Wader migration continues
This autumn so far is looking like a great one for Curlew Sandpipers, with an obvious major influx underway, another 2 juveniles flew in from the southeast at c9.45 before dropping into Vinsons and Sunleys viewed from Ron Barker Hide this morning. Also from Ron Barker were 10 juvenile Dunlin along with upto 30 Ruff and good numbers of Lapwing.
A Kingfisher was also seen from RB hide this afternoon. At least 14 Pink-footed Geese were on the reserve and increasing numbers of Teal, Wigeon and Pintail continue to arrive. All 3 species of Hirundine were seen today but all the Swifts seem to have largely gone now.
A Peregrine was in the area today as well as the usual Common Buzzards, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk. Upto 2 Marsh Harriers were seen today including one late afternoon which caught a Moorhen on the Mere and proceeded to drown the bird before plucking and eating it over the next hour! A Chiffchaff was calling on and off all day by the In Focus shop.
