Merlin – 9th November
A male Merlin was seen today coming from the Railway Land and accelerating into the Deep Pit, its wings whirring
Peregrine – 31st October
The Willow Tit and eight Redpoll were seen along the Lower Path this morning and one or two Siskins are
Ross’s Goose – 18th October
The Ross’s Goose was again present with the goose flock on the pasture fields across the river. When a jogger
Golden Plover – 15th October
There were three Golden Plover amongst the Lapwings on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon. Also seen were three Swallows that
Little Egret – 10th October
During the monthly bird count this morning a flock of eight Little Egrets flew downriver, through the reserve. Later a
Reed Warbler – 7th October
A Reed Warbler was feeding along the edge of the reed bed at the back of the Slurry Lagoon this
Ruff – 4th October
What a difference a day makes – it was glorious at the Lagoons this afternoon. The warm sunshine encouraged some
Geese – 1st October
The Slurry Lagoon was alive with geese late this afternoon. About 130 Canadas and approximately 600 Greylag were present with
Red-crested Pochard – 30th September
The two male Red-crested Pochard are still on the Large Gravel Pit. The one in eclipse has been moulting and
Red-crested Pochard – 28th September
There were a good number of ducks on the Large Gravel Pit today, including Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Wigeon and two