Bird Records 2011  For North Cave Wetlands.

Mute Swan: WeBS counts of three in January, seven in February, and seven in March.

                     WeBS counts of 11 in October, 11 in November and two in December.

                     One pair attempted to breed but failed.

Whooper Swan: In March, one adult present from 2^nd to the 4^th was the first of the year. 44 flew north on 6^th, six flew north on 19^th, seven flew

                              north on 27^th.

                              In October 10 flew south on 10^th and five flew south on 18^th.

                              In November 33 flew east on 5^th and 11 flew south on 6^th.

                              In December four adults on 2^nd, three on 4^th, five on 5^th, four on 29^th and seven on 30^th.

Bean Goose: A ‘Taiga’ race Bean Goose was present on 25^th and 26^th November and was a new species for the reserve. (Gary Dayes)

Pink-Footed Goose: In January one flew east on 1^st, 120 flew north on 16^th and 29 flew north on 23^rd.

                                   In February one with Greylags on 10^th.

                                   In March 250 flew north on 1^st and 52 flew east on 4^th.

                                   In May one on 2^nd.

                                   In September a single bird on 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th, 9^th, 11^th, 12^th and 13^th, five on 25^th, one again on 26^th, 27^th, 28^th and 30^th.

                                   In October one on 1^st and six flew south on 13^th.

                                   In November 100 flew north on 6^th, 2600 flew south on 19^th and was a new site day record, one on 25^th, two on 26^th, one on

                                   27^th and 30^th.

                                   In December one on 1^st, c200 flew south on 12^th, 16 on 13^th, one on 16^th, 17^th and 26^th, with 56 flying north on 28^th.

White-fronted Goose: In November two adults on 11^th were the first of the year, the following day 13 four adults and nine juveniles were seen

                                      then on 15^th to 18^th 28, fourteen adults and fourteen juveniles were seen. On 19^th 34 were seen the same 28 as previous

                                      days plus a further six adults flew south with a large movement of Pink-feet. On 23^rd 36 were seen and represented the

                                      largest group ever seen on the reserve with 29 seen the following day, and just a single juvenile present from 25^th to 27^th.

Greylag Goose: WeBS counts of 219 in January, two in February and 14 in March.

                            WeBS counst of 27 in October, 262 in November and 90 in December.

                            At least 10 pairs bred this year  

Canada Goose: In February 11 on 26^th were the first of the year.

                           In August 23 on 30^th.

                           In September 42 on 25^th.

Barnacle Goose: Five on the 8^th October was the only report of the year.

Egyptian Goose: One present from 19^th to 24^th March and again on 27^th March and then finally on 12^th April.

Shelduck: WeBS counts of three in January (with 39 on 22^nd), 18 in February (with 57 on 3^rd being the highest count of the year) and 54 in March.

                  In June pair with eight young on 6^th,

                  WeBS counts of none in October, November or December.

                  In December one on 6^th, three on 10^th and 30^th.

Wigeon: In January 21+ on 1^st January, one on 10^th, 13^th, 14^th and 18^th,

               In February male on 8^th, two male and a female on 21^st and again on 26^th.

               In March three, two males on 2^nd.

               In April one on 4^th, with a pair on 5^th.

               In June one female on 22^nd and two males on 24^th.

               In August four on 24^th, two on 26^th, three on 30^th and one on 31^st.

               In September one on 1^st, six on 10^th, nine on 15^th, seven on 20^th with six on 27^th.

               In October 12 on 4^th, 29 on 16^th, 8 on 20^th, 19 on 21^st, 14 on 24^th and 37 on 27^th.

               In November 38 on 6^th, 77 on 26^th a new site record count.

               In December 70+ on 1^st, 77 on 3^rd, 70+ on 10^th.

Gadwall: WeBS counts of 42 in January. 24 in February, ten in March.

               WeBS counts of 57 in October, 58 in November and 81 in December.

               The highest count of the year was 101 on 23^rd October.

Teal: In January 380 on 1st

         WeBS counts of 530 in January, 307 in February,160 in March,

         WeBS counts of 225 in October, 271 in November and 94 in December, with 450+ on 7^th, 760+ on 10^th and 380+ on 21^st.

Mallard: WeBS counts of 189 in January, 65 in February, 43 in March,

              WeBS counts in 108 in October, 66 in November and  92 in December.

              At least 10 pairs bred raising 50+ young between them. 

Pintail: Pair on 3^rd January, with female on 8^th, 9^th, pair on 13^th with female on14^th and 29^th.

             In February female on 2^nd, two females on 4^th and 5^th, single female on 12^th, 13^th, 18^th, seven briefly on 20^th, with single female again on  

             22^nd, 25^th and 26^th.

             In March female present until 30^th.

             In September female on 25^th.

             In November male on 12^th.

Garganey: Drake on 22^nd May was only sighting of the year.

Shoveler: WeBS counts of one in January, one in February. six in March.

                 WeBS counts of six in October, ten in November.  two in December.

Red-crested Pochard: Three birds two males and a female present on 20^th and 21^st August.

Pochard:  WeBS counts of 12 in January, 29 in February. 20 in March.

