Stonechat – 12th October
This morning a flock of thirty Lesser Redpoll were in the birches on the north side of the Slurry Lagoon and
Bittern – 11th October
This morning seven Redwings were seen along the Slurry Lagoon path. A Bittern crashed into the Slurry Lagoon reed bed,
Ruff – 9th October
During the Bird Count this morning two Ruff flew around the Slurry Lagoon but did not stop. Also seen were
Pintail – 25th September
This morning there were over 120 Wigeon on the Large Gravel Pit. On the Slurry Lagoon there were still three
Whinchat – 18th September
This morning, during the Bird Walk, a male Whinchat was found near the sub-station railings, a Peregrine was on one
Red-crested Pochard – 11th September
This morning, during the bird count, two Red-crested Pochard were seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Large mixed flocks of warblers were
Redstart – 6th September
This afternoon a female/juvenile Redstart was seen beside the Slurry Lagoon, near the access gate, and a Hobby was harassing
Bittern – 22nd August
This evening a Bittern flew across the Slurry Lagoon and into a reed bed. Â JMD.
Red-crested Pochard – 21st August
This morning a juvenile Red-crested Pochard was on the Slurry Lagoon. Â A Water Rail was also seen along the reeds
Wigeon – 9th August
This morning a Wigeon and a juvenile Shelduck were on the Slurry Lagoon. In the afternoon a Hobby was seen