Sand Martins and Swallows
After the initial siting of 1 Swallow, we saw 10 Sand Martins yesterday afternoon and a pair of Swallows this afternoon. The milder weather is finally helping the insects out, so there will be food for these beautiful birds.
Sightings from;
RAMSAR & SAND MARTIN HIDES: 5 Lapwing, 4 Oyster catchers, 3 Cormorants, 5 Canada and 1 Eygptian goose, Common and Lesser Black backed gulls, 6 Shelduck, 2 Northern Pintail, 3 Shovelers, 4 Mute swans, 8 Gadwall, 9 Tufted duck, 2 Swallows.
SCRAPE HIDE: 2 Pochard 4 Gadwall, Black headed gulls, 3 Tufted duck.
LAPWING HIDE: 8 Greylag and 6 Canada goose, 2 Shelduck, 7 Lapwing, 9 Teal, 2 Gadwall.
RESERVE: Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Buzzard, Peregrine, Pheasant, Dunnock, Nuthatch, Kingfishers, Watervoles, Cetti's warbler, Reed bunting, Black cap.
