Wildlife sightings for 7th May 2021
Good numbers of Sedge Warbler singing across the reserve, as well as Linnet, Yellow Wagtail and Swifts recorded
1 Linnet - sheltered lagoon (by Peacock Tower)
17 Swift - over main lake, sheltered lagoon
2 Whitethroat - entrance lake, sheltered lagoon
1 Yellow Wagtail - marsh
6 Chiffchaff - wildside, south route, sheltered lagoon
15+ Sedge Warbler
40+ Reed Warbler
4 Swallow - over south route
12+ Blackcap
1 Common Sandpiper - main lake
2 Oystercatcher - main lake
4 Redshank - scrape, marsh
Reptiles: (1st May survey) 1 Common Lizard, 1 Grass Snake juvenile, 78 Slow Worm.
Flowering plants: Cowslip, Cow Parsley, Primrose, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Marsh Marigold, Lesser Celandine, Forget-me-not, Cuckoo-flower, Wood Anemone, Dove's-foot Crane's-bill, Ragged Robin, Dandelion, Daisy, Bluebell.
