The Firecrests have been seen almost daily over the festive period with three together on the 22nd of December. One of the Chiffchaffs has been seen almost daily too. A second Yellowhammer of the year turned up on the 22nd calling on the top of a bramble bush, along the Ganol trail. 2 Grey Wagtails and a flock of 30+ Redwings flew over the same day. A Rock Pipit along the estuary track on the 23rd completes the passerine sightings.
Wader sightings include a Golden Plover 29th, Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 32 Dunlin 23rd and 20 Ringed Plovers on the 1st of January.
Water Rail has been seen from the coffee shop on the 3rd of January.
A male Peregrine has been seen fairly frequently hunting over the estuary and Sparrowhawks have been seen on the reserve.
Two Goosanders were on the estuary with 6 Red-breasted Mergansers on the 2nd.