Whimbrel
A group of 4 Whimbrel appeared on the Mere mid afternoon for a drink and a bathe before heading off north. Other signs of wader passage were a group of 8 Ringed Plover and a Dunlin on Woodend Marsh this morning. Other waders included single Curlew, Ruff and Little Ringed Plover on the Mere and a Common Sandpiper from Harrier Hide.
A Little Egret was from Kingfisher Hide most of the day and a Raven was seen over the fields. Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff all seen and heard on site today. Also a few Swift over the reserve.
Pintail, Gadwall and Shoveler were all present on the Mere. Also a pair of Common Tern on Woodend Marsh viewable from UU Hide.
A pair of Mediterranean Gull (3rd cal yr & prob Adult) were brief visitors to the Mere in the afternoon before heading off over the collection.
A female Marsh Harrier was seen around the reserve, along with the usual Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
