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Re: Noah' Lake record? duck nos.

The "official" WeBS count (guess for Wigeon) for the whole of Shapwick Heath NNR was as follows.
Wigeon 3400. All on Noah's
Teal 179. Mostly seen over Meare Heath when flushed by something.
Gadwall 95. Down on recent months but probably hiding in the shallower and more sheltered pools.
Mallard 127. Widely scattered as usual.
Shoveler 49. Canada, Decoy Meare Heath.
Tufted 56. Ditto
Pochard 6. Big drop since November
Grey Heron 12 Highest count of the winter.
Woodcock 2
Whooper Swan 1 at Decoy.