Ringed Plover – 18th August
Late this afternoon a Dunlin and a Ringed Plover were on the Slurry Lagoon. Â JMD.
Whinchat – 17th August
A Whinchat was seen this evening in the weedy field beside the substation. Â RW.
Marsh Harrier – 26th July
A juvenile Marsh Harrier was on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, taking a drink at the water’s edge before flying
Bittern – 19th July
This morning a Bittern was seen crossing and recrossing the Slurry Lagoon. On the Hoverfly Walk several colourful insects were
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
Hairy Dragonfly – 4th May
This morning a freshly emerged male Hairy Dragonfly was found on the sunny side of the Boundary Hedge, still holding
Red Kite – 1st May
Late this morning a Red Kite flew over the Slurry Lagoon. There was a Cuckoo on the posts around the
Garganey – 28th April
A Drake Garganey was found on the Deep Pit in the early afternoon and has since relocated to the Slurry