Peregrine – 7th January
This morning the flood water had subsided considerably and the Trent was back in its normal course. Three Egyptian Geese […]
Pink-footed Goose – 5th January
This morning the river was still very high and well beyond its banks. A flock of about fifty Pink-footed Geese
Great White Egret – 4th January
This morning the flooded areas , especially the Wader Scrape, had attracted good numbers of Mallard, Teal and Gadwall and
Bittern – 17th December
This morning a Bittern was seen, flying over the Large Gravel Pit. There was also a report of a Marsh
Waxwing – 14th December
This morning, amongst the Fieldfares and Redwings, four Waxwings were seen at the southern end of the Causeway, before moving
Redshank – 26th November
This morning, during the Bird Walk, a Raven flew over the site, several Siskins and a Redpoll were seen and
Egyptian Goose – 23rd November
This morning 18 Common Snipe were circling over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed before dropping in. A flock of 16 Lapwings
Goosander – 20th November
This morning three Goosander flew over the reserve. A Peregrine was on the new pylon and there were good numbers
Red Kite – 9th November
This morning the raptors included Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and a low Red Kite. There were a good number of Redwings in
Pintail – 6th November
A female Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, feeding with the Wigeon. A female Peregrine flew low over