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April 2024

Monday 1st April 2024
On Cell 'A', there was a Black-tailed godwit & Ruff, with a Green sandpiper west of the Silt pond,
A Whooper swan was on the North field, then flying west over Dryham Ings & the Silt pond,
A flock of 12 Dunlins & a Ringed plover flew over the Silt pond,
Also on the North field was 2 Eygptian geese,
There was a Brambling on the West path, a 2nd summer Mediterranean gull (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier, Little owl, Kingfisher (Crossland's lake) & singing Corn bunting (West End)
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
A pair of Little ringed plovers were on either the Silt pond or Cell 2a,
2 Black-tailed godwits were on either Cell 'A' or the Silt pond, with 18 Avocets on the latter. 8 Snipe & a Ruff were on Cell 'A',
Yesterday's Whooper swan was on Cell 1a,
A Willow warbler was singing in the New workings,
At least 4 Bramblings (3 males & a female) were seen along Dryham lane, with Corn bunting in the North hedge.
Wednesday 3rd April 2024
A female Wheatear was in the North fields, with a Peregrine consuming it's breakfast nearby,
There was 3 Little ringed plovers & a Dunlin on the Silt pond, with a further Little ringed plover on Cell 2a, a Black-tailed godwit & Ruff on Cell 'A' & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
52 Curlews were counted in the area between the Reed-bed & Main lake,
Barn owls were hunting the New workings & Reed-bed,
Also seen was a singing Corn bunting in the North hedge, pair of Mediterranean gulls (Crossland's lake), 2 Swallows, female Blackcap on the West path & 3+ Bramblings along Dryham lane
Thursday 4th April 2024
The first House martin of the year was over Crossland's lake & Dryham lane in the afternoon,
The Ruff & Black-tailed godwit were still on Cell 'A',
A Barn owl was hunting the Snipe field in the morning,
14+ Avocets were about the reserve, 8+ Chiffchaffs singing,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, singing Willow warbler (East path), Brambling (West path), Bearded tit heard in Cell 'B', 4 Canada geese (Cell 1a), Little owl & 6 Red kites over
Friday 5th April 2024
The Black-tailed godwit & Ruff were seen on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper over the New workings, 10+ Curlews (North field) & 14+ Avocets about the reserve,
At least 5 Bramblings were seen along the West path, with 2 along the East path,
Willow warbler was singing on the East path & along Dryham lane,
2 Swallow's were with the Sand martins over Crossland's lake, Bearded tit was heard in Cell 'C', Grey heron (1 in Cell 'C' & 2 east), 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier, a Mediterranean gull over Cell 'A', Red kite & 6+ Swallows (over Dryham lane)
Saturday 6th April 2024
A Raven was seen to fly from the north, along the East ridge in the morning,
A Sandwich tern was heard to fly across Crossland's lake in the early morning,
Just before this, a male Ring ousel was seen at the junction between the South west of Cell 'A; & the Silt pond,
The female Common scoter returned to Crossland's lake for the day,
3 Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake, Green sandpiper (New workings), Black-tailed godwit & Ruff (Cell 'A'), Little ringed plover (Cell 2a) & Brambling (West path)
Sunday 7th April 2024
An Arctic tern was over Crossland's lake at mid-day,
In the late afternoon, the first Common sandpiper of the year was on the Silt pond,
15 Whooper swans spent the day on Cell 1a,
A Little ringed plover was on the Silt pond, Black-tailed godwit & Ruff were on Cell 'A', with 44 Curlews on the reserve,
Also seen was at least 10 Bramblings (Far lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite, Kingfisher, 5+ Swallows, House martin & singing Sedge warbler (Reed-bed)
Monday 8th April 2024
The Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A',
There were at least 6 Willow warblers singing,
Also seen Marsh harrier (over Dryham Ings), 12 Avocets & Little ringed plover (Silt pond)
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Today the year's first Hobby (hunting over Crossland's lake) & Yellow wagtail (one seen flying west over Crossland's lake) were seen,
A Corn bunting was singing by the Far Corner,
Also seen was a Barn owl (over the Carp lake), 10 Pochard (including a female on the Island lake), 14 Avocets & a pair of Little ringed plovers (Silt pond),
There was also, the first Mallard brood of the year (11 ducklings on the Village lake), Bearded tit (heard Cell 'C'), Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), 6+ Bramblings (Far lake), 45+ Curlews (Middle grounds), Green sandpiper (Silt pond), 6+ House martins, Peregrine, Red kite, single Whooper swan (Cell 2a) & 4+ Siskins
Posted By: BJNcw on 4/11/2024 4:14:05 PM

March 2024

Friday 1st March 2024
The immature drake Goldeneye was still on Cell 2a, with yesterday's Black-tailed godwit on the Silt pond,
A Mediterranean gull was over Crossland's lake,
About 40 Bramblings were along the West path,
A Marsh harrier flew east over Dryham Ings, with 2 Barn owls hunting the Village lake margins in the early morning,
3 Curlews were feeding in either the North field or Middle grounds,
A Chiffchaff was again singing along Dryham lane, 6 Fieldfares & 5 Redwings flew south thro' the New workings, Red kite & 2 Water rails (heard in the Reed-bed)
Saturday 2nd March 2024
In the early morning, 20 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve, followed by about 80 Pink-footed geese flying north west,
An adult Mediterranean gull was about Crossland's lake & Cell 1a,
On Cell 2a, the immature drake Goldeneye was still present, A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, with a Green sandpiper in the New workings & 14 Curlews in the Middle grounds,
About 30 Bramblings were mainly on the West path by the Far lake, with a Chiffchaff singing along Dryham lane, Bearded tits were heard in Cell 'C', with a Yellowhammer singing in the West End,
A Barn owl was hunting along Dryham lane in the early morning, with a Peregrine over Crossland's lake in the afternoon
Sunday 3rd March 2024
In the afternoon, a Great white egret was een to fly over the Silt pond & land in the New workings,
Bearded tits were seen in Cell 'B' in the morning,
The immature drake Goldeneye was still on Cell 2a, with a Green sandpiper in the nearby New workings,
About 20 Bramblings are still present, mainly along Dryham lane & by the Carp lake,
Chiffchaffs were singing on both East & West paths,
Barn, Little & Tawny owls were seen in the afternoon,
Monday 4th March 2024
19 Whooper swans spent the day on the flooded North field,
The immature drake Goldeneye was still on Cell 2a, with an adult Mediterranean gull there also,
A Corn bunting was singing at the West End,
About 20 Bramblings were about the East path,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (over Dryham Ings), Little owl & Peregrine (over Crossland's lake), 12 Curlews, 20+ Buzzards, 3+ Red kites & Barn owl (evening)
Tuesday 5th March 2024
6 Avocets were on the Silt pond in the early morning,
Also on the Silt pond were 2 Dunlin, with 40+ Redshanks on Cell 'A' & 14 Curlew seen elsewhere,
An adult Mediterranean gull was mobile about the reserve,
The immature drake Goldeneye was still on Cell 2a,
Also seen was 20+ Bramblings, Barn owl (1 or 2 mid-morning), 6 Fieldfares north west, Kingfisher (Crossland's lake), Marsh harrier, 2 Peregrines (over Crossland's lake), 3+ Red kites, a female Stonechat & 14 Whooper swans north
Wednesday 6th March 2024
Up to 7 Avocets were seen on the Silt pond,
The immature drake Goldeneye was still on Cell 2a,
About 15 Bramblings were on either the East or West paths,
A Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A', later flying onto the reserve
Thursday 7th March 2024
Up to 8 Avocets were seen on the Silt pond,
About 30 Curlews were in the Middle grounds,
The Barn owl was hunting in the evening,
2 Water rails were seen in Cell 'B'
Friday 8th March 2024
10 Avocets commuted between the Village & Island lakes, Silt pond & New workings during the day,
19 Curlews were seen in the North field, with a Dunlin in Cell 'A',
About 50 Bramblings were mainly along the East path,
An adult Mediterranean gull was with the gulls on the flooded North field,
Also seen was Barn owl (early morning), 3+ Red kites & Marsh harrier
Saturday 9th March 2024
There was a drake Pintail seen on Cells 'A' &  'B', plus Cell 2a,
About 30 Curlews were seen to fly onto the reserve,
About 50 Bramblings were mainly by the East path,
The adult Mediterranean gull was seen again on the flooded North field,
9 Avocets were seen, as well as 2+ singing Chiffchaffs, 2+ Marsh harriers & Red kite
Sunday 10th March 2024
On a very wet day,
8 Dunlins were on the flooded North field,
10 Curlews were feeding on the North field,
About 15 Bramblings were mainly along the East path,
There was a flock of 19 Pochards on the Reed-bed
Monday 11th March 2024
In the early morning, 8 Whooper swans flew north over the Silt pond,
2 Treecreepers were seen near the West End,
There were 20 Curlews feeding in the North field,
About 10 Bramblings were along the East path,
A new adult Mediterranean gull (starting to moult into summer plumage) was on the flooded North field,
24 Pochards on the Reed-bed, included 6 females,
A Corn bunting was singing in Cell 2a, plus Red kite seen
Tuesday 12th March 2024
Today, early in the morning, a Barn owl was hunting Cell 'B' before flying into the centre of the reserve,
There were 8 Avocets & 2 Dunlins on the Silt pond, with 20 Curlews in the Middle grounds,
A Kingfisher flew over the Main lake towards the Carp lake,
20+ Bramblings were on the East path,
Also seen was a Chiffchaff singing along Dryham lane, 4+ House sparrows in the Car park, Red kite & a Water rail seen from the Turret hide.
Wednesday 13th March 2024
11 Whooper swans were seen to fly north west over the reserve in the early morning,
An adult mediterranean gull was on the west shore of Crossland's lake,
12 Avocets were seen, as well as a Green sandpiper in the New workings & 32 Curlews in the Middle grounds,
Alsos en was Marsh harrier (at several spots), Grey wagtail (over Cell 'A'), singing Chiffchaff (Main lake), Peregrine Over Reed-bed), 3+ red kites & Bramblings.
Thursday 14th March 2024
2 Ruffs were on the flooded North field, being also joined by a Black-tailed godwit (seen earlier on Cell 'A')
A Whooper swan flew north over Crossland's hide, in the afternoon, 2 adults & 4 juveniles alighted on Cell 1a & later transferred to Cell 2a,
A Corn bunting was singing by the Far Corner,
About 10 Bramblings were along the East path,
Also seen was 40+ Curlews (Middle ground), 6+ Snipe (Cell 'B'), 3+ Chiffchaffs singing, Green sandpiper, Little owl, Marsh harrier, 3+ Red kires & Tawny owl (Crossland's oaks)
Friday 15th March 2024
The first Sand martin of the year was seen in the New workings & over the Silt pond in the morning,
18 Avocets were in the New workings, with a Ruff & 14 Redshanks in the flooded North field,
The immature drake Goldeneye returned to Cell 2a, with a female Goldeneye on the Island lake,
There were 10 Bramblings on the East path, including one that was singing,
Also seen was 12 Curlews (Middle grounds), Coal tit (West path), Marsh harrier, 3+ Red kites & 3 + singing Chiffchaffs
Saturday 16th March 2024
2 Little ringed plovers (the year's first) were on Cell 2a, with a summer Mediterranean gull also seen there,
4+ Sand martins were seen about Crossland's lake,
There were 30 Avocets seen today, as well as a Ruff on the flooded North field & Cell 'A',
Also seen was 3+ Marsh harriers, Barn owl (morning in the New workings), about 20 Bramblings (East path, including again one singing), 20+ Buzzards (about the reserve), single Canada goose on the Reed-bed, 4+ Chiffchaffs singing, 30 Curlews in the Middle grounds, a Kingfisher & 9+ Little egrets (New workings)
Sunday 17th March 2024
2 Cattle egrets that flew north east over Crossland's lake in the mid-morning, spent the rest of the day in the Middle grounds with the sheep,
A Little ringed plover was seen on Cell 2a & the Silt pond,
3 Eygptian geese were on Cell 2a in the early morning, flying off to the north,
4+ Sand martins hawked over Crossland's lake in the damp conditions,
A Ruff was seen on the fooded North field & Cell 'A',
About 20 Bramblings were mainly about the East path
Monday 18th March 2024
Over 300 Whooper swans from 3 groups were seen to fly to the north in the early morning,
A drake Goosander flew south over Cell 'A', with a pair of Eygptian & 5 Canada geese on Crossland's lake,
A Little ringed plover was on Cell 2a, with 15 Redshanks, 9+ Avocets & 30 Curlews in the North fields,
About 30 Bramblings were along the East path,
Also seen was Tawny owl, Barn owl (Cell 'B' early morning), 20+ Fieldfare (North field), Marsh harrier, 3+ Red kites, Peregrine, Ruff & 2 Mediterranean gulls,
The Bittern was heard 'Booming' along Dryham lane in the afternoon.
Tuesday 19th March 2024
A Little ringed plover was on Cell 2a, a Ruff with the Redshanks on Cell 'a', green sandpiper (over the Silt pond) & 26 Curlews in the North field,
About 60 Bramblings were on site, mainly on the East path,
A pair of Grey partridges flew from the Maize field over Cliffe road to the East ridge,
Also seen was a Grey wagtail that flew west over the Island lake, Fieldfare over, 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier, adult summer mediterranean gulls, 3+ Red kites, Tawny owl & about 50 Whooper swans north east
Wednesday 20th March 2024
A Dunlin was seen on the Silt pond & flooded North field (where there was also 15 Redshanks),
The first Ringed plover of the year was about Crossland's lake,
Also seen was an adult Mediterranean gull, Ruff (flooded North field), 30+ Curlews, Marsh harrier, Red kite, canada goose (New workings), Corn bunting (singing by Cell 2a), Tawny owl & 2 or3 Bramblings along the East path,
2 Otters were seen in the afternoon on the Village lake
Thursday 21st March 2024
There were 3 Little ringed plovers on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Barn owl, Canada goose (Cell 1a), 2 Mediterranean gulls, 5 Fieldfares north, 30+ Sand martins (over the Far lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite, Tawny & Little owl & 2 to 3 Bramblings (East path)
Friday 22nd March 2024
The first Wheatear of the year (male) was in the New workings today,
Over 200 Fieldfares were seen to fly north over Cell 2a,
4 Eygptian geese were seen in the flooded North field & Crossland's lake,
A Ruff was on Cell 'A', a Little ringed plover (Cell 2a0, along with 22 Redshanks & 40+ Curlews were seen,
Also seen was Tawny owl, Marsh harrier, 5+ Red kites, 8+ Chiffchaffs singing & 3 Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 23rd March 2024
The year's first Swallow was over the Carp lake in the late morning,
The Wheatear was seen in the New workings for it's second day,
The 4 Eygptian geese were still present on Crossland's lake, with 51+ Curlews seen in the North field, 2 Little ringe dplovers (Cell 2a) & a Ruff on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite, 100+ sand martins, Tawny owl, 200+ Redwings & 150 Fieldfares north & Brambling (East path)
Sunday 24th March 2024
Today, the year's first Blackcap was seen by the Main lake benches & the year's first Sedge warbler was singing on the North shore of the Silt pond,
A Green sandpiper was in the New workings, as well as 15 Avocets, with 3 Little ringed plovers by Cell 2a & 53 Curlews in the North field,
Also on Cell 2a, was the immature drake Goldeneye,
Also seen was the 4 Eygptian geese & a Canada goose (Crossland's lake), 2+ Bramblings (by the start of the Butterfly path), 3 Mediterranean gulls, 60+ Fieldfares, Marsh harrier, Red kite, Peregrine over, Barn & Little owls & 27 Redshanks (Cell 'A')
Monday 25th March 2024
A male Blackcap was singing along the West path, with a Swallow being seen in the New workings,
3 Little ringed plovers were seen on Cell 2a & the Silt pond, 30+ Curlews in the North field, 20+ Avocets & Green sandpiper(both New workings) & 20 Redshanks were between Cell 2a, the Silt pond & Cell 'A',
The immature drake Goldeneye was still on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, Pink-footed goose, 2 Eygptian geese, 100+ Fieldfares north, 10 Singing Chiffchaffs, Little owl & 2 Mediterranean gulls
Tuesday 26th March 2024
A Ringed plover flew south over the Silt pond,
2 pairs of Little ringed plovers were on Cell 2a, 
A Great white egret was briefly on the Village lake,
A male Blackcap was singing along the West path, with Great crested grebes displaying nearby on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was 2 pairs of Siskins (Far Corner), Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), a Brambling (Viewing platform), Canada goose (New workings), 8 Avocets (Silt pond), Pink-footed goose (Village lake), Ruff (Cell 'A'), Little owl, 6+ Red kites & 2 Mediterranean gulls
Wednesday 27th March 2024
A female Common scoter was on Crossland's lake, from the mid-morning onwards,
2 Eygptian geese were in the North field, with 11 Whooper swans seen flying north in the early morning,
3 Little ringed plovers were seen (Cells 'A'/2a & the Silt pond), a Ruff on Cell 'A', with 47 Curlews in the North field,
A mixed flock of about 120 Fieldfares & Redwings were at the West End, with a singing Corn bunting nearby,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 3+ Red kite, Little owl, 3+ Bramblings (West path) & 2 Mediterranean gulls (Cell 2a)
Thursday 28th March 2024
On Cell 'A' today, there was a summer plumaged Black-tailed godwit & a Ruff,
The 4 Eygptian geese were either in the North field or at Crossland's lake,
Also seen was 2 Little ringed plovers, Swallow, 2 Mediterranean gulls & 2 Bramblings on the West path
Friday 29th March 2024
A Water rail was in the 'Bittern Cut' on the Village lake,
On Cell 'A', there was a Black-tailed godwit & Ruff,
Bramblings were seen on both East & West paths,
Also seen was Red kite, Little owl, Little ringed plover, 40+ Curlews (Middle grounds) & 2 Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 30th March 2024
An Osprey circled the New workings & then flew off to the north in the late morning,
There was a Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A', with 30 Curlews in the Middle Grounds, 4 Little ringed plovers (Cell 2a) & 20+ Avocets on the reserve,
Also seen were 4 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), 2+ Marsh harriers, Barn owl (New workings), Red kite, Little owl, 3+ Mediterranean gulls & Brambling (West path)
Sunday 31st March 2024
The year's first Willow warbler was seen & heard in the western part of the New workings,
5 Little ringed plovers were on Cell 2a, with 10+ Avocets seen, with 4+ Snipe, 2 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff on Cell 'A'
4 Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake, with a Pink-footed goose also being seen elsewhere,
5 Bramblings were seen in the Far Corner, as well as Marsh harrier, Red kite & Little owl
Posted By: BarryJ on 3/9/2024 12:55:52 PM

