The 2 Firecrest’s have been showing well on and off this week in the bushes towards the end of the back-track. They have been showing with two Chiffchaffs. The crests showed particularly well on the 14th calling and fly-catching high in the willows. The Yellow-browed Warbler was last seen on the 7th.
A Male Hen Harrier hunted around the reserve on the 10th. It was showing off its acrobatic skills. Let us hope it returns this weekend.
A Razorbill, found dead on the estuary track probably starved in the strong winds. This is thought to be only the third record for the reserve.
A Scandinavian Rock Pipit was found on the estuary on the 12th. A Brent Goose had also been seen on the estuary twice this week associating with the Wigeon.
2 Chough flew over on the 9th.
A Whooper Swan dropped in briefly on the 12th before taking off south. A Greenshank was also seen the same day.