The reserve is full of mud, which is perfect for a whole host of waders. A group, of what has to be about three hundred curlews, have been feeding on the disturbed soil and bathing in puddles that have been formed by the pouring rain. At the back of what used to be the flood there are about 10 ringed plover and three ruff's, which are quite uncommon here at the reserve. After a long period without seeing any kestrels around the reserve they have made a return, in abundance. A peregrine falcon was also spotted, flying at high speeds over the wetlands.
After my photography course last Saturday I was trying out my new skills by trying to get a picture of a flying garden bird, though the opportunity did not last long as a hungry sparrow hawk spooked them all. Whilst down at the first hide, the bay was full of ducks, including teal, mallard and pintail.
Hopefully it will not be long until the pink-footed geese can be heard flying into Loch Leven, and hopefully some rarities will pop in with them (lets just hope that their here on a Saturday).