Whooper Swans – 18th October
Near the dry-end of the Slurry Lagoon a Redpoll and then a Brambling were heard, calling as they flew over.
Greenshank – 4th October
The “Bird Walk” was very quiet this morning. The highlight was a Greenshank, heard calling as it flew over. A
Pintail – 24th September
There were two Pintail on the Slurry Lagoon this morning along with an increased number of Wigeon, Shoveler and Teal.
Bittern – 3rd September
This morning there was evidence of more ducks arriving on the Slurry Lagoon, with Wigeon, Teal and Shoveler numbers all
Snipe – 16th August
This morning there were three Snipe at the back of the Slurry Lagoon. Later one came to feed in front
Goosander – 17th December
This morning was very quiet at the lagoons, with very few ducks on the Slurry Lagoon. There was a female
Marsh Harrier – 26th November
Half of the Slurry Lagoon was under ice this morning. There were a few Teal, Wigeon and Shoveler but mostly
Spoonbill – 14th September
This morning, during the Bird Count, four Spoonbills flew over the site towards the SW. There were more Wigeon arriving
Curlew Sandpiper – 2nd September
This morning the two Ruff and the Greenshank had been joined by a juvenile Curlew Sandpiper and there was briefly
Bearded Reedling – 15th October
This morning, as the sun rose, two cream-top Marsh Harriers were seen leaving their roost in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed.