New Whoopers
A small influx of Whooper Swan this morning with 11 birds flying onto the Mere. The first two adult Common Shelduck for a few months flew in late afternoon. The Shelduck numbers can peak at over 1000. The Pink-footed Goose count was ~ 30000 in the morning roost count.
Great raptor action with 2 Peregrine tussling with up to 4 Marsh Harrier, also 4+ Common Buzzard, 2 Sparrowhawk and 2 Kestrel.
Five Avocet are the first since the beginning August. Occasionally Avocet come through as late as November. At least 30 Ruff present, 600+ Lapwing, a few Black-tailed Godwit and Common Snipes.
Map as yesterday
