Hairy Dragonfly – 8th May
In this morning’s sunshine several teneral Common Blue Damselflies were noted, as well as two mature specimens. A Large Red
Lesser Emperor – 25th June
The hot, humid conditions this morning suited the dragonflies and several species were seen. There was a Lesser Emperor in
Red Kite – 27th May
This morning the hepatic female Cuckoo was seen on the Slurry Lagoon. A Hobby was joined by a Red Kite
Cuckoo – 1st June
This morning two male and a female Cuckoo were present around the Slurry Lagoon, identified by their calls. Also seen
Pintail – 18th June
This morning a female Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon. The Slurry Lagoon also had Emperor, Black-tailed Skimmer and Four-spotted
Hairy Dragonfly – 28th May
The warm weather has encouraged the Dragonflies and Damselflies to emerge and several species can be seen around the site.
Little Ringed Plover – 26th June
This morning there was a juvenile Little Ringed Plover on the Slurry Lagoon. There were still eight Red-crested Pochard and
Pochard – 11th June
This afternoon a female Pochard was seen on the Slurry Lagoon with seven ducklings. There is also a Gadwall with
Small Heath – 3rd June
Two Small Heaths were seen along the top of the Slurry Lagoon bank this afternoon and a Small Copper on
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