Starlings – 1st November
Today the Pintail was seen again on the Slurry Lagoon. At dusk the Starling murmuration contained several thousand birds.
Stonechat – 25th October
This morning a pair of Stonechats were seen near the sub-station. There were plenty of Redpolls flying about and some
Great White Egret – 19th October
This afternoon, during the Bird Walk, a Great White Egret flew onto the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately a Grey Heron took
Bittern – 18th October
This morning the Bittern was seen flying over the Causeway from the Slurry Lagoon to the Deep Pit. A Great
Brambling – 14th October
This morning there were plenty of Redwing about and a few Fieldfares. Skylark, Redpoll and Siskin were also flying over
Goosander – 11th October
This morning, during the Bird-count, there were several flocks, totalling around 300 Redwings seen around the site as well as
Arctic Tern – 9th October
This morning a juvenile Arctic Tern was seen on the Slurry Lagoon before flying off in the direction of Holme
Osprey – 6th October
At mid-day today an Osprey was seen flying along above the river. The Ruddy Shelduck was still to be seen
Caspian Gull – 5th October
Today an adult Caspian Gull was seen on the roof of the re-cycling centre. A Ruddy Shelduck and a Green
Hobby – 22nd September
Today there were thirteen Snipe on the Slurry Lagoon and two Pintail. A Hobby was seen over and 400 Starlings