Tuesday 20 November 2012

New Mucking Reserve

Visited the new Essex wildlife Trust reserve at Mucking today, and what a great location, situated on the top of the old mucking tip sitting high looking east towards the Thames estuary, this site will be a must for all river watchers in favourable conditions.

A spanking new visitor's centre with friendly staff and good catering, and a brand new hide overlooking Mucking flats.

 
The new Centre
 
 
 
 
Mecca for all river watchers.....
 
 
 
 
view from hide
 
 
 
 
 
 
ringtail Hen Harrier harassed by crow.
 
 
 
 
The reserve produced a stunning ringtail Hen Harrier, Peregrine, Little Egret both Green and Common sandpipers and shed loads of waders on the river.
 
Four pairs of Stonechat was a good score.
 
 
 

 
male
 
 
 
 

2 comments:

  1. Bonito centro,el observatorio es genial.Saludos

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  2. Charlie, thanks for your comment some how it got erased !! glad you enjoyed the reserve.

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