The 1st winter Curlew Sandpiper was still present infront of the Scott hide also 2 Dunlin, 3 Green Sandpiper and 500 Golden Plover were present. A female Merlin was at the west end at 2.25pm then flew north. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls were in the pre roost. At least 500 Fieldfare were around the reserve this afternoon. A notice to permit holders. A work party is planned on Sunday Morning to burn the Willows that have been cut down. Meet at the Scott hide at 0930.

 Photo of Mistle Thrush near Scott hide.