Close up
Another stunning autumn day. A top day for close up views of Pink-footed Geese with a few thousand constantly around the Mere and a morning count of 6150.
More Whooper Swans arriving with a count of 306. Most of these birds spending time away from the Mere itself.
Although the first returning birds were earlier this year, the numbers are less than half from this time last year. As usual the weather in Iceland plays a big part in the arrival of Pink's and Whoopers.
The first Goldeneye of the autumn was found today.
Four Peregrine again, Marsh Harrier, 2 Kestrel, 3 Common Buzzard and Sparrowhawk.
Two Redshank new in, 6 Ruff, 500+ Lapwing and Snipes.
Two Goldcrest along the nature trail also Jay again.
