Red Kite – 28th April
Today, at about 12.30, a Red Kite was seen flying over the reserve. TL. Earlier a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling beside
Garden Warbler – 23rd April
This morning there were two Grasshopper Warblers near the Large Gravel Pit. Two Garden Warblers were singing, the best one
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
Red Kite – 8th May
This morning, during the bird count, a Red Kite was seen. There was also a Jay and two Cuckoos. Eleven
Cuckoo – 7th May
At least four Cuckoos moved through the site this morning, going north. Garden Warbler numbers have now reached 11 singing males
Whinchat – 3rd May
Early this afternoon there were two Whinchats at the back of the Wader Scrape. In the field beyond were three
Greenshank – 13th September
This morning, during the bird count, two Whinchats were found on the area between the substation and the reserve. Three
Marsh Harrier – 26th April
This morning a superb adult male Marsh Harrier flew through, over the Slurry Lagoon, towards the NE. Lots more warblers
Pied Flycatcher – 12th April
This morning a lot of migrants were about and a Pied Flycatcher was found in the Boundary hedge. It later
Hobby – 17th August
A Hobby was seen this morning by the railway bridge and a Garganey was still on the Slurry Lagoon. Several