Newgale Marsh

The heavy seas have shifted the shingle bank, part-closing the run-out of the Marsh again, leading to higher water levels. The Whoopers are still there and so is the Grey Phalarope, although patience and a sharp lookout is needed to see it. It appears to be keeping to the back of the Marsh in the small pools and runnels beyond the main pool, only occasionally flying onto the main pool before disappearing again. Duck numbers are up, with c100 Mallard and increased numbers of Wigeon and Teal. Snipe are also well-represented with 40 to 50 being flushed from one small area of reed at one point.