February 2024

Thursday 1st February 2024
The Black-throated diver was briefly seen to fly north over the Silt pond & then east over the Reed-bed in the morning,
A Peregrine was seen devouring prey on an island in Cell 2a in the early morning,
There were 120+ Bramblings under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, Far Corner & Dryham lane by the Carp lake,
About 60 Pink-footed geese flew north over the Village lake in the early morning,
Also seen was 10 Eygptian geese (flooded North field), Red kite, Marsh harrier, 75 Shelducks (Cell 2a) & a pair of Grey partridges in the New workings
Friday 2nd February 2024
The first Black-ailed godwit of the year was seen on Cell 'A', before flying to the Silt pond,
A Ruff was with the Lapwings on Crossland's lake, with a Dunlin that was with the 52 Redshanks on the Silt pond, 
100+ Bramblings were still on the reserve, mainly on the West path, far lake & Dryham lane, 
Also seen was Peregrine (Cell 2a), Marsh harrier (over Crossland's lake0, 13 Curlews (flooded North field & Village lake), Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), 15+ Redwings (in the West path trees), Red kite & 88 Shelducks (Cell 2a).
Saturday 3rd February 2024
Yesterday's Black-tailed godwit was still on Cell 'A',
In the New workings, there was Barn & Tawny owls, plus a Green sandpiper,
About 100 Bramblings were mainly seen by Dryham lane & the Far lake feeders,
A Great white egret flew west over Crossland's lake in the afternoon,
Also seen was Stonechat, Marsh harrier, Peregrine (over the North field)Red kite, Water rail (heard on Crossland's lake), 12 Curlews (Village lake), Great crested grebe (Silt pond), a pair of Eygptian geese north, 14 Pochard (Island lake) & 87 Shelducks (Cell 2a)
Sunday 4th February 2024
The Bramblings seem to be dispersing, with only 70 being seen, the bulk of these being about the Dryham lane feeders & the Far Corner, with only about 10 under the Maize field feeders,
The Bittern was seen to fly across the Village lake,
A Barn owl was hunting the Village lake margins in the early morning, with a male Marsh harrier over Dryham Ings & Red kite seen also,
There was a male Stonechat by Cell 2a, 20 Pink-footed geese north, Green sandpiper in the New workings & 91 Shelducks in Cells 1 & 2a.
Monday 5th February 2024
A Barn owl was hunting the New workings in the morning, with another hunting the Village lake margins in the afternoon,
At the Maize field feeders, there were about 25 Bramblings, 15 Greenfinches, 10 Tree sparrows & a Coal tit,
Overall there were about 70 Bramblings present today, mainly below the Dryham lane feeders & Far Corner,
Also seen was 75 Shelducks (Cell 2a) & 11 Curlews (North field)
Tuesday 6th February 2024
There were about 90 Bramblings on the reserve, with 40 on The West path by the Far lake & 20 each by the Dryham lane & Maize field feeders,
A Woodcock flew north over the car park in the afternoon,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine (over Crossland's lake), Barn owl (hunting the Village lake margins in the late afternoon) & 15+ Greenfinches on the Dryham lane feeders.
Wednesday 7th February 2024
70+ Bramblings were present, seen under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, far lake & end of Dryham lane,
A Green sandpiper was in the New workings, 18 Curlews (Village lake), 2 Dunlin (Silt pond), 20 Pink-footed geese north west & 91 Shelduck on the reserve, 
Coal tit, 3 males & 2 female Stonechats, 6+ Goldcrests, 50+ Tree sparrows, Little owl, 2+ Marsh harriers, Red kite & Tawny owl also seen.
Thursday 8th February 2024
About 60 Bramblings were about, with most of the birds being under the Dryham lane & Far lake feeders,
About 300 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 2a, with 3 Dunlins on Cell 'a' & 19 Curlews on the flooded North field,
Also seen was a Peregrine (Cell 1a), 96 Shelducks, 15 Oystercatchers & Marsh harrier.
Friday 9th February 2024
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, along with 12 Oystercatchers,
About 50 Bramblings were about, mainly in the Far Corner & Dryham lane feeders, there were up to 10 under the Maize field feeders,
There was a Mistle thrush singing in the North field farm, with 2+ Marsh harriers & 90 Shelducks seen
Saturday 10th February 2024
There were about 50 Bramblings on the reserve, mainly at the end of Dryham lane & the Far Corner,
A pair of Pintails flew north over Dryham lane,
Also seen was a Snipe (Island lake), Barn owl (afternoon over Cell 'A'), Marsh tit (in the afternoon on the Maize field feeders) & Marsh harrier (over Cell 'A')
Sunday 11th February 2024
There were about 70 Bramblings split between the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, plus the Far lake,
The Bittern was heard 'Booming' on the Village lake,
A Barn owl was hunting the East ridge in the mid-morning (another one was seen elsewhere), 2 Great white egrets flew south in the early afternoon, 3 Marsh harriers, Tawny owl, 2 Water rails with 9 Curlews seen over the Reed-bed
Monday 12th February 2024
About 100 Pink-footed geese flew north in the early morning,
A Peregrine was hunting around Crossland's lake,
About 60 Bramblings were around, with at least 30 under the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 4 Curlews (North field), Great crested grebe (Crossland's lake), Tawny owl (Crossland's) & 14 Oystercatcher
Tuesday 13th February 2024
A Jay was seen from Crossland's hide in the morning,
About 50 Bramblings were present under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, Carp lake & Far Corner,
A Barn owl was hunting the Village lake margins in the early morning, 3 Marsh harriers were over Dryham Ings & a Peregrine was seen,
There was a Water rail seen in the 'Bittern Cut' on the Village lake,
Also seen was 6+ Curlews (North field), Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), 25 Fieldfares (west over the New workings) & Great crested grebe (Silt pond)
Wednesday 14th February 2024
This morning, 4 Whooper swans were briefly on Crossland's lake,
The first Chiffchaff of the year was seen in the gorse bushes opposite the East hide,
A Great white egret was on Cell 2a in the afternoon, with a Black-tailed godwit on Cell 'A',
About 50 Bramblings were about, with birds being seen by the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, Carp lake, Dryham lane & the West path by the Far lake,
Also seen was a Peregrine (north over the Silt pond), Barn owl (Village lake margins in the evening), Tawny owl, 13 Curlews (flooded North field), Red kite (over the Maize field), 2 male Stonechats (Village lake margins)
Thursday 15th February 2024
Today, Marsh harriers seen, along with 2 Red kites, Peregrine, Barn, Tawny & Little owls either seen or heard,
Still at least 60 Bramblings on the reserve, either under the Dryham lane & Maize field feeders, Far lake or end of Dryham lane,
2 separate Great crested grebes on Cell 2a & the Silt pond signalled the return of this species,
Also seen Green sandpiper (Silt pond), 80+ Pink-footed geese north, a pair of Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake) & male Stonechat
Friday 16th February 2024
A Canada goose was on Cell 2a in the morning,
There were Great crested grebes on Cell 2a & the Silt pond,
About 50 Bramblings were present, the bulk of the birds being on the West path by the Far lake, with others under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders & along Dryham lane,
52 Redshanks & 20 Oystercatchers were counted,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & 25 Fieldfares (both New workings), Barn owl (early morning) & 12 Meadow pipits (North hedge)
Saturday 17th February 2024
A pair of Grey partridges were on the North path, flying to the North field in the morning,
The first Mediterranean gull of the year was seen in the afternoon on Cell 2a,
About 50 Bramblings were present, mainly by the Far lake, with some birds under the Dryham lane & Maize field feeders,
Also 50 Fieldfares were feeding in fields at the West End,
There was a Green sandpiper on the Silt ponds & 19 Pochards on the Island lake,
A Barn owl hunted the Village lake & Cell 'A' margins in the early morning
Sunday 18th February 2024
3 Great white egrets flew over the reserve in the morning,
A Chiffchaff was seen from the Viewing platform,
Barn owls were seen by the Silt pond in the morning & in Cell 'C' in the afternoon,
There were again about 50 Bramblings on the reserve, most of the birds being along the West path by the Far lake,
A Coal tit was feeding on the Maize field feeders, with a male Stonechat seen
Monday 19th February 2024
On the Main lake today, there was 3 pairs of Pintail,
2 Canada geese were seen to fly south from Crossland's lake, with another with the Greylags on the flooded North field,
About 60 Bramblings were on the reserve, with 40 or so being on the West path by the Far lake & other birds being seen under the Dryham lane & Maize field feeders,
Also seen was Red kite & about 40 siskins on the West path by the Far lake
Tuesday 20th February 2024
A pair of Common cranes circled the reserve for about an hour in the morning,
There were about 40 Bramblings seen today, with 10+ under the Maize field feeders,
Just a pair of Pintail were left on the Main lake today,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers, 12 Fieldfares (flew west), 35 Stock doves (West End), male Stonechat (Village lake), Chiffchaff, Water rail & 45 Redshanks
Wednesday 21st February 2024
The pair of Pintails were still present om the Main lake,
There were at least 70 Bramblings today, with at least 30 under the Maize field feeders,
Also there were 40+ Siskins by the Far lake, with 4 Curlews on the flooded North field
Thursday 22nd February 2024
Heavy rain for most of the morning,
The pair of Pintails were still on the Main lake at the northern end of the lake,
A Treecreeper was seen on the East path,
About 60 Bramblings were present, with most of them being on the West path by the Far lake, with others under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders & the Carp lake,
A Barn owl was hunting the reserve in the late morning & evening,
7 Great crested grebes were seen (5 on Crossland's lake & singles on the Silt pond & Cell 1a),
2 Curlews were on the North field
Friday 23rd February 2024
The pair of Pintails were still on the Main lake,
About 40 Bramblings were along the West path & by the Far lake,
Snipe were seen on the Island lake & in Cell 'C',
The Barn owl was hunting in the early afternoon,
Also seen were 20+ Buzzards (at various spots), 9 Curlew (over the Reed-bed), 100+ Fieldfares & 50+ Redwings (both the north side of the reserve), 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), 3+ Marsh harriers, 4+ Red kites, 40+ Redshanks, pair of Stonechats (Viewing platform) & Tawny owl,
An Otter was seen in the Village lake in the afternoon
Saturday 24th February 2024
The pair of Pintails are still present on the Main lake,
About 20 Bramblings & 30 Siskins could be seen along the West path,
3 Whooper swans wer to be seen on the flooded North field,
46 Redshanks were counted on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Barn owl, 15+ Buzzards, 10+ Curlews (circling Middle grounds), 20+ Fieldfares (West End), Green sandpiper (New workings), a pair of Lesser black-backed gulls (Silt pond), Peregrine (over Crossland's lake), Treecreeper (West path) & 2 Water rails (below the Turret hide)
Sunday 25th February 2024
Skeins of about 1,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
A Dunlin was on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper in the New workings & 10+ Curlews,
Cell 2a had the pair of Pintail, as well as an immature drake Goldeneye,
There were about 40 Bramblings along the West path,
A Barn owl was hunting in the late afternoon, with Tawny owl showing at Crossland's, 12 Fieldfares south, Little owl & a Stonechat seen.
Monday 26th February 2024
The immature drake Goldeneye was again on Cell 2a,
About 40 Bramblings were present, with most being along the West path by the Far lake
Also seen was Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite & Tawny owl (Crossland's lake),
There were 30 Pochard, 40 Redshanks, 260 Wigeon & Stonechat seen
Tuesday 27th February 2024
A Black-tailed godwit & 2 Dunlin were on Cell 'A'/Silt pond,
Also on the Silt pond was 42 Redshanks & 16 Oystercatchers, with 10 Curlews over the Village lake,
The immature drake Goldeneye was still present on Cell 2a, with 75 Pink-footed geese seen flying north west,
About 20 Bramblings were mainly on the West path, along with a Chiffchaff,
A Peregrine was over Crossland's lake & a Bran owl was hunting at mid-day
Wednesday 28th February 2024
The immature drake Goldeneye was still on Cell 2a,
There were 2 Green sandpipers on the Silt pond, with a Black-tailed godwit seen on Cell 'A',
About 30 Bramblings were seen mainly along the West path at either the Carp or Far lakes,
Also seen was 12 Curlews, Barn owl (early morning hunting the Village lake margins), Red kite & a male Marsh harrier (north)
Thursday 29th February 2024
The immature drake Goldeneye was still on Cell 2a, with a pair of Lesser black-backed gulls loafing on Cell 1a,
On the Silt pond, there was a Black-tailed godwit sleeping, a Dunlin, with also a Ruff on Cell 'A', 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), with 10 Curlews seen over the reserve,
About 30 Bramblings were along the West path, with most of the birds being seen by the Far lake,
A Chiffchaff was singing along Dryham lane,
In the morning, a Barn owl was hunting the Village lake margins, with a Marsh harrier seen as well
Posted By: BarryJ on 2/9/2024 4:40:54 PM

