We got up early to get to the reserve for opening and watched the sun rise on the drive there. A Pheasant met us by the feeders in the car park, with Coal and Marsh Tits flying in and out of the feeders. Whilst Dunnocks, Robins and Chaffinch hopped undeneath.
Male Pheasant
There were footprints of Deer though we are not sure which ones.
Deer Prints
A Squirrel was eating,with others jumping and running about in the woodland.
Grey Squirrel
We had an excellent view of a pair of Bullfinches eating berries at the top of a bush. The Konik Horses were feeding onthe scrapes.
Konik Horse
At the beachwe had a sea; bobbing its head above the waves.
Common Seal
On the final walk round whilst the sun started to set we had the privilege to see Whopper Swans flying by the Isle of Mere Hide.
View from Isle of Mere Hide
There was a Water Rail eating and hiding along the reeds,then sprinted off. A Bearded Tit came fowardand we had the best view of a male that we have ever had.
Bearded Tit
FInally before we left the hide a pair of Otters was swimming, playing and splashing around at the back.
On the walk back to the car we had four Red Deer walk in frout of us and they were watching us from trees.
Red Deer
At the car the Tawny Owls were calling out to each other and as we left a Muntjac Deer walk in front of us. This was an extremely good end to the day.
Ben I have just read all of your blogs and it good that you have seen so many different birds and animals. keep your blog going as its a very good read.
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