Recent sightings - 22nd April

The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, at low tide.

Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre

Mallard 50, Tufted duck 13, Black-headed gull 40.

Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide

Shelduck 2.

Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog

Tufted duck 3, Black-headed gull 300, Mute swan 2 (nesting; the number of eggs has raised from 3 to 5 during this week).

Saline Lagoon

Black-headed gull 60.

Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory

Black-headed gull +500, Oystercatcher 10, Black-tailed godwit +300, Brent geese 50, Shelduck 5, Lesser black-backed gull 4.

Peninsula Marsh - visible from Limekiln observatory and P. Marsh lookout

Black-headed gull 4.

Limestone Lake

Tufted duck 9.

Secret Swamp

An intense activity of tadpoles takes place at the moment in the Swamp ponds, along with a vigorous aquatic plant growth.

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