Waders fest continues
Little Stint present this afternoon from the Ron Barker Hide. A minimum of 3 Curlew Sandpiper around the reserve probably 5. Four Greenshank flew in mid morning onto the Mere before heading towards Woodend Marsh. Other waders included 7 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 20+ Snipe, 20+ Ruff, Green Sandpiper and 500+ Lapwing.
At least 3 Marsh Harrier, 3 (2 adult and 1 juv) Peregrine, 3+ Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
Migrant passerines included Wheatear and Stonechat out on fencing near Plover Field.
Approximately 150 Pink-footed Geese this morning. Kingfisher from the Ron Barker Hide.
Just down the road the Buff-breasted Sandpiper was still present at Hesketh Out Marsh RSPB.
