Pink-footed Arrivals and Hen Harrier again
Late afternoon and the sound of Pink-footed Geese dropping in makes for a good end to the day and doubled the number recent seen on the reserve.
Another overcast start with a little sun breaking through into the afternoon. The ringtail Hen Harrier showed well around midday. Three Marsh Harrier again including the adult male. Also 3 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, Peregrine and Sparrowhawk.
On the wader front 500+ Lapwing, 46 Ruff, 30+ Snipe, 14 Black-tailed Godwit, Redshank and 2 Green Sandpiper today.
A Great-crested Grebe on the Mere was unusual.
Passage of Meadow Pipit over and a couple of Yellow Wagtail.
A Nuthatch on the 30th August was new for the year on the reserve.
