First Avocet chicks

Avocet with 4 recently hatched chicks
Avocet with 4 recently hatched chicks

First Avocet chicks of the year distantly on Woodend Marsh viewed from the United Utilities Hide. Can the parents defend them against myriad of potential predators?

Another couple of presumed Greenland Wheatear
Another couple of presumed Greenland Wheatear

It been one of the best years for Wheatear with birds being present on the reserve pretty much constantly for the last 4 weeks.

First summer Little Gull (front) with Black-headed Gulls
First summer Little Gull (front) with Black-headed Gulls

Other notables included the above Little Gull. At least 2 Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and 4 Barn Owl this morning.

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