                  WeBS counts of seven in October. 43 in November and four in December.

Tufted Duck:  WeBS counts of 25 in January, 46 in February and 30 in March,

                        WeBS counts of 31 in October, 24 in November and 18 in December.

                        At least ten pairs bred fledging over 50 young between them.   

Scaup: Female present from 16^th November until 25^th.                   

Goldeneye: Male on 17^th March was first of the year with female on 20^th to 24^th.  

                    In October female on 10^th, 14^th, two females on 15^th and 16^th, one again on 17^th and 18^th.

                    In November female on 11^th, 12th and 13^th, with one male and three females on 16^th, with a female on 17^th and 29th.

                    In December male on 23^rd.

Goosander: In January female flew south on 5^th was first of the year with one on 7^th, seven, one male and 6 female on 12^th, male and two female

                      on 14^th, two females on 16^th, two males and a female on 18^th, three males and a female on 22^nd, female on 26^th and 29^th with two on

                      30^th. 

                      In February five on 2^nd, six on 5^th, four on 6^th, three on 12^th, four on 17^th, two females on 20^th and a record flock of 15 seen on 21^st.

                      In March pair on 5^th, two males and female on 10^th, two female on 12^th, male and three females on 15^th, pair on 17^th, eight females on

                      19^th.

                      In April female on 1^st, 10^th and 11^th.

                      In December male on 3^rd and 4^th, two on 6^th and 7^th, male on 10^th, pair on 17^th, male on 22^nd, 25^th,

Ruddy Duck: Female on 21^st May was the first of the year, Pair from 8^th to 13^th June then again from 17^th to 26^th,

                       Pair again present from 2^nd July until 22^nd when DEFRA arrived early morning and culled the pair, but the following day a female was

                       found with six young these survived until DEFRA again arrived and shot the female and five of the six young, the remaining young

                       bird survived until c27^th August when DEFRA finally caught up with it and killed it!  

Red-legged Partridge: Year round resident on and around the reserve with some large flocks 50+ seen in autumn due to local releases for game

                                       shooting.

Grey Partridge: One on 2^nd January with two on 29^th.

                            In February eight on 2^nd, one on 5^th,

                            In April pair on 7^th.

                            In May two on 3^rd, one on 24^th, 25^th, 30^th and 31^st.

                            In June one on 27^th.

                            In July a pair seen with 12 young on 26^th and 29^th.

                            In August ten on 20^th.

                            In September eight on 17^th and 21^st.

                            In October six on 22^nd.

Quail: Male heard singing on 27^th May was the first of the year with another male singing on 29^th and 30^th July. 

Pheasant: Year round resident on and around the reserve in small numbers.

Little Grebe: WeBS counts of none in January, none in February with one on 18^th being the first sighting of the year and two on 24^th.

                      With two in March and  three by the 16^th,

                      WeBS counts of 13 in October, six in November and none in December

Great Crested Grebe: WeBS counts of none in January, with two on 28^th being the first of the year, one in February with three on 2^nd, two on 18^th,

                                     In March nine on 10^th and 13^th.

                                     In June three pairs with four, two and two young on 27^th.

                                     In July seven pairs with 11 young between them.

                                     WeBS counts of ten in October, ten in November with 15 on 11^th, but none in December.

Black-necked Grebe: Adult winter plumaged bird on 29^th September was only report of the year.

Gannet: An immature flew north over the reserve on 1^st September.  (Mike Bayldon).

Cormorant: WeBS counts of none in January, February or March.

                    WeBS counts of none in October, three in November and none in December.

                    The highest count during the year were five on 10^th November.

Little Egret: One on 12^th January was first of the year.

                     In February one on 27^th and 28^th February.

                     In March one on 1^st, 4^th, 5^th and 6^th.

                     In June two on 26^th.

                     In August one on 22^nd, 23^rd with two on 28^th.

                     In July adult with juvenile on 25^th.

                     In November one on 30^th.

                     In December one on 1^st was the last sighting of the year.

Grey Heron: In February two on 27^th.

                      In June one on 3^rd and 27^th.

                      In July one on 1^st, 2^nd, 9^th, 11^th, 13^th, 15^th and 21^st.

                      In August one on 19^th, 20^th and two flew east on 27^th.

                      In September one on 13^th and 30^th.

                      In October one on 4^th, 6^th and 23^rd.

                      In November one on 10^th, 16^th and 23rd.

White Stork: One of unknown origin seen circling just south of reserve on 25^th April.

Red Kite: In January one on 14^th and 23^rd.

                 In February one on 17^th.

                 In March one on 8^th and10^th, two on 11^th, one on 12^th and two on 26^th.   

                 In April one on 8^th and 9^th, two on 15^th, one on 16^th, two on 24^th and one on 26^th.

                 In May one on 2^nd, 9^th, 13^th and 20^th.

                 In June one on 5^th, 15^th and 30^th.

                 In July one on 6^th, two on 7^th, one on 9^th, 22^nd and 30^th.

                 Not seen in August or September.

                 In October one on 18^th.

                 Not seen in November and December.

Marsh Harrier: In January one flew over on 13^th with female on 22^nd and 28^th.

