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Little-ringed Plovers hatch
The Rushy Little-ringed Plover pair have finally hatched
Little-ringed Plover update
This morning the Little-ringed Plover pair hatched four chicks from under the protective cage, it was a tough start as they valiantly fended off various other species from getting too close to them, sadly at least one was taken by a Jackdaw. Hopefully the young will find some better cover once they are fully mobile.
The South Lake pair may also be nest prospecting again, we are keeping a close eye on them.
White-spotted Bluethroat
The male was heard singing again at Middle Point this morning and one or two very brief sightings reported through the day, it has been very windy and rather exposed out at the point today, certainly not ideal for locating a skulking species with a fairly quiet song.
South Lake
The breeding plumage Ruff, 45 Black-tailed Godwits, 64 Avocet with 13 broods, 2 Redshank, brood of Tufted Duck, drake Pochard, the male Chiloe Wigeon hybrid, a few Swift, two pairs of Oystercatcher with three chicks present.
Tack Piece
The Ross's Goose was again with the Barnacle Goose flock + Cranes- Kia and Chocolo
Top New Piece
50 Avocet + one chick, 6 Swifts, 57 Gadwall, 4 Shoveler and 6 Teal. Two broods of Tufted Duck.
