Latest Sightings
Today was our monthly Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS)! The results are as follows:
Wigeon - 368
Gadwall - 16
Teal - 416
Mallard - 770
Pintail - 203
Shoveler - 38
Pochard - 7
Tufted Duck - 23
Mute Swan - 5
Whooper Swans - 431
Shelduck - 247
Greylag Geese - 218
Pink Footed Geese - 3653
Moorhen - 125
Coot - 523
Snipe - 8
Lapwing - 696
Little Grebe - 2
Cormorant - 16
Grey Heron - 1
Little Egret - 1
Cattle Egret - 8
Black Headed Gull - 86
Marsh Harrier - 6
Other recent highlights include a bittern seen near Ron Barker, a chiffchaff which is overwintering on site, 2 great white egrets seen on the Mere, a tawny owl seen at the Janet Kear box, and excellent views of snipe from the first screen towards Gladstone hide.
Photo - Tufted Duck and Pochard
