Garganey and Quail
Last night the Quail was again singing in the Ashtons area of the reserve near the tin shed, but it hasn't been heard so far this morning. Other birds last night seen from the public footpath incl [...]
Last night the Quail was again singing in the Ashtons area of the reserve near the tin shed, but it hasn't been heard so far this morning. Other birds last night seen from the public footpath included a Peregrine, Marsh Harriers and Barn Owl as well as upto 15 Hares and several Noctule Bats.
On site today the drake Garganey has reappeared in front of Harrier hide, also a Ross's Goose (of unknown origin) has been seen again this time it flew over the public footpath near to the Quail area. A pair of Shoveler on the pumphouse pool (viewed out to the right of the Ron barker hide) have 10 chicks currently. A couple of Dunlin were on site today from UU hide and Ron Barker, upto 3-4 Little ringed Plover continue to show from several hides with a pair regulalry display flighting over the mere, but no sign today of the Temminck's Stint.
Also not far from Martin Mere a Woodchat Shrike was found today just west of Lydiate viewable from Carr Lane off Acres Lane
