Great White Egret
A Great White Egret was seen in flight from the Reedbed walk area in the morning which is the first sighting of the year of this species, also at least 2 Little Egret around today. The other first sighting was of a Hobby in flight over Vinson's Marsh from Ron Barker Hide this afternoon. Also Teal and Shoveler from Ron Barker.
Still up to 4 Mediterranean Gulls on and off all day on the Mere, and Common Terns feeding young.
A few Linnet's around the edge of the Mere and by Kingfisher Hide along with juvenile Robin, Blackcap and Chiffchaff.
Good numbers of Lapwing starting to build up with c250 in flight over Woodend Marsh.
A group of 4 Raven were circling high over the Duckery area mid afternoon.
A melanistic (excess of dark pigment) Mallard from Harrier Hide also Cormorant here.
