Bittern – 22nd August
This evening a Bittern flew across the Slurry Lagoon and into a reed bed. Â JMD.
Bittern – 17th March
This evening three Bitterns were seen at the lagoons. Two took off from the reed beds calling and flew high
Smew – 14th February
During this morning’s Bird Count a female Smew was seen on the Large Gravel Pit, a Bittern was seen on
Bittern – 10th January
This morning, during the  bird count, a Bittern was seen flying into the Deep Pit. Eight Egyptian Geese were seen
Bearded Tit – 6th January
There were two Bearded Tits on the Slurry Lagoon in the Causeway reed beds this afternoon. A Bittern flew into
Bittern – 10th November
An estimated 6,000 Starlings came in to roost this evening, at one stage about 5,000 were displaying together before dropping
Bittern – 20th October
The Black Swan spent the day with two Mute Swans on the Deep Pit. In the evening the Mandarin arrived
Bittern – 25th September
A Bittern flew from the Deep Pit to the slurry Lagoon reed bed at dusk. Â a Hobby was also around
Spotted Flycatcher – 19th September
This afternoon the Redstart was still present by the railway bridge and has been joined by two Spotted Flycatchers. In
Bittern – 15th September
This afternoon a Bittern was seen in the Deep Pit. Â In the scrub between the substation and the reserve, three