Black-tailed Godwit – 20th September
This morning there was a female Wheatear on the fence beside the Deep Pit and a Black-tailed Godwit was on
Redstart – 18th September
During the Bird Walk this afternoon a Ruff and a Snipe were on the Slurry Lagoon and lots of warblers
Greenshank – 13th September
This morning, during the bird count, two Whinchats were found on the area between the substation and the reserve. Â Three
Willow Tit – 9th September
Early this afternoon a Willow Tit was seen along the Lower Path. On the Slurry Lagoon there was a Dunlin
Ringed Plover – 18th August
Late this afternoon a Dunlin and a Ringed Plover were on the Slurry Lagoon. Â JMD.
Marsh Harrier – 26th July
A juvenile Marsh Harrier was on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, taking a drink at the water’s edge before flying
Bittern – 19th July
This morning a Bittern was seen crossing and recrossing the Slurry Lagoon. On the Hoverfly Walk several colourful insects were
Osprey – 9th June
This afternoon at about 13.30 an Osprey circled as it investigated the Slurry Lagoon. It then thought better of it
Red Kite – 1st May
Late this morning a Red Kite flew over the Slurry Lagoon. There was a Cuckoo on the posts around the
Garganey – 28th April
A Drake Garganey was found on the Deep Pit in the early afternoon and has since relocated to the Slurry