Mediterranean Gull – 10th August
The juvenile Mediterranean Gull was on the Slurry Lagoon again this afternoon, along with a Snipe and juvenile Wigeon. Two
Orchid Walk – 30th May
Unfortunately most of the orchids were still not much more than buds, but there were plenty of other plants to
Woodcock – 1st March
The wings, still attached to the sternum, of a Woodcock were found on the bank of the Deep Pit today.
Goosander – 27th January
This afternoon a Peregrine flew from the river over the Large Gravel Pit, causing consternation amongst the Wigeon. Later a
Goosander – 13th December
During this morning’s Bird Count a male Goosander flew over the Large Gravel Pit and approximately fifty Pink-footed Geese flew
Tawny Owl – 8th December
About 70 Wigeon flew NE over the reserve this evening. As dusk approached Redwings came into the Deep Pit scrub
Knot – 23rd September
On the Slurry Lagoon today was a Knot, which was also there yesterday. The Pintail was still present as was
Pintail – 17th September
A female Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon today, along with two juvenile Shelduck. The flock of Lesser Black-backed Gulls
Wigeon – 11th September
Five Wigeon were present on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon along with a Pintail and two Common Gulls. Later, in