Here are the results for a very damp WeBS count! The roof on the new screen worked well though, keeping us dry while counting the few birds up there. Wigeon numbers are slowly rising and now we have released the water from the northern reedbed, Greenaways and Big Otmoor are filling up nicely. With these fields wetter, we should start to see more waders and wildfowl arriving to make use of the moor. The hen harrier was reported from the hide this morning. 

Mute Swan 19
Greylag Goose 195
Canada Goose 256
Wigeon 274
Gadwall 8
Teal 78
Mallard 116
Shoveler 11
Pochard 2
Tufted Duck 1
Little Grebe 1
Cormorant 1
Grey Heron 6
Water Rail 2
Moorhen 3
Coot 9
Lapwing 330
Snipe 2
Black-headed gull 2