Marsh Harrier – 15th September
In the early afternoon a female Marsh Harrier was seen rising from the reed-bed on the Slurry Lagoon, headed south.
Hobby – 8th September
This morning, during the Birdcount, two Yellow Wagtails and good numbers of Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps were recorded. A Sedge Warbler
Great White Egret – 7th September
A Great White Egret was on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon, plus four Common Snipe and a Green Sandpiper. A
Spotted Flycatcher – 25th August
This morning a flock of about 140 House Martins, 40 Swallows and one or two Sand Martins were on the
New Shieldbug Arrives at the Lagoons
On August 4th a new shieldbug was discovered on the reserve, near the river. “What’s this funny bug.”, resulted in
Jack Snipe – 21st July
During the ‘Insect Safari’ this morning, two Green Sandpiper, a Jack Snipe and a Cuckoo were seen. On the Causeway
Garganey – 14th July
This evening the Garganey was still on the EcoPark pool with one Knot, two Green Sandpipers and 13 Lapwings. RW.
Green Sandpiper – 29th June
This morning there were again two Green Sandpipers on the Ecopark pool. There were plenty of butterflies about, including two
Green Sandpiper – 26th June
This morning there were two Green Sandpipers on the scrape on the Ecopark, with a Little Ringed Plover and a