Five Bewick’s Swans were present on floods next to the river north of New Inn this morning. Unfortunately they were then scared off by two aggressive Mute Swans, and they took off and headed south.

Also noted on West End Levels this morning were:

Mute Swan 12, Canada Goose 284, Egyptian Goose 9, Wigeon 94, Gadwall 3, Mallard 166, Pintail 33, Shoveler 9, Grey Heron 3,    Moorhen 5, Lapwing 12 and Stonechat 2.

Paul Cole and Roger French, 17th December 2023