Pintail – 24th September
There were two Pintail on the Slurry Lagoon this morning along with an increased number of Wigeon, Shoveler and Teal.
Great White Egret – 21st September
Early on there was a Great White Egret on the Slurry Lagoon. Several Swallows were seen flying through as well
Clouded Yellow – 14th September
There were plenty of passage migrants about this morning, with Swallows and Sand Martins passing through. Two Yellow Wagtails flew
Curlew – 10th September
The highlights this morning were a Green Sandpiper that was seen on the ‘beach’, which left shortly afterwards and a
Red Kite – 9th September
It was all quiet on the Slurry Lagoon this morning with just the usual assortment of ducks and water birds.
Osprey – 6th September
This morning there were still a few Swallows about, plus a Sand Martin and a flock of House Martins. Skylark,
Bittern – 15th October
This morning a Bittern was seen flying into the Large Gravel Pit reeds and two female Goldeneye were on the
Garganey – 19th September
This morning an adult male Garganey was on the Slurry Lagoon. Siskins and Swallows were passing through in small numbers
Pintail – 10th September
This morning a variety of birds were seen flying through on migration, including a flock of over 100 Swallows and
Little Gull – 4th April
Early on this morning five Little Gulls were in the Deep Pit. They soon left, but later on another group