Hobby
A good raptor day with 5 species recorded. Hobby hawking for insects high to the right of the Ron Barker Hide. An immature male Marsh Harrier was mobbed by 3 Raven, at least 3 Common Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk today. Barn Owl roosting in the barn opposite the Harrier Hide.
On the wader front 100+ Black-tailed Godwit, 400+ Lapwing, 9 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Snipe, 2 Dunlin, Redshank and Oystercatcher.
Tree Sparrows a plenty near the Kingfisher/Raines Hides and on the feeders next to the in focus shop.
If you are visiting the reserve we have a full list of the birds at the in focus shop and we should be able to point you in the right direction to get the best out of your visit.
