Little Ringed Plover – 31st March
This morning a steady stream of Sand Martins flew through the reserve, to the north, with a few Swallows. On
Woodlark – 7th October
This morning, during the Patchwatch, a light passage of migrant birds was observed. Species seen included Skylark (with one Woodlark
Raven – 22nd September
This morning a Raven flew across the site, pausing on a pylon on its way. A Kingfisher was seen on
Great White Egret – 16th September
The Great White Egret was still on the Slurry Lagoon this morning. A light passage of Swallows was noticed and
Red-crested Pochard – 6th August
In the late afternoon there were two Black-tailed Godwits and three Green Sandpipers on the Slurry Lagoon. Also seen was
Willow Warbler – 7th April
This morning, three Oystercatchers were flying over the Slurry Lagoon, piping as they went, four Swallows and two Sand Martins
Swallow – 5th April
There were three Swallows and three Sand Martins seen today, as well as three Oystercatchers and a Grey Wagtail.
Black Tern – 24th September
This morning, during the Bird Walk, a Black Tern was watched for about twenty minutes, hawking insects over the Deep
Nuthatch – 17th September
This morning a Nuthatch flew along the river at tree-top height. A 1st for site. Also seen were two Ravens,
Pink-footed Goose – 16th September
This morning thirty Pink-footed Geese flew east over the site. Also seen were two Ravens, a passage of 280 Swallows