The Lincolnshire Bird Club

LWT authorised count, 11.35 - 15.35

Mute swan 13
Pinkfooted goose 21
Greylag goose c. 90
Egyptian goose 4
Shelduck 1
Wigeon c. 490
Gadwall c. 170
Teal c. 350
Mallard 36
Shoveler 13
Tufted duck 22
Little grebe 7
Cormorant 33
Little egret 2
Marsh harrier (f) 1
Common buzzard 3
Moorhen 3
Coot c. 290
Lapwing 21
Jack snipe 2
Common snipe 37
Black-tailed godwit 1
Black-headed gull c. 215
Common gull 7
Lesser black-backed gull 22
Herring gull 6
Greater black-backed gull 4
Woodpigeon 3
Skylark 14
Meadow pipit 18
Pied wagtail 1
Stonechat 2
Blackbird 1
Jay 2
Magpie 3
Carrion crow 7
Reed bunting 2

John,
"LWT authorised count"! Is this new and does it mean that LWT members have to be authorised before counts made on their reserves are accepted by them?

Hello Stuart,

No it doesn't mean that. It means I have been given a permit to cover areas of the reserve normally off limits in order to do the count and which I would not encroach on during a casual visit. Sorry not to answer more promptly. I have been away for the week-end (and hope I have not missed the diver). All but two species were seen from the runways.

John

Thanks for the clarification, John.

Any idea when there will be some form of access for LWT members?

Hello Aidan,

Just picked up your query. Ring LWT office at Horncastle, 01507 526667, for access instructions. If you encounter any difficulty mention that Dave Bromwich asked me to reply to you.

John