Avocet
The first returning Avocets, a group of 6 birds were on the Mere this morning, other waders included 400+ Black-tailed Godwit, 64+ Ruff, 13 Oystercatcher 2000+ Lapwing and several Common Snipe.
A male Goldeneye was on the Mere most of the day, also 40+ Pochard and the Ross's Goose.
1200 Whooper Swan counted this morning, 500+ Pink-footed Goose
At least 2 Barn Owl gave good views again from Ron Barker Hide, the Tawny Owl in the usual place near Kingfisher Hide, also 2+ Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, several Common Buzzard, 2+ Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
