Whooper Swan – 16th October
This morning three Whooper Swans circled the site before deciding to fly off high to the east. A Bittern was
Bittern – 28th September
This morning two Bitterns were seen flying about the Slurry Lagoon. There was a slow passage of Swallows until late
Bearded Reedling – 27th September
This morning there were two Bearded Reedlings seen in the Slurry Lagoon reedbed. There was also a Dunlin feeding on
Willow Emerald – 25th September
This morning there was still a steady passage of Hirundines, including some Sand Martins. Two Ravens were seen several times
Hobby – 24th September
This morning a Hobby was seen over the Slurry Lagoon. There was also a light passage of Swallows and House
Spotted Flycatcher – 21st September
This morning there was a passage of Meadow Pipits and Siskins and a Red Kite slowly circled over the site.
Great White Egret – 17th September
This morning, just before the Bird Walk commenced, two Great White Egrets flew onto the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately they only
Bittern – 13th September
This morning a Bittern was seen, sunning itself in the Deep Pit reed-bed. There were still Swallows and House Martins
Marsh Harrier – 4th August
This morning, during the Bird Walk, two ravens were on the pylons and also crossed and re-crossed the site several
Water Rail – 3rd September
This morning there were five Wigeon on the Slurry Lagoon. Up to 36 Shoveler were also there and about forty