Whooper Swans – 18th October
Near the dry-end of the Slurry Lagoon a Redpoll and then a Brambling were heard, calling as they flew over.
Jack Snipe – 15th October
The two Pintail were still on the Slurry Lagoon this morning and there were over 100 Lapwings. Later, a Red
Marsh Harrier – 8th October
Today was much busier at the lagoons, with the Ruddy Shelduck putting in another appearance along with three Egyptian Geese
Stonechat – 6th October
The Slurry Lagoon was crowded with ducks, gulls and Lapwings. A fox trotted along the beach but the birds showed
Greenshank – 4th October
The “Bird Walk” was very quiet this morning. The highlight was a Greenshank, heard calling as it flew over. A
Pintail – 24th September
There were two Pintail on the Slurry Lagoon this morning along with an increased number of Wigeon, Shoveler and Teal.
Great White Egret – 21st September
Early on there was a Great White Egret on the Slurry Lagoon. Several Swallows were seen flying through as well
Snipe – 17th September
Things were a bit slow this morning. The ‘White’ Buzzard was in the bushes near the Gravel Pits and a
Ruddy Shelduck – 16th September
For the last week or so, amongst the large flock of Greylag Geese that roost on the Slurry Lagoon, there
Clouded Yellow – 14th September
There were plenty of passage migrants about this morning, with Swallows and Sand Martins passing through. Two Yellow Wagtails flew