Spotted Flycatcher – 25th August
This morning a flock of about 140 House Martins, 40 Swallows and one or two Sand Martins were on the
Green Sandpiper – 26th June
This morning there were two Green Sandpipers on the scrape on the Ecopark, with a Little Ringed Plover and a
Red-crested Pochard – 7th April
This morning there were still around twenty Sand Martins and a Swallow by the railway bridge. A mixed flock of
Willow Warbler – 6th April
This morning a Little Ringed Plover was seen flying over the Slurry Lagoon dry end towards the ‘Eco-Park’. Thirty Sand
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
Green Sandpiper – 17th March
This morning, during the Wildlife Walk, a Green Sandpiper was seen on the flooded field across the river. Two Sand
Stonechat – 21st September
A male Stonechat was seen near the Small Gravel Pit this afternoon. Also seen were several House Martins and a
Great White Egret – 16th September
The Great White Egret was still on the Slurry Lagoon this morning. A light passage of Swallows was noticed and
Great White Egret – 20th July
This morning a Yellow Wagtail and a Kingfisher were seen. PS. In the evening a Great White Egret flew