This evening, at dusk, a Bittern was seen circling the lagoons, calling, before disappearing in the gloom. A Great White Egret was seen in the field across the river. A Raven flew through and a Barn Owl was out hunting. RW.
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Mediterranean Gull – 13th November
This afternoon an adult Mediterranean Gull was seen on the Deep Pit. The Great White Egret was still lurking in the fields across the river and a Green Sandpiper was seen on the Eco-park. There were about 10,000 Starlings in the roost at dusk. RW.
Great White Egret – 10th November
Early this morning the Great White Egret was seen on the Slurry Lagoon but again was seen off by a Heron. Later seen on the field across the river. At mid-day two Egyptian Geese flew across the site. PS.
Great White Egret – 9th November
This morning there were seven species of duck on the Slurry Lagoon, including good numbers of Wigeon, Shoveler and Gadwall. On the wheat field across the river a Great White Egret was stood amongst a flock of Black-headed Gulls. There were still plenty of winter thrushes and Lesser Redpoll about. PS.
Red-crested Pochard – 8th November
This morning, during the bird count, a male and female Red-crested Pochard were on the Large Gravel Pit, along with a male Pintail. There was a flock of over twenty Lesser Redpoll at the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon. The Greylag Goose flock now numbers well over 1,000. PS.
COVID-19 – Lockdown
Covid strikes again and we are entering another Lock-down. The site will remain open and people are welcome to visit but always remember to respect Social Distancing and follow the Government Guidelines, which can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Brambling – 6th November
This morning a Brambling was calling from the bushes at the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon and nearby, in the Birches, was a small flock of Lesser Redpolls. A Redshank was heard calling from the Slurry Lagoon and the female Pintail was still present. PS
Starlings – 1st November
Today the Pintail was seen again on the Slurry Lagoon. At dusk the Starling murmuration contained several thousand birds.
Stonechat – 25th October
This morning a pair of Stonechats were seen near the sub-station. There were plenty of Redpolls flying about and some were on the birches at the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon. PS.
Great White Egret – 19th October
This afternoon, during the Bird Walk, a Great White Egret flew onto the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately a Grey Heron took exception and saw it off. Also seen was a pair of Egyptian Geese and there was a good variety of gulls and ducks on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.