Ross’s Goose – 17th October
This afternoon among the large flock of Greylags and Canadas in the field across the river was a Ross’s Goose […]
Golden Plover – 15th October
There were three Golden Plover amongst the Lapwings on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon. Also seen were three Swallows that
Little Egret – 10th October
During the monthly bird count this morning a flock of eight Little Egrets flew downriver, through the reserve. Later a
Reed Warbler – 7th October
A Reed Warbler was feeding along the edge of the reed bed at the back of the Slurry Lagoon this
Ruff – 4th October
What a difference a day makes – it was glorious at the Lagoons this afternoon. The warm sunshine encouraged some
Patchwatch – 3rd October
The rain held off until about an hour after dawn, by which time 41 species had been recorded. There were
Geese – 1st October
The Slurry Lagoon was alive with geese late this afternoon. About 130 Canadas and approximately 600 Greylag were present with
Red-crested Pochard – 30th September
The two male Red-crested Pochard are still on the Large Gravel Pit. The one in eclipse has been moulting and
Red-crested Pochard – 28th September
There were a good number of ducks on the Large Gravel Pit today, including Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Wigeon and two
Marsh Harrier – 27th September
A Marsh Harrier flew over the Slurry Lagoon at about 3.30 p.m. this afternoon. It was a cream-crown and probably a