Latest Sightings
Over the last few days we have seen an increase in Whooper Swan arriving on the Mere, a recent count reaching 158.
Numbers of Teal remain high, with over 1000 visible from Ron Barker Hide.
Marsh Harrier roost surveys began last week, 12 juveniles and two adults coming down into the reedbeds across the reserve in the evening.
Glossy Ibis continue to show well, last seen from United Utilities Hide this Monday.
Also on Monday, a female/immature type Merlin zipped along Pumphouse Field.
As the autumnal weather sets in, plenty of fungi have popped up over the site, Fluted Bird's Nest, Shaggy Inkcap and Fly Agaric three of our most characteristic species.
Photo of a Fly Agaric mushroom.
