Things have become a little static for the moment with the westerly airflow holding back many new migrants. Ruff, Whimbrel and Avocet are still to be found and a Knot was killed and consumed by a Grey Heron on Friday morning. At least four Whinchat and a couple of Wheatears are around and a Black Redstart was seen briefly on Saturday morning.
Water Voles are still showing very well and a nice Southern Hawker was photographed.
Southern Hawker (Dave Morrison)
Water Vole (Basil Thornton)
Do not forget that the reserve is open till dusk on Thursday. The walk is fully booked but we are open for general access as well.
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer