Merlin – 25th April
This morning a Red Kite was hunting over the reserve. Two Ravens were also seen. One Raven then flew to
Merlin – 3rd December
This morning there were even more Redwings and Blackbirds on the site and these attracted a Merlin which swooped down
Merlin – 30th October
A Merlin flew SW through the Deep Pit and over the rail bridge field this afternoon. The 1st Winter Caspian Gull
Merlin – 15th April
This morning a Merlin was seen briefly as it flew over the site. Also seen were three Oystercatchers, two Shelduck,
Merlin – 15th April
This morning there were two Grasshopper Warblers reeling on the Slurry Lagoon. Overnight  several Whitethroats had come in and female
Merlin – 13th December
A Merlin was seen this afternoon flying south over the railway signal box. PS.
Merlin – 26th November
As the Starlings came to roost this evening a Merlin dashed in and caught one of their number. Later the
Egyptian Goose – 10th January
This afternoon there were two Water Rail showing well around the edge of the Large Gravel Pit and a Cetti’s
Smew – 20th February
Spring is in the air – at least I found my first open Coltsfoot of the year. A female Smew
Merlin – 6th January
This morning up to six Water Rail were heard or seen around the site. A Peregrine flew over and a