Osprey – 6th September
This morning there were still a few Swallows about, plus a Sand Martin and a flock of House Martins. Skylark,
Bittern – 3rd September
This morning there was evidence of more ducks arriving on the Slurry Lagoon, with Wigeon, Teal and Shoveler numbers all
Ringed Plover – 23rd August
This morning, during the ‘Wildlife Walk’, a juvenile Ringed Plover and two Snipe were on the Slurry Lagoon beach. On
Yellow Wagtail – 21st August
This morning nine Black-tailed Godwits flew over the site. A Green Sandpiper was on the beach at the back of
Greenshank – 18th August
This morning the adult male Marsh Harrier was seen again, leaving the site to hunt. There was an early Black-tailed
Snipe – 16th August
This morning there were three Snipe at the back of the Slurry Lagoon. Later one came to feed in front
Redstart – 6th August
This morning a male Redstart was seen on the Causeway. The Ring-necked Duck was still present in the Deep Pit
Red Kite – 18th February
This morning, on the early shift, a Red Kite was seen over the reserve. Also seen were a Shelduck and
Goosander – 15th January
The Slurry Lagoon was very quiet this morning, mainly covered with Black-headed Gulls, there are few ducks around. A female
Buzzard – 4th January
There were plenty of winter thrushes about today but the frozen Slurry Lagoon had only about 30 Teal and a