On our West Canvey Marsh walk on Saturday morning up to three bramblings were seen, one or two were with the chaffinch flock along the Pantile track, view the track here: http://www.mapmate.co.uk/userzone/p/Locate/s/TQ7674484579 Another two or maybe the same two were seen later in the car park hedgerow. Also seen were five skylark, 12 curlew, 15 wigeon, 3 little egrets and a cetti's warbler was heard. This is a regular monthly walk with one of the wardens and takes place on the first Saturday of each month. To book a place call 01268 498627.
Our Vange Marsh reserve was graced by a first-winter male marsh harrier on Saturday morning, along with two bearded tits at the western end. One water rail was heard while 32 black-tailed godwits were seen along with three common snipe.
Wat Tyler Country Park had five spotted redshank, 20 black-tailed godwits along with curlew and redshank in the creek, while two water rails were calling. Two cetti's warblers were heard near the scrape hide.
Our visitor centre at Wat Tyler is open seven days a week, 10 am - 4 pm. Why not pop in and report your wildlife sightings and have a look at our sightings board, we wouldn't want you to miss anything.