The Wetland Bird Survey carried out this morning, showed some great numbers of Pintail for the reserve, amongst other birds now flocking to the site:
Mute Swans 39, plus one Greylag Goose.
Canada Goose 52
Wigeon 1294
Gadwall 13
Teal 3631
Mallard 247
Pintail 152
Shoveler 290, most viewed from the Lookout Hide.
Little Grebe 1
Lapwing numbers were lower than last month's count at 1689, but many were flushed by a passing marsh harrier at the start of the survey, and they dispersed over Kings Sedgemoor area.
Snipe numbers were also low, but a jack snipe was present.
Happy birdwatching!
Becky