Redstart – 6th August
This morning a male Redstart was seen on the Causeway. The Ring-necked Duck was still present in the Deep Pit
Marsh Harrier – 4th August
This morning, during the Bird Walk, two ravens were on the pylons and also crossed and re-crossed the site several
Garganey – 23rd May
This morning a male Garganey was seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Later on a Red-tipped Clearwing was found on the
Hobby – 22nd May
This morning there were four species of damselfly and Hairy Dragonflies flying on the reserve as well as several species
Hobby – 11th May
This morning a Raven was perched on the Small Gravel Pit pylon. Later a Hobby was hawking insects over the
Merlin – 3rd December
This morning there were even more Redwings and Blackbirds on the site and these attracted a Merlin which swooped down
Water Rail – 6th October
This morning a Water Rail was seen scuttling across the gap in front of the Causeway Bench. There were two
Dingy Skipper – 16th May
This afternoon a Dingy Skipper was seen on the bank beside the path down to the Small Gravel Pit. SJ.
Cuckoo – 8th May
This morning there were two cuckoos seen by the Small Gravel Pit. One was calling and the other was silent,
Stonechat – 21st September
A male Stonechat was seen near the Small Gravel Pit this afternoon. Also seen were several House Martins and a