January 2024

Monday 1st January 2024
A sunny day, with no rain & a moderate south easterly wind,
Today was a Brambling day, with 40+ seen on the reserve. This included up to 16 under the Maize field feeders, up to 22 in the Far Corner & a female by the Carp lake,
A Barn owl was seen in the late afternoon & a Bittern was by the Village lake,
The 4 drake Goldeneyes (including an immature) were on Cell 2a, 
30 Fieldfares flew north over the New workings, Coal tits were on the Maize field feeders & West path, 2+ Curlews in the North field, Red kite & Water rail
Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Today, there were 20+ Bramblings about the reserve, with 20+ Siskins on the West path,
72 Redshanks & a Green sandpiper were on the Silt pond,
The male Goldeneyes were on Cell 2a, with a drake Pintail on Crossland's lake & Pink-footed goose also seen,
A Corn bunting was by Cell 2a, with Marsh harrier & Redwing also seen
Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Again 20+ Bramblings were seen either under the Maize field feeders, by the Far Corner or Carp lake, with 30+ Siskins (East & West paths), 30+ Greenfinches (Maize field feeders & Far Corner),
Just a single drake Goldeneye on Cell 2a today,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (over the Reed-bed), a pair of Stonechats by the Island lake & 3 Curlews in the North fields.
Thursday 4th January 2024
Light rain early in the morning, some sunny intervals, with a light north westerly breeze,
Again there were 20+ Bramblings on the reserve, with 9 being seen undeneath the Maize field feeders & 12 on the West path by the Carp lake,
The drake & immature drake Goldeneye were still on Cell 2a, with 148 Pink-footed geese seen flying west,
At least 6 Bearded tits were seen & heard in Cell 'C' in the morning,
About 109 Siskins were seen on the West path in the afternoon,
45 Redshanks were on the Silt pond, with Water rail also being seen on the reserve, 2 Barn owls (hunting in the late afternoon), Marsh harrier, 2 Coal tits (Maize field feeders) & 2 Stonechats
Friday 5th January 2024
There are still 20+ Bramblings on the reserve, with most along the West path by the Far lake,
The Bittern was seen in the early afternoon in Cell 'C', where Bearded tits were heard again & 2 male Stonechats were seen,
The immature & adult drake Goldeneyes wer still on Cell 2a,
58 Redshanks were on the Silt pond, along with a Grey wagtail, with a Green sandpiper being heard in the New workings,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Carp lake), 2 Coal tits (Dryham lane)50+ Fieldfares over, 100+ Linnets in the New workings, Water rail heard, 50+ Siskins (West path) & Peregrine east
Saturday 6th January 2024
There were over 50 Bramblings on the reserve, with 10+ being seen under the Maize field feeders, Dryham lane feeders & Far lake,
Bearded tits were again heard in Cell 'C', 
Also seen was Marsh harrier (New workings), Coal tit (Dryham lane), Pink-footed goose, 69 Redshanks (Silt pond), Stonechat & Goldcrest (North hedge)
Sunday 7th January 2024
An Eygptian goose was first found on Cell 2a in the early morning & subsequently spent some time on Crossland's lake,
There were 30+ Bramblings on the reserve, mainly under the Maize field feeders & by the Far Corner,
Also seen was Barn owl (late afternoon), 3+ Goldcrest, 3+ Marsh harriers (Cell 2a), 21 Pink-footed geese north & 42 Shelducks (Cells 1 & 2a)
Monday 8th January 2024
A Merlin flew east over the Maize field,
About 40 Bramblings were present today, with the majority of the birds being in the Far Corner,
The Eygptian goose was briefly on Cell 2a, before flying off to the north. Also here was 2 Marsh harriers & 14 Pochard,
59 Redshanks were on the Silt pond, a Barn owl was hunting in the late afternoon, 6+ Little egrets at the Main lake roost, 60+ Shelducks (Cells 1 & 2a), between 150 & 200 Siskins on the West path by the Far lake, with a Cal tit by the Maize field feeders
Tuesday 9th January 2024
Bramblings & a Green sandpiper in the New workings were seen,
Also seen was Woodcock & Red kite
Wednesday 10th January 2024
There were 50+ Bramblings on site, with 25 seen under the Maize field feeders & 25+ by the Far Corner,
2 Eygptian geese were seen to land on Cell 1a in the morning,
A Grey wagtail was by the Silt pond, 2 Coal tits were in the North hedge, 3 Curlews (Village lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite, 50+ Redshanks (Silt pond), 50+ Siskins around the reserve & 23 Little egrets came off the Main lake roost
Thursday 11th January 2024
An adult Bewick's swan was briefly on Cell 2a in the early morning, before flying off to the south,
There were again 30+ Bramblings by The Far Corner, plus Dryham Lane & the Maize field feeders,
2 Eygptian gees flew onto Crossland's lake, with 50 Shelducks on Cell 2a & 20 Shoveler on the Far lake,
A Woodcock was flushed off Cell 'b', with 59 Redshanks being counted on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Cell 2a, plus Dryham Ings), 2 Fieldfraes north
Friday 12th January 2024
The pair of Eygptian geese were seen on the Silt pond, Cell 2a & Crossland's lake today,
A Green sandpiper was south of Cell 2a, with a Peregrine perched on the Crossland's oaks,
40+ Bramblings were seen below the Maize field feeders & by the Far lake,
Also seen was Tawny owl, Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose (Main lake), 2 Snipe (Cell 'C') 7 55 Redshanks (Silt pond)
Saturday 13th January 2024
A marsh tit was seen on the Maize field feeders in the morning,
There were about 50+ Bramblings on the reserve (West End, Far Corner & Maize field feeders),
A Jay was seen in the West End,
Also seen was a Pink-footed goose & 2 + Marsh harriers (Cell2a), 50+ Fieldfares & 4 kylarks (both North field), Kingfisher (Main lake), Red kite, 50+ Redshanks (Crossland's lake), 2 male Stonechats, Water rail (heard on Crossland's lake & Reed-bed), Tawny owl & Goldcrest (New workings)
Sunday 14th January 2024
The Bittern was seen in Cell 'C' in the afernoon,
50+ Bramblings were again present, with 30 under the Maize field feeders, 20 by Dryham lane feeders & a few on the West path,
17 Golden plovers flew north over Cell 2a,
Also seen was 2 drake Goldeneyes, plus Coal & Marsh tits (Maize field feeders), Barn owl (morning & evening), 2+ Marsh harriers, Peregrine, Red kite, Pink-footed goose & Stonechat
Monday 15th January 2024
At least 30 Bramblings were present under the Maize field feeders & by the Far Corner
Tuesday 16th January 2024
At least 40 Bramblings were present under the maize field & Dryham lane feeders, plus the Far Corner,
10 Whooper swans were seen to circle the Dragonfly ponds,
Also seen was Stonechat
Wednesday 17th January 2024
On a cold, icy, but sunny day,
10+ Bearded tits were seen in Cell 'C', along with 3+ Stonechats,
4 Water rails were about, with 2 seen on the ice on the Village lake,
2 Eygptian geese were by the flooded North field,
Again 50+ Bramblings were seen either below the Maize field feeders, Wets path by the Far lake, the Carp lake or Dryham lane feeders,
Also seen was 12+ Greenfinches (under the Maize field feeders), Barn owl (hunting early morning), Little owl, Marsh harrier, Red kite & Tawny owl
Thursday 18th January 2024
A Bittern was seen on the Village lake from below both the Turret hide & Viewing platform.
2 adults & 3 juvenile Whooper swans were seen,
4 Woodcock (including 2 on the ground below the East hide) & 2 in flight were seen,
There were again 50+ Bramblings on the reserve,
also seen was 4 Red kites, 2 Eygptian geese (North field), Marsh harrier, 2+ Stonechats, 2 Tawny owls (including one in the Crossland's tree), plus a Water rail seen in Cell 'C'.
Friday 19th January 2024
There were at least 70 Bramblings on the reserve, with 52 being counted under the Maize field feeders,
2 Eygptian geese were present in the North field,
Also seen was Woodcock (Village lake), 2+ Marsh harrier, Bran owl (in the late afternoon), Red kite, 5 Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Snipe (Cell 'C'), 60 Shelducks (Cell 2a) & 4 Fieldfares (North field)
Saturday 20th January 2024
A Merlin flew west over the Reed-bed in the morning, with 4 Marsh harriers being also seen,
The pair of Eygptian geese commuted between the North fields & Cell 2a,
At least 90 Bramblings were present, mainly under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders & the West path by the Far lake,
2 Ruffs flew south over the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Peregrine (over Crossland's lake), Tawny owl (heard on East path), 5 Redshanks (Silt pond), Coal tit (Maize field feeders), 20+ Fieldfares (North field), 16 roosting Little egrets, Red kite, Woodcock (over the Car park) & 5 Curlews (North field)
Sunday 21st January 2024
There were about 60 Bramblings on the reserve today (Wst path by the Far lake, maize field & Dryham lane feeders). A Coal tit was also at the Maize field feeders,
A Merlin flew over the Silt pond, 2+ Marsh harriers & Red kite were also seen,
A Kingfisher flew from the Main to the Village lake, with a pair of Stonechats in Cell 'C',
Also seen was Great crested grebe (Main lake), Mistle thrush (Dryham farm), Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), 3 water rails (heard), 2+ Green sandpipers & 21 Curlews (Village lake)
Monday 22nd January 2024
At least 40 Brambling were on the reserve (including under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, Far lake & Dryham lane),
22 Redshanks were counted on Cell 'A', with 16 Curlews on the North field & the pair of Eygptian geese on the flooded North field
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
A Great white egret was seen to fly east over Crossland's lake,
There were 50+ Bramblings about the reserve,
Also seen was the pair of Eygptian geese (North field), a Green sandpiper (Silt pond), 2+ Marsh harriers, Red kite & Water rail
Wednesday 24th January 2024
Today's highlight was a Black-throated diver on Cell 1a & the Village lake until the early afternoon, when it was seen to fly off high to the west,
There was also a Peregrine in this area,
About 50 Bramblings were on site, with birds under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, plus by the Far lake,
Also seen was the pair of Eygptian geese & 14 Curlews (both North field) & 22 Redshanks (Cell 'A')
Thursday 25th January 2024
Again there were 90+ Bramblings across the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, plus the Far Corner,
Also at the Maize field feeders were 15+ Greenfinches & 2 male Siskins,
Also seen was 12 Curlews (North field flood), Barn owl (evening), 46 Shelducks (Cell 2a) & Marsh harrier (Over Dryham Ings)
Friday 26th January 2024
There were 70+ Bramblings on the reserve, including a flock of 30+ along Dryham lane, with other birds seen under Dryham lane & the Maize field feeders, East path & Far Corner,
At the Maize field feeders, there was also at least 15 Greenfinches,
Also seen was a Peregrine, 3+ Red kite, Woodcock (one in flight over Cell 'B'), Green sandpiper ( cell 'A'), 10+ Curlews, 40 Redshanks (Cell'A'), the pair of Eygptian geese (flooded North field) & 66 Shelducks (Cell 2a)
Saturday 27th January 2024
About 300 Pink-footed geese in several skeins were seen to fly north westwards during the morning,
At least 70 Bramblings were present, with the bulk of the flock (50+) by the Maize field feeders, there were also 25+ Greenfinches at the same spot, as well as Marsh tit in the afternoon,
Also seen was 3+ Marsh harriers, Coal tit (Dryham lane), 10+ Little egrets (early morning), 51 Redshanks (Silt pond) & male Stonechat (West End)
Sunday 28th January 2024
The first Oystercatcher of the year was on the Silt pond in the morning & then later was on Crossland's lake,
A drake Goosander was briefly on Cell 'A' in the early morning & then was seen on Crossland's lake in the afternoon,
There were at least 100 Bramblings about, with birds under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, by the carp lake & on the West path by the Far lake,
Also seen was Barn owl (Village lake in the early morning), 15+ Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), male Stonechat (Cell 'C'), Coal tit (West path feeders), 8 Curlews (Village lake), peregrine (Crossland's lake), 2 Water rails (one on Village lake), 61 Shelducks (Cells 1/2a), 40 Redshanks (Silt pond) & 9 Pochards (Cell 2a)
Monday 29th January 2024
A day of light south easterly winds & heavy rain,
2 Oystercatchers were on the Silt pond,
A Great white egret flew from Cell 'A' eastwards in the early morning,
There was a drake Goosander on Cell 2a at the same time, with a Dunlin seen later on,
At least 100 Bramblings were seen along the West path by the Far lake, with 50+ also on Dryham lane,
A Kingfisher was seen on Crossland's lake,
Between 4 & 5 Bearded tits were seen & heard in Cell 'C', with a Marsh harrier also being seen here
Tuesday 30th January 2024
About 150+ Bramblings were present, with birds under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, West path by the Far lake & the end of Dryham lane. Also present were at least 20 Greenfinches,
The BIttern showed itself in the afternoon in the Village lake 'Bittern Cut',
Also seen was Barn owl (in the early morning), 3+ Red kite, Marsh harrier, Peregrine (Crossland's lake), male Stonechat (by East hide) & 2 Oystercatchers
Wednesday 31st January 2024
The Black-throated diver, made a return to Cell 2a & Crossland's lake in the afternoon, it afterwards was seen to fly off to the north,
A Merlin flew south over the Silt pond in the early morning,
Again there were 150+ Bramblings under the Maize field & Dryham lane feeders, Dryham lane itself, plus the West path by the Far lake,
Also seen was male Stonechat (Cell 'C'), Marsh tit (Maize field feeders), Bearded tits (heard in Cell 'C'), 2+ Marsh harriers, 8 Curlews (Village lake), 80 Pink-footed geese north west, 50 Redshanks (Silt pond), 7 Oystercatchers (Silt pond & Crossland's lake) & 80 Shelducks (Cell 2a)
Posted By: BarryJ on 1/9/2024 4:53:36 PM

December 2023

Friday 1st December 2023
A cold day, with the Island lake frozen,
5 Pink-footed geese circled the Island lake & then flew off to the north,
2 Stonechats were seen in Cell 'C' from the 'Bus-stop' hide,
On the Silt pond, there was 3 Great black-backed & 21 Herring gulls,
The Bittern was again seen on the Village lake from the Turret hide,
2 Bramblings were by the Far lake, with a Kingfisher seen by the Carp lake,
Also seen was a Marsh harrier (at several spots), 31 Shelducks (Cell 2a), 30+ Siskins (Far lake) & 13 Curlews (North field & Village lake)
Saturday 2nd December 2023
An icy, misty & cold morning, with the Island lake & Reed-bed now frozen,
Underneath the maize filed feeders, there was a female Brambling & male Greenfinch,
Also seen was a Coal tit on the Far lake feeders, 6 roosting Little egrets on the Main lake, with 20+ Siskins nearby
Sunday 3rd December 2023
There were 3 Bramblings seen below the Maize field feeders,
In the afternoon, the Bittern showed well from the Turret hide,
Bearded tits were heard in Cell 'C',
A drake Goosander was on the Far lake, with a female Goosander on Crossland's lake,
Waders included, a Dunlin on the Silt pond & Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was Kingfisher (heard by the Carp lake), 4+ Little egrets, Barn owl (at dusk), Marsh harrier, Tawny owl (heard in the morning) & Water rail (heard during the day)
Monday 4th December 2023
There was a Dunlin on the Silt pond,
The female Goldeneye re-appeared on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Red kite (over the Maize field), Brambling & 50+ Linnets in the Far Corner
Tuesday 5th December 2023
The Bittern again showed on the Village lake,
A Great white egret was with the Little egrets in the Main lake roost,
There were 2 Dunlins on the Silt pond
Wednesday 6th December 2023
The Bittern again showed on the Village lake in the morning,
6 Bearded tits were in Cell 'C',
There was a male & female Brambling at the Maize field & also at the Far Corner, as well as 10+ Greenfinches by the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, an Eygptian goose south west, 6+ Curlew (Village lake), 2+ Water rails (heard), 20+ Redshanks & a Dunlin (both Silt pond) 
Thursday 7th December 2023
14 Whooper swans roosted on Cell 2a, leaving early to the north,
A Woodcock was flushed from the Far Corner early in the morning,
Also seen was 2 roosting Little egrets, a Coal tit (West path), 16 Curlew (North field) & female Brambling underneath the Maize field feeders
Friday 8th December 2023
3+ Bramblings were seen in the Far Corner & also underneath the Maize field feeders,
5 Greenfinches were in the Far Corner, with a further 10+ on the Maize field feeders, as well as a Coal tit (with another on the West path), 
A Barn owl was hunting Cell 'C' in the late afternoon, 3+ Marsh harriers & a Peregrine hunting Lapwings,
A male Stonechat was seen from the Viewing platform, with 42+ Shelducks on Cell 2a
Saturday 9th December 2023
A very rainy day,
The Bittern showed well on the Village lake, viewed from the Turret hide,
A Dunlin was on Cell 'A', with about 20 Curlews in the flooded North field,
Marsh harrier was seen, a Peregrine (over Crossland's lake), as well as Barn owl over the Village lake in the afternoon,
A Brambling  was heard by the Far Corner, whilst a female & 16 male Greenfinches were under the Maize field feeders,
A male Stonechat was seen by the Island lake, with Bearded tits heard in Cell 'C',
A drake Pintail was seen on Cell 2a
Sunday 10th December 2023
A Green sandpiper & Dunlin were on the Silt pond in the early morning, with 34 Redshanks counted on Cell 'A' & 20 Curlews on the North field,
The Bittern was again on the Village lake, seen from the Turret hide,
Whooper swans were heard to the north (2 also flew south over Cell 'C'), with the drake Pintail still on Cell 2a,
3+ Marsh harriers were seen, with Peregrine again by Crossland's lake,
There were 18 Cormorants in the Far lake roost,
16+ Greenfinches (including 3 females) were counted at the Maize field feeders, with a male & 2 female Bramblings on the West path
Monday 11th December 2023
The drake Pintail was on Cell 2a, along with 34 Shelducks & 18 Shovelers,
There were 20+ Curlews in the North field, 37 Redshanks (Silt pond & Cell 'A'), with a female Goldeneye nearby on the Reed-bed,
Around the Maize field feeders, 25+ Greenfinches were present
Wednesday 13th December 2023
An overcast day, with frequent showers,
The drake Pintail was still on Cell 2a, with the female Goldeneye still on the Reed-bed,
A female Brambling was seen at the Far Corner,
30 Redshanks & a Dunlin were on the Silt pond, with 18 Curlews on the North field,
Red kite was seen over the Carp lake & Maize field
Thursday 14th December 2023
64 Redshanks were on Cell 'A' or the Silt pond, along with a Dunlin,
On Cell 'C', Bearded tits were seen & heard, with a male Stonechat there also,
A Coal tit was on the West path by the Carp lake, Lesser redpoll on the East path & 20+ Greenfinches were by the Maize field feeders
Friday 15th December 2023
The drake Pintails was on Cell 2a, being joined later by 2 female Goosanders, with about 200 Pink-footed geese seen to fly over the reserve in several skeins,
4 Whooper swans were on the flooded North field in the morning, before flying off to the south,
Ruff & Dunlin were seen on the Silt pond, with 66+ Redshanks (Cell 'A'),
The Bittern was seen to fly across the Village lake, with a Kingfisher seen (Carp lake),
Female bramblings were seen in the Far Corner & Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 3+ Marsh harriers, Peregrine (Crossland's oaks), Stonechat, Grey wagtail (south over Silt pond), Coal tit & 16 Greenfinches (both Maize field feeders).
Saturday 16th December 2023
A Ruff was with the Redshanks on Cell 'A', with the Dunlin on the Silt pond & a Green sandpiper north west from Cell 2a,
The female Brambling was under the Maize field feeders,
Pink-footed geese flew over & the drake Pintail was still on Cell 2a,
The Bittern was seen below the Turret hide,
A Peregrine was in the Crossland's oaks again, with 3+ Marsh harriers (Village lake & Reed-bed), Red kite, Tawny owl, 2 Corn buntings (North hedge), Grey wagtail (by the Silt pond), Kingfisher (by the West path) & a pair of Stonechats (by Turret hide)
Sunday 17th December 2023
On the Silt pond this morning, 66 Redshanks, Ruff, Dunlin & 2 Great black-backed gulls,
2 female Bramblings were by the Far lake, a male was on the Dryham lane feeders, with another seen underneath the Maize field feeders, there was also 16+ Greenfinches (with 2 females) there,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, drake Pintail (Cell 2a), 4 Red kites, Grey wagtail (Silt pond) & Jay (New workings)
Monday 18th December 2023
68 Redshanks, a Ruff & Dunlin commuted between the Silt pond & Cell 'A',
Coal tits were seen on the Maize field feeders, with 2 also by the West path,
Female Bramblings were on the West path & under the Maize field feeders,
A Jack snipe was on the Snipe field,
Also seen was 6 Pink-footed geese that circled the reserve before flying off south & a male Stonechat (Viewing platform) with a pair by the Dragonfly ponds
Tuesday 19th December 2023
A Barn owl was about Cell 'A' in the early morning,
The Dunlin was on the Silt pond, a Green sandpiper flew north over the Reed-bed & 8 Curlews were in the North fields,
A Coal tit was feeding off the Maize field feeders, along with a female Brambling,
A further male Brambling was about the Dryham lane feeders
Wednesday 20th December 2023
There was a male & female Brambling underneath the Maize field feeders,
62 Redshanks & a Dunlin were on the Silt pond, with 6 Curlews on the flooded North field,
41 Pink-footed geese flew north over the Island lake & later came back to land in fields to the north of Cell 2a,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, Tawny owl (heard by Carp lake) & Coal tit (West path)
Thursday 21st December 2023
A very windy day, with the odd shower,
4 Whooper swans were briefly on Cell 2a, before flying off north,
The Dunlin was still with the Redshank flock, 
There were 7 Little egrets in the Main lake roost & 12 Curlews on the flooded North field,
The male Brambling was by the Maize field feeders.
Friday 22nd December 2023
Not as windy as yesterday & dry as well,
62 Redshanks & a Dunlin were on the Silt pond,
There were 6 Curlews on the flooded North field,
Also seen was Marsh harrier at various spots on the reserve & a female Brambling in the Far Corner
Saturday 23rd December 2023
The Dunlin was on the Silt pond, with 11 Curlew on the North field,
Up to 6 Bramblings were at the Maize field feeders, with at least 2 being males, a Coal tit was also here as well,
Bearded tits were heard in Cell 'C',
9 Pink-footed geese flew over south & Marsh harrier was seen  at several locations
Sunday 24th December 2023
Yet another overcast & blustery day,
A Barn owl was hunting Cell 'C' & then flew out close to the 'Butty Bus' in the early morning, with a Tawny owl calling on the East path,
The Dunlin & 66 Redshanks were on the Silt pond, with a Green sandpiper seen flying west over here,
38 Shelducks were counted,
6 Curlews were on the flooded North field,
Female Bramblings were at the Far Corner & Maize field feeders
Monday 25th December 2023
There were 4 males & 2 female Bramblings under the maize field feeders, plus another female by the Far Corner & a male by Crossland's hide,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake in the late afternoon,
A drake Goldeneye & overhead Marsh harrier were on cell 2a,
The Dunlin was still on the Silt pond with 23 Whooper swans flying over, about 100 Pink-footed geese north & a Barn owl hunting the Village lake in the late afternoon
Tuesday 26th December 2023
A Merlin was about the Village lake just after midday,
2 drakes & an immature drake Goldeneyes were on Cell 2a,
The Dunlin, 66 Redshanks, plus a Green sandpiper were on the Silt pond,
A male & female Brambling were feeding underneath the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 9 Curlews (North field flood & Village lake), plus a pair of Stonechats (Cell 'C')
Wednesday 27th December 2023
On a wet morning,
The Dunlin was still with the Redshanks on the Silt pond,
Under the Maize field feeders, there was a male & female Brambling, with 14+ Greenfinches,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & 3 Curlews on the North field
Thursday 28th December 2023
A dry morning, with a blustery & wet afternoon,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake,
On Cell 2a there was 3 Goldeneyes (all males), 2 drakes & a female Pintails & a Marsh harrier,
There was 64 Redshanks on the Silt pond, along with the Dunlin,
Also seen was Great crested grebe (Main lake), Barn owl (Village lake & Cell 'C' in the morning), Stonechat (on the fence between Cells 'B' & 'C', plus a male at the Village lake), Red kite, about 200 Pink-footed geese over, 14 Greenfinches, Coal tit & 2 males & a female Brambling all at the Maize field feeders
Friday 29th December 2023
The 3 male Goldeneyes were still on Cell 2a, along with a Pink-footed goose,
There were 60+ Redshanks & the Dunlin on the Silt pond, with a Marsh harrier overhead,
The Barn owl showed well, whilst hunting in the morning over Cell 'C' & the Village lake margins, 
A male Brambling was under the Maize field feeders, along with 12+ Greenfinches & a Coal tit,
Also seen was 6 Curlews on the North field, Peregrine north, Bittern (Village lake in the afternoon)
Saturday 30th December 2023
The Barn owl was again hunting the Village lake margins & Maize field in the early morning & afternoon,
About 420 Pink-footed geese flew north in 3 separate skeins in the early morning,
58 Redshanks & the Dunlin were on the Silt pond,
Just 2 drake Goldeneyes were seen on Cell 1a & the Far lake, with 40+ Shelducks on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Kingfisher (flying from Crossland's to the Carp lake), 20+ Cormorants roosting, 3 males & 3 female Bramblings underneath the Maize field feeders, plus another female by the Far lake, also 12+ Greenfinches, 30 Tree sparrows & a Coal tit were there.
Sunday 31st December 2023
There were up to 17 Bramblings on the reserve today, with birds seen by Cell 1a, Dryham lane & the Maize field feeders, plus the Far Corner (up to 8 here),
Also at the Maize field feeders there was a Coal tit, Lesser redpoll (afternoon) & 20+ Greenfinches,
The Bittern entertained on the Village lake from the Turret hide in the morning,
There were 4 drake Goldeneyes on Cell 2a, as well as 2 Green sandpipers,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers, plus 4 Curlews (flooded North field), 2 Goldcrests (West path), about 40 Pink-footed geese south, Water rail & Barn owl (morning)
Posted By: BarryJ on 12/9/2023 5:17:59 PM

