Quite a day out on the reserve in terrible conditions but as expected the poor weather and visibility drew in the birds and those brave enough to stick it out were well rewarded.
I do not usually do lists but you are going to get one tonight....
Roseate Tern (RB,PD) 76 Common Tern, 42 Arctic Tern, 2 Sandwich Tern, 8 Black Tern, 2 Wood Sandpiper, 11 Ruff, 2 Greenshank, Dunlin, 2 Oystercatcher, 12 Ringed Plover, Whimbrel, Black Tailed Godwit, 9 Redshank, 18 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Willow Warbler, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 5 Sand Martin, 3 Swallow, 3 Ring Necked Parakeet, Marsh Harrier, 2 Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 2 Hobby, (RB, DMi, PD, PS, VW) Garden Warbler, Tree Pipit (DMi) Pied Flycatcher (M Angel),
Ruff and Wood Sandpiper (Dave McGough)
24-8-13
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer