Bird News
A murky rain filled day didn't help the birders who turned up today. No sign of yesterday's Common Crane although it's quite possible the bird is in the local vicinity.
A few reports included 20 Common Snipe, 2 Oystercatcher, 50+ Ruff, Dunlin and 600+ Lapwing.
At least one Greater Black-backed Gull roving around the reserve mostly eating carrion when it can't grab a live meal.
Great-spotted Woodpecker along the Nature Trail, Long-tailed Tits and Goldcrest.
Male Brambling at the Janet Kear Hide and one less Dunnock caught by a Sparrowhawk there.
Around 3000 Pink-footed Geese roosting on the reserve.
