Goosander and other birds
A misty start as milder weather and light winds tend to produce these conditions at this time of year. A new bird for the year list, Goosander a male was present for about 30 minutes on Sunley's Marsh before flying off. Goosander are just about annual on the reserve but don't hang around.
A pair of Mediterranean Gull on the Mere this afternoon in breeding plumage.
On the wader front 40+ Avocet, 20+ Black-tailed Godwit (some showing well in front of the Discovery Hide), 50+ Oystercatcher, 150+ Lapwing, 5+ Common Snipe, 2 Ringed Plover and Redshank.
Merlin was pick of the raptors which also included Marsh Harrier, 5+ Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
Water Rail again from the Kingfisher Hide. Bewick's Swan on the Mere late morning
