Common Sandpipers
Another pleasant day, if slightly hazy in the distance. Three Common Sandpiper showing well in front of the Swan Link Hide. Other waders included 100+ Lapwing, ~ 12 Avocet including 6 fledged/near fledged birds, 10+ Black-tailed Godwit, 8 Oystercatcher, 8 Redshank, 4 Ruff and 2 Little Ringed Plover.
Raptors included 4 Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk.
Four Common Tern and Little Egret from the Harrier Hide. Nice to see the local Starling starting to flock up on the reserve.
