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,
Sand Martin – 24th March
Three Sand Martins have arrived and were seen over the river, close to the railway bridge. JDn. In the evening
Common Sandpiper – 2nd July
This morning a Common Sandpiper was found on the Slurry Lagoon and three more on the river near the railway
Long-winged Conehead – 29th October
A quiet afternoon at the lagoons. There were three Little Egrets, and a female Sparrowhawk, but no unusual birds about.
Goosander – 16th March
A female Goosander was seen on the river, just downstream from the railway bridge, this afternoon. there was also a
Marsh Harrier – 27th September
A Marsh Harrier flew over the Slurry Lagoon at about 3.30 p.m. this afternoon. It was a cream-crown and probably a
Butterfly Walk 23rd August 2009
A very warm and sunny day slightly spoilt by a strong south westerly breeze which kept the butterflies from flying.
Mute Swan cygnets – 16th June
The latest recruits to the Mute Swan population are three new cygnets to the Gravel Pit pair. There are already