Bearded Tit – 28th October
A Bearded Tit was heard in the reed bed in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon this morning. It
Bittern – 27th October
This morning at around 11am a Bittern flew across the Slurry Lagoon and landed in the reeds on the eastern side.
Whooper Swan – 26th October
Late this morning three Whooper Swans landed on the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately the resident family of Mute Swans took exception
Egyptian Goose – 25th October
A single Egyptian Goose flew onto the Slurry Lagoon late afternoon with the Canadas and Greylags. A Little Egret was
Dusk at the Lagoons
Sometimes the most spectacular sights are of the most ordinary creatures. The fields adjacent to the Slurry Lagoon had been
Great White Egret & Green-winged Teal – 25th October
This morning a Great White Egret flew over the railway bridge from the potato field currently being harvested. It went
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Marsh Harrier – 24th October
This afternoon a ‘cream-top’ Marsh Harrier was seen briefly over the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. It was chased off by
Green-winged Teal – Patchwatch day – 14th October
Today, during the Patchwatch, 74 species of bird were seen on the site. There were good numbers of Lesser Redpoll
Raven – 22nd September
Late this morning two Ravens were seen flying over the site. In the afternoon there were four Little Egrets, a
Honey Buzzard – 22nd September
This morning a Honey Buzzard was watched as it passed more or less directly overhead at about 100 feet before