This morning there were six Bearded Reedlings feeding in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. There was also a pair of Stonechats on the Ecopark. MW.
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Peregrine – 22nd January
This morning both Peregrines were on the new pylon. Two Ravens flew over the Slurry Lagoon towards the Enva plant and an Egyptian Goose flew over towards the north. PS.
Later a Goosander was seen on the river. RJP.
In the afternoon the Bearded Reedlings were heard on the east side of the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and a Pink-footed Goose was seen with the Greylag flock across the river. MC.
Bearded Reedlings – 16th January
Late morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. In the early afternoon at least four Bearded Reedlings were heard on the eastern side of the reed-bed. MW. MC.
Bearded Reedling – 4th January
This morning two Chiffchaffs and twelve Common Snipe were seen on the Ecopark. There were four Bearded Reedlings seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and a Peregrine flew over the site. IEP.
Goosander – 4th December
This morning a male Goosander circled the site and two Ravens were about most of the morning. The Bearded Reedlings were heard, but not seen, from the Causeway. PS.
Bearded Reedling – 27th November
This morning a Great White Egret flew over the site and a Raven was seen and heard a few times as it foraged about. Near the Causeway bench, two male and two female Bearded Reedlings were seen in the nearby reedbed. PS.
Marsh Harrier – 16th November
This morning the Bearded Reedlings were heard in the reeds along the north side of the Slurry Lagoon, but not seen and the female Pintail was still present. Water Rails were seen three times (at least two individuals) as they flew across in front of the Causeway bench. Several small flocks of Fieldfares flew through, totalling about 155. PS.

In the afternoon a juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon. MC.
Bearded Reedlings – 14th November
Today at least four Bearded Reedlings presented themselves again in the N/E corner of the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. MC
Bearded Reedling – 13th November
This morning, during the Monthly Bird Count, eight Bearded Reedlings were seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Also seen were a Pintail, a Green Sandpiper and a Brambling . 29 golden Plovers also circled the Slurry Lagoon before flying off. MC.
Bearded Reedling – 4th November
This morning there were two Stonechats on the Ecopark and four Bearded Reedlings in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon. IEP.