Merlin by Liz Pitchford

 

Hen harrier - 1 on marsh seen from Burton Point

Merlin - 1 in trees behind reception hide

Peregrine - 1 in field behind scrape

Sparrowhawk - 1 over scrape

Avocet - 30 on scrape

Ruff - 4 on scrape

Spotted redshank - 3 on scrape

Water rail - 1 by reed bed screen

Kingfisher - 1 past reception hide

Willow warbler - 1 by boardwalk path

Cetti's warbler -  1 by reed bed screen

Wheatear - 1 on Burton Point

Siskin - 1 by feeder by reception hide

Green woodpecker - 1 in woods by car park

Gadwall - 4 on bridge pool

Pintail - 5 on bridge pool

Goldeneye - 4 on border pool

Tufted duck - 40 on reception pool

Raven - 1 by Inner Marsh Farm hide

Great white egret - 3 on marsh seen from Burton Point

Pink-footed goose - 1000+ on marsh seen from Burton Point

 

Also seen around the reserve -

Peacock butterfly

Comma butterfly