November 2023

Wednesday 1st November 2023
Today, there was 3 Curlews, 3 Ruffs, 28 Redshanks, plus single Dunlin (Silt pond) & Green sandpiper over the Village lake,
Several parties of Whooper swans flew south over the reserve, with a party of 9 seen to go down onto Hotham Carrs,
Several skeins of Pink-footed geese transited the reserve,
Also seen was a Peregrine south, Golden plover, Bittern (Village lake), Marsh harrier & a pair of Stonechats (Cell 2a)
Thursday 2nd November 2023
At least 4 Bearded tits were in Cell 'C' this morning,
A Great white egret was on the Village lake from mid-day onwards,
9 Whooper swans spent the morning at various locations on the  reserve,
2 Bitterns were seen on the Village lake,
Also seen was 30 Redshanks on the Silt pond, Lesser redpoll, Stonechat (Cell 2a), Marsh harrier (over Main lake), Coal tit (Far lake), 20+ Curlew & 80+ Pink-footed geese (both North field)
Friday 3rd November 2023
An Osprey flew south over the reserve in the late morning,
In the hedge alongside the Silt pond, there was a late Chiffchaff,
Bitterns were seen on the Village lake & flying into Dryham Ings,
Also seen was 9 Whooper swans, Barn owl (late afternoon), Bearded tit (heard below the Turret hide), Coal tit (reserve car park), 36+ Cormorants (roosting Far lake), 14+ Curlews (North field), 250+ Fieldfares over, 100+ Redwings over, 20+ Lesser redpolls over, Peregrine, 3 Shelducks (Island lakem), 6,000 Starlings (roosting in Cell 'C'), Great white egret & Marsh harrier over the Reed-bed that flew west
Saturday 4th November 2023
50+ Whooper swans were seen to fly either south or east over the reserve today,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Village lake, plus there were 3 Green sandpipers on Cell 'A' & 20+ Curlews on the North field,
From the Viewing platform by the newly made ponds, Grey wagtail, Lesser redpoll & Siskin were present,
Another Grey wagtail was seen in the New workings, with Brambling & 3 Coal tits by the Far lake,
Also seen was a female Marsh harrier hunting, Bitterns (Village lake), 1,000+ Fieldfares & 250+ Redwings over, with a pair of Stonechats in the Middle grounds
Sunday 5th November 2023
A Glossy ibis was over the New workings in the late morning,
At about the same time, A Great white egret was seen, spending most of the day by Cell 2a,
3 Whooper swans spent some time on the flooded North field, there were also at least 40 birds that overflew the reserve,
2 Bitterns were seen together on the Village lake,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers, 14+ Curlews (North field), 500+ Fieldfares over, 70+ Linnets, Little owl, 2,000+ Pink-footed geese north, Red kite, 31 Redshank (Cell 'A'), Short-eared owl (single south in the late  afternoon), 10,000 Starlings roosting in Cell 'C', Water rail (Village lake channel) & Coal tit (Far lake)
Monday 6th November 2023
A Merlin flew north over the reserve in the morning,
7 Whooper swans were seen in the flooded North field, with 22 others seen flying over,
There were 3 Green sandpipers in the New workings, with 22 Curlews on the Island lake & 30+ Redshanks on the Silt pond,
About 100,000 Starlings flew north west in the morning, with 20,000 roosting,
Also seen was Coal tit (Far lake), Bittern (seen flying over the Village lake), Barn owl (Village lake in the afternoon), 1,000+ Fieldfares over, 6+ Marsh harriers, Mistle thrush (North hedge), Peregrine (North field), 1000+ Pink-footed geese over, 4 Shelduck (Cell 2a), a Pair of Stonechat & Water rail (Bittern channel)
Tuesday 7th November 2023
85 Whooper swans flew over the reserve today,
The Bittern was seen around the Village lake,
Also seen was 3+ Marsh harriers, Tawny owl & pair of Stonechats (Dragonfly pond)
Wednesday 8th November 2023
At least 5,000 Starlings roosted on Cell 'C'.
Thursday 9th November 2023
2 Great white egrets were seen on Crossland's lake in the early morning,
Also seen was Mistle thrush (Dryham lane), Barn owl (dusk), Bittern (Village lake), 50 Siskins (Far Corner), pair of Yellowhammers (North hedge), 2 brief Whooper swans, 7 different Marsh harriers, Red kite, 7 Shelducks, 31 Redshanks (4 each on Silt pond & Island lake, 23 on flooded North field)
Friday 10th November 2023
A Water rail flew over the Bittern channel, with several skeins of Pink-footed geese flying over the reserve,
There were at least 2 Barn owls (dusk), Bittern (Village lake), Great white egret (dusk), grey wagtail (north over Carp lake), Peregrine, 3+ Marsh harriers, Red kite, 9 Shelducks, 40+ Siskins (Far lake) & 23 Curlews (North field)
Saturday 11th November 2023
A water rail flew over the 'Bittern channel',
Several skeins of Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve,
There were at least 2 Barn owls (hunting at dusk), Bittern (Village lake), Great white egret (at dusk), Grey wagtail (north over Carp lake), Peregrine, 3+ Marsh harriers, Red kite, 9 Shelducks, about 40 Siskins (Far lake) & 23 Curlews (North field)
Sunday 12th November 2023
The Great white egret was seen flying south over the Silt pond in the morning, with 2 Whooper swans seen flying south,
Between 20 & 30 Bearded tits were seen in Cell 'C',
Also seen was 2 Stonechats (Village lake & Cell 'C'), Tawny owl, Marsh harrier (over the North field), Mistle thrush (North hedge), Grey wagtail (Silt pond), Coal tit (Far lake) & 2 Kingfishers (Silt pond)
Monday 13th November 2023
28+ Curlews were either on the Island lake or East ridge,
Also seen was a Stonechat (Cell 2a)
Tuesday 14th November 2023
In the late morning, a male Merlin was in the tree nearest to the new hide on Crossland's lake,
There were 10+ Bearded tits in Cell 'c', with a Kingfisher heard on the Carp lake,
Also seen today was, 3+ Marsh harriers, Barn owl (late afternoon, Bittern (about the Village lake), Mistle thrush ( Cell 'C' hedge), Peregrine (hunting Village lake), 200 Pink-footed geese, Red kite, 8 Shelducks (Cell2a) & 20+ Greenfinches (Dryham lane)
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Bearded tits were again heard in Cell 'C', 
There were 18 Curlews in the North field, plus 19 Redshanks (Silt pond/Cell 'A'), 10 immature Mute swans about the reserve, plus 13 Pochards (11 males & 2 females) on Crossland's lake
Thursday 16th November 2023
In the early morning, a Woodcock flew east over the Car park,
A Short-eared owl was seen from Crossland's hide, by the West End at mid-day,
Bearded tits were again heard & seen in Cell 'c' in the morning,
6,000+ Starlings roosted in Cell 'c' at dusk,
Also seen was Bittern (Village lake), Coal tit (West path), 2 Eygptian geese & a Green sandpiper (Crossland's lake), 4 Golden plovers south, 15+ Redshanks (Cell 'A'), Kingfisher (Crossland's lake), 2 Jack snipe (Snipe field), Barn owl (hunting Cell 'C' at dusk) & 2 Marsh harriers (Cell 2a)
Friday 17th November 2023
There were 2 female type Goldeneyes on Crossland's lake,
A Great white egret was seen to fly from the Reed-bed & land in the North field,
14 Black-tailed godwits flew in from the south west & landed on the Village lake. later on they split up, with 5 on Cell 'A' & 6 staying on the Village lake,
Also seen was 3 Whooper swans, one of which landed on the North field flood, 2 Barn owls hunting at dusk & Stonechat by the Dragonfly pond
Saturday 18th November 2023
The 2 Goldeneyes were still on Crossland's lake,
32 Redshanks were seen (Village lake, Cell 'A' & Silt pond), along with 23 Curlews (north field) & a Dunlin (Silt pond),
250+ Stock doves & 400+ Linnets were in fields by the West End,
A Marsh harrier was feeding on a dead rabbit on the Island lake,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats (by the Island lake) & 5 Whooper swans overhead
Sunday 19th November 2023
2 Ruffs flew south over Crossland's lake, with a Black-tailed godwit seen at various spots on the reserve, 49 Redshanks & a Dunlin on the Silt pond,
At least one Goldeneye was still on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was Bearded tits (several in Cell 'C'), 3+ Marsh harriers, a male Stonechat (North hedge), Coal tit (West path) & 11 Whooper swans east
Monday 20th November 2023
An adult Mediterranean gull was briefly on the Silt pond in the morning,
Single Black-tailed godwit was on the Village lake, with a Green sandpiper by the Silt pond,
A Great white egret was by Cell 2a, with the 2 Goldeneyes also there,
Also seen was Coal tit (Far Corner), Mistle thrush (Entrance field) & Marsh harrier (Reed-bed)
Tuesday 21st November 2023
A single Whooper swan was on the reserve, with others seen flying west,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & Ruff
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
A Ruff was in the New workings, with Dunlin on the Silt pond along with 18 Redshanks,
Herds of 3, 9 & 16 Whooper swans were seen flying south west in the morning,
Also seen was a Goldeneye & Marsh harrier (Cell 2a), Coal tit (West path), Black-tailed godwit (Village lake), Stonechat, plus 18 Shelducks (Crossland's lake)
Thursday 23rd November 2023
A Woodcock was flushed in the early morning by the Far Corner,
2 Whooper swans were on the North field flood, with a further 5 seen to fly north over the Village lake,
28 Curlews were about the reserve, a Black-tailed godwit was on the Village lake & 30 Redshanks were either on the Silt pond, Cell 'A' or Village lake,
A female Goldeneye was on Cell 2a, a female Goosander briefly visited both Crossland's lake & the Silt pond in the morning, with Bearded tits being heard & seen in Cell 'C'
Friday 24th November 2023
A pair of Stonechats were about the dragonfly ponds, with a Black-tailed godwit seen on the Village lake
Saturday 25th November 2023
28 Curlews were in the North field, with 41 Redshanks on the Silt pond & the Black-tailed godwit still on the Village lake,
21 Shelducks were on Cell 2a,
Coal tit (Maize field feeders), Pink-footed goose & Marsh harrier (Cell 2a) were also seen
Sunday 26th November 2023
9 Little egrets & 18 Cormorants were in the Main & Far lake roosts,
The female Goldeneye was on Crossland's lake today,
60+ Siskins were seen on both East & West paths, with a Coal tit & pair of Bullfinches by the Far lake feeders,
The Black-tailed godwit was still on the Village lake, with 3 Dunlins on the Silt pond,
Also seen was a male Stonechat & Kingfisher (Main lake)
Monday 27th November 2023
A morning of rain, easing off a bit in the afternoon,
Curlews were seen in the North field & 14 Pochards were on Crossland's lake
Tuesday 28th November 2023
A Short-eared owl was seen in the morning, with Little owl also seen,
Bearded tits were heard in Cell 'C',
There were 3+ Dunlin on the Silt pond/Cell 'A', with 30+ Redshanks seen,
Birds of prey, included Peregrine hunting the reserve, 4+ Marsh harriers over & Red kite,
A pair of Stonechats were by the Dragonfly ponds, a male Yellowhammer was in the North hedge, with a Kingfisher (Crossland's lake), about 100 Pink-footed geese over & 100+ Stock doves
Wednesday 29th November 2023
In the early morning, there was over 60,000 Starlings flying north over the Silt pond,
A Dunlin & 40+ Redshanks were on the Silt pond,
The Bittern was seen from the Turret hide on the Village lake in the afternoon,
Also seen was 3 Great black-backed gulls (Silt pond), 25 Shelducks (Cell 2a) & a pair of Coal tits (West path)
Thursday 30th November 2023
On a cold & frosty day, again at least 60,000 Starlings passed north west over the reserve in the early morning,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake from the Turret hide in the afternoon,
2 Dunlins were on the Silt pond, with about 30 Curlews in the North field,
There were Coal tits by the Carp lake & reserve car park feeders, with Marsh harrier being also seen.
Posted By: BarryJ on 11/10/2023 5:09:20 PM

