Three Bewick's Swan
Chilly today with a North Westerly airflow. There seems to be a few more Pink-footed Geese around as birds start returning from the Norfolk wintering grounds. Only a matter of time before something rarer is found with them.
Three adult Bewick's Swan on the Mere this morning at least.
The drake Green-winged Teal again from the Ron Barker Hide.
A good raptor day with a male Hen Harrier being the pick of the bunch. Three Peregrine, 3+ Common Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
A Short-eared Owl seen towards the vegetation mounds is new for the year. Barn Owl early and late
Lapwing numbers have increased to c500, 77 Ruff, 2 Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher and 20 Black-tailed Godwit.
Woodcock again from the Janet Kear Hide, also Treecreeper and Brambling there.