                          In February female flew south on 3^rd and again on 6^th. 28^th.

                          In March one on 2^nd, 5^th, 20^th and 30^th.

                          In April female on 2^nd and 22^nd.

                          In May one on 7^th and 15^th.

                          In June male on 4^th and 5^th.

                          In July one on 1^st.

                          In August juvenile on 9^th, 14^th, with female on 19^th, 21^st, juvenile again on 22^nd and 23^rd.

                          In September one on 1^st, 3^rd, 10^th, 11^th, 17^th, 19^th, 21^st.

                          In October one flew east on 28^th.

                          In November immature on 6^th with female on 17^th, 19^th and 29^th.

                          In December one on 6^th, female on 13^th, 15^th and 16^th, an immature on 26^th.

Sparrowhawk: Seen in every month of the year usually single birds but up to four birds seen displaying in spring.    

Buzzard: Seen in every month of the year with up to six birds at time seen in the spring with up to a dozen birds seen in the air together in autumn.

Osprey: One present in the area from 7^th to 10^th May and was the first of the year.

               In August one flew east on 20^th.

               In September one flew west on 7^th with same or another flying south on 8^th.

Kestrel: Seen in every month of the year usually single birds but up to four birds seen in the air together displaying in spring.  

Merlin: Male on 16^th January.

             Female on 29^th March.

             In April female seen hunting on 16^th, 19^th and 20^th.

             In October female seen on 1^st and 5^th.

             In November one on 12^th.

             In December one on 17^th.

Hobby: One on 8^th May was first of the year with singles also seen on 9^th, 10^th, 15^th, 28^th and 30^th.

              In June singles on 5^th, 8^th and 25th.

              In July singles on 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 18^th.

              In August singles on 7^th, 13^th, 21^st, 23^rd and 31^st.

              In September one on 1^st and 4^th, with two on 5^th, one on 7^th, two again on 11^th, with one on 18^th being the last sighting of the year.

Peregrine: In January one on 16^th and two on 23^rd.

                   In February one on 4^th, 9^th, 14^th and 26^th.

                   In March one on 26^th.

                   In May one on 6^th.

                   In July one on 8^th, 9^th and 30^th.

                   In August adult on 6^th, 13^th and 17^th with juvenile on 18^th, one on 24^th.

                   In September two on 3^rd, one on 8^th, 9^th, 11^th, 12^th, 14^th, 17^th and 24^th.

                   In October two on 6^th, one on 10^th and 21^st.

                   In November one on 16^th.

                   In December one on 13^th.

Water Rail: The bird present from December 2010 continued to be seen daily along the unfrozen ditch by car park until 6^th March.

                    In August one on 30^th.

                    In October one on 5^th.

                    In November one on 30^th.

                    In December at least three different birds present with one on 10^th, 13^th, 20^th and 23^rd, with two seen on 27^th 

Spotted Crake: A juvenile showed very well on the evening of 19^th August and was only the second reserve record. (Lee Johnson).

Moorhen: WeBS counts of two in January, 10 in February and 16 in March,

                 WeBS counts of 17 in October, 22 in November and18 in December.

                 At least six pairs bred.

Coot: WeBS counts of 157 in January, 102 in February and 82 in March,

           WeBS counts of 59 in October, 97 in November and 163 in December.

           At least 12 pairs bred.

Oystercatcher: One on 2^nd February was first of the year with one on 8^th, three on 9^th, 10^th, one on 13^th, ten on 17^th, 15+ on 18^th, 22 on 20^th,

                           with 17+ on 25^th.

                           In March 25 on 10^th.

                           In June a pair with two young on 2^nd, a second pair seen with three young on 8^th.

                           In December one on 5^th was unusual.

Avocet: Eight on 12^th March were the first of the year then seen on and off for the rest of the month with a maximum of 23 on 29^th.

              In April 12 on 1^st, 14 on 2^nd, 24 on 3^rd, 32 on 4^th, 20 on 7^th, 46 on 9^th, 26 on 12^th, 25 on 15^th, 35 on 19^th, 40 on 21^st, 56 on 23^rd, 48 on 25^th,

              19 pairs nesting by 27^th, with 60+ on 30^th.

              In May 28 pairs nesting by the 12th with the first chicks, nine seen on 15^th, 20 chicks on 20^th, 22 on 21^st, 

              In June 63 adults and 14 young on 3^rd, 15 young on 7^th, 14 young on 10^th, 50 adults and 10 young on 17^th, 10 well grown young on 23^rd.

              In July three adult and two young on 22^nd, pair with one young on 29^th to 31^st.

              In August two on 2^nd, adult and a juvenile on 5^th, 6^th, and finally on the 11^th.

Little Ringed Plover: One on 22^nd March was the first of the year, with one on 25^th.

                                    In April one on 2^nd, two+ on 3^rd, one on 6^th, three on 8^th, two pairs on 9^th, 14^th, five+ birds on 25^th.

                                    In May four+ on 15^th.

                                    In June five+ on 15^th.

                                    In July three on 5^th, adult with juvenile on 10^th, adult with four juveniles on 15^th to 22^nd then adult with three juveniles from

                                    24^th to 31^st.

