WWT Slimbridge sightings 31 March 2006.

Image 1 A Willow Warbler at the Holden Tower, WWT Slimbridge. J.S.Lees.

At least 7 Mediterranean Gulls from the Holden Tower feeding with a large flock of Common Gulls after the very high tide ( like yesterday ) went out. 3 adult-summers, 2 2nd-summers and 2 1st-summers. 4 Willow Warblers near the Holden Tower, 10 Chiffchaffs around the centre, 3 Cettis Warblers around the reserve, 50-Sand Martins, 3 Little Egret, 2 Kingfishers, 400 Wigeon, 5 Siskin south. Over high tide 3 Little Stints,
6 Dunlin,14 Ringed Plover, 130 Golden Plover high south in several groups, 15-Black-tailed Godwits, 11 Oystercatcher.

Image 2 The Severn in flood. The view from Splatt bridge gateway. M.J.McGill.

At least 2 Knot, 8 Black tailed Godwit, 40 Curlew and a medium-sized slim, greyish falcon that has been around for a couple of weeks. It initially looks Merlin-like when first seen but size, tail length and structure become apparent on scoping.