Marsh Harrier – 18th January
This afternoon at least one Bearded Tit was in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and a Marsh Harrier was seen. Two
Barn Owl – 12th January
This morning, during the Monthly Bird Count, a Barn Owl was seen beside the Large Gravel Pit. Three Green Sandpipers
Bearded Tit – 11th January
This morning some Bearded Tits were heard calling from the reed bed on the north side of the Slurry Lagoon.
Ruddy Shelduck – 24th December
This morning two Ruddy Shelduck and a Green Sandpiper were seen on the ‘Ecopark’ pool. PS.
Bittern – 23rd December
This evening a Bittern was seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. A Bearded Tit was also heard and two Woodcocks
Barn Owl – 22nd December
This morning the Barn Owl was still out hunting over the seed-crop field. Two fine drake Goldeneye were on the
Starling – 19th December
The Starling roost was up to about 12,000 this evening and they gave a very impressive murmuration. JMD.
Starling -16th December
This evening the Starling murmuration held about 8,000 birds. A Bearded Tit dropped in to roost, two Egyptian Geese were
Raven – 6th December
This morning a Raven flew over the site, calling loudly as it was mobbed by a Herring Gull. PS.
Woodcock – 4th December
This evening three Woodcock were seen flying to feeding areas at dusk. Four Green Sandpipers are on the Ecopool along