Sedge Warbler – 10th April
This morning was bright and sunny after yesterday’s rain, but the wind was very chilly. There were Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps and
Wheatear – 8th April
This morning, on the monthly bird count, there were several new birds in, including five Willow Warblers, four Sand Martins,
Willow Warbler – 6th April
Despite the hard frost and cold wind there were still signs of spring at the lagoons this morning. On the
Black Redstart – 5th April
In the early afternoon a female/first winter male Black Redstart was seen on the fence posts at the north end
Common Tern – 3rd April
A single Common Tern was resting and preening on the Slurry Lagoon edge late this afternoon. JMD.
Red Kite – 25th March
As the air warmed up and thermals began to form the raptors began to soar into the sky. By midday
Wheatear – 18th March
The sleet and rain this morning has put some migrants down and the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon had
Chiffchaff – 15th March
This afternoon, during the brief sunny spell, a Chiffchaff was heard singing in the Deep Pit, also four Meadow pipits
Peregrine – 14th March
This afternoon three Peregrines were over the reserve. They drew attention to themselves by very loud and agitated calling. Two
Rough-legged Buzzard – 11th March
This morning, during the bird count, two Rough-legged Buzzards were seen flying over the site. A total of thirteen Common