Bittern – 19th July
This morning a Bittern was seen crossing and recrossing the Slurry Lagoon. On the Hoverfly Walk several colourful insects were
Spotted Orchids – 26th June
At last the Spotted Orchids are out. The orchid bays along the side of the Slurry Lagoon facing the Severn/Trent
Pyramidal Orchid – 18th June
The orchids are at last beginning to come out. On the Causeway there is a Pyramidal Orchid and there are
Osprey – 9th June
This afternoon at about 13.30 an Osprey circled as it investigated the Slurry Lagoon. It then thought better of it
Bee Orchid – 7th June
On the Orchid Walk today the Common Spotted Orchids were still not in flower. Several Southern Marsh Orchids were found
Grasshopper Warbler – 4th June
Today a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling near the Small Gravel Pit. A Hobby and Cuckoo were also seen. Near the
Nightjar Walk – 29th May
Please note that the time to meet was omitted from the newsletter. You should be at the pumping station at
Hairy Dragonfly – 4th May
This morning a freshly emerged male Hairy Dragonfly was found on the sunny side of the Boundary Hedge, still holding
Hobby – 3rd May
Today was Patchwatch Day and so, of course, it rained all morning. In the late morning a Tawny Owl was
Red Kite – 1st May
Late this morning a Red Kite flew over the Slurry Lagoon. There was a Cuckoo on the posts around the