More White-fronts
Most of the White-fronted Geese have taken to feeding with the Wigeon on the Bottom New Piece, giving good views from the Kingfisher Hide. Duck numbers are slowly creeping up on the Rushy now our feeding as started.
Kingfisher Hide
We've got a large number of birds on the Bottom New Piece at present, but mainly just two species - White-fronted Geese and Wigeon. Around 1000+ of the latter are present and the White-fronted Geese have increased to 35 birds, with another 3 on The Dumbles. A Little Grebe was in its usual spot on the pond.
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Holden Tower
The Dumbles held 3 White-fronted Geese this morning amongst the Greylag, Barnacle and Canada flock. A flock of around 150 Golden Plover were wheeling around at speed and a single Grey Plover and Dunlin were mixed in with them for the ride. At least 70 Lapwing were also present, but were less jumpy and stayed on the deck.
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South Lake Hides
Part of the Black-tailed Godwit flock were hiding behind the islands so only 25 birds could be counted, but more are surely present. Redshank numbered 24 but no Spotted Redshank was amongst them. On the lake ducks included 9 Pochard, 4 Gadwall, 5 Shelduck and 68 Shoveler.
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Zeiss Hide
Waders included 34 Black-tailed Godwit, 125 Lapwing, 2 Dunlin, 2 Ruff and 8 Snipe with duck dominated by around 400 Teal. A few Wigeon, Shoveler and Pintail are also present and a Cetti's Warbler is very vocal in front of the hide.
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Robbie Garnett Hide
A Green Sandpiper was present this morning along with a couple of Lapwing and a few Teal
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Martin Smith Hide
A Water Rail has taken up residence and shows well at times throughout the day. Also present are around 45 Teal and a pair of Buzzard were on the fence line.
