Firecrest – 13th March
This morning, during the Bird Count, a Firecrest was found on Willow Walk, by the steps. It was followed all […]
Peregrine – 12th March
This morning there was a strong passage of Black-headed Gulls to the east. A Peregrine was on a pylon and
Barn Owl – 7th March
This afternoon a Barn Owl was seen hunting around the Gravel Pits. Also a large Fox was seen on the
Shelduck – 29th February
This evening two Shelduck settled on the Deep Pit, where an Oystercatcher was resting on a tern platform. A murmuration
Oystercatcher – 28th February
This morning two Rose-ringed Parakeets flew over the reserve from Carlton towards Holme Pierrepont, calling loudly all of the time.
Barn Owl – 22nd February
This afternoon, just before dusk, two Barn Owls were quartering the grassland beside the Large Gravel Pit. PS.
Willow Tit – 21st February
This morning the Willow Tit was seen again along the Lower Path. There were also ten Little Egrets, three Cetti’s
Barn Owl – 18th February
Today a Chiffchaff and a female Stonechat were seen. At dusk two Barn Owls were seen hunting around the Gravel
Smew – 14th February
During this morning’s Bird Count a female Smew was seen on the Large Gravel Pit, a Bittern was seen on
Bearded Tit – 11th February
The two Bearded Tits were heard again this afternoon in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. Later on the Barn Owl