Stonechat – 19th December
This morning a pair of Stonechats were present on the Wader Scrape. Several Water Rail were heard calling from various
Brambling – 17th December
This morning a Brambling flew, calling, along the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. Also five Water Rail and three Cetti’s
Little Egret – 11th December
This morning, during the monthly bird count, a flock of twelve Little Egrets flew over the reserve. There were also
Raven – 4th December
At about midday a Raven flew high over the site from the south, calling all the way. There were at
Short-eared Owl – 13th November
This morning, during the bird count, a Short-eared Owl was seen over the Deep Pit. It was mobbed by three
Bittern – 11th October
This morning seven Redwings were seen along the Slurry Lagoon path. A Bittern crashed into the Slurry Lagoon reed bed,
Pintail – 25th September
This morning there were over 120 Wigeon on the Large Gravel Pit. On the Slurry Lagoon there were still three
Red-crested Pochard – 21st August
This morning a juvenile Red-crested Pochard was on the Slurry Lagoon. A Water Rail was also seen along the reeds
Egyptian Goose – 19th April
This morning at least 11 Willow Warblers were singing and many more Blackcaps were in. Three Water Rails were heard
Peregrine – 12th March
This morning there was a strong passage of Black-headed Gulls to the east. A Peregrine was on a pylon and