This morning six Bearded Reedlings were seen in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon. They were very active flying up on several occasions as if about to leave the reed-bed, but then dropping back down again some distance away. Also a Bittern was heard booming. PS/MT
A Blackcap was also reported. RJP
This morning a Tree Sparrow was seen on the bird table. Also some small flocks of Fieldfares were seen flying north. PS.
This morning two Sand Martins were seen flying over the site, to the south. There were four Lesser Redpoll on the Lower Path and ten migrating Pied Wagtails were seen on the Severn/Trent fields. An Oystercatcher was on one of the tern-tables and a flock of 42 Mute Swans was grazing across the river. PS.