Marsh Harrier – 15th February
This morning the wing-tagged Marsh Harrier was quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. An adult and later a juvenile Peregrine were
Willow Emerald – 25th September
This morning there was still a steady passage of Hirundines, including some Sand Martins. Two Ravens were seen several times
Lesser Emperor – 25th June
The hot, humid conditions this morning suited the dragonflies and several species were seen. There was a Lesser Emperor in
Siberian Chiffchaff – 2nd January
A Siberian Chiffchaff was found in the Boundary hedge at the river end. RJP.
Starling -16th December
This evening the Starling murmuration held about 8,000 birds. A Bearded Tit dropped in to roost, two Egyptian Geese were
Barn Owl – 24th November
This morning a Barn Owl was seen hunting along the Boundary Hedge. Two Egyptian Geese flew over to the flooded
Green Sandpiper – 10th November
This morning, during the Bird Count, eleven Water Rail were heard calling around the reserve. Two Peregrines were on the
Spotted Flycatcher – 27th August
In the late afternoon two Spotted Flycatchers were seen along the Boundary Hedge. About 100 hirundines were overhead and were
Barn Owl – 8th November
This evening about 10,000 Starlings came in to roost in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. Two Barn Owls were seen
Bittern – 3rd July
This morning there was a Bittern flying between the reed beds on the Slurry Lagoon. There were several Gatekeepers flying