Wildlife Sightings for 17th April 2024
Six Yellow Wagtail reported on the marsh. Male Wheatear moving between the marsh and main lake, and House Martin and Swallow over site.
1 Wheatear - moving between the marsh and main lake
6 Yellow Wagtail - marsh
1 Willow Warbler - wildside
1 Oystercatcher - main lake
4 House Martin - over the main lake
1 Swallow - over wildside
20+ Sand Martin - mostly over the main lake
1 Swift - over WWF hide
1 Little Egret - marsh
1 Red Kite - over site
1 Buzzard - over West
1 Hobby - over West
Latest breeding bird survey (16/4): 1 Sedge Warbler (reedbed); 24 Blackcap; 36 Reed Warbler; 9 Chiffchaff; 14 Dunnock; 4 Song Thrush; 7 Blackbird; 15 Greenfinch; 21 Cetti's Warbler; 8 Reed Bunting. The survey is based on records of singing individuals.
