Pochard (male): The rain cant stop me from taking my binoculars
and camera outdoors and I am really glad I did, with cracking views of
male Marsh Harrier, Pochard and my first Swallow of the year all seen
around the new reeded walk at the back of the reserve.
Pochard (female): On the main reserve where about 70 Avocet, loads
of Oystercatcher along with good numbers of Redshank, Ruff, Lapwing
and several Ringed Plover.
A stunning male Sparrowhawk caused panic as it
tried to catch dinner at the Janet Kear Hide and there was still 12
Whooper Swan on and around the mere still, several Pink footed Geese,
at least 1 pair of Pintail also on the mere.