Whinchat and Wheatear – 23rd August
A Whinchat and a Wheatear were seen this morning, both on the Deep Pit fence by the Railway Bridge, though […]
Hobby – 21st August
A Hobby caused alarm amongst the swallows near the river bridge this morning, while in the deep water pit four
Long-winged Conehead – 19th August
Whilst looking for the Roesel’s Bush Cricket we stumbled across a population of 5 males and 1 female, including a
Roesel’s Bush Cricket – 18th August
Rob Woodward found a Roesel’s Bush Cricket in E2, near the top of the steps, today. This is a local
Sawfly – 11th August
A Brown Argus was found at the car park end of the Slurry lagoon and the Hobby was seen again,
Spotted Flycatchers – 9th August
Six to eight Spotted Flycatchers were seen today as one or two families moved through on migration. They were seen
Hobby – 7th August
A Hobby caused panic among the Swallows congregating on the wires above the Railway Bridge and seven Yellow Wagtails were
Marsh Harrier – 7th August
A cream topped Marsh Harrier flew south over the lagoons at 4.30 this afternoon. A Brown Argus was found on
Clouded Yellow – 6th August
A Clouded Yellow was seen today, flying along the Deep Pit bank, opposite the railway line. Two Small Red-eyed Damselflies
Peregrine – 3rd August
In the late afternoon a Peregrine flew low over the Slurry Lagoon, panicking all the birds below. The ducks flew