Barnacle Goose – 28th October
This morning the Ruff was still present on the Slurry Lagoon but was flushed by a Fox. There were also […]
Whooper Swan – 27th October
Today, on the Slurry Lagoon, there was a Whooper Swan, a Ruff and four Goldeneye. A Pintail was on the
Ruff – 25th October
Later on this afternoon there were 1,500 Starlings coming in to roost. There was one Ruff, 34 Lapwing and six
Starling – 15th October
1,800 Starlings roosted in the Slurry Lagoon reed beds this evening. Two Peregrines were seen and three House Martins. RW.
Woodlark – 7th October
This morning, during the Patchwatch, a light passage of migrant birds was observed. Species seen included Skylark (with one Woodlark
Bittern – 5th October
This afternoon the Slurry Lagoon held a Bittern, seven Bearded Tits, five Water Rail, one Jack Snipe, nine Common Snipe,
Bearded Tit – 1st October
Late this morning, fourteen Bearded Tits were seen to arrive at the Slurry Lagoon reed beds. RW.
Peregrine – 30th September
This morning the Great White Egret was still on the Slurry Lagoon, and two Egyptian Geese were amongst the vast
Great White Egret – 29th September
The Great White Egret was again on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon. Also there were over forty Shoveler. RW.
Hobby – 24th September
This afternoon, during the bird walk, a Hobby was seen catching dragonflies over the Deep Pit. In the morning, eight