Latest sightings

Merlin

The first Merlin of the autumn was seen over the Mere and then later from Ron Barker hide, also a Peregrine and 2-3 Sparrowhawk including two birds sat together. A Green Sandpiper, 1 Common Sandpiper, 24 Ruff, 300 Lapwing and 20+ Snipe were counted on s

26 August 2018

Hobby

A few sightings of at least 1 Hobby a 2nd cal yr bird today, also the large juv female Peregrine was seen chasing a Snipe on site. A juv Marsh Harrier has been seen a few times around the reserve today as well Buzzard, Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk.

25 August 2018

Med Gulls & Little Gull

An influx of Gulls to the Mere mid afternoon contained 3 Mediterranean Gulls (2 juvs, 1 adult) also the sub adult Little Gull from the other day was in the same flock before a big rainstorm came through, the flock flushed again and no further sign of th

23 August 2018

Little Gull

Sadly no sign of the Pectoral Sandpiper today despite a few observers on site looking for it. The best bird of the day was a sub adult Little Gull on the Mere briefly in the morning before being flushed by a Peregrine and wasn't seen afterwards. At least

22 August 2018

Pectoral Sandpiper

The highlight of the day was the discovery of an adult or 2nd cal year Pectoral Sandpiper early afternoon on Sunley's viewable from Ron Barker Hide. This North American wader is an almost annual visitor to the reserve but this is the first record this ye

21 August 2018

Hobby

At least 1 Hobby sighting today, possibly 2 from Ron Barker Hide, also the juv Marsh Harrier is still around and showing well at times. Still small numbers of Black-tailed Godwit and Ruff this morning including juveniles of both, c500 Lapwing and good nu

18 August 2018

Recent Sightings

The juvenile Marsh Harrier has been giving good views over the last few days, also a large juvenile female Peregrine has been keeping the resident birds on edge with it's appearance. Up to 4 different Sparrowhawks have been noted along with the usual Buzz

17 August 2018

Bird News

Few reports today, but from the Ron Barker hide , 2 Marsh Harriers, a Greenshank, at least 4 Green Sandpipers, 2 Kingfishers and a Sparrowhawk. Also good numbers of Ruff, Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit and Snipe, although no actual counts received.

14 August 2018

Wood Sandpiper still

One of the juvenile Wood Sandpipers is still present viewed from Ron Barker hide, also 3-4 Green Sandpiper from here with at least another 2 from UU Hide. Still up to 17 Dunlin remain from yesterday. Good numbers of Black-tailed Godwit around with c150 o

12 August 2018

Wood Sandpiper

At least 1 juvenile Wood Sandpiper is still present this morning on Vinson's Marsh viewed from Ron Barker hide, also 2-3 Green Sandpiper, 21 Dunlin (mainly juveniles), 2 juv Little ringed Plover, 10+ Snipe, 1 Avocet, 1 Curlew and several Ruff. A juv Com

11 August 2018

Waders

Up to 9 Green Sandpipers were seen today, mostly from the Ron Barker hide, where a single Wood sandpiper remained. At least 30 Common Snipe, 20 Ruff, 20 Black-tailed Godwits, 4 Little Ringed Plovers and 2 Ringed Plovers were also present. Lapwing number

9 August 2018

Wood Sandpipers

The two juvenile Wood Sandpipers are still present and have found each other, both feeding together quite close on Vinson's from Ron Barker hide throughout the day. Also from Ron Barker today, at least 6 Green Sandpiper, 9 Dunlin (7 ad, 2 juv), juv Littl

7 August 2018

Wood & Green Sandpipers

There are now 2 Wood Sandpipers on site both were on view from Ron Barker hide late afternoon, also now at least 9 Green Sandpiper present, also the juvenile Greenshank still on view from UU Hide. Increasing numbers of Snipe too with at least 25 counte

6 August 2018

Common Scoter

The bird of the day on Saturday was a male Common Scoter on the Mere early morning only. This is only the 3rd or 4th record for the reserve of this sea duck, which is easy to see off coastal sites such as Blackpool which has up to 20,000 birds wintering

5 August 2018

Bird News update

Apologies for the recent lack of updates - normal service will resume this weekend ! Wader passage is picking up at the moment, with Ruff numbers building, and more Black-tailed Godwits appearing daily. As many as six Green Sandpipers have been seen, wit

3 August 2018