Raven – 29th August
This morning four Buzzards were flying above Radcliffe when a Raven flew through and across the site. A Lesser Whitethroat was
Hobby – 23rd August
This morning two Hobbies were seen during the Butterfly Census. Fifty-five Common Blue butterflies were counted. SC.
Red-crested Pochard – 21st August
This morning a juvenile Red-crested Pochard was on the Slurry Lagoon. A Water Rail was also seen along the reeds
Wigeon – 9th August
This morning a Wigeon and a juvenile Shelduck were on the Slurry Lagoon. In the afternoon a Hobby was seen
Raven – 24th July
This morning, during the Dragonfly Walk, two Ruddy Darters were found, along with Emperor, Brown Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer, Banded Demoiselles,
Hobby – 3rd July
A Hobby was seen hawking for insects above the Causeway this morning. Some Pyramidal Orchids are now out and a
Common Sandpiper – 2nd July
This morning a Common Sandpiper was found on the Slurry Lagoon and three more on the river near the railway
Grasshopper Warbler – 26th June
This morning a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling from shrubs beside the Large Gravel Pit. Two Oystercatchers flew over. SC.
Bee Orchid – 21st June
This morning there were nine species of warbler singing and the orchids are now coming out. Bee Orchids are doing