Marsh Harrier – 2nd December
At around 3 pm a female Marsh Harrier was seen perched in a tree before flying closer and then disappearing
Waxwing – 2nd December
This morning there were large flocks of thrushes and finches along the railway embankment. There were hundreds of Redwings with
River Trent – 27th November
For those of you who can’t get down there to see it, the River Trent has burst its banks and
Little Egret – 25th November
This morning the results of last night’s rain were obvious as you looked along the Ouse Dyke. It had obviously
Brambling – 21st November
A Brambling called as it flew over the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon. PS.
Waxwing – 11th November
This morning, during the bird count, there were several flocks of between twenty and sixty Fielfares seen. Redwings were present
Short-eared Owl – 4th November
This morning was cold and frosty and fairly quiet at the lagoons. Near the steps down to the Ouse Dyke
Bearded Tit – 28th October
A Bearded Tit was heard in the reed bed in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon this morning. It
Bittern – 27th October
This morning at around 11am a Bittern flew across the Slurry Lagoon and landed in the reeds on the eastern side.
Whooper Swan – 26th October
Late this morning three Whooper Swans landed on the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately the resident family of Mute Swans took exception