Pett Level
5th March 2006, SundayOver the last few days, ringtail Hen Harrier & juv Marsh Harrier have been seen and this morning a Short-eared Owl flew in off the sea.
More than 20 Velvet Scoter are still on the sea and up to 5 Scaup have visited the Pools. The Pink-footed Goose was present till Friday at least.
4 Ruff have been feeding among the Lapwings.
There’s increased activity at the Pannel Scrape, with drake Shovelers chasing in circles and Little Grebe trilling. A pair of Pintail were present on Friday.
The reedbeds at dusk emit a primaeval chorus of squeals and rattles issuing from Water Rails & Cetti’s Warblers.
