Bird News
Difficult day for those coming in to see the Bluethroat with windy and occasionally squally condition out on the reserve, no shelter too! In the past few days the bird has showed best in calm and sunny weather and we would be surprised if the bird is no longer present.
Most White-spotted Bluethroat arrive early march/april on their breeding grounds and it is quite possible that this bird has been present but undetected for many weeks. A male that arrived at WWT Welney and was singing on territory was present into july and then turned up again the year after.
Some birds were seen today including Cuckoo, one or two birds present. At least one Green Sandpiper, Ruff, 2 Ringed Plover, 20+ Avocet, Redshanks and Oystercatchers.
At least 30 Teal now on the reserve and good numbers of Gadwall and Shoveler. Many broods of Common Shelduck chicks scattered over the reserve.
Raptors included female Marsh Harrier, 3+ Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
Five Great-spotted Woodpeckers were on show from the Janet Kear Hide this afternoon.
