Welney sightings - 09/03/22

Water levels are starting to drop across the Ouse Washes, the A1101 is due to open today. As water levels continue to drop islands and spits of land will increase, as will the amount of birds.

Water levels are starting to drop across the Ouse Washes, the A1101 is due to open today. As water levels continue to drop islands and spits of land will increase, as will the amount of birds.

Highlights:
Cattle egret - 7
Crane - 6
Great white egret
Golden plover
Avocet
Oystercatcher
Fieldfare
Redwing

Black-tailed godwit
Lapwing
Snipe
Whooper swan
Mute swan
Shoveler
Pochard
Shelduck
Pintail
Teal
Tufted duck
Wigeon
Moorhen
Coot
Cormorant
Great black-backed gull
Grey heron
Little egret
Marsh harrier
Barn owl
House sparrow
Tree sparrow
Robin
Reed bunting

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