Cuckoo
Plenty of activity around the reserve today. A single Knot was seen early on, Ruff numbers up one to 9, a Common Sandpiper was new in. A few Common Snipe dropped in during a rain shower. At least 90 B [...]
Plenty of activity around the reserve today. A single Knot was seen early on, Ruff numbers up one to 9, a Common Sandpiper was new in. A few Common Snipe dropped in during a rain shower. At least 90 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 juv Lttle Ringed Plover, 2 Green Sandpiper but no Avocet.
A Cuckoo was seen again sighting on fence posts from the Ron Barker Hide. A reserve record count of Mistle Thrush was made with a post breeding flock of 27!
A good raptor day with 3 Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, 2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel and 3 Common Buzzard. Barn Owl roosting viewed from the in focus shop.
Kingfisher again.
AB
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