Hobby – 26th April
In between showers this afternoon some corvids were soaring in the sky, trying to mob a Buzzard. As I watched
Mediterranean Gull – 31st August
This afternoon, on the Slurry Lagoon there was a juvenile/1st winter Mediterranean Gull, with a white colour ring. Also present
Greenshank – 22nd August
This afternoon the Swallows and House Martins were gathered on the wires by the railway bridge when they all took
Red Kite – 14th August
This morning, during the monthly bird count, a Red Kite paid a visit to the site. It flew low, over
Red-crested Pochard – 24th June
There are still eight Red-crested Pochard on the Slurry Lagoon. A Water Rail was calling from the Slurry Lagoon reed
Marsh Harrier – 22nd April
This morning a pair of Lesser Whitethroat were found on the corner of the Slurry Lagoon by the steps. On
Birds and Butterflies
Otmoor and Bernwood 2010 After picking up Brian, Norman and Steve we set off on the first of our two
Marsh Harrier – 3rd September
This afternoon a juvenile or female Marsh Harrier flew across the site, scattering gulls and ducks. There were still several
Ruff – 2nd September
This evening a juvenile Ruff flew onto the Slurry Lagoon, there was also a Green Sandpiper and two Water Rail.
Ruff – 29th August
There was plenty of movement today with about 120 House Martins through in the morning along with two Common Terns