Hobby – 20th May
This morning a Cuckoo called briefly beside the Slurry Lagoon as a solitary Swift flew over. During the Warbler Walk,
Barn Owl – 8th October
This morning, during the bird count, a Barn Owl was seen. Also two Ravens were on the pylons, Siskin and
Whimbrel – 11th May
This afternoon there were three Whimbrel on one of the new islands on the Slurry Lagoon. A Hobby was seen
Swift – 1st May
This morning there were at least twelve Swifts over the reserve. Two Grasshopper Warblers were singing, near the railway bridge
Lesser Whitethroat – 13th April
This morning a Lesser Whitethroat was heard singing near the metal gates. JMD. In the late afternoon a Grasshopper Warbler
Grasshopper Warbler – 4th June
Today a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling near the Small Gravel Pit. A Hobby and Cuckoo were also seen. Near the
Water Shrew – 23rd April
A Water Shrew was seen today beside the pond between the Small Gravel Pit and the Haven. RW.
Cricket and Grasshopper Walks – 2013
The two walks were held on Wednesday, 14th August and Sunday, 18th August, the first day there were seven people
Whimbrel – 28th July
This morning a Whimbrel was heard calling as it flew over the site, towards Holme Pierrepont. There was a Common
Grass Snake – 23rd May
This morning a Grass Snake was seen near the Small Gravel Pit. This is the first reptile that has been