Marsh Harrier – 26th November
Half of the Slurry Lagoon was under ice this morning. There were a few Teal, Wigeon and Shoveler but mostly […]
Pintail – 27th September
This morning there were six Pintail on the Slurry Lagoon and two Dunlin on the beach behind it. Later a
Bittern – 18th September
This morning a Water Rail showed well in front of the Causeway benches. Further out in the water a Yellow-bellied
Kittiwake – 22nd April
This morning there were three Kittiwakes on the Deep Pit, two adults and an immature. There were also three singing
Arctic Tern – 23rd April
Today – during a very wet Patchwatch – 70 species were recorded, including two Arctic Terns, a Curlew, Dunlin, Green
Marsh Harrier – 7th December
The juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen again this morning, pursued by crows until it dropped into the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed.
Little Ringed Plover – 26th August
This morning a juvenile Little Ringed Plover was on the mud in front of the Slurry Lagoon reeds. Amongst the
Little Gull – 27th April
This morning a Great White Egret flew onto the Slurry Lagoon. Later it flew off to the S. On the
Green Sandpiper – 31st March
This evening a Green Sandpiper was seen on the flash, across the river. JDn.
Red Kite – 4th February
This morning a Red Kite, accompanied by five Jackdaws, was seen circling high over the Slurry Lagoon. PS.