Curlew – 19th April
This evening two Curlews flew, calling, over the Slurry Lagoon. JDn.
Swift – 18th April
This morning the Marsh Harrier was seen again and a Swift flew through. JV Later in the morning a second
Marsh Harrier – 17th April
This morning a female Marsh harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon, attended by Carrion Crows. A Green Sandpiper was
Lesser Whitethroat – 14th April
This morning, a Grasshopper Warbler was heard on the Ecopark. During the Monthly Bird Count several Whitethroats and a Lesser
Spoonbill – 11th April
This morning an immature Spoonbill flew over the site. A Grasshopper Warbler was heard in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and
Cattle Egret – 9th April
This morning there were plenty of hirundines about and Willow, Sedge and Reed Warblers singing. In mid-morning seven Cattle Egrets
Sedge Warbler – 8th April
This morning a Little Gull and a Wheatear were seen and the first Sedge Warbler was singing. JV. By early
Cattle Egret – 7th April
This morning two Arctic Terns were feeding over the Slurry Lagoon and stayed for most of the day. Good numbers
Little Gull – 6th April
This morning there were five Willow Warblers singing and a Swallow was seen with four Sand Martins. There was also
Whooper Swan – 25th March
This morning eight Whooper Swans landed on the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately the resident Mute Swans were a little put out,