Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Old Moor Nocturnal Report - Monday 14th July

Main Marsh - Mute Swan 21, Wigeon 1, Oystercatcher 8, Green Sandpiper 4, Black Tailed Godwit 4, Barn Owl 1.

Roost in willows on Willow Pool - Grey Heron 1, Cormorant 4,  Little Egret 11 came into roost between 20.32 and 21.50 as follows 1 already in, 1 at 20.32, 1 at 20.53, 2 at 21.02, 2 at 21.23, 2 at 21.42, 1 at 21.45 and finally 1 at 21.50. Unlike previous few nights most of the Egrets (6) came in from down the valley. Late on they were disturbed and all the Egrets flew out and then flew back in, a fine sight.

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