Recent sightings - 18th April
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near high tide.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard 20, Tufted duck 12, Coot 1, Black-headed gull 100.
Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide
Black-headed gull 95, Black-tailed godwit 350 (the numbers of this species are growing, preparing themselves fro the migratory trip to Iceland).
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Mallard 6, Tufted duck 3, , Gadwall 1, Black-headed gull 300, Lesser black-backed gull 2, Mute swan 2 (the female is incubating 3 eggs at the moment!).
Saline Lagoon
Black-headed gull 90.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Black-headed gull 30, Oystercatcher 150.
Peninsula Marsh - visible from Limekiln observatory and P. Marsh lookout
Shelduck 1.
Peninsula Field
Sparrowhawk 1 (a female patrolling this morning in search of prey).
Limestone Lake
Tufted duck 8.
