Listen out for a sound like a squealing pig - honest. Waders Chard is rather poor for waders, with Common Sandpiper the most likely find. Occasional Snipe and Green Sandpipers may be seen by the lucky. Gulls and Terns Black-headed Gulls are most likely, with the usual commoner species also often present. Mediterranean Gull is a rare visitor.
Terns do visit occasionally, but no species is common.
Kingfisher Kingfishers are fairly frequent visitors especially in winter. Despite their brilliant colours, these birds are often first noticed by the distinctive high pitched piping call. The surrounding woods are excellent for some solid woodland species like Treecreeper , Nuthatch and Jay . You're also very likely to find Long Tailed Tits and Marsh Tits in the area near the hide, but only an outside chance of finding the much rarer Willow Tit . All three woodpecker species occur at Chard, but you'll need luck and a good pair of eyes to catch a glimpse of the sparrow sized Lesser Spotted Woodpecker .