WWT Slimbridge sightings 21 March 2006

Male Northern Pintail (with zebra stripes) on the Rushy 21 March 2006 J.S.Lees. This bird has been present for a few days and it is very unusual to see this plumage with dark head in March. 202 were counted in the Rushy today.

This Stock Pigeon/Dove trapped and ringed in the Swan Pipe 21 March 2006 M.J.McGill. We often catch a few in March/April every year. Often overlooked, this delicate bird is great to view in the hand. The large flocks of the past are unfortunately a distant memory, I hope the population bounces back.

Fewer birds noted today. 1 Little Egret, 180 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Bar-tailed Godwit, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Black-tailed Godwit (none yesterday), 278 Pintail, 7 Bewick's Swans, 16 Redshank, 1 Barnacle Goose.