October 2023

Sunday 1st October 2023
The Bittern was showing well on the Village lake from the Turret hide, with 2 Whooper swans also being seen.
Monday 2nd October 2023
A Wheatear was in a ploughed field near the West End in the morning,
6 (3 males & 3 females) Bearded tits were in the New workings (they later flew off north),
One of the Bitterns was present on the Reed-bed today,
Also seen was Blackcap (East path), Coal tit (reserve car park), 2 Dunlins & a Redshank (both Silt pons), 2 Egyptian geese (Reed-bed), 3+ Goldcrests (West path), 2+ Green sandpipers, Marsh harrier, Peregrine, 300+ Pink-footed geese, Stonechat (pair on fence between Cells 'A' & 'B', plus one in the New workings), 20+ Swallows, 2 Tawny owls (1 seen & 1 heard) & a Yellow wagtail south
Tuesday 3rd October 2023
8 Ruff were on the Reed-bed in the morning, with a Great white egret also being seen,
The Wheatear was still present, with 15 Swallows seen flying south,
A Kingfisher was on the Far lake, with the Bittern seen on the Village lake below the Turret hide, 14 Cormorants (Village lake), 12 Curlews (Island lake), 2 Dunlin, 4 Redshanks & a juvenile Ringed plover (all Silt pond), male Marsh harrier (over Silt pond), 100+ Pink-footed geese & an eclipse drake Pintail (Cell 2a)
Wednesday 4th October 2023
The Wheatear was still in the ploughed field at the West end,
6 Canada geese were on Cell 2a, with 500 Pink-footed geese seen flying over,
A juvenile Ringed plover & Dunlin were on the Silt pond, with 4 Dunlins & 2 adult Ruffs on the Reed-bed & 4+ Curlews on the North field,
Also seen was  Red kite, 2 Grey wagtails north over Crossland's lake, 5+ House martins south, 2 Green sandpipers flying north east, a Tawny owl at the West End, over 6 Jays seen over the North field, a Lesser redpoll (Carp lake), 3+ Marsh harriers (West End), 10+ Swallows south, Siskins (West & East paths) & a Stonechat (Crossland's lake)
Thursday 5th October 2023
2 Bitterns were seen in flight together over the Village lake,
Over 1,000 Pink-footed geese flew over, with a drake Pintail being seen on Crossland's lake & a Canada goose on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Coal tit (reserve car park), Kingfisher (heard over the Carp lake), Black-tailed godwit (Island lake/Cell 'A'), Redshank (Silt pond), 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed), 20+ Siskins (Silt pond) & a Water rail (Island lake)
Friday 6th October 2023
Bitterns were seen on the Main & Village lakes,
2 each of Dunlin & Redshank were on the Silt pond, with a Green sandpiper (Cell 2a) & 2 adult Ruffs on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 14 Canada geese, 800+ Pink-footed geese flying over, 6+ Goldcrest, 2 Jays (North field), Kingfisher (Carp lake), Marsh harrier (West End), Red kite & Water rail
Saturday 7th October 2023
13 Black-tailed godwits (11 flying over) were seen, along with a Green sandpiper (Cell 2a), 2 Redshanks (Silt pond) & 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed),
60+ Pied wagtails were in the Reserve entrance field,
A Bittern was seen in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide,
Also seen was the first 2 Fieldfares of the season, Kingfisher (Carp lake), 2 House martins, 5+ Jays about the reserve, Marsh harrier, 5,000+ Pink-footed geese (Flying over the reserve), Red kite, 30+ Skylarks south, 2 males & 2 female Stonechats, 10+ Wigeon
Sunday 8th October 2023
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake, below the Turret hide,
There were 2 each of Black-tailed godwit & Ruff (on the Reed-bed), 5 Dunlin & a Redshank (Silt pond) & 30+ Golden plovers south,
About 25 Canada geese were on Cell 2a, with 5,000+ Pink-footed geese seen flying south,
2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine (Crossland's lake) & a Red kite were the raptors today,
Also seen was about 300 each of Fieldfare & Redwings flying south, Stonechat, 2 Jays, Kingfisher (Carp lake) & 10 Swallows (south west)
Monday 9th October 2023
2 male first winter Ring ousels were by Dryham farm.
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake today,
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Black-tailed godwits, plus single Ruff & Redshank, with a juvenile Avocet n the Island lake,
Also seen was a Jay (about the North field), Pink-footed geese west & at least 20 Redwings about Cell 'C'.
Tuesday 10th October 2023
A Great white egret was on Crossland's lake in the morning,
On Cell 2a, there was a drake Pintail, plus 2 Jays & a Marsh harrier,
A juvenile Avocet was on the Island lake, with a Brambling flying west over Dryham lane,
Kingfisher (Carp lake), Lesser redpoll. 2+ Marsh harriers, about 5,000 Pink-footed geese over, 2 Redshanks on the Silt pond, 100 Redwings west, Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs (both Reed-bed), Red kite, 32 Snipe (Island lake), 2 Stonechats (Cell 'C' & Village lake), 6+ Swallows (Village lake) & 3 Whooper swans south
Wednesday 11th October 2023
On the Reed-bed this morning, was 2 Black-tailed godwits, Redshank & a Ruff, plus a female Pintail,
At least 60 Wigeon were on the Main lake, with 3 Green sandpipers in the New workings & a Dunlin on the Silt pond,
Several skeins of Pink-footed geese flew west,
Also seen was Chiffchaff (North hedge), 2 Siskins (Far Corner) & a Jay around the Carp lake
Thursday 12th October 2023
A Whooper swan circled the Village lake, before flying off south in the early morning,
In the early afternoon, 5 Bearded tits were seen in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide,
Also seen was Green sandpiper & 12 Curlews (both Island lake), 2 Redshanks (Silt pond), 2 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs (both Reed-bed), a Fieldfare north, Marsh harrier (Cell 2a), Kingfisher (Carp lake), 5,000+ Pink-footed geese east, 5 Red kites (all in the air at the same time), 6+ Swallows, Tawny owl & a Jay flew east of the reserve
Friday 13th October 2023
In the early morning, 9 Whooper swans (including a single juvenile) were on Crossland's lake, before flying off south,
The Bittern was in the 'Bittern cut' on the Village lake, along with Bearded tits that were heard there,
4 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed/Island lake, with 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed & 2 Green sandpipers on Cell 2a,
Also seen was 4+ Bullfinches (Dryham lane/North hedge) & 2,000 Pink-footed geese over
Saturday 14th October 2023
10 Eygptian geese flew onto the Village lake & then were later joined by 2 more to give a reserve record count of 12,
A Ruff, Dunlin & Redshank were on the Silt pond, 27 Curlews (North field), with at least1 Black-tailed godwit on the Reed-bed,
2 drake Pintails were on Crossland's lake, with 8 Whooper swans being seen flying south in the afternoon,
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (Crossland's lake), Little owl, 6+ Bullfinches, 5 Siskins (Viewing platform), at least 1 Jay over the North field, 2+ Marsh harriers, 2,000+ Pink-footed geese over, Red kite, 2 Stonechats (middle of reserve), Tawny owl (car park trees), 2 Water rails (Bittern channel) & 2 Bitterns (Bittern channel & Main lake)
Sunday 15th October 2023
A lone Whooper swan was on Crossland's lake in the early morning before flying off south, at the same spot the 2 drake Pintails were still showing,
The Bittern was seen flying from the Turret hide, were 5 Goosanders flew thro' flying south,
A Redshank was on the Silt pond, with 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was several skeins of Pink-footed geese, 18 Curlew, Red kite, 2 males & a female Stonechat & Marsh harrier (towards Cell 2a)
Monday 16th October 2023
A drake Pintail was still on Crossland's lake,
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 each of Black-tailed godwit & Ruff, with 20+ Curlews in the North field & Golden plover heard above the Silt pond
Also seen was 2 Water rails (Island lake), 5,000+ Pink-footed geese over, Red kite, 3 Stonechats, 5+ Bearded tits (Cell 'C'), 4+ Lesser redpolls & Kingfisher (both Carp lake), a Dunlin (Silt pond), Jay seen over the North field & 3 Marsh harriers (West End)
Tuesday 17th October 2023
2 Greenshanks flew east from the Island lake, the 2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed, 2 Ruffs (Village lake) & 4 Redshanks were about the reserve,
On Crossland's lake, there was 2 Whooper swans with the drake Pintail also there (a pair was also on the Village lake),
A flock of 13 Bearded tits flew north over the Maize field,
Elsewhere there was a Canada goose, 14 Cormorants & 12 Fieldfares east on the Village lake, a Grey wagtail north over the Silt pond, the Bittern in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide, 4+ Lesser redpolls (west from the Carp lake), 3 different Marsh harriers (West End), 5,000+ Pink-footed geese north west & Red kite
Wednesday 18th October 2023
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed, as well as 32+ Curlews with a Ruff on the Village lake/Reed-bed,
The Bittern was seen in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide,
There were 5,000+ Starlings north west in the early morning,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers (Crossland's lake0, immature drake Pintail (Main lake), 4 Redshanks (Silt pond), Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), Tawny owl (Dryham lane early morning), 120+ Fieldfares south west & Peregrine hunting the reserve
Thursday 19th October 2023
3 Great white egrets dropped onto the Reed-bed briefly at mid-day, before flying off to the west. Also there was 4 Black-tailed godwits,
Also seen was Grey wagtail (Silt pond), Bittern, Pink-footed goose, Stonechat & drake Pintail (Crossland's lake)
Friday 20th October 2023
On a very windy & rainy day,
A skein of about 40 Pink-footed geese flew south over the Main lake,
There were 20+ Curlews & 15+ Fieldfares on the North field
Saturday 21st October 2023
5+ Bearded tits were seen above Cell 'C' flying west,
On the Silt pond, there was 2 Dunlins & 4 Redshanks, with 5 Black-tailed godwits on the Reed-bed,
2 Marsh harriers were at Cell 2a,
On the flooded North field, there was 20 Curlews, Ruff, Greenshank & 7 Redshanks,
Also seen was at least 30 siskins in the Far Corner, 2 Bitterns on the Village lake below the Turret hide, 750+ Fieldfares & 300+ Redwings over, 1,000+ Pink-footed geese north, Red kite, 200+ Starlings over, 3 Stonechats (Middle grounds), Water rail (heard on the Reed-bed), 3 & Whooper swans
Sunday 22nd October 2023
There were 9 Whooper swans on Crossland's lake in the early morning, leaving a little later to the south, with another single bird later on the flooded North field,
16 Bearded tits were seen in Cell 'C' in the morning,
On the North field flash, there was a Ruff, 3 Redshanks & a Dunlin, with a further 6 Redshanks on the Reed-bed, along with 4 Black-tailed godwits,
Also on the Reed-bed was a Bittern that later on flew to the Island lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Cell 2a & over Dryham Ings), Kingfisher (Village lake), 6 Eygptian geese plus 20+ Siskins along Dryham lane
Monday 23rd October 2023
16+ Bearded tits were seen in Cell 'C' in the morning,
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake, with a further 4 on the Reed-bed,
There were 5 Redshanks on the Silt pond, with a further 4 on the flooded North field,
Also seen was Coal tit (Far Corner), plus Ruff & Dunlin (flooded North field)
Tuesday 24th October 2023
2 Bitterns were seen in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide, with a Barn owl also being seen from there,
A drake Mandarin was on cell 'A' in the morning, 3,000 Pink-footed geese flew north, Pintails with a drake (Crossland's lake) & immature drake Pintail (Reed-bed0, 7+ Curlew (North field), 18+ Redshank , 7 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff (all Reed-bed/flooded North field),
Also seen was a male Bullfinch (West path), 20+ Fieldfare over, a Grey wagtail (north over the Carp lake), 20+ Redwings over, 10+ Siskins & Tawny owl (heard by the car park)
Wednesday 25th October 2023
The flooded North field held, 29 Dunlins, 21 Redshanks, 7 Curlews, 3 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff. There was also 40 Golden plovers north west,
The drake Pintail flew onto Crossland's lake in the morning (another was on the Main lake), where it was joined by a single Whooper swan (plus 3 others that later flew north)  much later a Great white egret,
20+ Lesser redpolls flew over, with the Bittern below the Turret hide, 5+ Bearded tits in Cell 'c', 4+ Bullfinches, 3,000 Fieldfares over, a Jay south east over Cell 'C', 3+ Marsh harriers, a Mistle thrush north, 60+ Pied wagtails (entrance field), 1000+ Pink-footed geese over, Red kite, Swallow (south by Dryham field farm).
Thursday 26th October 2023
A Great white egret was on Crossland's lake, along with 2 drake Pintails in the morning,
5,000+ Starlings flew north over Dryham lane in the early morning,
Also seen was a Ruff & 6 Dunlins (North field flood), 5 Black-tailed godwits (Reed-bed), Bittern (Village lake reeds), 22 Redshanks (Silt pond/Reed-bed/Island lake), 12 Lesser redpoll (Viewing platform) & Pink-footed geese north
Friday 27th October 2023
30+ Bearded tits showed well in Cell 'C' in the morning,
A Ruff in the flooded North field, 24 Redshanks (Reed-bed/North field/Silt pond/Island lake), 5 Black-tailed godwits & 12+ Curlews (North field),
Also seen Shelduck (Island lake), 2 Bitterns (Village lake), 6+ Bullfinch, 150+ Fieldfares over, 2 Marsh harriers, Tawny owl, 3 Water rails (heard), 1,000 Pink-footed geese over, 20+ Siskins & 10+ Lesser redpoll
Saturday 28th October 2023
A Great white egret was on the Village lake from mid-morning onwards,
One of the Bitterns flew from the Village lake to the north west corner of the Island lake,
7 Black-tailed godwits (reed-bed) & 18 Redshanks (Island lake/North field/Silt pond) were present,
A drake Pintail was on the Main lake,
Also seen was Barn owl (hunting in the evening), 5,000+ Fieldfares over, a Golden plover north, Jay over the North field, 3+ Marsh harriers, Lesser redpoll, Peregrine over Cell 1a & 2 Shelducks (Island lake)
Sunday 29th October 2023
15+ Bearded tits were seen in Cell 'C' in the morning,
6 Black-tailed godwits & 22 Redshanks (Island lake), a Ruff & Green sandpiper (New workings) were the waders present,
Also seen was Barn owl (hunting at dusk), Pink-footed goose (North field), Lesser redpoll & 100+ Siskins (Far lake), Chiffchaff (New workings), drake Pintail (Crossland's lake), Bittern (Village lake), Mistle thrush west & Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds & New workings)
Monday 30th October 2023
There were 9 Whooper swans (with a juvenile) feeding in the flooded North field, along with 12 Pink-footed geese, a Golden plover, 3 Ruff, Curlew & 11 Redshanks. 16 Whooper swans were to fly over south,
2 Black-tailed godwits & 17 Redshanks were on the Island lake, with a further Redshank on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Swallow (east over Dryham lane), 3 Jack snipe (Snipe field), 13+ Bearded tits (Cell 'C'), Kingfisher (Far lake), 70+ Linnets, Marsh harrier (Cell 2a), Lesser redpoll, 240+ Wigeons & pair of Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds)
Tuesday 31st October 2023
A Short-eared owl was seen over Cell 'C' in the late afternoon, before flying off,
2 Black-tailed godwits, 3+ Curlews (North field), 20+ Redshanks & 3 Ruffs (flooded North field) were the waders seen today,
3,000+ Pink-footed geese, plus 145 Whooper swans were seen to fly south,
There were 20,000+ starlings flying north west in the morning,
Also seen was Bittern (at least 1 on the Village lake), 2+ Bramblings (seen & heard), 500+ Fieldfares over, 20+ Lesser redpolls over, 2 different Marsh harriers hunting, Peregrine, 200+ Redwings over & 2 male Stonechats (Cell 2a & Village lake)
Posted By: BarryJ on 10/15/2023 2:51:40 PM

