Curlew – 10th September
The highlights this morning were a Green Sandpiper that was seen on the ‘beach’, which left shortly afterwards and a
Bittern – 3rd September
This morning there was evidence of more ducks arriving on the Slurry Lagoon, with Wigeon, Teal and Shoveler numbers all
Glossy Ibis – 19th October
Early on there was a Great White Egret on the Slurry Lagoon, plus three Snipe and a Pintail. By mid-morning
Bittern – 15th October
This morning a Bittern was seen flying into the Large Gravel Pit reeds and two female Goldeneye were on the
Garganey – 19th September
This morning an adult male Garganey was on the Slurry Lagoon. Siskins and Swallows were passing through in small numbers
Bittern – 23rd June
Very quiet at the lagoons today, although there were plenty of broods of young birds about. Mid-morning a Bittern was
Osprey – 23rd May
Very early this morning a Tree Pipit was calling as it flew north, following the Trent. A Bittern flew from
Otter – 12th February
This morning two male Peregrines flew over the site in a territorial dispute. On the Slurry Lagoon the ducks and
Bittern – 9th December
This morning a Bittern was seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Later on a Red Kite was seen over the Ecopark.
Bittern – 17th July
This morning two Hobbies were seen over the site. There were also four Peregrines and the Marsh Harrier was seen