Hi everyone!
We’ve had an exciting new visitor join us at Fairburn Ings this week. A juvenile spotted fly catcher was spotted flitting around the pond dipping platform this Sunday. Perhaps he was considering hiring his own pond dipping kit...
The woodpeckers have been especially active this summer; we’ve had some lovely sightings of green woodpecker over at Lin Dike.
Never to be outdone by its greener counterpart, the greater spotted woodpecker clearly approves of our new feeder station, with recent sightings becoming a common occurrence.
You don’t have to look far from the centre for a great wildlife spectacle. We have had a lovely selection of birds and butterflies around the visitor centre this week. Painted lady, brimstone, small copper and red admiral have been sighted along the boardwalk, as well as hobby and marsh harrier hovering over the centre.
The red-crested pochard have been displaying nicely at village bay, making quite the splash.
Garganey and black-tailed godwits are continuing to inhabit Spoonbill flash and Hicksons, with sightings taking place almost daily. They seem to have settled down nicely now and are enjoying their new location.
That’s it for today’s recent sightings! Remember to keep recording your sightings in the book when you get a chance. It’s always good to put down the more obvious birds as well, as this gives us a good idea of what’s about in the reserve. See you again next Friday!