Greetings
Well another week has flown by here at Saltholme and it has been a busy one at that. With the Wetland Bird Count (WeBS) on Sunday and Winter Bird Count on Wednesday, showing the abundance of bird life around the reserve in particular the Canada geese. A very common species that can be seen anywhere around the UK. The number of geese present at Saltholme is incredible with well over 500 individuals. Alongside the barnacle geese and greylags, the number geese present at Saltholme is around a 800-900 mark.
Also this week has seen another two sunset safaris. There has been lots of murmuration in the last few days with more than ten thousand starlings. The display is quite unpredictable but with the presence of sparrowhawks and marsh harriers this may get them going.
Starling By Tom Allen
The Water pipits are still showing regularly alongside a green sandpiper at Phil Stead Hide. There have also seen sightings of weasels and a fox. Overall a busy week with plenty of sightings around the reserve.
Until next week take care and keep wildlife watching.
Tom