Today's sightings- post breeding season returns
Teal, Curlew, Redshank, Black-headed Gull and Green Sandpiper are returning from breeding areas, increasing numbers are appearing on the scrapes and estuary.
Rushy Pen
Avocet - 8 nests, 3 broods
Oystercatcher pair and 2 chicks
Green Sandpiper 1
Common Tern 2 adults pair bonding
Shelduck 3 broods
Tack Piece-Robbie Garnett Hide
Crane 2 GCP
Avocet 2
Oystercatcher 2
Holden Tower
Avocet 2 pairs
Barnacle Goose 59
Estuary
Curlew 19
Whimbrel 1
Lesser Whitethroat singing along Summer walkway.
Chiffchaff-fledged young
South Lake
Garganey drake
Black-tailed Godwit 17
Redshank 5
Avocet 2
Gadwall 65
Mediterranean Gull-pair of adults visiting the Black-headed Gull roost gathering
Zeiss Hide/Top New Piece
Black-tailed Godwit 1
Avocet 16 + 3 chicks
Teal 18
Shoveler 8
Marsh Harrier 1
Kingfisher Hide
Cuckoo- singing above hide, bird moved to canoe trail/N.American pen poplar tree.
