Latest Sightings
A brief report of today's sightings.
A count of 110 Avocet is very close to a record high at Martin Mere. Still early days as more birds continue to arrive. Also today 23 Black-tailed Godwit, 40+ Ruff (including a male developing early breeding plumage), 600+ Lapwing, Curlw and yesterday the first Ringed Plover of the year.
Bearded Reedling were heard from the bank between the Utilities Hide and the Sewage Works.
A Great Egret flew in early afternoon.
Raptors included Marsh Harrier, 4 Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
Chiffchaff singing again near the Sewage Works. Cetti's Warbler calling on the Reed Bed Walk.
Some great views of small numbers of Pink-footed Geese on Top Mere feeding on some recently delivered waste potatoes.
Again c.40 Fieldfare along the perimeter fence.
At leaast one Med Gull, check any Black-headed Gull!
