Shelduck – 18th November
The Large Gravel Pit had over 200 Coots on it this afternoon with good numbers of Gadwall and some Wigeon.
Woodcock – 7th November
A Woodcock was flushed from near the metal gates this morning and two Snipe flew over the Lower Path, calling.
Starling Roost – 1st November
Starling numbers are building and tonight the Roost was spectacular with perhaps 5,000 birds in total coming over in wave
Peregrine – 31st October
The Willow Tit and eight Redpoll were seen along the Lower Path this morning and one or two Siskins are
Waxwings – 24th October
About nine skeins of Pinkies flew through to the east this morning, totalling approximately 1,200 to 1,500 birds. There were
Bearded Tit – 19th October
As I stood on the Causeway this morning an explosion of pinging calls alerted me to a female Bearded Tit,
Ross’s Goose – 18th October
The Ross’s Goose was again present with the goose flock on the pasture fields across the river. When a jogger
Ross’s Goose – 17th October
This afternoon among the large flock of Greylags and Canadas in the field across the river was a Ross’s Goose
Little Egret – 10th October
During the monthly bird count this morning a flock of eight Little Egrets flew downriver, through the reserve. Later a
Peregrine – 30th June
A Peregrine was seen this morning, carrying prey (probably a Sand Martin) up to the pylon to eat. As it