Dawn Count
This morning's dawn count produced the highest Whooper Swan numbers of the autumn so far with 1717 birds (give or take a few..) and 11500 Pink-footed Geese.
The male Hen Harrier showed well this morning from the Ron Barker Hide. Also 2 Peregrine, Marsh Harrier, 3 Common Buzzard and Sparrowhawk.
Along the Nature Trail at least 3 Brambling, Chiffchaff, 4+ Goldcrest, 2 Great-spotted Woodpecker, 2 Treecreeper, Nuthatch as well as good numbers of Reed Bunting, Chaffinch, Tree Sparrow, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Long-tailed, Coal, Blue and Great Tit.
