Yellow Wag, Cuckoo and Spoonbills...

Much fresher today with a brisk westerly making it chilly in the hides, assuming you were dressed for summer...

A pair of Yellow Wagtail were seen briefly in the overflow car park this morning before flying over the road (east).

Back of the camera shot of one of the Yellow Wagtail. We are assuming the grey tones on the mantle are a camera effect. (Pic by Stephen Longman)

A Cuckoo was seen and heard along the Reed Bed Walk and near the Harrier Hide. The 2nd Cal Little Gull still present from the Ron Barker.

Late afternoon two Spoonbill were seen briefly from the Harrier Hide before disappearing.

Other birds of note included 13 Black-tailed Godwit, 30+ Lapwing, 20+ Swift, 3 Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 2 Kingfisher.

Butterflies are on the wing including this Large Skipper from the Reed Bed Walk.

Large Skipper (Pic by Jack Grimsditch WWT)

If you see anything on the reserve or would like to know the best spots call in at the in focus shop, next to the Discovery Hide.

Check previous days for a fuller picture of whats about.

 

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