Latest Sightings
Pink-footed Geese numbers increased to around 10,000. Good numbers on and off the reserve throughout the day.
Three Greenshank flew in early afternoon. Other waders included 1000 Lapwing, 150+ Snipe, 14 Ruff, 8 Black-tailed Godwit and 3 Green Sandpiper.
Seven Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, 5+ Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk. Barn Owl roosting in one of the cattle sheds, viewable from the UU Hide.
Willow Tit again from the Janet Kear Hide. Kingfisher from the Ron Barker Hide.
The Starling flock is increasing with around 500 present with the Lapwing.
Two Chiffchaff with 10+ Long-tailed Tit along the Nature Trail.
Plenty of Migrant Hawkers active around the reserve.