Many thanks to everyone for organising a thoroughly enjoyable morning.
There were plenty of birds to see, including a few firsts for me. The flooding of the reserve was really impressive to see. Here is my list of spottings if anyone is interested.
Merlin
Sparrowhawk
Kestrel
Short eared owl
Widgeon
Teal
Mallard
Redshank
Spotted redshank
Curlew
Oyster catcher
Grey plover
Golden plover
Godwit (black-tail?)
Cormorant
Dunlin
Mute swan
Heron
Little egret
Snipe
Pheasant
Marsh harrier
Greylag goose
White fronted goose
Black headed gull
Lesser black backed gull
Greater black backed gull
Skylark
Meadow pipit
Crow
Magpie
Lapwing
Eider (female)
Starling
Others saw peregrine and common gull.