Back to the flooded moor at Flemingston on Friday morning (9th) for the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS).

Waterbirds recorded for the survey comprised 18 Greylag Geese, 1 Egyptian Goose, 118 Canada Geese, 6 Cormorant (on a pylon), 6 Grey Heron, 20 Little Egret, a pair of Wigeon, 10 Mallard, 9 Mute Swan, 2 Moorhen, 1 Water Rail, 1 Lapwing and a Coot (first Coot recorded here since March 2020).

Gulls recorded were 1 Black-headed Gull, 33 Herring Gull and 31 Lesser Black-backed Gull.

Raptors present were Peregrine (on a pylon), Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and Buzzard.