Bewick's Swans again.
Just as we'd expect to be posting about more spring arrivals it's the last of the wintering birds that are grabbing the headlines. Four Bewick's Swan (two adult and two juvenile) flew in onto the Mere with ~130 Whooper Swan early afternoon. Still plenty of Pintail , and a small influx of 11 Shoveler also on the Mere.
Adult male Hen Harrier was seen very well along the perimeter fence from inside the grounds this afternoon. At least 5 Common Buzzard, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel. Barn Owl hunting late this morning ~9.30am.
*stop press* New for the year a Little Gull flew in mid-afternoon. Lots of gulls on the move with a noticeable influx of Herring, Common and Lesser black-backed Gulls flying over the reserve.
Meadow Pipits have also been logged moving north.
