Recent sightings - 2nd June
The following sightings were recorded today, near high tide.
Estuary
Black-headed Gull 25, Grey heron 1.
Main lake - visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard 30, Coot 4, Tufted duck 6, Shoveler 1, Little grebe 1, Black-headed gull +200. One Kingfisher was observed yesterday here.
Wadermarsh - visible from Wadermarsh lookout and Brent Hide
Redshank 5, Black-tailed godwit 5, Oystercatcher +200, Shelduck 2, Black-headed gull 20, Greylag 3 adults and 2 goslings.
Freshwater Lagoon - visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Mallard 16 (two families with ducklings among them), Tufted duck 3, Mute swan 2, Shelduck 2 adults & 7 ducklings, Coot 2 families, with 1 and 4 chicks, respectively, Gadwall 1, Black-headed gull +350, Swallow 1.
Saline Lagoon - visible from the Saline Lagoon lookout and Limekiln observatory
Black-headed gull 11, Tufted 3. A presumable pair of Red-breasted merganser has been visiting this area during the last few days. Two Common tern were back in the island, after being away for a few days
Peninsula Marsh - Visible from the Peninsula Marsh lookout
Black-headed gull 2, Shelduck 2, Reed bunting 1 female, Sedge warbler 1:
Limestone Lake - Visible from the Limestone Pavillion and the Woodland lookout
Mallard 2, Black-headed gull 1, Little grebe 1.
Woodland
Blackcap 2, Wren 4, Coal tit 1, Chaffinch 1, Robin 2, Blue tit 1, Goldcrest 2.
