Swan Catch
Last of the winters swan catch occurred this morning in less than ideal condition. The whole event was filmed and will feature on BBC North West as part of Martin Mere's 40th anniversary celebrations. As it happened 40 Whooper Swans were caught, measured and those not already ringed, ringed.
Other sightings had Avocet numbers up to 18. Peregrine and Marsh Harrier in action. A Brambling was heard flying over the swan ringers this morning. If you see it around one of the feeding station do come and report it. This would be the first record of Brambling this winter/year at Martin Mere, a quiet year for this species.
