The area seems particularly well endowed with these birds. No estimate of breeding numbers has been made. This is an important breeding species in the reedbeds, especially the one through which the Mill Burn runs. The reedbeds at the western end of the Basin are important roost sites. It is estimated that up to 20 pairs might be present.
Peregrines regularly prey on waders.
Sparrowhawks hunt round the margins for small birds and redshanks.