Marsh Harrier – 12th January
This morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. There were also nineteen Snipe and three
Whooper Swan – 11th December
This morning, during the Monthly Birdcount, four Whooper Swans circled over the Deep Pit. They very nearly landed, but thought
Marsh Harrier – 7th December
The juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen again this morning, pursued by crows until it dropped into the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed.
Marsh Harrier – 16th November
This morning the Bearded Reedlings were heard in the reeds along the north side of the Slurry Lagoon, but not
Rock Pipit – 23rd October
This evening the Marsh Harrier was seen again over the Slurry Lagoon reedbed. JDn. The reedbed also still contains at
Marsh Harrier – 20th October
This evening the cream-top Marsh Harrier came in to hunt over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed again. JDn.
Bearded Reedling – 19th October
This morning there was a massive passage of Fieldfares and Redwings, with hundreds flying overhead. Also seen were a Red
Marsh Harrier – 15th October
This morning a cream-top Marsh Harrier was reported over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed.
Dunlin – 3rd September
This afternoon a Dunlin was seen on the Slurry Lagoon. JDn. Towards evening a splendid male Marsh Harrier flew in
Marsh Harrier – 20th August
This morning the female Marsh Harrier was still in residence, and was seen several times quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed.