Bird News
Siberian Chiffchaff still present along the hedgerow parallel to the sewage works at the end of the Reedbed Walk. Also at at least one Common Chiffchaff present and Goldcrest.
Male Hen Harrier again this morning from the Ron Barker Hide. At least 6 Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and a Peregrine briefly.
At least 50 Avocet, 600 Lapwing, 20+ Common Snipe, 50+ Ruff including a breeding plumage male, 2+ Ringed Plover, 79 Oystercatcher, 10+ Black-tailed Godwit and Curlew.
Around 80 Fieldfare over the reserve this morning. Just off the Reedbed Walk on Marsh Moss Lane 21 Corn Bunting. Red-legged Partridge beyond Plover Field. A Little Egret also flew through the reserve this morning.
