Curlew Sandpiper

Curlew Sandpiper still present on Woodend Marsh viewable from the United Utilities Hide. Also from there 7 Dunlin, 4 presumed Greenland Wheatear and Little Ringed Plover.

Six Whimbrel flew in onto the Mere mid afternoon. Other waders included breeding plumage Ruff, 6 Black-tailed Godwit, 10+ Oystercatcher, 20+ Redshank and 50+ Avocet.

The first 3 Lapwing chicks of the year seen from the Red Bed Walk.

The Sewage Works is the hirundine and swift hot spot with 100+ Common Swift and similar numbers of Swallow and some House Martin.

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