Mediterranean Gull – 19th December
An adult winter Mediterranean Gull was seen on the Large Gravel Pit this afternoon. RW.
Goosander – 13th December
During this morning’s Bird Count a male Goosander flew over the Large Gravel Pit and approximately fifty Pink-footed Geese flew
Tawny Owl – 8th December
About 70 Wigeon flew NE over the reserve this evening. As dusk approached Redwings came into the Deep Pit scrub
Peregrine – 6th December
A Peregrine flew to a pylon near the railway line this morning and rested for about twenty minutes, giving good
Caspian Gull – 4th December
A Caspian Gull was spotted amongst the Great Black-backs and Herring Gulls on the Slurry Lagoon this evening. Three Cetti’s
Dunlin – 2nd December
A Dunlin joined the Lapwings in their aerial manouvers over the Slurry Lagoon this evening, while up to seven Water
Little Egret – 15th November
A Little Egret was seen this morning in the large willow tree beside the Large Gravel Pit. It later flew
Goldeneye – 28th October
This morning there were two Cetti’s Warblers in song on the Slurry Lagoon. There were also two Goldeneye on the
Stonechat – 23rd October
This morning a male and female Stonechat were on the outside of the Deep Pit bank, at its north eastern
Mediterranean Gull – 17th October
A 2nd winter Mediterranean Gull was present on the Large Gravel Pit this morning. The Jack Snipe and Dunlin were