Saturday, April 15, 2006

WWT Slimbridge sightings 15 April 2006

15 April 2006 The following birds were noted today. Grasshopper Warbler-1 singing from brambles in the Hundred acre pools. It could be heard from our viewing platform.Common Whitethroat-1, Cuckoo-1, Yellow Wagtail-1, Redstart-first-summer male by the Holden Tower, Sedge Warbler-2, Reed Warbler-1, Willow Warbler-13, Chiffchaff-11, Cettis Warbler-3, Blackcap-5, Wheatear-2, Sand Martin-5, Swallow-10, first-winter Kittiwake-1, Whimbrel 2 with the Curlew(103) over high tide along with a Grey Plover, 8 Oystercatcher and 11 Little Egret around the reserve.