Today's sightings
Waders
At least 21 different species of these varied wetland birds have been noted on the reserve in the last few days.
Ruff- a flock of up to 18 birds are roaming the reserve, 5 adults include two females in breeding plumage, one is very small. A variety of buff/sandy coloured juveniles are present, one is almost orange. This species is well known for the range of sizes and colours that are possible. They have been seen from Kingfisher, Zeiss, Rushy and Discovery hides.
South Lake
Avocet 5, Lapwing 178, Black-tailed Godwit 139, Greylag 507, Redshank 19, Ruff 2, Teal 46, Shoveler 18, Gadwall 13, Common Tern 1, Little Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 3.
Estuary-Middle Point/Holden Tower
Little Egret 8, Redshank 5, Oystercatcher 1, Common Sandpiper 1, Curlew 212, Greenshank 1, Ringed Plover 10, Red Knot 5, Dunlin 50, Wigeon 1, Ruff 1, Barnacle Goose 176, Yellow Wagtail 5.
Rushy
Green Sandpiper 7, Teal 21, Wigeon 1, Lapwing 10, Black-tailed Godwit 4, Gadwall 2, Shoveler 3, Kingfisher 1.
Tack Piece
Yellow Wagtail 5 among cattle, Teal 56
Zeiss Hide/Top New piece
Redshank 3, Teal 203, Gadwall 67.
Landrover Safaris
Whinchat 3, Garganey 3, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 8, Painted Lady, Clouded Yellow.
Painted Lady-image MJMcGill
