Crossbill – 17th June
This morning a Crossbill was heard calling as it flew over the site towards the north-east. There were two Ringed
Common Crane – 16th June
This morning at about 09.30 two Common Cranes were seen flying over the reserve. JS.
Red-crested Pochard – 16th June
An evening walk around the Lagoons, dodging the showers, produced a sighting of eight Red-crested Pochard on the Slurry Lagoon
Ringed Plover – 10th June
On the Wader Scrape this morning there were two Ringed Plovers. They were later seen copulating. The Little Ringed Plover
Green Sandpiper – 7th June
A Green Sandpiper was pecking about on the Wader Scrape late this afternoon and inspite of the rain a tiny
Marsh Orchid – 5th June
Just in time for tomorrow’s Orchid Walk, the Marsh Orchids are coming into flower. They are much later on this
Curlew – 1st June
A Curlew flew over the reserve calling in lovely liquid notes. It settled on the Slurry Lagoon to rest and
Hairy Dragonfly – 28th May
The warm weather has encouraged the Dragonflies and Damselflies to emerge and several species can be seen around the site.
Sunday 27th May – New Life on site
It was very rewarding to see the Pen in the Haven tucking away a tiny newly hatched cygnet. On the
Grass Snake – 23rd May
This morning a Grass Snake was seen near the Small Gravel Pit. This is the first reptile that has been