Cranes hatch and Curlew update

After losing their first eggs during the drought Spring we are very pleased to see that Crane pair Wendy and Albert have hatched at least one chick. They cannot currently be seen from any of the hides, we hope to be able to spot them when Wild Safaris resume, they are currently suspended whilst the fields and tracks are flooded from the heavy rains.

A quick scan from a vantage point on the seawall revealed that the Curlew family are still doing well, all four young were looking in fine fettle and the break in the weather makes life a little less of a challenge as insects are easier to find in the warmer conditions.

Other news today includes..

Rushy Hide

The Little-ringed Plovers have been very busy (as usual) nest scraping and displaying. Avocet families are dotted about along the fringes of the lower pond and the Oystercatcher chicks are very close to the hide. Three Black-tailed Godwit and three Green Sandpipers, a few juvenile Pied Wagtails and the Greenfinch family were still viewable. A 2cy Mediterranean Gull was among the Black-headed Gulls.

Zeiss Hide/Top New Piece

A few Swift over the floods, 64 Avocet, the 2cy Spoonbill, Teal, Wigeon and a few Redshank on the flood. 2cy Mediterranean Gull with the Black-headed Gulls.

Middle Point

At least 30 Curlew, 3 Bar-tailed Godwit, 3 Little Egret, 1 Ringed Plover and 10 Dunlin.

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