Brambling – 6th November
This morning a Brambling was calling from the bushes at the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon and nearby, in
Stonechat – 25th October
This morning a pair of Stonechats were seen near the sub-station. There were plenty of Redpolls flying about and some
Great White Egret – 19th October
This afternoon, during the Bird Walk, a Great White Egret flew onto the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately a Grey Heron took
Bittern – 18th October
This morning the Bittern was seen flying over the Causeway from the Slurry Lagoon to the Deep Pit. A Great
Brambling – 14th October
This morning there were plenty of Redwing about and a few Fieldfares. Skylark, Redpoll and Siskin were also flying over
Arctic Tern – 9th October
This morning a juvenile Arctic Tern was seen on the Slurry Lagoon before flying off in the direction of Holme
Hobby – 22nd September
Today there were thirteen Snipe on the Slurry Lagoon and two Pintail. A Hobby was seen over and 400 Starlings
Jack Snipe – 21st September
This afternoon, during the bird-walk, a Jack Snipe was flushed from the muddy shore-line in front of the Causeway bench.
Wood Sandpiper – 19th September
Today a Wood Sandpiper has been present all day on the Ecopark pool, along with Green Sandpiper, Ringed Plover and
Bittern – 17th September
The Bittern was seen twice, this afternoon and at dusk, flying between reed-beds on the Slurry Lagoon. Also present were