Crossbill – 17th June
This morning a Crossbill was heard calling as it flew over the site towards the north-east. There were two Ringed
Common Crane – 16th June
This morning at about 09.30 two Common Cranes were seen flying over the reserve. JS.
Ringed Plover – 10th June
On the Wader Scrape this morning there were two Ringed Plovers. They were later seen copulating. The Little Ringed Plover
Marsh Orchid – 5th June
Just in time for tomorrow’s Orchid Walk, the Marsh Orchids are coming into flower. They are much later on this
Curlew – 1st June
A Curlew flew over the reserve calling in lovely liquid notes. It settled on the Slurry Lagoon to rest and
Hairy Dragonfly – 28th May
The warm weather has encouraged the Dragonflies and Damselflies to emerge and several species can be seen around the site.
Grass Snake – 23rd May
This morning a Grass Snake was seen near the Small Gravel Pit. This is the first reptile that has been
Ringed Plover – 20th May
There has been a little wader passage this weekend, with 9 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, 4 Little Ringed Plover and
Turnstone – 19th May
In the early afternoon two Ringed Plovers and a Turnstone were seen on the Wader Scrape. RW.
Hobby – 17th May
There were a large number of Swifts feeding over the site this morning, with smaller numbers of hirundines. By the