Bird News
The Cetti's Warbler was heard again today, this time from the reserve end of the reedbed walk, but, as is often the case with this very elusive species, not seen. A Marsh Harrier was seen circling [...]
The Cetti's Warbler was heard again today, this time from the reserve end of the reedbed walk, but, as is often the case with this very elusive species, not seen. A Marsh Harrier was seen circling very high over the reserve, and appeared to be drifting off in a Northerly direction - maybe this was the first of our wintering birds to decide to head back to it's breeding grounds. 3 other Marsh Harriers were present throughout the day, along with several Common Buzzards and a Peregrine. No counts received, but no obvious change in wader numbers, with Avocet, Ruff, Curlew, Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff, Oystercatcher and Ringed Plover all present. Willow Tit still around the Janet Kear hide.
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