Woodcock
A few more sightings of Woodcock in the past couple of days. Big thanks to Jim Bevan for this photograph.
Other recent wader species recorded; Avocet,Oystercatcher (108), Curlew, Dunlin, Snipe, Redshank, Ringed Plover, Lapwing, Ruff (48) and Black-tailed Godwit.
Update on the Avocet count; the North West record is156 at Hesketh Out Marsh on the 8th July 2017.
Other sighting today; Ring-tail Hen Harrier, Kingfisher and Tawny Owl.
It's possible to see over 60 species of birds on and around the reserve. If you'd like to know the best spots or have seen something interesting call in at the in focus shop next to the Discovery Hide.
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