Jack Snipe – 15th October
The two Pintail were still on the Slurry Lagoon this morning and there were over 100 Lapwings. Later, a Red
Red Kite – 9th September
It was all quiet on the Slurry Lagoon this morning with just the usual assortment of ducks and water birds.
Red Kite – 18th February
This morning, on the early shift, a Red Kite was seen over the reserve. Also seen were a Shelduck and
Pintail – 18th October
There are now seven Pintail on the Slurry Lagoon plus one smart male Pochard. A Shelduck has also been seen.
Pintail – 27th September
This morning there were six Pintail on the Slurry Lagoon and two Dunlin on the beach behind it. Later a
Cuckoo – 22nd May
This morning there were two Cuckoos seen in the Deep Pit. It was not possible to say for certain if
Bittern – 9th December
This morning a Bittern was seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Later on a Red Kite was seen over the Ecopark.
Hobby – 9th May
This morning there were two Hobbies around the Gravel Pits. A Red Kite flew over fairly high and a Peregrine
Red Kite – 16th February
Early this morning the Marsh Harrier was seen leaving the reed-bed. Late on in the morning a Red Kite was
Red Kite – 7th February
This morning the wing-tagged Marsh Harrier was seen again, quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Later, a Red Kite flew low,