Fogged in for the morning
Thick fog hampered viewing so there was little to report until after 1230pm, Kingfisher, Treecreeper and Great Spotted Woodpeckers could all be heard in the 'pea-souper'. Thankfully, for those visiting, the fog lifted and another glorious sunny afternoon prevailed allowing everyone to view the wildlife.
Rushy Hide
43 Bewick's Swans were present at dawn with many lingering until they could see where they were going. O two were back in by 4.40pm, other tha the single bird on the Big Pen and three on the Dumbles, the rest were on the Severn. Last night three of the satellite transmitter wearing birds departed, two left together in a group of 12, by chance they were seen flying over the Wash in Norfolk by a member of WWT staff! It will be interesting to see if more leave tonight.
126 Pintail were at the feed this morning but very low numbers of Pochard and Tufted Duck remain, three Avocet were on the lower pond early morning.
South Lake
45 Avocets were reported late afternoon, one of which was ringed with two red darvics.
Holden Tower
11 Cranes and 130+ E. White-fronted Geese were among the Barnacle and Canada Geese, 5 Ruff and c40 Curlew fed in the tidal pools.
Tack Piece
A few Curlew and Redshank with 7 Ruff and a few hundred duck, most of which were Wigeon.
Willow Hide
Water Rail and Reed Bunting were seen here today.
