Jay – 4th September
This morning a Jay was screeching from the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon, a Snipe was on the Slurry
Willow Warbler – 7th April
This morning, three Oystercatchers were flying over the Slurry Lagoon, piping as they went, four Swallows and two Sand Martins
Shelduck – 1st April
There were at least five Chiffchaffs singing this morning. Across the river, on the flooded field beyond the bridge, were
Curlew – 25th March
This morning two Oysrercatchers were on the flooded field across the river. A Curlew flew over the site to the
Great Egret – 10th March
This morning a Great Egret was on the Slurry Lagoon. It took off and circled high before drifting off to
Whooper Swan – 25th February
This morning a herd of between 30 and 35 Whooper Swans flew WNW over the lagoons. Three Cetti’s Warblers and
Water Rail – 25th July
Two juvenile Cetti’s Warblers and a juvenile Water Rail were seen today, as well as a Hobby and a Peregrine.
Bittern – 12th March
This evening a Bittern flew out of the reed bed and circled up high before flying off to the West.
Tawny Owl – 11th March
This morning the Jack Snipe was bobbing in its usual spot on the Wader Scrape. There were six Chiffchaffs, four
Jack Snipe – 7th March
The Jack Snipe was back in its usual spot on the Wader Scrape this morning. Also seen was a male