Over 800 Whooper Swan roosting on the reserve but smaller numbers about during the early part of the day. Over 10,000 Pink-footed Geese roosting too.
At least 30 Ruff present (featured image) and showing very well from the Discovery Hide or Raines Observatory. Also 600+ Lapwing, 100+ Black-tailed Godwit, 100+ Snipe.
It should be a good day for raptors with recent sightings of Merlin, Peregrine, 3+ Marsh Harrier, 3+ Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk.
Adult winter Med Gull with Black-headed Gulls on the Mere.
At least two Stonechat on the fence tops.
Less than a week before... (see link below)
The North West Birdwatching Festival 16th-17th November 2019