Whimbrel – 28th July
This morning a Whimbrel was heard calling as it flew over the site, towards Holme Pierrepont. There was a Common
Little Gull – 24th July
At the end of the Dragonfly Walk the group were passing the Deep Pit when a Little Gull was seen
Hairy Dragonfly – 28th May
The warm weather has encouraged the Dragonflies and Damselflies to emerge and several species can be seen around the site.
Roesel’s Bush Cricket – 1st August
A Roesel’s Bush Cricket was found today, also a Small Red-eyed Damselfly and Emerald Damselfly on the Small Gravel Pit.
Small Heath – 3rd June
Two Small Heaths were seen along the top of the Slurry Lagoon bank this afternoon and a Small Copper on
Clouded Yellow – 6th August
A Clouded Yellow was seen today, flying along the Deep Pit bank, opposite the railway line. Two Small Red-eyed Damselflies
Cetti’s Warbler – 2nd August
Two Cetti’s Warblers were seen feeding at least two young birds in the Deep Pit this morning. There were lots