2 Bewick's swans were on the north brooks for most of yesterday morning, and another single Bewick's was present at 08.00 today - we'd expect a few more parties of these birds to arrive in the next few days as the weather has turned distinctly chilly. The short-eared owl is still being seen most afternoons on the riverbank or the fields in front of little hanger hide (about 14.30 -15.00 seems best time). Amongst the wigeon, teal and lapwing, there are still many black-tailed godwits (over 300 last weekend, at least 140 yesterday) and careful searching should also pick out a few dunlin, 1 or 2 ruff and a little stint.
There are conractors on site installing sluices - please note that there are two short sections of trail that may be muddy/uneven due to machinery crossing.