Goosander – 9th December
This morning, during the Bird Count, two female Goosanders landed on the Deep Pit. Also recorded were a Chiffchaff, Treecreeper […]
Great White Egret – 2nd December
This morning a Great White Egret flew over the site to the south and later returned. The Barnacle Goose was
White-fronted Goose – 25th November
This morning two Ravens were seen over the pylons, but were chased off by a Peregrine. The goose flock contained
Whooper Swan – 20th November
The five Whooper Swans were seen again this evening as they came in to the Large Gravel Pit with thousands
Whooper Swan – 18th November
This morning two adult and three juvenile Whooper Swans were on the Severn/Trent field, gleaning spilt sweet-corn. There was also
Starling – 16th November
The Starling murmuration tonight reached approximately 10,000 birds and their aerial manoeuvres were quite spectacular. JDn.
Starling – 10th November
The Starling murmuration this evening was at least 6,000 strong and beautiful against the evening sky. JMD
Peregrine – 9th November
This morning two Peregrines were on the new pylon and a Redpoll flew over the site. PS In the evening
Starling – 6th November
This evening 3,500 Starlings came into the Slurry Lagoon reed bed to roost. One Peregrine was also seen. RW.
Tree Sparrow – 29th October
A small flock of about twelve Tree Sparrows was spotted in a Severn/Trent hedgerow this afternoon. JMD.