Grasshopper Warbler
Plenty of action down the Reed Bed Walk this morning with Grasshopper Warbler (new for the year) reeling near the entrance gate to the walk. At least 3 Corn Bunting on the hedgerow next to the path near the viewing platforms. Further along, past the Sewage Works, 9 Wheatear including this male below.
Some partial counts included 10+ Sedge Warbler, 6+ Reed Warbler and 6+ Common Whitethroat.
Male Whinchat on Woodend Marsh also 2 Curlew Sandpiper all from the United Utilities Hide. At least 4 Whimbrel mid afternoon.
Two Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and Little Egret from the Harrier Hide.
At least 2 Yellow Wagtail and 10+ White Wagtail still, mostly from the Ron Barker Hide.
Male Marsh Harrier.
