New for the year.
First Ringed Plover of the year, three birds roving between, Vinson's and the Mere. Three Oystercatcher, 30+ Ruff and 100+ Lapwing. Most birds were lying low in the windy and occasionally squally conditions.
The drake Green-winged Teal again with Eurasian Teal on Vinson's Marsh from the Ron Barker Hide.
Three Peregrine this morning and 2+ Common Buzzard.
Lesser Redpoll new for the year on alder from the Janet Kear Hide, male Brambling and Redwing also there.
A Little Egret that dropped in towards Outer Vinson's early afternoon was also new for the year.
Around 20 Corn Bunting present on Curlew Lane close to the reserve.
An early optimistic running of the moth trap (mild but far too windy) produce a single Pale Brindled Beauty.