                                    In August one on 3^rd and 6^th, four on 8^th, juvenile on 13^th, 19^th,  

Ringed Plover: Three on 10^th February were the first of the year with two on 20^th, 21^st, and three on 22^nd with two on 24^th.

                           In March five on 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 10^th, two+ on 11^th, two pairs on 21^st, 29^th and 31^st.

                           In April two pairs on 9^th, one pair on 14^th,

                           In August two on 2^nd.

                           In September juvenile on 1^st and 2^nd.

Golden Plover: In January one on 7^th with seven flying north on 8^th.

                           In February 3 on 2^nd.

                           In March four on 5^th, 14 on 13^th, eight on 24^th.

                           In July two on 9^th.

                           In August one on 5^th, seven on 24^th,

                           In September ten on 10^th, 24 south on 11^th, 45 flew west on 15^th, 80+ on 23^rd, 200+ flew west on 24^th, 70 on 29^th.

                           In October 100+ on 4^th, 40+ on 6^th, 120+ on 7^th, 76 on 17^th, 18 on 22^nd.

                           In November 50 flew east on 9^th.

                          In December 18 over on 1^st with 22 over on 26^th.

Grey Plover: One flew off north from the reserve calling on 3^rd December and was the only sighting this year.

Lapwing:  WeBS counts of none in January, 114 in February, 57 in March.

                  WeBS counts of359 in October, 133 in November. 423 in December.

                  Up to 10 pairs bred  this year with at least 25 young fledged, down on previous years.

Knot: Adult winter on 10^th February was the first of the year, with two summer plumaged birds on 2^nd and 3^rd May.

Sanderling: A flock of ten on 22^nd May with a single seen on 30^th May.

Curlew Sandpiper: One present briefly on 8^th May was the only sighting of the year.

Dunlin: Four on 12^th February were first of the year with two on 13^th, three on 20^th, five on 21^st, three on 22^nd, two on 24^th, four on 25^th and three on

              26^th.

              In March one on 6^th, three on 11^th, two on 13^th, one on 14^th, 15^th,  five on 16^th, one on 18^th.

              In April one on 8^th, 9^th with three on 23^rd.

              In May two on 1^st, three on 8^th, 10^th, one on 14^th, two on 24^th, one on 28^th and 29^th with eight on 30^th.

              In June two on 1^st, 3^rd, one on 14^th.

              In August one on 2^nd and 22^nd.

              In September one on 2^nd, two on 6^th and 7^th, ten on 17^th, three on 18^th,

              In October two on 10^th, one on 12^th.

              In November one on 5^th, 6^th and 13^th.

              In December two on 18^th.

Ruff: One on 18^th March was the first of the year with one also on 20^th.

          Flock of seven on 4^th April was highest count of the year.

          In August one on 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th,two on 9^th,  19^th, 21^st,three on 24^th, two on 26^th and nine on 27^th.

          In September three on 1^st, one on 7^th to 10^th.

          In October one on 16^th and 22^nd.

          In November two on 7^th, one on 13^th, 18^th and 24th.

Jack Snipe: One on 22^nd January was the first of the year.

                     In September one on 23^rd.

                     In December one on 3^rd.

Snipe: WeBS counts on six in January, six in February, six on March, with 17 on 2^nd.

             In April one on 26^th.

             In August two on 2^nd, four on 4^th, three on 7^th, six on 10^th and 26^th.

             In September seven on 18^th and nine on 27^th.

            WeBS counts of six in October, 20 in November and four in December.

Woodcock: One on 28^th November was the only sighting of the year.

Black-Tailed Godwit: One present from 29th March to 1^st April was the first of the year with two on 2^nd April also in April one on 18^th and 29^th with

                                     two on 30^th.

                               In May two on 1^st  to 4^th with one on the 5^th and 6^th.

                                     In June ten on 27^th and 20 on 29^th.

                                     In July 16 on 1^st, one on 2^nd, 7^th, two on 17^th and 18^th,

                                     In August one on 4^th and 8^th.

Bar-tailed Godwit: One on 29^th April was the first of the year.

                               In May two on 1^st to 4^th with one remaining until the 6^th.

Whimbrel: In April one on 6^th was the first of the year, with single bird also seen on 16^th, 19^th, 21^st and 24^th.

                 In May one on 1^st, four on 3^rd and 4^th, three on 5^th and 6^th, nine on 8^th, four on 15^th and one on 27^th.

                    In August four flew south on 6^th and were the only report of the autumn.

Curlew: In March one on 1^st was the first of the year with eight flying north on 21^st. 

               In October 10 on 27^th and 15 on 29^th.

               In November 18 on 2^nd.

Spotted Redshank: One on 4^th April was the first of the year and again on 6^th and 8^th.

                                  In May one on 6^th and 24^th.

                                  In July one on 8^th.

                                  In August adult on 24^th.

                                  In September two on 7^th.

Redshank: WeBS counts of 30 in January, 34 in February and eight in March.  

                    In June pair with four young on 6^th.

                    WeBS counts of two in October, three in November and two in December.

                    Highest count of the year was 60 on 15^th February.

