Bittern – 17th December
This morning a Bittern was seen, flying over the Large Gravel Pit. There was also a report of a Marsh
Whooper Swan – 16th October
This morning three Whooper Swans circled the site before deciding to fly off high to the east. A Bittern was
Bittern – 28th September
This morning two Bitterns were seen flying about the Slurry Lagoon. There was a slow passage of Swallows until late
Bittern – 13th September
This morning a Bittern was seen, sunning itself in the Deep Pit reed-bed. There were still Swallows and House Martins
Bittern – 8th August
This morning two Bitterns were seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. While they stood there a third Bittern flew over
Garganey – 30th July
This morning a Bittern was seen dropping into the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Later an eclipse, male Garganey flew onto the
Bittern – 15th May
This morning several Green Hairstreaks were seen as well as a Dingy Skipper. PS. In the late afternoon a Bittern
Bearded Reedling – 19th March
This morning six Bearded Reedlings were seen in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon. They were very active flying
Bittern – 17th March
This morning four Bearded Reedlings were seen in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon. MT/PS At midday a Bittern
Bittern – 29th November
This morning a Bittern flew across, in front of the Causeway benches. Later it was seen to fly into the