September 2023

Friday 1st September 2023
Waders today, included on the Island lake, 10 Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, Black-tailed godwit & Common sandpiper,
There were 4 brief Black-tailed godwits on the Reed-bed in the early morning (they flew south) & a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond,
Also seen was a family party of Goldcrests on the Butterfly path, Common tern, Kingfisher (Far lake), 50+ Tree sparrows (back of Silt pond) & 5 Yellow wagtails in the North hedge.
Saturday 2nd September 2023
A juvenile Red-necked phalarope spent the day on the Island lake. In the mid-morning it was joined by 6 Spotted redshanks & a juvenile Curlew sandpiper (5 of the Spotted redshanks & the Curlew sandpiper later briefly flew onto the Reed-bed & then flew off high to the south). This left a single Spotted redshank, 10 Green & 2 Common sandpipers, plus the 2 juvenile Little rings plovers there,
2 Spotted flycatchers showed well along the West path,
Also seen was a Garden warbler & family party of at least 4 Coal tits (both Carp lake), Hobby (Cell 2a), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), 2+ Curlew (Crossland's lake) & 3 (Island lake), Grey wagtail (over the Carp lake), Kingfisher (Island lake), Little owl, Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Red kite, 75+ Swallows (Reed-bed), Water rail (Island lake), Yellow wagtail, 4+ Bullfinch & Bittern (Reed-bed)
Sunday 3rd September 2023
The juvenile Red-necked phalarope was still on the Island lake, where there was also 6 Green & 2 Common sandpipers, plus single Spotted redshank & Little ringed plover, 
Another Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with at least 2 Yellow wagtails by Cell 2a, over 200 Swallows were over the North field in the evening, Spotted flycatcher & the Bittern were seen.
Monday 4th September 2023
The juvenile Red-necked phalarope was still on the Island lake, where there was also 6 Green & 2 Common sandpipers, plus single Spotted redshank & juvenile Little ringed plover,
Another Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with at least 2 Yellow wagtails by Cell 2a,
Over 200 Swallows (over the North field in the evening), Spotted flycatcher & Bittern were also seen.
Tuesday 5th September 2023
The juvenile Red-necked phalarope spent it's 4th day on the Island lake, along with the Spotted redshank (which could be elusive), 8 Green & 2 Common sandpipers,
Also seen was Red kite, Little owl, Hobby & Yellow wagtail (Dryham farm)
Wednesday 6th September 2023
The first sign of autumn, was a skein of about 50 Pink-footed geese flying south over the reserve in the afternoon,
On the Island lake, the juvenile Red-necked phalarope, an adult & juvenile Spotted redshank (at about mid day), 10 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, 4 Curlews (with 2 elsewhere), & 2 Water rails,
The Bittern showed itself again in the north west corner of the Reed-bed,
A further Green sandpiper was at the back of the Silt pond, with Coal tit (Far Corner), Lesser whitethroat (Dryham lane), Marsh harrier, Wigeon (Crossland's lake), Red kite, Grey wagtail (south over the Silt pond), 2 Hobbies & 2 eclipse drake Pintails (Cell 2a)
Thursday 7th September 2023
On the Island lake today, there was the juvenile Red-necked phalarope, adult Spotted redshank, Water rail, 8 Green & 2 Common sandpipers,
A Greenshank was heard over the Island lake & Silt pond,
On or by Cell  2a, there was the 2 eclipse drake Pintails, plus 2 Yellow wagtails,
Also seen was Bittern (Main lake), Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Marsh harrier, Hobby, Kingfisher (Village lake) & Coal tit (Carp lake)
Friday 8th September 2023
In misty conditions this morning, there was the juvenile Red-necked phalarope, a Wood sandpiper, 8 Green & 5 Common sandpipers (with 2 others on the Silt pond0, plus the juvenile Little range plover. At mid-day, they were joined by 3 juvenile Curlew sandpipers & later a Spotted redshank,
2 Bitterns were seen on the Village lake,
Also seen was 6 Canada geese that dropped onto Cell 2a, 14+ Little egrets, Curlew, Red kite, plus Peregrine & 2 Hobbies over Crossland's lake.
Saturday 9th September 2023
On the Island lake in the early morning, there was the juvenile Red-necked phalarope, a Wood sandpiper, 8 Green & 5 Common sandpipers (with 2 more on the Silt pond), plus the juvenile Little ringed plover. At midday they were joined by 3 juvenile Curlew sandpipers & later on by an adult Spotted redshank,
2 Bitterns were seen on the Village lake,
Also seen was 6 Canada geese that dropped onto Cell 2a, 14+ Little egrets, Curlew, Red kite, plus Peregrine & 2 Hobbies (both over Crossland's lake)
Sunday 10th September 2023
On the Island lake this morning, the 3 Curlew sandpipers from yesterday were still there, along with 6 Green & 2 Common sandpipers & the juvenile Little ringed plover. In the afternoon, a Spotted redshank appeared here,
The Bittern was seen in the western part of the Reed-bed, with 30 Pink-footed geese there in the afternoon,
Also seen was a Golden plover (south over the Silt pond), hunting Hobby, an eclipse drake Pintail (Cell 2a), Red kite, Peregrine (Crossland's lake) & Marsh harrier
Monday 11th September 2023
The 3 juvenile Curlew sandpipers were still on the Island lake, where they were joined by 6 Green & 5 Common sandpipers, an adult Spotted redshank, brief Greenshank, juvenile Little ringed plover & Water rails,
Another Common sandpiper & Wigeon were on the Silt pond, with an eclipse drake Pintail on Cell 2a,
Also seen was the Bittern (over the Reed-bed), Kingfisher (Far & Island lakes), Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Corn bunting (North hedge) & 2 Hobbies (over the North field)
Tuesday 12th September 2023
On the Island lake today, there was the juvenile Little stint, 3 Curlew sandpipers, 8+ Green & 3+ Common sandpipers, the adult Spotted redshank, juvenile Little ringed plover, 2 Curlews, Water rail & 3 Pink-footed geese that had roosted here,
Also seen was single Golden plover, plus adult & juvenile Spotted redshank (both Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, 40+ House martins, 50+ Swallows, 8 Wigeon (over the Reed-bed), Peregrine & 220 Pink-footed geese heading south.
Wednesday 13th September 2023
Very much an Island lake day today. Waders here included yesterday's Little stint, 3 juvenile Curlew sandpipers, juvenile Little ringed & Ringed plovers, adult Spotted redshank, 3 Greenshank, plus 8+ Green & 3+ Common sandpipers. Other birds here included fly-over (north) Great white egret, 3 Pink-footed geese south, 2 Water rails & a Whinchat seen from the Turret hide in the south east corner, Also seen was 21 brief Ruffs (consisting of 20 juveniles & an adult) on the Reed-bed, which soon departed leaving just the adult behind, drake Mandarin (over Cell 'C'), Kingfisher (Carp lake), Marsh harrier & 3+ Red kites (over Cell 'A'), Yellow wagtails, Sedge warbler (Far Corner), Greenshank (Cell 2a), 4 Dunlins (Silt pond), a Swift (over Crossland's lake), Hobby (hunting over Cell 'C') & Grey wagtail
Thursday 14th September 2023
In the damp & overcast conditions, on the Island lake, the Little stint, 3 juvenile Curlew sandpipers, adult Spotted redshank & greenshank were still present. They were joined by 8 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, 8 Curlews (roosting), a juvenile Little ringed & 2 juvenile Ringed plovers & a Dunlin,
Yesterday's Ruff was still on the Reed-bed, with 3 Canada geese (Cell 2a), Marsh harrier, Peregrine (Crossland's lake0, 60 Pink-footed geese, a Reed warbler (Reed-bed), Water rail & 2 Yellow wagtails
Friday 15th September 2023
On the Island lake today, there was the Little stint, 3+ Curlew sandpipers, 2 juvenile Ringed & a juvenile Little ringed plovers, a Dunlin, 8 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, plus 2 Water rails,
By the Dragonfly ponds, there was a female Stonechat, plus a 'lava' type Yellow wagtail (further Yellow wagtails were seen by Cell 2a),
A Jay flew across the Far lake towards the North hedge (it was also heard on the East path), 4 Siskins (West path), a pair of Bullfinches & 2 juveniles along the Butterfly path, Kingfisher (Carp lake), 2 juvenile Shelducks (Cell1a) & 8+ Wigeon
Saturday 16th September 2023
On the Island lake today, much as yesterday, the 3 Curlew sandpipers, Little stint (could be elusive), 2 juvenile Ringed & a juvenile Little ringed plovers, Dunlin, 3 Common & just a single Green sandpiper & surprisingly a juvenile Avocet. later on there was an adult winter Knot here as well,
The female Stonechat & 'flava' wagtail were again on the fence posts by the Dragonfly ponds,
On the Reed-bed, there was a juvenile Ruff & Marsh harrier that flew north (it landed on the North field),
11 Canada geese flew east over the reserve, with 4 Curlews being seen & about 50 Pink-footed geese on Cell 2a,
Also seen was 30+ meadow pipits, 2 Coal tit, Peregrine (by Cell 1a), 2 Red kites & Barn owl (Dryham lane in the afternoon)
Sunday 17th September 2023
A Cattle egret was on Cell 'A' in the afternoon, moving to the Far lake & then later being seen to fly south with a Little egret. In the early morning, 2 were seen to fly north,
On the Island lake, there was 3 Green & a Common sandpiper, juvenile Avocet, juvenile Ringed & Little ringed plovers, plus up to 5 Dunlins,
74 Dunlins flew south over the Silt pond in the morning, with 4 later being seen on the Silt pond (they later moved onto the Island lake). A Pink-footed goose was on the Main lake, with 2 juvenile Shelducks on. Cell 1a & the Bittern seen flying over the Reed-bed,
2 Peregrines (adult & immature) were about the reserve, with Marsh harrier & Hobby also seen,
The Stonechat by the Dragonfly ponds was joined by a second bird, Coal tit, Yellow wagtail & Kingfisher were also seen
Monday 18th September 2023
Yesterday's Cattle egret roosted overnight & was seen in Cell 'A' from the early morning onwards,
On the Island lake with a rising water level, there was 8 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, 2 Dunlin, 2 juvenile Ringed & a juvenile Little ringed plovers, a juvenile Avocet & Water rail. later on there was a Marsh harrier hunting over the lake & juvenile Ruff in the afternoon,
Elsewhere, there was 50+ Pink-footed geese in Cell 1a, 20+ Cormorants roosting (Far lake), Wigeon on Cell 2a, Tawny owl (heard in the evening), 50+ House martins with Yellow & 4 Grey wagtails
Tuesday 19th September 2023
2 Ruddy shelducks were on Cell '1a', along with 2 juvenile Shelducks & 48 Pink-footed geese,
In the New workings, there was a Whinchat,
On the Island lake, 4 Dunlin, 3 Green & a Common sandpiper, 2 Curlews, single juvenile Little ringed & ringed plovers, juvenile Ruff, Redshank, Avocet. There was also  a passing Peregrine,
The Cattle egret was on the far lake in the evening, with Marsh harrier & 2 Sand martins over Crossland's lake also seen
Wednesday 20th September 2023
This wet & windy morning, there was a Redshank on the Silt pond & the juvenile Avocet still on the Island lake, along with 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus juvenile Little ringed plover,
Later the Bittern showed itself in the Main lake Reed-bed reeds, with the second Bittern being seen on the Village lake,
Also seen was 22 Canada geese, 4 Dunlin & 2 juvenile Ringed plovers (both Silt pond)
Thursday 21st September 2023
Today, at least 60 Canada geese. were feeding just off the New workings & later flew east when disturbed,
36 Pink-footed geese were resting in Cell 2a, with a Dunlin, Redshank & wigeon on the nearby Silt pond,
The Bittern was seen on the Main lake, a Great white egret (in the evening), with Kingfisher (Carp lake) & Green sandpiper (Island lake)
Friday 22nd September 2023
Today, at least 60 Canada geese were feeding just off the New workings, later flying off eat when disturbed,
36 Pink-footed geese were resting on Cell 2a, with a Dunlin, Redshank & Wigeon on the nearby Silt pond,
The Bittern was seen on the Main lake, Great white egret in the evening, with Kingfisher (Carp lake) & Green sandpiper (Island lake)
Saturday 23rd September 2023
On the Silt pond today, there was a Little stint, Dunlin & Redshank,
Jays were seen on the Maize field, with 2 also along Dryham lane,
2 Bitterns were seen, one on the Reed-bed & another on the Main lake,
72 Canada geese were counted on Cell 2a, along with about 50 Pink-footed geese
Sunday 24th September 2023
Today, there were 2 Redshanks & a Dunlin on the Silt pond,
A Great white egret was fishing Crossland's lake,
Also seen was the Peregrine
Monday 25th September 2023
Today's highlight was the 2 Turnstones that briefly flew onto Cell 2a in the morning from the west,
Other waders, included Green sandpiper (New workings), Dunlin (Silt pond) & 2 Redshanks (Silt pond & Island lake),
100+ Pink-footed geese, 2 female Pintails, at least 7 Canada geese & an overhead Marsh harrier were about Cell 2a,
Also seen was Red kite, Jay & Yellow wagtail (both over the North field), Kingfisher (Main lake), male Stonechat (fence line between Cells 'A' & 'B') & female Blackcap (North hedge)
Tuesday 26th September 2023
A 'Ring-tail' Hen harrier was seen flying north west over Hotham Carrs in the afternoon,
The 2 Ruddy shelducks returned to Cell 1a, along with a cape Shelduck,
In the morning the Great white egret was on Crossland's lake & then flew north,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose (Cell 2a) & a Redshank (Silt pond)
Wednesday 27th September 2023
There was an adult winter Ruff on the Island lake, along with the Redshank & 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake,
3 Wigeon were on Crossland's lake, with at least 40 Pink-footed geese seen,
Thursday 28th September 2023
There are over 200 Canada geese that had roosted in the New workings, with a few small skeins of Pink-footed geese being seen,
Also seen was Marsh harrier over Dryham Ings & a Hobby hunting Goldfinches by the Far Corner
Wednesday 29th September 2023
Today the 2 Pintails were still seen on Cell 2a, along with about 50 Pink-footed geese in the area,
A Stonechat was on the south side of the Silt pond with a Redshank there also,
A Hobby showed well from Crossland's hide,
Also seen was 2 Yellow wagtails by Dryham farm, 2 Jays by the West End & 2 Coal tits on the East path
Saturday 30th September 2023
Today, there were 3 Ospreys seen flying south over the reserve, with Hobby also seen,
At least 200 Canada geese were in the New workings,
Also seen was 3 Bullfinches (Turret hide path), Curlew, Golden plover, Dunlin, 10+ Greenfinch (Far lake), Marsh harrier, 9+ Red kites, Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Pink-footed goose, Ruff (adult Island lake & juvenile Reed-bed), 500+ Starlings (Cell 'A' at dawn), Water rail & 10+ Wigeon
Posted By: BarryJ on 9/8/2023 4:00:16 PM

