Willow Warbler – 7th April
This morning, three Oystercatchers were flying over the Slurry Lagoon, piping as they went, four Swallows and two Sand Martins
Swallow – 5th April
There were three Swallows and three Sand Martins seen today, as well as three Oystercatchers and a Grey Wagtail.
Shelduck – 1st April
There were at least five Chiffchaffs singing this morning. Across the river, on the flooded field beyond the bridge, were
Common Sandpiper – 23rd July
This morning, during the Wildlife Walk, a Common Sandpiper was seen on one of the islands on the Slurry Lagoon.
Shoveler – 22nd June
Today the first Shoveler, a male and a female, arrived back on the Slurry Lagoon. There were also five Little
Cuckoo – 29th May
This morning the Cuckoo was calling again from the ash trees beside the railway line and a Yellow Wagtail flew
Lesser Whitethroat – 8th April
This morning three Willow Warblers, a Whitethroat and two Sedge Warblers were singing as well as plenty of Blackcaps and
Sand Martin – 19th March
This morning two Sand Martins were seen flying over the site, to the south. There were four Lesser Redpoll on
Bittern – 26th February
This morning two Oystercatchers flew over the Slurry Lagoon, calling, and a Bittern was seen in the Deep Pit. One
Grasshopper Warbler – 26th June
This morning a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling from shrubs beside the Large Gravel Pit. Two Oystercatchers flew over. Â SC.