Pink-footed Geese
A good arrival of Pinkfeet the major highlight of the day, also good numbers of Yellow Wagtail still
A count of 87 Pink-footed Geese was the main highlight today, all the birds were on Sunley's and Vinson's from Ron Barker Hide and appeared towards the end of the day, Our 4 over summering Whooper Swans were all on view from Ron Barker today, and the first returning birds will hopefully be back in the next few weeks.
Still at least 20+ Yellow Wagtails in with the Longhorn Cattle and occasionally being seen from United Utilities Hide or Ron Barker Hide. Also 2-3 Wheatear close to the Cattle.
A Little Egret and 7 Grey heron were on the Mere, also a Ringed Plover briefly. On Woodend Marsh there were 3 Ringed Plover, 10+ Ruff at least 50+ Snipe and Green Sandpiper and only 3 Black-tailed Godwit today. Kingfishers continue to show well at times from Ron Barker Hide.
Up to 5 Marsh Harrier today as well as the usual Buzzard, kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Few other reports received today, please pop in to the In Focus shop to report your sightings or for any information where to see birds on site.