Mothers Day at Blacktoft.

 

First of three days at Blacktoft this week. A bit misty in the morning but after lunch the cloud gave way to sunshine.

Avocets at Marshland and Ousefleet along with blacktailed godwits and dunlin. Teal were the most numerous duck with about equal numbers of wigeon, shoveler and shelducks. Marsh harriers were active. One male caught a vole and did a food pass with his partner, while others were sky diving over the main reed bed, 7 of them at the same time. At least 5 cettis warblers singing, and several visitors managed to get a glimpse of one as it flew across a footpath.

A water vole was active in front of the reception hide.

A very pleasant day, lets hope for good weather on Wednesday and perhaps a garganey!