Recent sightings 23rd - 29th December
A wide variety of waterfowl has been seen over the Christmas period.
British Steel Hide
Our usual group of Waders have been seen from the Steel hide this week, including 375 Black-tailed Godwit, 153 Lapwing, 441 Shelduck and 72 Wigeon. The Spoonbill continues to make regular appearances. A group of 25 Golden Plover have been spotted on Saturday the 29th.
Millennium Wetlands
A wide variety of waterfowl has been seen over the Christmas period. 82 Teal, 45 Gadwall, 62 Lapwing and 140 Black-tailed Godwit. Also seen around the wetlands has been small groups of Shoveler, Tufted duck, Snipe and Redshank. Seen around the feeders near the hides has been Greenfinch, Chaffinch as well as the usual Blue tit, Great Tit and optimistic Grey Squirrels. Seen on the northern loop of the site has been groups of Long-Tailed Tit and Goldfinches.
Image of chaffinch taken by Roger Byng.
