Miserable weather, especially with no waterproofs but still managed to see the following from Wader Hide before getting a good soaking.
1 Whooper Swan (certainly the 1st i've seen on the reserve so far this autumn) 5 Mute Swan c300+ Greylag Geese 2 Canada Geese 1 Shelduck 5 Gadwall 7 Teal 2 Shoveler 5 Mallard 8 Snipe c50 Black Headed Gull 1 Lesser Black Backed Gull Moorhen 10 Coot 11
On the way around:
1 Jay 2 Bullfinch 3 Siskin 1 Linnet 2 Treecreeper 2 Wren (plenty more to be heard) Larger mixed flock including Blue Tit, Great Tit, Coal Tit and Long Tailed Tit
Joe
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