Lesser Whitethroat – 8th April
This morning three Willow Warblers, a Whitethroat and two Sedge Warblers were singing as well as plenty of Blackcaps and
Marsh Harrier – 4th April
This morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed beds before flying off to the SW.
Sedge Warbler – 1st April
This morning a Sedge Warbler was singing. Also a Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Swallow were seen. RW.
Blackcap – 31st March
This evening a Blackcap was singing from the ash trees on the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. PS. Late
Willow Warbler – 30th March
This morning a Willow Warbler was singing in the Boundary Hedge. JDn. In the afternoon a Swallow was by the
Marsh Harrier – 28th March
This morning a male Marsh Harrier was seen flying out of the Slurry Lagoon reedbed. It flew around a bit
Mediterranean Gull – 26th March
This morning, at about 10.30, there were five Mediterranean Gulls on the Slurry Lagoon. DG/PG. There were lots of Black-headed
Sand Martin – 19th March
This morning two Sand Martins were seen flying over the site, to the south. There were four Lesser Redpoll on
Raven – 13th March
This morning two Ravens crossed and recrossed the reserve, calling the whole time. Two Brimstones were seen and a Small
Bittern – 12th March
This evening a Bittern flew out of the reed bed and circled up high before flying off to the West.