Green Sandpiper – 20th February
A Green Sandpiper was on the Ecopark, as well as a flock of twenty Chaffinches which also contained a Lesser
Marsh Harrier – 5th January
This morning a Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon, but it was driven off by crows. Also seen
Goosander – 1st January
This morning a female Goosander flew over the site from the river. On the green field across the river a
Green Sandpiper – 20th December
During the Monthly Bird Count this morning a Green Sandpiper was found on the flooded end of the Ecopark. A
Osprey – 6th October
At mid-day today an Osprey was seen flying along above the river. The Ruddy Shelduck was still to be seen
Spotted Redshank – 16th August
This afternoon a Spotted Redshank flew over the site going east. On the Ecopark there were two Ringed Plovers and
Garganey – 21st July
Today a Garganey was seen on the Slurry Lagoon. There were also two Green Sandpipers on the Ecopark. RW.
Curlew – 14th March
A Curlew flew through this afternoon and there were four Green Sandpipers on the Ecopark. JDn.
Bearded Tit – 13th March
This afternoon three Bearded Tits were seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed as well as a Marsh Harrier. On the
Marsh Harrier – 8th March
During the Birdcount this morning the female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed, where she flushed sixteen