick's Swans were seen just off site today, they flew over Curlew Lane heading towards Martin Mere, also nearby 3 Waxwings were in Burscough Bridge in bushes by Firwoods Timber yard.
On site 2 Barn Owls were seen hunting over the reserve in the morning and afternoon, while in the car park the single Fieldfare is still feeding on the apple tree by the disabled car parking area. At least 50 Ruff and a single Black-tailed Godwit were again seen from United Utilities Hide.
At least one Brambling is still visiting the feeders at Janet Kear hide with Chaffinch and Reed Buntings. As always there are excellent numbers of wildfowl to be seen this time of year including upto 1500 Whooper Swans, 2-3000 Pink-footed Geese and lots of Pintail, Wigeon and Teal.
