Red Kite – 2nd July
This morning a Raven flew over the Slurry Lagoon, chased by some crows. A Bittern was in the Slurry Lagoon
Pintail – 20th September
There are still three Pintail (all in eclipse/juvenile  plumage) on the Slurry Lagoon. There are also still some butterflies and
Hairy Dragonfly – 28th May
The warm weather has encouraged the Dragonflies and Damselflies to emerge and several species can be seen around the site.
Wildlife Seeker – August 2010
As August was a wildlife seeker trip I searched the internet to see what was around. As there was nothing
Sun Hats and Sun Cream
Padley Gorge – May 2010 On what was to be the hottest day of the year so far, Deryck, Jackie
Roesel’s Bush Cricket – 9th August
There seemed to be more insect activity today than bird. Several Long-winged Coneheads were found including a mature male. There
Butterfly/Dragonfly Walks – 28th July and 1st August
Both of these walks were quite well attended with six and ten people turning up at each, respectively. Despite the
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Pochard – 16th June
A female Pochard was on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon with three recently hatched ducklings. A first summer Little Gull
Little Gull – 2nd June
A first summer Little Gull rested on the Slurry Lagoon for a short time this afternoon. Three Four-spotted Chasers were
Northern Wheatear – 22nd September
A Wheatear was catching insects on the Causeway late morning. A chiffchaff was singing along the Ouse Dyke and a