Finch Flock – 8th January
The ‘Fat Hen Field’ at the northern end of the Deep Pit has attracted a growing number of finches. So
4th January – Little Egret and Bittern
This afternoon in the welcome sunlight particularly good views of a Bittern were obtained as it flew to and fro
Bitterns – 3rd January
Two Bitterns were found today in the Deep Pit, one giving prolonged views as it crouched within a reedbed, and
Bittern – 2nd January
The Bittern was seen in the Deep Pit again this afternoon and flew to the same reed bed to roost.
Iceland Gull – 1st January
The Deep Pit was the most productive area at the lagoons this afternoon, with a second winter Iceland Gull staying
Cetti’s – 28th December
A Cetti’s Warbler was singing quite strongly in the Deep Pit this morning. The Slurry is still frozen solid but
Lots to see at the Lagoons today – 23rd December
There were good numbers of Redwing around 350-400, 50+ Fieldfare, 1 Peregrine sat on the arms of one of the
Winter Solstice – 21st December
It was beautiful at the Lagoons today. The Slurry is completely frozen and the Large Gravel Pit it partially frozen
Mediterranean Gull – 19th December
An adult winter Mediterranean Gull was seen on the Large Gravel Pit this afternoon. RW.
Goosander – 13th December
During this morning’s Bird Count a male Goosander flew over the Large Gravel Pit and approximately fifty Pink-footed Geese flew