The Wood Sandpiper seems to have settled down in Langleys Brook viewable from Ron Barker Hide, also occasionally on Sunley's from the same hide. Also from Ron Barker Hide today 3 Dunlin, 5 Little ringed Plover, 45 Ruff (mainly males moulting out of the elaborate breeding plumage), Green Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit, Redshank, Lapwing and small numbers of Snipe. At least 20 Avocet on Woodend Marsh this morning as well as 5+ Little ringed Plover and 2 more Dunlin and several Ruff, also the pair of Common Tern are feeding newly hatched young on the small green island in the middle of the marsh.
Up to 5 Little Egret from Ron Barker as well as the usual Kingfisher including this years youngsters.
A female Ruddy Shelduck was on the Mere late morning then on Woodend Marsh from UU Hide, also up to 3 Green Sandpiper on the small pool as well as Sedge Warbler and Reed Warbler.
A Willow Tit was showing well from the Janet Kear Hide this afternoon, also Treecreeper near Raines Hide, 15-20 Long-tailed Tits near the Duckery this morning. Chiffchaff still singing in the collection.
An Adult Hobby was seen from Ron Barker Hide this afternoon, also 2-3 Sparrowhawk sightings today along with the usual Kestrel and Buzzard.