Wild weather
It has been pretty windy this morning with periods of heavy rain too. The rain over the last few days has turned the Top New Piece into a haven for all manner of waders and wildfowl with big numbers of birds spread across the whole area making counting rather tricky! Head to the Zeiss Hide to see the spectacle for yourself.
Zeiss Hide
A very busy morning with totals including 445 Dunlin, 88 Golden Plover, 18 Ruff, 1500+ Lapwing, 40 Snipe, 4 Redshank, 12 Pochard, 1139 Teal, 1697 Wigeon, 27 Shoveler, 22 Pintail, 55 Gadwall, 3 Black-tailed Godwit and 32 Shelduck.
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Robbie Garnett Hide
A flock of 86 Curlew were on the Tack Piece this morning trying to shelter a little from the windy conditions out on the river. Also present were 6 Pochard, 19 Redshank, 4 Dunlin and the usual Wigeon and Teal flock.
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Holden Tower
A Merlin was battling the wind to head down river this morning before giving up and landing on the cliff of the spartina island for shelter. Five Cranes (Ruby and her two juveniles plus the two unringed adults) were on Dumbles but flew inland.
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Kingfisher Hide
Only 2 White-fronted Geese were visible in the Four Score field this morning but rest of the flock are likely to be present and hidden behind the hedgerow.
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Willow Hide
A Water Rail was again showing very well under the feeders.
