Dark-bellied Brent
A Dark-bellied Brent Goose flew in around 12:10 and was still present at 3pm at least viewed from the Harrier Hide with Canada Geese. It has been at least 5 years since the last record of this coastal species on the reserve.
Avocet numbers still at 20 and will probably be static until the next blast of warm air from the south. The usual waders present including 80+ Ruff, 26 Oystercatcher, 6 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover and 400+ Lapwing.
A midday count of 1225 Whooper Swan on the reserve and 1000+ Pink-footed Geese.
Two Peregrine, 4 Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
Pair of Stonechat on Plover Field.
