Red-crested Pochard – 11th September
This morning, during the bird count, two Red-crested Pochard were seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Large mixed flocks of warblers were
Redstart – 9th April
This morning a male Redstart was seen in the Plantation, near the Causeway end. A Sedge Warbler was singing down
Willow Warbler – 3rd April
This morning there were about twenty Sand Martins by the railway bridge, which were briefly joined by a lone Swallow.
Red Kite – 26th March
This morning a Red Kite was seen flying east over the sub-station. There were three singing Chiffchaffs, and a Sand
Sand Martin – 25th March
This morning there were six Sand Martins along the river by the railway bridge. One Chiffchaff was singing and lots
Sand Martin – 24th March
This morning a Sand Martin flew over the site towards the south. There were two Chiffchaffs singing and an Oystercatcher
Raven – 22nd March
This afternoon three Ravens were seen over the Slurry Lagoon when a pair flew in from one direction to meet
Bearded Tit – 20th March
This morning a Chiffchaff was singing on the River Path and a Curlew flew over the Slurry Lagoon. At about
Willow Tit – 21st February
This morning the Willow Tit was seen again along the Lower Path. There were also ten Little Egrets, three Cetti’s
Barn Owl – 18th February
Today a Chiffchaff and a female Stonechat were seen. At dusk two Barn Owls were seen hunting around the Gravel