Recent sightings - 7th January
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near high tide and under a sunny, bright and quiet day.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard +250, Tufted duck 24, Coot 2, Gadwall 35 (a notable increase from previous days), Shelduck 4, Black-headed gull 6, Cormorant 3, Little egret 6, Grey heron 1.
Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide
Redshank 1.
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Coot 1, Mallard 6, Mute swan 1.
Saline lagoon - visible from Limekiln observatory
Little grebe 1, Little egret 1, Cormorant 1.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Light-bellied brent geese +50, Shelduck +300, Oystercatcher +300, Knot +100, Turnstone 10, Curlew 15, Redshank 2.