August 2023

Tuesday 1st August 2023
The Great white egret was in the 'Bus-stop' pool in Cell 'C' in the morning, spending the rest of the day on the Island lake,
On the island lake, there was 11 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Little ringed plovers & yesterday's Dunlin. Also an adult Water rail & the Bittern was seen to fly here from the Reed-bed, with a Peregrine west over Crossland's lake,
A Tufted duck family of 16 ducklings was on the Far lake
Wednesday 2nd August 2023
On the Island lake today, were 8 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, 2 Water rails & Snipe. In the afternoon, an adult Spotted redshank arrived here,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail by the Dragonfly ponds, female Common scoter (Crossland's lake), Great white egret & 2 Swifts (over Cell 'A')
Thursday 3rd August 2023
A good day on Island lake, with 11 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, single Spotted redshank, Wood sandpiper, Little ringed plover, Bittern & Kingfisher,
Also present was the female Common scoter, still on Crossland's lake, a Marsh harrier west over the New workings, along with the adult & juvenile Avocets, plus Common sandpiper on the Silt pond,
A Treecreeper was along the Butterfly path, with an adult & juvenile Spotted flycatcher being briefly seen by the Far Corner, as well as a Red kite
Friday 4th August 2023
On the Island lake today, there was 12 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, plus single Spotted redshank & Wood sandpiper, with the Bittern & Water rails being seen again,
The female Common scoter moved to the Village lake, An adult & juvenile Avocet were on the Silt pond, along with a Common sandpiper,
In the Far Corner, there was a Lesser whitethroat & singing Corn bunting, with Goldcrest (Car park) & at least one Hobby over
Saturday 5th August 2023
On the Island lake today, were 12 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Water rails, plus single Spotted redshank & Wood sandpiper,
There was a brief Whimbrel on the Island lake in the afternoon,
The female Common scoter was still on the Village lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Tawny owl & Yellow wagtail
Sunday 6th August 2023
On the Island lake today, there were at least 14 Green sandpipers, 4 Black-tailed godwits, plus single Wood sandpiper, juvenile Little ringed plover & Spotted redshank, with a juvenile Dunlin appearing here in the evening,
A juvenile Cuckoo was in the Maize field in the early morning,
There was a Black-tailed godwit, Common sandpiper & 2 Canada geese on the Silt pond,
Also seen was the female Common scoter (Village lake), Kingfisher (Main lake), Ruff (mobile about the reserve), Peregrine, Red kite, Little owl, 3 Common sandpipers (Main lake), Yellow wagtail & Hobby (over Main lake)
Monday 7th August 2023
On the Island lake today, was 11 Green sandpipers, 4 Black-tailed godwits, plus single Wood sandpiper, Spotted redshank & Dunlin,
There was an Avocet, Common sandpiper & fifth Black-tailed godwit on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Great white egret & female Common scoter (both Village lake), Peregrine (south over New workings), Bittern (Redd-bed), 5 Canada geese (Crossland's lake), plus just one juvenile Great crested grebe on the Village lake
Tuesday 8th August 2023
On the Island lake today, there was 12 Green sandpipers, plus single Black-tailed godwit, Wood sandpiper, Dunlin & juvenile Water rail,
The Silt pond had the adult & juvenile Avocets, plus a Redshank,
The female Common scoter was still on the Village lake
Wednesday 9th August 2023
On the Island lake today, was 10 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, a Common sandpiper, Little ringed plover, Dunlin & 3 Water rails,
The Silt pond had 2 Common sandpipers, plus a Dunlin & Green sandpiper,
The Great white egret was about the reserve, with a Peregrine & Hobby being seen, with the female Common scoter still on the Village lake.
Thursday 10th August 2023
On the Island lake today, 11 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, single Dunlin & adult Little ringed plover,
There was a brood of 11 Pochard ducklings on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 35+ Canada geese, Common sandpiper (Silt pond), female Common scoter (Village lake), Little owl, Red kite & Water rail
Friday 11th August 2023
On the Island lake today, 11 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, Dunlin, Spotted redshank, Water rail & Kingfisher,
The female Common scoter was on the Village lake, with the adult & juvenile Avocet on the Silt pond, 3 Canada geese (Cell 2a), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Curlew (North field), another Dunlin (Silt pond) & 2 Yellow wagtails (south over the Silt pond)
Saturday 12th August 2023
There were 2 each of Wood sandpiper & Greenshank, briefly on the Reed-bed in the early morning,
On the Island lake, there was 12 Green sandpipers, 2 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Little ringed plovers & a Dunlin,
The female Common scoter was still on the Village lake, with a Treecreeper by the Butterfly walk, adult & juvenile Avocets in the New workings & a Peregrine by Crossland's lake
Sunday 13th August 2023
On the Island lake today, there was 13 Green sandpipers, 5 Snipe, 2 Little ringed plovers, 2 Avocets, a Black-tailed godwit, the return of the Spotted redshank, Dunlin, Great white egret & a Water rail,
Also seen was female Common scoter (Village lake), 2 more sets of adult & juvenile Avocets (Silt pond & New workings), Bittern (Reed-bed), Little owl, Common sandpiper, Marsh harrier & Hobby
Monday 14th August 2023
A Garden warbler, Treecreeper, Goldcrest & Spotted flycatcher were with a mobile tit flock, by the carp lake in the afternoon,
On the Island lake, there was 10 Green sandpipers, 2 Little ringed plovers, the adult & juvenile Avocets, single Black-tailed godwit, Dunlin & adult Water rail. In the afternoon the Spotted redshank re-appeared here,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Hobby (over the Reed-bed), Coal tit & kingfisher (Main lake)
Tuesday 15th August 2023
On the Island lake today, 9 Green sandpipers, 2 Black-tailed godwits & Avocets, plus single Spotted redshank, Water rail, juvenile Little ringed plover & Dunlin,
A Spotted flycatcher was seen at the end of the Butterfly path in the afternoon, with a Treecreeper nearby by the Carp lake,
Also seen was a juvenile Avocet (Silt pond), Bittern (Reed-bed), Greenshank, Wood sandpiper (Island lake), 2+ Marsh harrier, Red kite, Coal tit (Car park) & Garden warbler (Carp lake)
Wednesday 16th August 2023
There was only 6 Green sandpipers, 2 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Avocets & a Water rail on the Island lake today,
Also seen was Grey wagtail, Bittern (from the Turret hide) & an adult & juvenile Avocet in the New workings
Thursday 17th August 2023
On the Island lake today, 8 Green sandpipers, 3 Ringed plovers, 2 Avocets, Greenshanks, Black-tailed godwits & Little ringed plovers,
On the Silt pond, there was a Common sandpiper
Friday 18th August 2023
On the Island lake today, were 11 Green sandpipers, 4 Avocets, 3 Greenshanks (they all flew north), 3 Ringed plovers (an adult & 2 juveniles), 2 Black-tailed godwits, a juvenile Little ringed plover, Water rail, juvenile Wood sandpiper (that flew in during the morning) & a Yellow wagtail south,
On Cell 2a, there was another Greenshank & 12 Ringed plovers fling north,
Also seen was 5 Common sandpipers (Main lake), Garden warbler (West End), Marsh harrier & Red kite (both over Island lake), Peregrine (over Village lake) & 3 Swifts west
Saturday 19th August 2023
A Great white egret was on Crossland's lake,
On the Island lake, there was 10 Green sandpipers, 2 each of Avocet, Black-tailed godwits & Greenshank, plus a juvenile Little ringed plover & Water rail,
Also seen was Common sandpiper (Silt pond), 2 Goldcrest (from the Viewing platform), Marsh harrier, Hobby & Red kite
Sunday 20th August 2023
A Quail was singing in the North field opposite the Dragonfly ponds in the mid afternoon,
On the Island lake today, there was 6 Green sandpipers, 4 Avocets, 2 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Water rails & the Spotted redshank,
The bittern was on the Village lake in the mid-morning & then seen to fly to the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Green sandpiper, adult & juvenile Avocet (both in the New workings), a juvenile Cuckoo (Dryham farm), Corn bunting, 2 Treecreepers (Far Corner), Waters rail (North oath), Common sandpiper, 1227 Greylag geese, Little owl, Little ringed plover, Peregrine, Kingfisher (Far lake) & Hobby
Monday 21st August 2023
On the Island lake today, there was 10 Green sandpipers, 2 Avocets, a Black-tailed godwit, the Spotted redshank & a Water rail. 3 Curlew were there in the evening,
Elsewhere a Yellow wagtail (North field), Garden warbler (Far Corner), Common sandpiper (Cell 2a) & Lesser whitethroat (Crossland's lake)
Tuesday 22nd August 2023
On the Island lake today, was 13 Green sandpipers, 3 Greenshanks, 2 Avocets, single Black-tailed godwit, juvenile Little ringed plover, Spotted redshank & Water rail,
Also seen was Coal tit & Treecreeper (both along the West path), Peregrine, Bittern (Village lake from the Turret hide) & Kingfisher (Far lake)
Wednesday 23rd August 2023
2 juvenile Spotted redshanks were on the Reed-bed in the early morning, moving to the Island lake, where they joined the adult Spotted redshank, 9 Green sandpipers & 2 each of Black-tailed godwit & Avocet,
A Greenshank flew west over the Silt pond, with a juvenile Cuckoo seen briefly flying in the Dryham farm paddock, Kingfisher (Main & Far lakes), lastly there was a Coal tit by the Carp lake
Thursday 24th August 2023
The Island lake had, 14 Green sandpipers, adult & juvenile Little ringed plover, Black-tailed godwit, Greenshank, Spotted redshank & adult Water rail,
On the Silt pond, there was another Greenshank, a Common sandpiper & 4 Shelducks on Cell 2a,
A Curlew Was seen to fly south,
Along the North hedge, 2 Yellow wagtails & a Jay (that flew on to the East ridge)
Friday 25th August 2023
Today, there was 8 Green sandpipers, a Common sandpiper & 2 Water rails on the Island lake,
The Bittern was seen in the north west corner of the Reed-bed, with a Sedge warbler nearby, with 3 Oystercatchers in the nearby North field,
Also seen was a Swift & 2 Yellow wagtails in the North hedge
Saturday 26th August 2023
There was 6 Green sandpipers & a Common sandpiper on the Island lake,
The Bittern was seen at the western end of the Reed-bed again, with a Great white egret seen on Dryham Ings reservoir,
Also seen was a Pintail (Cell 2a), Little owl & 2 Yellow wagtails (North hedge)
Sunday 27th August 2023
The Bittern showed well by the western end of the Reed-bed in the afternoon,
There were 8 Green & a Common sandpiper on the Island lake, with other birds seen on the Silt pond & Village lake,
Also seen was Curlew (Cell 'A'), Grey wagtail (Silt pond) & Coal tit (East path)
Monday 28th August 2023
A juvenile Wood sandpiper was on the Island lake in the afternoon, where in the morning there had been 3 Green sandpipers & a Water rail seen,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Main lake), swift (along Dryham Lane), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Grey wagtail (Far lake) & Lesser whitethroat (Dryham lane)
Tuesday 29th August 2023
On the Island lake today, there was 16 Green & a Common sandpiper, juvenile Wood sandpiper, adult & juvenile Little ringed plovers & 3 Snipe,
Also seen was a Common sandpiper (Silt pond), 3 Grey wagtails (Black dyke), Peregrine (Crossland's lake), 100+ Sand martins, 2 juvenile Shelducks (Cell 2a), Treecreeper (Carp lake) & Yellow wagtail (North hedge)
Wednesday 30th August 2023
A male merlin was briefly on a bale in the North field in the morning,
On the Island lake, there was 10 Green sandpipers, 2 Little ringed plovers, a Common sandpiper & Water rail,
The Bittern showed on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (North field), a Jay (Dryham farm paddock), Kingfisher (Far lake), 2 Greenshank north, a Common & 2 Green sandpipers (Silt pond), Goldcrest (feeding young on the Butterfly path), Coal tit (2 Butterfly path), Peregrine (Crossland's lake) & Yellow wagtail (over Reed-bed)
Thursday 31st September 2023
The merlin returned to the North field, briefly in the afternoon,
In the morning, a Wheatear was on the straw bales in the North field,
There were 8 Green sandpipers (6 on the Island lake & singles on Cell'A' & Cell 2a), with Common sandpipers (Silt pond & Island lake), plus a juvenile Little ringed plover (Silt pond & Island lake),
Also seen was Red kite (New workings), peregrine (Crossland's lake), 5 Yellow wagtails (Island lake) & Bittern (Reed-bed)
Posted By: BarryJ on 8/8/2023 6:57:39 PM

July 2023

Saturday 1st July 2023
Over 60 Black-tailed godwits were seen in the early morning, including a flock of 27 that briefly stayed on the Reed-bed,
The female Common scoter is still on the Reed-bed, 
In the early morning a Bran owl was hunting the central part of the reserve,
2 Avocet chicks are very near to fledging, with the single on the Silt pond & 3 young chicks in the New workings,
Also seen was a brood of 10 Gadwall ducklings (Village lake), 3 Oystercatcher chicks (Island lake), Peregrine & Common sandpiper
Sunday 2nd July 2023
A Cuckoo chick was seen being fed by Dunnocks along the North hedge,
Single Black-tailed godwit was on the Village lake, with a Green sandpiper being seen to fly from the Silt pond to Crossland's lake,
In the morning, a Hobby was over the Village lake, with a Siskin seen in the Far Corner,
5 Avocet chicks were seen, of which 2 are close to fledging, the 3 Oystercatcher chicks are still faring well on the Island lake,
The female Common scoter is still on Crossland's lake, with a new brood of 10 Gadwall ducklings on the Village lake,
Also seen was Common sandpiper & Red kite
Monday 3rd July 2023
The female Common scoter was again on Crossland's lake,
In the early morning, a Marsh tit was seen along the East path, as well as a Hobby flying west,
On the Island lake, 3 Greenshanks stayed briefly, joining the sole remaining Avocet chick,
Other Avocet chicks were seen on the Silt pond & Cell 2a,
A Bittern was seen on the Reed-bed, with another brood of 8 Shoveler ducklings on Cell 'A', 
Also seen was Goldcrest (East path), Green sandpiper, 5+ Grey herons (including 3 juveniles), Hobby (hunting the Main lake), Water rail & Yellow wagtail
Tuesday 4th July 2023
The juvenile Cuckoo was again in the Far Corner, being fed by a pair of Dunnocks,
A Black-tailed godwit was briefly on the Island lake, with 2 Common sandpipers & a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A',
Along the Butterfly walk, a Coal tit was present, with Yellow wagtail on the North field,
4 Oystercatcher chicks were seen (single on Crossland's lake & 3 on the Island lake), as well as Little ringed plover,
Also seen was the female Common scoter on Crossland's lake (she is moulting), Bittern (Reed-bed), Hobby (over the reserve), Peregrine, Yellow wagtail (Reed-bed) & a Canada goose (Island lake)
Wednesday 5th July 2023
3  Black-tailed godwits were on the Island lake in the morning, 2 of them later leaving. Also there were the 3 Oystercatcher chicks,
The female Common scoter is moulting on Crossland's lake, so it is likely that she will stay a bit longer,
Also seen was 2 Green sandpipers (New workings & Island lake), Coal tit (New workings), 3 Black headed gull chicks (side of the Carp lake)Curlew (south west), Hobby, Little owl, Marsh harrier, Peregrine & Yellow wagtail (both New workings)
Thursday 6th July 2023
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
On the Island lake, there was a Black-tailed godwit (later joined by 2 other birds), 2 Green sandpipers & the 3 Oystercatcher chicks,
6 Gadwall ducklings were on Crossland's lake, with the 8 Shoveler ducklings showing well on Cell 'A',
A Peregrine flew over Crossland's lake, with a Greenshank on the Reed-bed in the evening,
Also seen was Bittern, a pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 2 Curlews south, Little ringed plover, Yellow wagtail & Kingfisher (Far lake)
Friday 7th July 2023
3 Black-tailed godwits were on the Island lake & Reed-bed,
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was 3 Green sandpipers (Cell 'A'/Island lake), 2 Little ringed plovers, 8+ Little egrets, Peregrine east & Red kite over the reserve
Saturday 8th July 2023
Today, a Spoonbill was found in the early morning on the Reed-bed & spent the morning there,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island lake/Reed-bed, with 3 Green sandpipers & a juvenile Little ringed plover also there,
A covey of 6 Grey partridges was in the New workings,
An adult Mediterranean gull was on Cell 2a, before flying east, with a family of Coal tits & a Goldcrest (Butterfly path), Kingfisher, a family of 6 Tufted ducklings (Far lake), Bittern plus juvenile Yellow wagtail (Far Corner)
Sunday 9th July 2023
The Black-tailed godwit, 2 Green sandpipers, 3 Snipe & the Oystercatcher family were all seen on a lowering Island lake,
On Crossland's lake, the female Common scoter was still present, with the 2 Great crested grebe chicks as well,
Also seen was juvenile Cuckoo, Little owl, Red kite, Greenshank, Hobby, 2 Little ringed plovers, 13 Little egrets (Cell 'A') & a family of 6 Tufted ducklings (Reed-bed)
Monday 10th July 2023
On the Island lake this morning was 27 Black-tailed godwits, 6 Green sandpipers plus Snipe & the 3 Oystercatcher chicks,
2 Common sandpipers & a Little ringed plover were on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Bittern (Reed-bed), female Common scoter (Crossland's lake), 2 Great crested grebe chicks (Crossland's lake), 4 Little grebe chicks (of 2 families on Cell 'A'), Corn bunting (Far Corner), Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Red kite, 9 Avocets & the Shoveler family of 8 ducklings (Cell 'A')
Tuesday 11th July 2023
On te Island lake today was 6 Snipe, $ Green & a Common sandpiper, the Oystercatcher family, a Black-tailed godwit & Avocet,
2 Eygptian geese circled Cell 'A' & appeared to land in the south west of the New workings,
Also seen was Bittern (Reed-bed), female Common scoter (Crossland's lake0, Corn bunting (New workings), 3+ Goldcrest (Butterfly walk), Hobby north, 3+ Red kite, 2 Shelducks (Cell 2a0 & juvenile Yellow wagtail (North hedge)
Wednesday 12th July 2023
A Long-eared owl was by Crossland's lake in the late evening,
The female Common scoter is still on Crossland's lake, with the Great crested grebe & chicks, plus a Common sandpiper & 2 juvenile flying Common terns also seen there,
3 Green sandpipers, a Black-tailed godwit & the Oystercatcher family were on the Island lake,
On Cell 2a there was a Green sandpiper, plus a creche of 7 Shelducks,
Also seen was 2 recently hatched Avocet chicks, Bittern (Reed-bed) & Red kite
Thursday 13th July 2023
On the Island lake today, there was a Black-tailed godwit, 4 Green sandpipers, 2 Dunlin & the parent Oystercatchers plus chicks,
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake, along with the juvenile Common terns,
4 more juvenile Common terns were seen on Cell 2a, whilst a Hobby was seen by the Far Corner, with a Barn owl in the evening
Friday 14th July 2023
A Great white egret was on the Village lake & Redd-bed from the late morning onwards,
On the Island lake, there was 4 Green sandpipers, a Black-tailed godwit & the Oystercatcher family,
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was a juvenile Yellow wagtail & 2 Shelducks (both New workings), a new family of 3 Little grebe chicks (Reed-bed), plus 2 fledged Avocets
Saturday 15th July 2023
The Great white egret roosted overnight & visited most areas of the reserve during the day,
At least 12 Green sandpipers were present (9 on the Island lake, 3 on cell 'A' & a single on Cell 2a),
On Crossland's lake, the female Common scoter was still present,
5 juvenile Avocets were counted, with a new family of 3 Little grebes on Cell 'A',
Marsh harrier, Red kite, Hobby & Peregrine were all present today,
Also seen was 5 Black-tailed godwits briefly on the Reed-bed (the 'resident' bird was still present), 3 Common sandpipers, Little ringed plover, 2 Greenshanks (Reed-bed), Corn bunting (West End) & Water rail (Island lake)
Sunday 16th July 2023
The Great white egret roosted again, spending most of the day in Cell 'C',
On the Island lake, there were 8 Black-tailed godwits & 7 Green sandpipers,
Also seen was female Common scoter & a Common sandpiper (both Crossland's lake), the family of 7 Shoveler ducklings (Cell 'A'),, Red kite, Barn owl (late evening), Greenshank (Village lake), Little ringed plover (Silt pond), 11+ juvenile Common terns (Cell 2a)
Monday 17th July 2023
The Great white egret roosted overnight by the Far lake & was seen at several spots around the reserve during the day,
An Eygptian goose was seen to fly in from the west & spend some time on the Main lake before flying off,
On the Island lake there was 9 Green sandpipers (plus another on the Reed-bed), 3 Black-tailed godwits, an adult & juvenile Little ringed plover,
The female Common scoter is still on Crossland's lake, along with the 2 Great crested grebe chicks,
Also seen was Bittern (Reed-bed), Barn owl (evening), Red kite, 2 Great crested grebe chicks (Village lake), juvenile Yellow wagtail (Far Corner), 15+  juvenile Common terns & Corn bunting (West End)
Tuesday 18th July 2023
On the Island lake today, there was 10 Green sandpipers, 4 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Avocets (adult & juvenile), single Dunlin, Common sandpiper & Little ringed plover, a family of Common terns with 2 juveniles also frequented the lake,
The Great white egret was mainly on the Island lake today,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Far lake), Coal tit (East path), Bittern (Island lake/Reed-bed), female Common scoter (Crossland's lake), Greenshank (heard), Lesser redpoll (North hedge), Red kite, Water rail (immature Island lake), a family of 7 Tufted ducklings (Reed-bed), the Shoveler family of 7 ducklings (Cell 'A') & at least 16 Common tern juveniles counted
Wednesday 19th July 2023
Today was an Island lake day,
During the morning here, there was a brief Golden plover (early morning0, 10 Black-tailed godwit, 8 Green sandpipers, 4 Dunlins (3 only briefly stayed), a Greenshank, Little ringed plover & Redshank. Later on in the morning, the star of the day, a nearly full summer plumaged Spotted redshank dropped in. Also on the Island lake was the Oystercatcher family, the Great white egret, the 2 juvenile Common terns & a juvenile Water rail,
The Reed-bed had 20 Black-tailed godwits briefly alight, as well as the Greenshank & 12 Redshanks flying over. The Bittern was also present with a Tufted duck family of 11 ducklings being seen,
In the afternoon, a Wood sandpiper appeared on the Reed-bed,
In total there was 2 Common sandpipers, 27 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Curlews, 15+ Green sandpipers, 2 Greenshanks, 5 Little ringed plovers, 13 Redshanks,
There was also the female Common scoter (Crossland's lake), Hobby, Eygptian goose (Cell 2a0, Shoveler families of 7 & 6 ducklings, Shelducks in a creche (Cell 2a), Red kite, Barn owl & Yellow wagtail (North hedge)
Thursday 20th July 2023
On the Island lake today, there was 8 Green sandpipers, 4 Little ringed plovers, 2 Avocets a single Wood sandpiper, Curlew, Greenshank, Black-tailed godwit, plus the Great white egret, Oystercatcher family & 2 juvenile Common terns,
A Garden warbler was seen at the eastern end of Dryham lane, Barn owl (evening), with a new Tufted duck family of 5 ducklings on Cell 2a & the female Common scoter still on  Crossland's lake
Friday 21st July 2023
On the Island lake today, 8 Green sandpipers, 4 Little ringed plovers (including 2 juveniles), single Wood sandpiper, Black-tailed godwit, the Great white egret, 2 juvenile Common terns & Water rails,
Also seen was the female Common scoter & a Common sandpiper (Crossland's lake), Bittern (over Reed-bed), Golden plover south & Red kite
Saturday 22nd July 2023
On the Island lake today, there was at least 12 Green sandpipers, 9 Redshanks, 6 Snipes, 5 Little ringed plovers & single Black-tailed godwit, Wood sandpiper & a brief Ruff. Also there was the Great white egret, 2 juvenile Common terns, 3 juvenile Oystercatchers (still being fed by the parents) & Water rail,
Elsewhere the female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake, with 16 Little egrets seen on the reserve, a Tufted duck family of 7 ducklings (Island lake0, 2 Barn owls, Bittern (Island lake), 2 juvenile Cetti's warblers (East path), 2 Corn buntings (West End), Kingfisher (Island lake), Red kite & 2 Hobbies roosting on the Butterfly path
Sunday 23rd July 2023
On the Island lake this morning, 10 Green sandpipers, 3 Redshanks, single Black-tailed godwit, wood sandpiper, Little ringed plover, plus the Great white egret & 2 juvenile Common terns,
A Tawny owl was found in Crossland's hide in the early morning, with the female Common scoter still on Crossland's lake
Monday 24th July 2023
A summer plumaged Knot was on Cell 2a today,
On the Island lake, there was 10 Green sandpipers (3 others were in Cell 2a & the New workings), 2 Black-tailed godwits, plus single Little ringed plover, Wood sandpiper & juvenile Water rail,
Also seen was Great white egret, 2 Common sandpipers, Hobby south over Dryham Ings, Barn owl (evening), Corn bunting (West End), Bittern (below Turret hide), Red kite & female Common scoter on Crossland's lake
Tuesday 25th July 2023
On the Island lake today, 10 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, single Wood sandpiper, Little ringed plover, as well as the Oystercatcher family & 2 juvenile Common terns (there were 3 more on the Main lake),
Also seen was Great white egret (Crossland's & Island lakes), Avocet (adult & juvenile New workings), Hobby, Red kite, Curlew (Reed-bed), Treecreeper (Butterfly path), Yellow wagtail, the female Common scoter (Crossland's lake) & the family of 7 Shoveler ducklings (Cell 'A')
Wednesday 26th July 2023
On Crossland's lake, there was the Great white egret & female Common scoter,
Cell 2a had 3 Shelducks, 2 Yellow wagtails & singing Corn bunting,
There was 10 Green sandpipers (8 Island lake & single on the New workings & Reed-bed),
3 Black-tailed godwits were on the Island lake, along with 3 Little ringed plovers & a Water rail,
Also seen was Bittern over the Reed-bed, Curlew (Reed-bed), Red kite, adult & juvenile Avocet (New workings) & 27 Cormorants flew off from the Far lake
Thursday 27th July 2023
A Ruff was briefly on Cell 2a, before moving to the Island lake,
On the Island lake, there was 9 Green sandpipers, 2 Little ringed plovers, 2 Black-tailed godwits, Water rail & the Great white egret,
A drake Wigeon was on the Reed-bed, the female Common scoter on Crossland's lake, 10+ juvenile Common terns, 2+ red kites, 3 juvenile Shelducks & 2 singing Corn buntings by the West End
Friday 28th July 2023
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake, with the Great white egret spending most of it's time on the Village & Island lakes,
There were 10 Green sandpipers (8 Island lake, 2 in the New workings), 2 Common sandpipers on Cell 2a, with 11 Black-tailed godwits (9 briefly dropped in) & 3 Little ringed plovers (both on the Island lake), Yellow wagtail, (New workings), 2+ Water rails & adult & juvenile Avocet (New workings),
Also seen over Dryham Ings was Hobby & Peregrine
Saturday 29th July 2023
The Great white egret & female Common scoter were on Crossland's lake, along with 5 juvenile Common terns & the 2 Great crested grebe chicks,
On the Island lake, there was 8 Green sandpipers, plus single Black-tailed godwit, Common sandpiper, Little ringed plover & Water rail,
Also seen was Red kite, Corn bunting (West End), about 50 Tree sparrows (Dryham farm) & 8 juvenile Shelduck in a creche on Cell 2a
Sunday 30th July 2023
The Great white egret was seen on the Island & Far lakes, plus the Reed-bed,
Still on Crossland's lake was the female Common scoter,
On the Island lake, there was 10 Green sandpipers, 2 Black-tailed godwits & a juvenile Little ringed plover, plus a Dunlin,
There were also 2 adults & a juvenile Avocets in the New workings, with Little owl by Dryham farm
Monday 31st July 2023
On the Island lake today, there was 12 Green sandpipers, 3 Black-tailed godwits, a Dunlin, 2 Little ringed plovers, 2 adults & 2 juvenile Water rails, plus the Great white egret,
A Common sandpiper was on Crossland's lake, with 2 Redshanks on the Silt pond,
The female Common scoter was briefly on the Reed-bed, before returning to Crossland's lake,
4 Egyptian geese flew north in the evening, with Red kite also being seen,
There were at least 21 Juvenile Common terns on the reserve
Posted By: BarryJ on 7/8/2023 3:31:22 PM

