Ok, so the weather has been mixed this week and yesterday was a bit grim, but the bright blue sky and chilly sunshine on the reserve today just go to show that you shouldn't hide indoors all winter! Lovely for a stroll around the trails and there's lots of great wildlife around too. Here's a summary of this week's highlights:
Curlew by Neil Smith
Golden plover - thousands on the fresh water scrapes this morning; three flocks of at least 1000 each and 8000 on TuesdayHen harrier - 2 over the saltmarsh most mornings this weekMarsh harrier - a male and a female over the saltmarsh this morning and 4 on WednesdayPink footed goose - 600+ on the wet grassland today....are we on the right side of the Wash?Grey partridge - 9 in the edges of the reedbed this morningWhooper swan - 10 on the scrapes on Monday and groups have been frequently dropping in and out over the past couple of weeksCurlew - at least 50 on the wet grassland and more on the saltmarshSnow bunting - 6 on the footpath to the 360 hide
Frampton Visitor Centre by Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Weekend Tides
Weekend Weather
Saturday - misty in the morning and rain forecast for the afternoon, so betweeb 10 and 3 is your best bet for making the most of the reserve. Top temperature of 7 degrees and increasingly windy throughout the day. Wear a waterproof.
Sunday - raining holding over from Saturday in the morning but clearing around lunchtime for sunny spells in the afternoon. Top temperature of 9 degrees and strong winds forecast so wrap up and leave unbrellas at home.
Monday - cloudy in the morning with a bit of mist and the risk of showers towards evening, but that's ok because it'll be dark! Top temperature of 8 degrees and lighter winds. Is it time to bring out the santa hats yet?
And Finally - thanks to everyone who came along to the Christmas Fair last weekend and spent their hard earned cash to support the work of the RSPB.