Sightings
Goldeneye continue to be seen most days on the Mere with a group of 5 today (2 male & 3 female). At least 3000 Pink-footed Geese were present on and off all day albeit distantly on the edge of the reserve.
The 3 Little Egrets are still to be seena round the reserve. A flock of 21 Snipe was a good count today and the Oystercatcher flock now numbers 23+, Ruff numbers are still around 60+ and a small number of Black-tailed Godwit can still be seen.
A juvenile male Peregrine has been seen most days with the regular Common Buzzards, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
A Stoat was seen along the Reedbed walk on Monday with a freshly caught Vole species.