Black-tailed Godwit flock increasing
The flock of Black-tailed Godwit has been increasing every day this week as birds arrive back from Iceland
The flock of Black-tailed Godwit has been increasing every day this week as birds arrive back from Iceland. This morning a colour-ringed bird was present.
South Lake
The 11 male Ruff remain as do the two Spotted Redshank who are moulting fast to winter plumage. The Black-tailed Godwit flock has increased to 259 birds, along with 46 Redshank. A Kingfisher flew through, a male Stock Dove was heard singing from the oak trees and 68 Gadwall were on the deep lake.
Zeiss Hide
Two breeding plumage Red Knot were on the Top New Piece this morning along with a Greenshank, a male Ruff, a single Avocet and Little Ringed Plover, 42 Dunlin, three Redshank, six Black-tailed Godwit, an Oystercatcher and 130 Lapwing. Two Grey Heron were stalking the marginal vegetation.
Robbie Garnett Hide
Six Green Sandpiper were on the Tack Piece.
Estuary Tower
At least 165 Curlew were in the roost this morning along with four Oystercatcher, 51 Shelduck and seven Little Egret. The two Spoonbill were seen from Middle Point, and a flock of 100+ Avocet. At least four Common Sandpiper were on the Middle Point channel.
Today's Wild Safari highlights included an Osprey flying north up river this morning. Other species of note included a Marsh Harrier, two Grass Snake and the flocks of Curlew and Avocet.
Yesterday during our Evening on the Estuary event a Harbour Porpoise was seen in the river as the Severn Bore came through. The animal has been seen again today further up river near Epney.
