Recent sightings - 6 December
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, at high tide.
Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre
Mallard +150, Tufted duck 9, Coot 2, Gadwall 5, Shelduck 2, Black-headed gull 10.
Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide
Curlew 1, Grey heron 1, Cormorant 1, Black-headed gull 1.
Freshwater lagoon – visible from Brent Hide and Crannog
Tufted duck 1, Coot 2.
Saline lagoon - visible from Limekiln observatory
Little grebe 7, Little egret 1, Black-headed gull 1.
Estuary – visible from Brent hide and Limekiln observatory
Light-bellied brent geese +350, Eider +40, Oystercatcher +400, Shelduck +250, Curlew +40, Redshank +5, Turnstone 12, Lesser black-backed gull 3, Shag 1.
Field marsh - visible from Limekiln observatory and marsh lookout
Redshank 1, Greenshank 1, Little egret 1.
