Garganey and other birds
A compilation of sightings from the past few days. A drake Garganey seen today (and yesterday) on Woodend Marsh from the United Utlities Hide new for the year. Quite a few Avocet with chicks dotted around the reserve. A Pochard was present with 6 newly hatched chicks from the Harrier Hide. Other hatchings include Shelduck and Redshank, as well as the feeding station being full of recently fledged birds.
There have been at least 4 different Med Gull (one today) present during the week (2 adult and 2 immature) also 2 Little Gull(one today). Raptors have included 6+ Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and Marsh Harrier, the later most likely a late passage bird.
There was an unconfirmed report of Honey Buzzard over the reserve on the 27th May.
