Bird News
A calm day, mostly overcast. Good numbers of Teal and Wigeon around the reserve, small numbers of Gadwall, Shoveler, Pochard and Tufted Duck. At least 600 Whooper Swan late afternoon as birds arrive from feeding in local fields.
Raptors included 3 Peregrine, Marsh Harrier, 2 Common Buzzard and Kestrel.
The usual waders with 800+ Lapwing, 40+ Ruff, 22 Black-tailed Godwit and a few Snipe.
Water Rail from the Ron Barker Hide.
Along the Nature Trail; 2 Goldcrest, 15+ Long-tailed Tit, Treecreeper, Song Thrush, Fieldfare.
