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
Tawny Owl – 8th December
About 70 Wigeon flew NE over the reserve this evening. As dusk approached Redwings came into the Deep Pit scrub
Peregrine – 6th December
A Peregrine flew to a pylon near the railway line this morning and rested for about twenty minutes, giving good
Caspian Gull – 4th December
A Caspian Gull was spotted amongst the Great Black-backs and Herring Gulls on the Slurry Lagoon this evening. Three Cetti’s
Dunlin – 2nd December
A Dunlin joined the Lapwings in their aerial manouvers over the Slurry Lagoon this evening, while up to seven Water
Tawny Owl – 19th November
This morning the Tawny Owl on the bank of the Deep Pit was showing very clearly owing to the loss
Little Egret – 15th November
A Little Egret was seen this morning in the large willow tree beside the Large Gravel Pit. It later flew
Bittern – 13th November
On the causeway this morning a Bittern flew overhead from the Deep Pit and landed in the reed bed near