Spring migration is hotting up now, and this week has seen several firsts for the year.
On the 27th March, the first Greenshank was reported, and the first Black-tailed Godwit on the 1st. A probable sighting of Little Ringed Plover on the 28th March, was followed by a definite sighting on the 2nd. First reports for Ringed Plover, Chiffchaff, Swallow and Sand Martin were also obtained on the 2nd.
April is a great time to get along to the reserve and see the arriving migrants, as well as as our resident species, begin to build their nests. Keep an eye out for nesting Lapwings in the grassy areas all over the reserve, with Mute Swans, Oystercatchers, Common and Black-headed Gulls, and of course Little Ringed Plover, around the pools.