Some sightings
A very murky start with misty rain limiting viewing for the first few hours. The Mere was quiet early on due to the annual swan catch, although everything looked back to normal by the afternoon feed. [...]
A very murky start with misty rain limiting viewing for the first few hours. The Mere was quiet early on due to the annual swan catch, although everything looked back to normal by the afternoon feed. We didn't receive any feedback about the catch but hopefully we will be able to tell you how it went tomorrow.
A peak count of 18 Avocet again mid afternoon. Other wader counts included 52 Oystercatcher, 4 Ringed Plover, 20+ Black-tailed Godwit and 700+ Lapwing.
Plenty of activity around the feeding stations. Many of these birds will be from mainland Europe, so very keen to feed up for the journey back to the breeding grounds. Some like todays Willow Tit will be from local origin.
The 'usual' raptors included 4 Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, 3 Common Buzzard, 2 Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
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