Great Birding
The Tundra Bean Goose continues to show around the edge of the Mere and was around all day. Also around 450 Pink-footed Geese dropped in late afternoon. The Swan Goose is also still around.
At least 2 adult Mediterranean Gull on the Mere today as well as a few Common Gull among the good numbers of Black-headed Gull.
A male Goldeneye was among the many duck on the Mere.
A male Merlin was out on distant fenceposts late morning, also at least 3 Marsh Harrier today as well as the usual sightings of Common Buzzard and Kestrel.
The Willow Tit continues to visit the feeders at Janet Kear along with many finches and Tree Sparrows. A pair of Raven were seen a few times today.
A couple of Goldcrest were in bushes near Janet Kear, also a few single Redwings and Fieldfare around the site. The usual couple of Stonechat are still around.
A good count of 7 Little Egret.
