Ruff – 10th September
At the Patchwatch today, 65 species were seen, including two Tawny Owls, two Ravens, two Yellow Wagtails, two Redshank and
Mediterranean Gull – 5th June
Early on this morning an adult Mediterranean Gull was on the site, it seemed to be inspecting the Black-headed Gull
Hobby – 21st May
This morning, during the Warbler Walk, nine warblers were seen or heard (just Grasshopper Warbler missing). A Hobby attacked the
Arctic Tern – 8th May
This morning there was an Arctic Tern which flew around the Slurry Lagoon and Deep Pit before leaving, going north-east.
Common Tern – 17th April
This morning a Common Tern flew along the river before making a brief visit to the Deep Pit. Also in
Reed Warbler – 14th April
This morning two Reed Warblers were singing in the north-east corner of the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. There was still
Sedge Warbler – 1st April
This morning a Sedge Warbler was singing. Also a Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Swallow were seen. Â RW.
Blackcap – 31st March
This evening a Blackcap was singing from the ash trees on the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. Â PS. Late
Willow Warbler – 30th March
This morning a Willow Warbler was singing in the Boundary Hedge. Â JDn. In the afternoon a Swallow was by the
Goldeneye – 15th October
This morning two Goldeneye were seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Also seen were four Bearded Tits, two Swallows and a