Waders
A far more sensible day with the winds dropping back, making the sun seem warm.
Impressive numbers of Lapwing present with over 3000 birds. A Woodcock was reported flying over the car park. A few Common Snipe showed well from the Gladstone Hide. At least 60 Ruff, 8 Oystercatcher, 4 Dunlin and 3 Black-tailed Godwit to be seen. Surprisingly no Redshank or Ringed Plover yet.
Merlin again on fence post out on the reserve fields and later seen in pursuit of a snipe. Also 4+ Common Buzzard and Marsh Harrier today.
Still 1000+ Whooper Swan. The Whooper numbers will stay high until the end of February.
A limping dog Fox caused some commotion as it passed along the back of the Mere yesterday.
