Wednesday 15 May 2019

Martin Mere

Courtesy DW on bright warm morning. Plenty of captive exotica of course but a struggle to find native wild birds.

Cuckoo calling frequently but not seen. Buzzard & f Marsh Harrier doing the rounds.
Pr Greenshank, 3/4 Avocet, possible LRP but distance prevented confirmation.
c80 Black-tailed Godwit, Lapwings & a single Redshank.

Shelduck all over the shop but only a couple pair of Tufted Duck, Shoveler & a drake Wigeon.
Cettis Warbler heard a few times and a single bird seen in flight. Also Reed & Sedge Warbler sounding off, Blackcap & Tree Sparrow.

This site run by the WWT is renowned for its winter visiting Wildfowl but in my opinion is not worth travelling to from mid Spring to late Summer given the exorbitant entrance fee of £14 per adult.