Greenland White-fronted Geese
Late Saturday afternoon a pair of adult Greenland White-fronted Geese were found on Woodend Marsh with Canada Geese, still present on Sunday. One of the birds had a collar which looked like one of the satellite tracking devices marked X5T. Currently we have been able to find any info on this bird. Hopefully we will get some feedback tomorrow.
Another day with the Mere being packed with wildfowl. It's possible to see all the duck species present just on the Mere; Teal, Wigeon, Mallard, Shelduck, Pintail, Gadwall, Pochard, Tufted Duck and Goldeneye. Whooper Swan numbers have increased with over 500 in the area with most coming into roost. Around 10,000 Pink-footed Geese roosting too.
The usual raptors present with 4 Marsh Harrier, 4+ Buzzard, 3 Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk.
Waders; 600+ Lapwing, 40+ Snipe, 50+ Ruff. a few Black-tailed Godwit.
Tree Sparrow are easy to see from the Kingfisher Hide. Plenty of Redwing and Fieldfare on and around the reserve. A Redpoll flew over this morning. In recent years the grounds have been good for both Redpoll and Siskin.
Other reports included 3+ Cetti's Warbler including one showing along the inner Reed Bed Walk. Two Little Egret, Great-spotted Woodpecker, Reed Buntings visiting the Janet Kear Hide feeders. Goldcrests and Coal Tits along the Nature Trail.
Over 60 species of wild bird can be recorded in a days birding.
Just off the reserve on Curlew Lane 5 Corn Bunting.
