January and into February
January started with hail, sleet and snow but soon settled into a mild, wet and windy pattern. The high tides towards the end of the month flooding the reed beds and over the highest tides, the paths through the reserve too. There has been little change in the numbers or variety of birds around. A drake Goldeneye was first seen on the 14th Jan and still present on the 10th February Goldeneye - Mike It is mostly seen from Curlew hide but sometimes its bright plumage can be easily picked out on the river between the bridges Black-tailed Godwits have been seen regularly roosting on Kingfisher pond, Creek or on the river from Curlew hide, A peak count of six was reported on the 9th. Black-tailed Godwits - Diane Williams A walk from Poppit car park through the woods to shelter from the wind on the 14th was worthwhile with 2 Firecrests feeding very actively just past the new apple trees. Always on the move they were tricky to photograph. Firecrest - Dyfed James A Marsh Harrier ...