Avocet on Wader Lake
Three avocet are present on Wader Lake this morning - the first time we've ever had this species on site in autumn. A sure sign that the migratory season is well underway!
Other wildlife highlights today include:
Wader Lake AM mid-tide
Shoveler 5
Teal 30
Moorhen 5
Black-tailed godwit 3
Gadwall 12
Grey heron 2
Avocet 3
Lapwing 55
Black-headed gull 40
Snipe 1
Saline lagoon
Kingfisher 1
Mallard 7
Black-tailed godwit 2
Hawthorn Wood
Chaffinch 9
Robin 2
Bullfinch 5
Pheasant 12
Great tit 4
Blue tit 5
Plus long-tailed tit (7), great tit (5), willow warbler (2) and wren (1) on Wader Lake footpath