Orchids – 15th June
There are now lots of Southern Marsh, Spotted and Bee Orchids out and even a few Pyramidal. A new species
Orchids – 13th June
The Marsh and Spotted Orchids are showing well now and the first few Bee Orchids are out on the Deep
Hobbies – 12th June
Two Hobbies were seen displaying over the lagoons in the early afternoon. Two tern chicks have hatched on the platforms
Little Gull – 11th June
A Little Gull flew around the Deep Pit this evening and over the Tern Platforms before moving on to the
Orchids – 7th June
There are lots of Southern Marsh Orchids out now and in some areas the Spotted Orchids and their hybrids are
Peregrine – 6th June
An adult Peregrine was seen with prey, possibly a Jackdaw, accompanied by a juvenile bird on one of the pylons.
Small Heath – 3rd June
Two Small Heaths were seen along the top of the Slurry Lagoon bank this afternoon and a Small Copper on
Little Gull – 2nd June
A first summer Little Gull rested on the Slurry Lagoon for a short time this afternoon. Three Four-spotted Chasers were
Mute Swan Cygnets – 1st June
The Slurry Lagoon Mute Swan pair have four cygnets. The other three pairs on the site all seem to have
Orchid Walk – 30th May
Unfortunately most of the orchids were still not much more than buds, but there were plenty of other plants to