Spotted Redshank new for the year

A day without rain made for pleasant birding on and around the reserve today. Perhaps it was last nights weather that dropped in a mostly moulted adult Spotted Redshank that was present on Vinson's Marsh this morning.

Spotted Redshank asleep at the back.

Other waders on today's list were 500 Black-tailed Godwit, 700 Lapwing, 10 Dunlin, 15 Ruff, 20 Snipe, Redshank, 2 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover and Golden Plover.

A Hobby put in a good apperance hunting over the willow scrub to the left of Vinson's Marsh. Also today, Peregrine, 3 Kestrel, 3 Buzzard and Sparrowhawk.

Kingfisher showed well from the Janet Kear Hide for some luck observers.

Barn Owl in the barn on the Reed Bed Walk.

A Raven passed over the reserve in the afternoon.

Swifts still feeding over the reserve today

Check out the previous days sightings for a fuller picture as to what you might see on your visit and do call in at the in focus shop to report any sightings, see the full list of birds and get an idea were best to look on and around the reserve.

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