Greenshank: Two on 29^th April were the first of the year.

                       In April one on 6^th and 7^th.

                       In July one on 4^th and 12^th.

                       In August one on 5^th, 6^th and 7^th, three on 8^th, two on 9^th, one on 11^th, two on 12^th, one on 13^th, 14^th, 15^th and 16^th, three on 17^th,

                       Two on 18^th, one on 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd, two on 24^th, 25^th, one on 26^th, 27^th, 28^th and 29^th, three on 30^th and one on 31^st.

                       In September one on 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, four on 4^th, one on 5^th, two on 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, one on 9^th and 13^th.

                       In October one on 1^st.

                       One reported on 4^th November was last report of the year.

Green Sandpiper: In February one on 26^th.

                               In March one on 4^th, 12^th, 14^th, 15^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, two on 24^th and 25^th, 27^th, one on 28^th and 30^th.

                               In April one on 1^st, two on 2^nd, one on 4^th, one on 17^th and 20^th, two on 22^nd and one on 28^th.

                               In May one on 1^st and 4^th.

                               In June one on 19^th, 20^th and 27^th.

                               In July one on 2^nd to 31^st, two from 14^th to 30^th with three on 30^th.

                               In August one on1st, two on 2^nd, three on 4^th to 6^th, one on 7^th, three on 8^th, one on 12^th, two on 13^th, one on 15^th, two on 17^th,

                              18^th, 19^th, three on 20^th, two on 21^st, 22^nd, one on 23^rd, 24^th, two on 26^th, one on 27^th and  29^th. 

                               In September one on 1^st, two on 3^rd, one on 5^th, one on 7^th, two on 8^th, 10^th, 12^th, one on 14^th, 17^th, three on 18^th, one on 21^st,

                               two on 22^nd, three on 23^rd, two on 27^th, three on 29^th and two on 30^th.

                               In October three on 1^st, two on 2^nd, three on 3^rd, 4^th, two on 5^th, 6^th, three on 7^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, two on 14^th, 15^th, one on

                              16^th, three on 18^th, one on 20^th, 21^st and 29^th.  

                               In November two on 11^th with one on 17th.

                               In December  one on 10^th was the last of the year.  

Wood Sandpiper: Two on 13^th May were the first of the year.

                               One on 14^th to 22^nd June.

                               In July one on 20^th.

                               In August one on 13^th.

Common Sandpiper: One on 14^th April was the first of the year, with one on 21^st and 22^nd, two on 23^rd, and one on 24^th, 26^th and 29^th.

                                    In May single bird seen on 1^st, 7^th, three on 8^th, one on 10^th, 15^th, 20^th, 23^rd, and 24^th.

                                    In June one on 4^th, 5^th, 26^th and 27^th.

                                    In July one on 3^rd, two on 8^th, three on 9^th, one on 10^th, 19^th, 21^st, two on 22^nd, one on 23^rd, 24^th, two on 25^th, one on 26^th,

                                    28^th, two on 29^th one on 30^th with three on 31^st.

                                    In August one on 1^st and 2^nd, two on 4^th, one on 5^th, two on 6^th, one on 7^th, two on 8^th, one on 9^th, 11^th and 12^th, four on 13^th,

                                    One on 15^th, 17^th, 18^th and 20^th, two on 21^st, one on 22^nd, 27^th, three on 29^th and one on 30^th. 

                                    In September one on 2^nd, 6^th, two on 7^th, three on 8^th, four on 9^th, one on 12^th and  two on 13^th.

Mediterranean Gull: Adult winter on 29^th March was first of the year.

                                   In May two first-summer birds present on 6^th and 7^th with one present on 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 15^th and 24th, adult on 28^th with

                                   one first-summer again on 30^th and two on 31^st.

                                   In June first-summer birds were seen as follows: three on 1^st, two on 2^nd, then one on 3^rd to 9^th and again on 11^th to 14^th.

                                   two on 15^th and 16^th, one on 17^th to 21^st, two on 22^nd, three on 23^rd, two on 24^th, one on 25^th, two on 26^th and 27^th, one on 28^th

                                   and 29^th with two on 30^th.

                                   In July an adult summer and two first-summer birds on 1^st and 2^nd with the adult summer again on 7^th.

                                   In November one on 8^th, 22^nd, 27^th to 30^th.

                                   In December adult winters, with one on 1^st, two on 2^nd, one on 3^rd, 6^th, 9^th, and 30^th.

Little Gull: First summer bird present on 27^th and 28^th April was the first of the year.

                   Probably the same first summer bird present again on 5^th to 8^th May.

Black-headed Gull: Year round resident on the reserve with at least 300 pairs breeding, and 396 young counted on 24^th June.

Common Gull: Year round resident on and around the reserve in varying numbers with up to 200 birds seen at times.

Herring Gull: Seen in small numbers in every month of the year with counts of 100+ seen occasionally in pre-roost gatherings during the autumn.

Yellow-legged Gull: In May a 3^rd summer on 22^nd was the first of the year and seen again on 28^th.

                                  In June the same 3^rd summer seen again on 1^st and 7^th.

                                  In August adult on 5^th and 3^rd year bird on 9^th.

