Pintail – 30th September
On the Lower Path this morning was a Willow Tit, and a Jay later flew over the site. The Pintail
Caspian Gull – 27th September
During the ‘Patchwatch’ a Caspian Gull was tentatively identified on the Slurry Lagoon. Also present was a Dunlin, two Green
Common Redstart – 24th September
A female Common Redstart was in bushes in the Large Gravel Pit area this afternoon and at least two Roesel’s
Knot – 23rd September
On the Slurry Lagoon today was a Knot, which was also there yesterday. The Pintail was still present as was
Green Sandpiper – 12th September
This morning there was a Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, Pintail and two Water Rail on the Slurry Lagoon. A Hobby was
Wigeon – 11th September
Five Wigeon were present on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon along with a Pintail and two Common Gulls. Later, in
Greenshank – 8th September
Two Greenshank, a Water Rail and five Snipe were seen on the Slurry Lagoon this evening. RW.
Greenshank – 7th September
Two Greenshank settled on the Slurry Lagoon this evening, followed by two Green Sandpipers and two juvenile Shelduck. RW.
Greenshank – 6th September
Two Hobbies were present in the morning, as well as a Water Rail and up to three Cetti’s Warblers. PS.
Butterfly Walk 23rd August 2009
A very warm and sunny day slightly spoilt by a strong south westerly breeze which kept the butterflies from flying.