Recent sightings - 17th August

The following sightings were recorded by Toni Castello and Kez Armstrong, Senior Reserve Warden and Aviculturist.

Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre

Tufted duck 2, Coot 2, Mallard 130, Wigeon 4.

Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog

Tufted duck 1, Mute swan 2 adults + 4 cygnets, Wigeon 1, Little grebe 1.

Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory

Curlew +50, Oystercatcher +400, Black-headed gull +300, Lesser black-backed gull 1, Herring gull 1, Little egret 4, Grey heron 2, Great cormorant 5, Ringed plover: Calls of 2 adults in the Pier bay.

Limestone lake

Red Kite, probably on its migration journey, using the Castle Espie woodland as a resting point. Seen yesterday by Kez Armstrong.

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