Common Sandpiper – 30th August
This morning a flock of about 20 House Martins and 10 Sand Martins was seen above the Causeway, which also […]
Arctic Tern – 27th August
This afternoon a juvenile Arctic Tern passed through. There were two Green Sandpipers and a Garganey on the Slurry Lagoon
Sandwich Tern – 23rd August
This morning a Sandwich Tern was briefly on the Slurry Lagoon before flying off to follow the river north. The
Spotted Redshank – 16th August
This afternoon a Spotted Redshank flew over the site going east. On the Ecopark there were two Ringed Plovers and
Knot – 14th August
This morning a Knot flew in to the Slurry Lagoon. It alighted briefly on the water surface and swam about
Lesser Emperor – 6th August
Today a pair of Lesser Emperor dragonflies were seen in tandem, ovipositing into weeds on the Slurry Lagoon. RW.
Great White Egret – 3rd August
The Great White Egret was present again this afternoon but later flew off towards the west. The Garganey is still
Great White Egret – 2nd August
This morning a Great White Egret flew onto the Slurry Lagoon and spent most of the morning fishing along the
Bittern – 29th July
In the evening the Bittern was seen flying over the reed beds and the Garganey was still present. RW.
Garganey – 21st July
Today a Garganey was seen on the Slurry Lagoon. There were also two Green Sandpipers on the Ecopark. RW.