Common Crane – 3rd May
This morning two Common Cranes were seen drifting high over the Lagoons to the north. As the morning warmed up
Bee Orchid – 21st June
This morning there were nine species of warbler singing and the orchids are now coming out. Bee Orchids are doing
Pintail – 20th September
There are still three Pintail (all in eclipse/juvenile plumage) on the Slurry Lagoon. There are also still some butterflies and
Rough-legged Buzzard – 11th March
This morning, during the bird count, two Rough-legged Buzzards were seen flying over the site. A total of thirteen Common
Migrants Return – 3rd April
During the last few days many migrant species have been returning to the lagoons and helped to provide a quite
Barn Owl – 18th March
A Barn Owl was seen again this evening at about 16.30, hunting around the Large Gravel Pit. Three to four
Wildlife Seeker – August 2010
As August was a wildlife seeker trip I searched the internet to see what was around. As there was nothing
Birds and Butterflies
Otmoor and Bernwood 2010 After picking up Brian, Norman and Steve we set off on the first of our two
Sun Hats and Sun Cream
Padley Gorge – May 2010 On what was to be the hottest day of the year so far, Deryck, Jackie
Curlew – 17th September
This afternoon two Curlews were heard calling on the Slurry Lagoon and eventualy flew off to the south. There were