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The flow of Whooper Swans going through the reserve continues with 16 birds on Monday. We still have a couple of Little Stints in with 30 Dunlin, 2 Ruff and 30 Black Tailed Godwit. The numbers of Golden Plover have swelled to 3000 along with 2000 Lapwing. We now have 1000 Wigeon with 3 Goldeneye and 12 Pintail. Marsh Harrier can still be seen along with the resident Merlin and Peregrine. An odd Woodcock has been seen flying around the car park area, 3 Stonechats are at the Visitor Centre and Haverton Loop, and the single Pink Footed Goose is still with us, mingling with the Greylag. A Long Eared Owl appeared at a roost on Monday but quickly disappeared again. This happened last winter too, sadly as a result of over-keen photographers getting too close. As in Dave's previous blog, if we all keep to the paths, wildlife quickly becomes accustomed to people being there, which allows us all good views.