Late Hobby
A fairly wild start to the day weather wise, squally showers blowing through.
A good raptor day yesterday; a late adult Hobby showed well from the United Utilities Hide and over the Grounds. Also 6 Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, 4+ Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and 1+ Sparrowhawk.
The Mere is looking lively with 600+ Teal, many more Wigeon and Pintail have been arriving. Gadwall, Shoveler, Shelduck, Pochard and Tufted Duck all present in smaller numbers.
No counts of Pink-footed Geese roosting but at least 6000 on the reserve on and off during the day, yesterday.
Other reports included Kingfisher and Willow Tit.
A Redshank on the Mere mid afternoon, the first for while. The usual Lapwing, Ruff and Snipe present around the reserve.
