First whooper swan family
The first family of whooper swans have arrive overnight and are on the main lagoon this morning resting and grazing. The two adult birds are unringed but have with them three beautiful cygnets.
We started to see the first few flocks in the surrounding farmland this morning which will become more of a regular sighting in the coming weeks.
We expect to see lots more whooper swans and potentially the first Bewick's swans over the next 48 hours as wind direction is now more favourable for migrating.
There are also lots of ducks on the reserve, in particular with wigeon numbers increasing, and some of them have already been disturbed by marsh harrier doing patrols this morning.
Crane - 2
Flock of redwing
Common tern - a very speedy migrant passing through the reserve today, obviously doesn't like the turn in the weather
Pintail
Gadwall
Teal
Snipe
Black-tailed godwit (1 with coloured leg rings)
Redshank
Marsh harrier female with green wing tags
