As of 28th August we still have the juvenile Spotted Crake that our volunteer ringer, Margaret Rawlins trapped on 14th August. As it was first sighted on 11th August, it has been present at least 18 days now and is reported most days - when visitors have the patience to wait long enough! It has now been joined by an adult (since 25th) and although they can both be elusive, an early morning visit seems to be the best time to see them. If you are visiting the marsh in the next few days it is certainly worth a look - from the public footpath at the standing stone by the bridge. Please stand behind (not on top of!) the bank we have made to prevent disturbance. Unfortunately we don't have any more ringers coming until 8th September so it is unlikely we will have any more reports of Aquatic Warblers until then.
Site Manager, Cornwall reserves