Starling – 10th November
The Starling murmuration this evening was at least 6,000 strong and beautiful against the evening sky. JMD
Peregrine – 9th November
This morning two Peregrines were on the new pylon and a Redpoll flew over the site. PS In the evening
Starling – 6th November
This evening 3,500 Starlings came into the Slurry Lagoon reed bed to roost. One Peregrine was also seen. RW.
Tree Sparrow – 29th October
A small flock of about twelve Tree Sparrows was spotted in a Severn/Trent hedgerow this afternoon. JMD.
Barnacle Goose – 28th October
This morning the Ruff was still present on the Slurry Lagoon but was flushed by a Fox. There were also
Whooper Swan – 27th October
Today, on the Slurry Lagoon, there was a Whooper Swan, a Ruff and four Goldeneye. A Pintail was on the
Ruff – 25th October
Later on this afternoon there were 1,500 Starlings coming in to roost. There was one Ruff, 34 Lapwing and six
Starling – 15th October
1,800 Starlings roosted in the Slurry Lagoon reed beds this evening. Two Peregrines were seen and three House Martins. RW.
Woodlark – 7th October
This morning, during the Patchwatch, a light passage of migrant birds was observed. Species seen included Skylark (with one Woodlark
Bittern – 5th October
This afternoon the Slurry Lagoon held a Bittern, seven Bearded Tits, five Water Rail, one Jack Snipe, nine Common Snipe,