Little Egret at Hesketh Outmarsh
Arranged at the last minute to catch the high ‘Spring’ tide and good weather, just two members were able to attend this extra visit.
Highlights included:
- Lots of Little Egrets, many at close range
- Whooper Swans
A total of 28 species were recorded:
| Species | Number Seen |
| Wigeon | Several |
| Gadwall | Several |
| Teal | Several |
| Mallard | Many |
| Tufted Duck | A few |
| Pochard | A few |
| Pheasant | A few |
| Cormorant | Many |
| Little Egret | Many |
| Grey Heron | Several |
| Buzzard | One |
| Coot | Several |
| Lapwing | Many |
| Whimbrel | A few |
| Curlew | Many |
| Black-headed Gull | Hundreds |
| Great Black-backed Gull | A few |
| Magpie | A few |
| Carrion Crow | Several |
| Skylark | Several |
| Starling | Many |
| Robin | A few |
| Meadow Pipit | Many |
| Mute Swan | A few |
| Whooper Swan | A few |
| Pink-footed Goose | Hundreds |
| Canada Goose | Several |
| Shelduck | Several |