                                  In September 2^nd Winter on 23^3rd.

                                  In October a 2^nd winter on 1^st and a 3^rd winter seen on 21^st and 22^nd.

                                  An adult on 27^th December was the last of the year.

Caspian Gull: Two 1^st summer birds present on 3^rd May were the first records for the reserve with both birds seen again the following day with one

                        on 5th and two again on 6^th. (Ross Ahmed)

                        In November an adult was present briefly on 26^th and was present again for several hours on 27^th. (Lee Johnson)

                        In December one reported on 1^st and 16^th.

Glaucous Gull: On 22^nd April a 2^nd summer bird showed well for c5mins before flying off South. (Stuart Griffiths & Gary Dayes)

Lesser Black-backed Gull: One on 20^th February was the first of the year.

Greater Black-backed Gull: Seen in small numbers in every month of the year with occasional large gatherings of up to 100 birds in autumn.

Common Tern: One on 20^th April was the first of the year, seen again on 23^rd, 24^th and 26^th.

                           In May one on 1^st.

                           In June pair with two young on 16^th.

                           In July five pairs with six juveniles between them on 16^th, five pairs with eight young on 27^th,

                           In September eight, four adults and four juveniles on 9^th, two on 15^th, one on 18^th,

Arctic Tern: Three on 5^th May were the first of the year with one on 21^st and 22^nd.

                      In September one adult was present from 9^th to 14^th with a different adult then present from 16^th to 26^th which was joined by a juvenile

                      from 19^th until 26^th.

Little Tern: One flew north through the reserve on 1^st May.

Black Tern: Three summer plumaged birds on 22^nd April, with another summer plumaged bird on 5^th May.

                    A juvenile was present from 4^th until the15^th September.

Stock Dove: Seen in every month of the year, usually seen in ones or twos but occasional flocks of up to ten seen at times.

Woodpigeon: Year round resident on and around the reserve with large flocks of several hundred in surrounding fields during autumn and winter

                        months, at least one pair bred on the reserve.

Collared Dove: Seen in every month of the year, usually seen singularly or in pairs flying over the reserve.  

Turtle Dove: Three flew south through the reserve on 22^nd June and were the first of the year.

                      Two flew south through reserve on 15^th July with one on 17^th July.

                      In August two flew south on 28^th.  

Cuckoo: The first of the year was of a male heard only singing on 24^th April, with single seen on 10^th May then on  15^th, 16^th, 17^th and 18^th June.

Barn Owl: One on 26^th July was the first sighting of the year.

                  In August one on 4^th and 6^th.

                  In October one on 5^th and 6^th.

Tawny Owl: One on 10^th January was first of the year, one heard only on 23^rd July with one seen roosting in tree on 13^th November.

Little Owl: One seen on 4^th July was the only report of the year.

Swift: Three on 2^nd May were the first of the year.

           Two on 27^th August being the last of the year.

Kingfisher: One on 23^rd June was the first of the year, with singles also seen on 26^th July,

                     In August on 6^th, 21^st, 23^rd, 25^th.

                     In September one on 14^th, 15^th and 24^th.

                     In October one on 1^st, 3^rd and 7^th.

                     In November one on 20^th.

Green Woodpecker: In January two on 1^st and 10^th with one on 23^rd.

                                   In February single on 1^st, 4^th, 16^th and 22^nd.

                                   In March one on 8^th.

                                   In May one on 27^th.

                                   In September one on 8^th, 18^th and 22^nd.

                                   In October one on 17^th, 19^th, 22^nd and 27^th.

                                   In November two on 11^th, one on 16^th.

                                   In December two on 9^th.

Great Spotted Woodpecker: In January one on 5^th with three on 31^st.

                                                 In February single on 1^st and 22^nd.

                                                 In March one on 2^nd, 16^th,

                                                 In September one on 27^th.

                                                 In October one on 5^th, 7^th and 11^th.

Skylark: Seen on and off throughout the year with birds singing from mid January onwards.

                At least one pair bred on the reserve.

Sand Martin: In March one on 19^th was the first of the year, with 20+ present by the end of the month.

                       Up to 100 pairs bred in and around the new quarrying activities.

                       The last of the year were seen in late September.

Swallow: Two on 26^th March were the first of the year with one on 31^st.

                 In April three+ on 1^st, 2^nd, one on 4^th.

                 In August 50+ flew south on 19^th.

                 In September 50+ flew south on 20^th with ten on 27^th.

                 In October one on 3^rd, with three+ on 5^th being the last sightings of the year.

House Martin: One on 24^th March was the first of the year.

                         In October six+ on 5^th were the last of the year.

Meadow Pipit: Seen in every month except January, June and July and no indication of any breeding having taken place this year.

Yellow Wagtail: One on 31^st March was the first of the year and a very early record for the reserve.  

                           In April one on 1^st to 7^th, one on 12^th, eight+ on 19^th, six+ on20th, three+ on 21^st, four+ on 23^rd, five on 24^th, four on 26^th.

                           seven on 27^th, two on 28^th, three on 29^th and two on 30^th.

