Wildlife sightings for 26th March 2022

1 Mediterranean Gull (2nd c yr) - main lake, then flew up high circling NE

1 Little Egret - marsh (5 on site earlier)

1 Dunlin - main lake, then flew towards the river

1 Little Ringed Plover - main lake

1 Redshank - scrape

2 Oystercatcher - main lake

8 Sand Martin - scrape

5 Blackcap - wildside, sheltered lagoon, reservoir lagoon, entrance lake

5 Chiffchaff - south route, wildside, sheltered lagoon

Butterflies: Peacock, Small White, Small Tortoishell, Red Admiral, Brimstone, Holly Blue, Comma.

Flowering plants: Snake's-head Fritillary, Primrose, Wood Anemone, Wild Daffodil, Herb Robert Cow Parsley, Red Dead-nettle, Marsh Marigold, Gorse, Daisy, Lesser Celandine, Wild Plum, Blackthorn.

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