Latest Sightings
Another pleasant start to the day, clear with light winds which progressively got stronger throughout the day.
Good for raptors with 8 Common Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, 2 Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk. Yesterday 2 Merlin hunting a presumed Meadow Pipit.
At least 1500 Whooper Swan roosting on the reserve. Perhaps a few less Pink-footed Geese currently around, although any flocks are well worth scanning through for rarer geese.
Waders included 800+ Lapwing, 30+ Ruff, 4 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Oystercatcher and a few Common Snipe.
Other birds included Little Egret and Barn Owl.
It's currently possible to see over 60 species in a day on the reserve.