                           In May one on 1^st, five+ on 4^th, one on 5^th, five on 6^th, two on 8^th, pair on 25^th and 31^st.

                           In June one on 16^th, 17^th and 26^th.

                           In July three on 2^nd, juvenile on 10^th, female on 13^th, two juveniles on 15^th, three juveniles on 17^th, one on 28^th, two on 29^th and

                           three on 30^th and 31^st.

                           In August a female and two juveniles on 4^th, six on 5^th, ten+ on 12^th, six+ on 13^th, seven+ on 19^th, one on 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, three on

                           30^th.

                           In September four on 1^st, eight+ on 3^rd, one on 16^th, 17^th, 24^th and 28^th was the last of the year.

Grey Wagtail: One on 23^rd July was the first sighting of the year.

                        Two on 13^th September with one on 17^th.

                        In October two on 2^nd.

Pied Wagtail: Seen throughout and in every month of the year in varying numbers with daily counts of up to 50 birds seen at times in autumn.

Waxwing: One on 8^th November was only report of the year.

Wren: Year round resident on the reserve in small numbers with the odd pair breeding.

Dunnock: Year round resident on the reserve with a few pairs breeding.

Robin: Year round resident on the reserve with a few pairs breeding

Whinchat: One on 19^th August was the first of the year.

                  Two on 8^th September, one on 9^th and 10^th, two again on 11^th with one on 18^th.

Stonechat: Male on 30^th September and 1^st October was the only sighting of the year.

Wheatear: In April three, two males and a female on 1oth were the first of the year, with a male on 12^th, female on 13^th, five, three males, two

                   females on 14^th, four on 15^th, one on 16^th, 18^th, 19^th, two on 20^th, 21^st, one on 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, two on 26^th, 27^th, one on 28^th, 29^th and

                   30^th.

                   In May one on 1^st.   

                   In August one on 13^th and 28^th.

                   In September two on 6^th, three on 8^th, two on 9^th, one on 16^th, 18^th and 25^th.

                   In October one on 1^st, five+ on 6^th, two on 7^th, one on 8^th to 14^th.

Blackbird: Year round resident on the reserve with a few pairs breeding.

Fieldfare: In October 120+ on 12^th, 200+ on 13^th, 1000+ flew west on 20^th.

                 In December 50+ on 16^th, c200 on 17^th, 50+ on 22^nd.

Song Thrush: Year round resident on the reserve with at least one pair breeding.

Redwing: In October 12+ flew west on 9^th, one on 12^th and four+ on 13^th.

                 In December 10+ on 16^th, 50+ on 17^th.                

Mistle Thrush: Seen from January through to May and again in November and December mostly single birds or a pair.

Sedge Warbler: One on 16^th April was the first of the year.

                           One on 18^th September was the last of the year.

                           Eight pairs thought to have bred.

Reed Warbler: One on 9^th April was the first of the year.

                          In September one on 23^rd was the last of the year.

                          Six pairs thought to have bred this year.

Lesser Whitethroat: Three on 21^st April were the first of the year.

                                   In September one on 1^st with three on 2^nd being the last of the year.

                                   Only one pair bred this year down from the usual three pairs.

Whitethroat: One on 9^th April was the first of the year, with three+ on 17^th.

                       In September one on 1^st, was the last report of the year.

                       At least six pairs thought to have bred around the reserve.

Garden Warbler: One on 10^th May was the first of the year, with one again on 21^st.

                             In August one on 21^st  to 24^th and 29^th.

                             In September one on 1^st.

Blackcap: Male on 1^st April was the first of the year, with pair on 2^nd, 3^rd, three on 4^th, five+ on 15^th,

                  In September one on 8^th, two+ on 10^th, one on 27^th.

                  A very late male seen on 21^st December.

Chiffchaff: One on 13^th March was the first of the year, with three by 20^th, at least three still present on 4^th April.

                   One on 11^th and 14^th June.

                   In August one on 29^th.

                   In September one on 1^st, 8^th, 11^th and 13^th, two on 18^th, one on 23^rd and 25^th being the last of the year.

Willow Warbler: One singing on 7^th April was the first of the year.

                            One on 18^th September was the last of the year.

Goldcrest: In January one on 8^th was first of the year with one on 7^th and 8^th.

                   In September two on 1^st,

                   In October one on 17^th and 24^th.

Spotted Flycatcher: One on 30^th June was first of the year.

                                  In August two on 14^th and one on 19^th.

Long-tailed Tit: Seen on and off in every month of the year in small numbers with at least two pairs breeding in the reserve hedgerows.

Blue Tit: Year round resident on the reserve with at least 5 pairs using nest boxes on the reserve.

Great Tit: Year round resident on the reserve with at least 3 pairs using nest boxes on the reserve.

Coal Tit:Two on 1^st January, one on 3^rd, 16^th and 23^rd.

               In February one on 25^th.

               In March one on 3^rd and 19^th.

               In August one on 20^th.

               In September one on 2^nd, two on 10^th and one on 11^th.

               In December one on 18^th.

Willow Tit: Two together on 21^st August with one still the following day.  

Marsh Tit: One on 19^th August was a long awaited first for the reserve and was still present the following day, also one reported on 25^th

                  September.

