Marsh Harrier – 7th March
The Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed bed again this evening. There was a Starling murmuration of
Swift – 6th May
This morning a Hobby was seen flying along the river. A flock of five Oystercatchers flew up-river and two Swifts
Little Ringed Plover – 31st March
This morning a steady stream of Sand Martins flew through the reserve, to the north, with a few Swallows. On
Orange-tip – 24th March
This morning there were plenty of insects about, especially bees. An Orange-tip was seen on the Lower Path as well
Treecreeper – 3rd March
This morning a Raven spent some time on the site and one of the pylons, whilst a Peregrine was on
Hobby – 20th May
This morning a Cuckoo called briefly beside the Slurry Lagoon as a solitary Swift flew over. During the Warbler Walk,
Little Ringed Plover – 11th May
This morning there were two Oystercatchers on the Wader Scrape and some Swifts were over the Large Gravel Pit. On
Cuckoo – 6th May
This morning a Cuckoo called from the Ash trees along the railway embankment. Two Shelduck were across the river on
Merlin – 15th April
This morning a Merlin was seen briefly as it flew over the site. Also seen were three Oystercatchers, two Shelduck,
Sedge Warbler – 8th April
This morning, during the bird count, a Sedge Warbler was singing behind the Large Gravel Pit. There were also three