Bittern – 8th August
This morning, during the Bird Count, a Bittern was seen flying around the Slurry Lagoon before crashing into a reed-bed.
Grasshopper Warbler – 27th July
This morning a Grasshopper Warbler was heard reeling on the northern bank of the Slurry Lagoon, by the Ouse Dyke.
Greenshank – 25th July
This morning a Greenshank flew around the Slurry Lagoon, nearly landing in front of the bench but then thinking better
Water Rail – 24th July
This morning about twenty-two Swifts were feeding over the Slurry Lagoon. A Water Rail fluttered between the reed-beds in front
Red-eared Terrapin – 17th July
This morning the first of the fledged Common Terns was seen over the Slurry Lagoon. Also seen there was an
Grasshopper Warbler – 11th July
This morning, during the Monthly Bird Count, a Peregrine was seen on the New Pylon and two Grasshopper Warblers were
Scarlet Tiger – 9th July
This morning, the third sighting this year of a Scarlet Tiger was had near the pump-house on the Lower Path.
Grasshopper Warbler – 8th July
This morning there was a Grasshopper Warbler reeling in the corner of the Wader Scrape. A female Peregrine was on
Curlew – July 4th
This morning it was noticeable that a lot of warblers have stopped singing. The three Black-headed Gull chicks have left