Treecreeper: In January one seen on 7^th, 17^th, 20^th, 21^st and 30^th.

                       In February one on 1^st, 3^rd, 6^th, 10^th, 13^th, 20^th and 22^nd.

                       In March one on 16^th.

Jay: One seen on 20^th November was only report of the year.

Magpie: Year round resident on and around the reserve in small numbers with at least one pair breeding.

Jackdaw: Year round resident on and around the reserve in varying numbers with some large pre roost gatherings during the winter months.

Rook: Year round resident on and around the reserve in varying numbers with some large pre roost gatherings during the winter months.

Carrion Crow: Year round resident on and around the reserve with at least two pairs successfully raising two young each.

Raven: One flew south along ridge to east on 27^th February. (Barry Jones).

Starling: Year round resident on and around the reserve in small numbers with the odd pair breeding. with some large winter gatherings in the

               surrounding fields.

House Sparrow: An increasingly common resident on the reserve, mainly centered on the reserve entrance where birds take advantage of

                            the presence of ‘The Wild Bird’ café and the free handouts, flocks of up to 50 seen at times.    

Tree Sparrow: Winter flocks of up to 70 birds seen at times around the reserve. Up to 5 pairs bred in the reserves nest boxes.

Chaffinch: Year round resident in small numbers with a few pair breeding on the reserve.

Brambling: Female on 1^st January with one on 12^th November.

Greenfinch: Year round resident in small numbers with a few pair breeding on the reserve.

Goldfinch: Year round resident in small numbers with a few pair breeding on the reserve.

                   In October 70+ on 11^th, 100+ on 12^th.

                   In November 100+ on 4^th.

                   In December 40+ on 16^th.

Siskin: In January ten+ on 14^th, 50 on 18^th, 60+ on 26^th with eight on 28^th.

             In February 50+ on 1^st, 30+ on 4^th, 50+ on 6^th, 60+ on 18^th, 12 on 21^st.

             In June one on 5^th.

             In September four on 13^th, 26+ on 17^th, nine on 20^th and seven on 24^th.

             In October one on 1^st, 5^th, 20+ on 11^th, 10+ on 12^th, six+ on 14^th, three+ on 20^th,

             In November two on 22^nd.

             In December five on 6^th, 30+ on 16^th, six+ on 22^nd and finally 20+ on 31^st.

Linnet: Present on and off throughout and in every month of the year in small numbers. With 30+ on 5^th April, 40+ on 16^th November and

             20+ on 16^th December being some of the larger counts.

Twite: Three birds on 19^th November with one+ present the following day. Five reported on 12^th December with four seen on 25^th.

Lesser Redpoll: In January six on 3^rd, nine on 4^th, three on 7^th with one on 29^th.

                           In March two on 5^th.

                           In June three on 4^th.

                           In October one on 1^st, two on 2^nd, one on 13^th and 30^th.

                           In December one on 16^th, five on 17^th, one on 23^rd, 26^th and 29^th with two on 30^th and 31^st.

Common Crossbill: One flew south over the reserve on 23^rd September. (Ross Ahmed).

Bullfinch: In January two on 5^th, three on 20^th with single on 28^th.

                  In February one on 5^th.

                  In April pair on 6^th, one on 19^th.

                  In August three juveniles on 19^th, one on 26^th, male with three juveniles on 27^th.

                  In September male on 18^th, three juveniles on 27^th with one juvenile on 30^th.

                  In October one on 12^th, 13^th and 14^th,

                  In November pair on 12^th, 16^th, three on 25^th, two on 26^th.

                  In December four males on 2^nd, one male on 20^th, five on 26^th, three on 27^th and 31^st.

Yellowhammer: Becoming increasingly uncommon around the reserve with few sightings throughout the year and rarely of more than a single bird

                            seen at any one time.

                           (As the reserve expands but becomes more wetland type habitat the birds are being pushed westwards to the still arable fields 

                            where flocks of up to 50 birds can still be seen at times).

Reed Bunting: Year round resident on the reserve in small numbers with up to six pairs breeding.

Corn Bunting: In January five on 3^rd, three on 7^th, one on 16^th.

                         In February one on 1^st, 5^th, two on 12^th, with one on 26^th.

                         In March two on 5^th, one on 6^th, two on 31^st.

                         In April one on 1^st. two on 2^nd, one on 5^th, 6^th, 10^th and 16^th.

                         In June one on 7^th, 11^th, two on 25^th, one on 26^th.

                         In July five on 1^st, two on 3^rd, three on 17^th, one on 20^th.

                         In September eight on 24^th was highest count of the year.

                         In October one on 16^th and 19^th with 3 on 22^nd.

                         In December two on 4^th.

Escapes

Black Swan: In May two on 12^th and again on 30^th. In June two on 7^th, 14^th, 16^th, then present throughout July, August, and September. (from Drewton estate).

Lesser White-fronted Goose: Adult on 3^rd, 5^th 12^th and 15^th September.

Choloe Wigeon: One on 27^th March.

Bar-headed Goose: Adult on 8^th to 11^th June, 5^th, 12^th and 15^th September.