Nuthatch – 17th September
This morning a Nuthatch flew along the river at tree-top height. A 1st for site. Also seen were two Ravens,
Water Rail – 25th July
Two juvenile Cetti’s Warblers and a juvenile Water Rail were seen today, as well as a Hobby and a Peregrine.
Pyramidal Orchid – 23rd June
During the Wildlife Walk today, around thirty Pyramidal Orchids were found on the Deep pit bank. Also seen were several
Hobby – 11th June
This morning, during the Bird Count, a Cuckoo was calling for at least an hour. By the railway bridge a
Mediterranean Gull – 5th June
Early on this morning an adult Mediterranean Gull was on the site, it seemed to be inspecting the Black-headed Gull
Hobby – 21st May
This morning, during the Warbler Walk, nine warblers were seen or heard (just Grasshopper Warbler missing). A Hobby attacked the
Whimbrel – 11th May
This afternoon there were three Whimbrel on one of the new islands on the Slurry Lagoon. A Hobby was seen
Hobby – 2nd May
This evening there were three Hobbies hunting insects over the Large Gravel Pit. JMD.
Redstart – 6th September
This afternoon a female/juvenile Redstart was seen beside the Slurry Lagoon, near the access gate, and a Hobby was harassing
Hobby – 23rd August
This morning two Hobbies were seen during the Butterfly Census. Fifty-five Common Blue butterflies were counted. SC.