June 2023

Thursday 1st June 2023
The female Common scoter was still on the Village lake,
Again the Cuckoo was calling from several spots on the reserve,
2 Avocet chicks were on Cell 2a, with at least a single Lapwing chick on Cell 'A'
Friday 2nd June 2023
The female Common scoter, transferred itself to Crossland's lake,
In the morning, the Cuckoo was seen in the Trees between ;the Main & Far lakes,
Also seen was Red kite, 2 Marsh harriers (Dryham Ings), Corn bunting (West End) & Yellow wagtail (North field)
Saturday 3rd June 2023
The first Spotted flycatcher of the year was seen in the Far Corner in the late morning,
The female Common scoter was on Crossland's lake, where it was joined by 7 Canada geese,
The 3rd pair of Avocets hatched 3 chicks on the Island lake,
On Cell 2a, the 2nd brood of 8 Shelduck ducklings was seen,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers (West End), Common sandpiper (New workings), 20+ Common terns (Cell2a), Hobby (hunting in the afternoon), Red kite, Barn owl (hunting in the evening) & Yellow wagtail (North hedge)
Sunday 4th June 2023
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
The Cuckoo was calling on the reserve in the early morning,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Cell 'C'), Goldcrest (singing by the reserve entrance), Bittern, Red kite & Yellow wagtail (Snipe field)
Monday 5th June 2023
An Osprey drifted northwards over the Main lake & Reed-bed in the early morning,
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake, where it was joined by 2 Canada geese,
A Greenshank briefly dropped onto Cell 'A', with the Cuckoo being heard calling in the early morning around there,
Up to 9 pairs of Common terns are sitting on Cell 2a, 3 Lapwing chicks on Cell 'A', with the 3 Avocet chicks on the Island lake, Goldcrest (reserve entrance), Red kite, Little owl & Yellow wagtail in the North hedge
Tuesday 6th June 2023
The Cuckoo was calling in the early morning from Dryham Ings,
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake, but can be elusive at times,
3 Lapwing chicks are still on Cell 'C', with the 3 Avocet chicks on the Island lake, Red kite, Barn owl (hunting late evening), a Barnacle goose with the Greylags on Crossland's lake & a Little ringed plover on the Silt pond
Wednesday 7th June 2023
A Black tern was seen over Cell 2a in the afternoon,
In the early morning, a Barn owl was hunting Cell 'C',
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
Still 3 Avocet chicks on the Island lake, an Oystercatcher & chick on Dryham lane, with Marsh harrier flying north
Thursday 8th June 2023
Yesterday's Black tern was still present on Cell 2a, where it was joined by a 1st summer Mediterranean gull in the late afternoon,
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
A Hobby flew east over the Carp & Main lakes in the morning, 2 Marsh harriers were hunting the West End, a Ringed plover was on the Silt pond & a Curlew was seen on Cell 2a
Friday 9th June 2023
The adult Black tern was on Cell 2a for it's 3rd day, being joined by 12 Canada geese,
Still on Crossland's lake, was the female Common scoter,
2 Lapwing chicks were on Cell 'A', with 8 Avocet chicks about (2 on the New workings & Island lake, 4 in Cell 2a),
Also seen was Hobby (West End) & Little ringed plover (Silt pond)
Saturday 10th June 2023
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
Up to 11 pairs of Common terns are nesting on Cell 2a,
Also seen was 3 Red kites (over Crossland's lake), 2 Marsh harriers, juvenile Green woodpecker (East path), Hobby, Corn bunting (West End), Green sandpiper, 8 Avocet chicks & Yellow wagtail (Maize field)
Sunday 11th June 2023
The female Common scoter is still on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was hunting Hobby over the Silt pond, Garden warbler (West path), drake Wigeon (Reed-bed), 3 Little grebe chicks (Far lake)
Monday 12th June 2023
An Osprey was seen low between the Reed-bed & main lake in the late afternoon,
The female Common scoter is still on Crossland's lake, with a Garden warbler singing nearby in the Far Corner,
The 1st Gadwall family of the year (with 8 ducklings) was on the Reed-bed, with a new family of 5 Mute swan cygnets seen in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Green sandpipers west over the Reed-bed, Marsh harrier (Cell 'C'), a Snipe & drake Wigeon (both Reed-bed) & 2 Yellow wagtails (Dragonfly ponds)
Tuesday 13th June 2023
The Cuckoo was calling from the West path & Carp lake areas in the early morning,
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
At least 13 pairs of Common tern are breeding on Cell 2a, a Lapwing chick was on Cell 'A' & the 2 Avocet chicks were on the Island lake
Wednesday 14th June 2023
The female Common scoter is till on Crossland's lake,
One of the Village lake cygnets has disappeared, leaving 3 cygnets there,
13 pairs of Common terns are nesting on Cell 2a, where 2 Green sandpipers were also present,
A Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed & Dryham Ings, with Yellow wagtail also seen on the Reed-bed
Thursday 15th June 2023
The female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake,
3 Lapwing chicks are on Cell 'A', 2 Avocets chicks are on the Island lake & 2 Oystercatcher chicks are in the New workings,
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (Cell 2a/Island lake), 16 Little egrets roosting & Yellow wagtail (Reed-bed & North field)
Friday 16th June 2023
The female Common scoter is still on Crossland's lake,
A Kingfisher was seen on the Crossland's lake posts from the View point, with a Green sandpiper on the Village lake,
The Yellow wagtails were on the Reed-bed, along with a Snipe,
There were 2 Avocets chicks on the Island lake & also Cell 2a, 3 Lapwing chicks were still on Cell 'A'.
Saturday 17th June 2023
An adult & juvenile Marsh tits were seen on the West path in the early morning,
The Garden warbler was again singing in the Far Corner, with the female Common scoter & a Green sandpiper on nearby Crossland's lake,
The first Shoveler brood (of 6 ducklings) was in the New workings, with a second Gadwall brood of 9 on the Reed-bed, 3 Lapwing chicks (Cell 'A') & at least 6 Avocet chicks seen (including 3 well grown ones),
The Cuckoo was calling in the early morning,
Also seen was Hobby, Tawny owl (Butterfly path), Water rail (Island lake) & Yellow wagtail (Dragonfly ponds)
Sunday 18th June 2023
2 Green sandpipers were on Crossland's lake, along with the female Common scoter,
The Garden warbler was again singing in the Far Corner,
There is at least one Great crested grebe chick in the New workings,
Also seen was Redshank (Village lake), Yellow wagtails (Dragonfly ponds) & at least 6 Avocet chicks (Island lake, Cell 2a & the New workings)
Monday 19th June 2023
The female Common scoter is still on Crossland's lake,
A Green sandpiper was on the Island lake, with hunting Barn owl (West End) & Little owl seen,
A new Little grebe family of 2 chicks was on the Main lake, 5 Avocet chicks were seen (Island lake & cell 2a), Lapwing chicks (Cell 'A') & an Oystercatcher chick on the Village lake
Yellow wagtails were seen in the North field
Tuesday 20th June 2023
A Hobby flew north over the Carp lake in the early morning,
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (Crossland's lake), 3 Lapwing chicks (Cell 'A'), Little ringed plover (Cell 2a), Yellow wagtail (North field) & 4 Avocet chicks (2 each on Island lake & Cell 2a)
Wednesday 21st June 2023
A Green sandpiper was on the Island lake, along with a Water rail & the 2 Avocet chicks,
The first Common tern chicks have hatched on Cell 2a, with 3 seen as well as 3 Avocet chicks,
A Barn owl was seen on the North path in the evening
Thursday 22nd June 2023
Today in the early morning, a Great white egret flew onto the Reed-bed, spending most of the day here,
New broods of Gadwall were seen with families of 9 (Village lake) & 8 (Carp lake),
Also seen was a Lapwing chick (Cell 'A'), 2 Common tern chicks (Cell 2a), 4 Avocet chicks (Island lake & Cell 2a) & Red kite
Friday 23rd June 2023
The Great white egret roosted in the Main lake trees, departing for the Reed-bed at about 8am,
The female Common scoter was back on Crossland's lake,
A male Cuckoo was seen to fly north across Crossland's lake in the morning, a few moments later a Kingfisher did the same,
A total of 13 Avocet chicks were present (2 each Island lake & new workings, single Crossland's lake & 8 in Cell 2a),
Also seen was Green sandpiper (Cell 2a), a family of 5 Gadwall ducklings (Island lake), marsh harrier (Cell 'C') & Yellow wagtail (Dragonfly ponds)
Saturday 24th June 2023
The female Common scoter was again on Crossland's lake,
A Snipe was on the Reed-bed, with a Green sandpiper on the Village lake,
2 Lapwing chicks were seen on Cell 'A', 2 Avocet chicks still on the Island lake & 2 families of Avocets on the move in the New workings,
Also seen was Bittern
Sunday 25th June 2023
A Wood sandpiper was either on the Village lake or Reed-bed today,
In the early morning, the Cuckoo was heard calling,
The female Common scoter was on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was Bittern, 4 well grown Avocet chicks, the 5th brood of 5 Gadwall ducklings (Main lake), the Second brood (8) of Shoveler in the New workings, at least 4 Common tern & a few Black-headed gull chicks, plus Yellow wagtail (Reed-bed & New workings)
Monday 26th June 2023
A Hobby was hunting over the Reed-bed & Main lake,
The female Common scoter was on Crossland's lake,
A Coal tit was in the Butterfly walk, Corn bunting (Cell 2a), Green sandpiper & Yellow wagtail in the New workings, plus Little ringed plover on the Island lake,
A brood of 5 Gadwall ducklings was on Cell 2a, with 6 Water rail chicks seen on the Island lake, a new Lapwing chick on the reed-bed & a Little ringed plover chick on Cell 2a
Tuesday 27th June 2023
A juvenile Cuckoo was in the North hedge by the Reed-bed,
The female Common scoter was on Crossland's lake,
2 lapwing chicks were seen in Cell 'A', with 2 Avocet chicks on the Island lake & a Green sandpiper also there
Wednesday 28th June 2023
A juvenile Cuckoo was in the North hedge by the Reed-bed,
The female Common scoter was on Crossland's lake,
2 Lapwing chicks were on Cell 'A', with 2 Avocet chicks on the Island lake & Green sandpiper on the Island lake
Thursday 29th June 2023
The Great white egret returned to the Reed-bed in the morning, we shall see if it roosts tonight, also there was a Hobby,
On Crossland's lake, the female Common scoter continued it's stay,
There is now only a single Avocet chick on the Island lake, but there are 5 newly hatched chicks about Cell 2a, on Cell 'A' the 3 Lapwing juveniles were still present, with 3 Oystercatcher chicks seen on the Island lake,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed, with Barn owl on the North path in the early morning
Friday 30th June 2023
The Great white egret roosted overnight, spending some time in the morning on the Reed-bed, before flying off to the west,
The female Common scoter is still on  Crossland's lake,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island lake in the early morning, before flying off west, 2 Green sandpipers (Village lake), 3 Oystercatcher chicks (Island lake) & a Dunlin (Cell 2a) were also present,
Also seen was Peregrine (over Village lake), a family of 3 Tufted ducklings & 6 Common tern chicks (both Cell 2a), a juvenile yellow wagtail (North hedge) & the 3 juvenile Lapwings (Cell 'A')

Posted By: BarryJ on 6/8/2023 5:27:04 PM

May 2023

Monday 1st May 2023
A Wood sandpiper was on the shores of Crossland's lake, in the early morning only,
Also in the early morning, an Eygptian goose was on the Island lake, flying off to the east,
Cell 'A' had 3 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Dunlins on it, with a Common sandpiper being seen on the Silt pond shores,
The Tawny owl was out in it's tree in the Far Corner, with Marsh harrier over, Little owl, 4+ Little ringed plovers & 3+ Mediterranean gulls
Tuesday 2nd May 2023
A male Wheatear was by the Silt pond, with a Whimbrel there in the early afternoon, at the same time 2 Whimbrels were also on Cell 'A',
In the early morning, 2 Wood sandpipers were on Cell 'A',
There were 3 Yellow wagtails in the West End & a pair on the Island lake,
A Corn bunting was singing at the West End, with 2+ Mediterranean gulls, Tawny & Little owls, plus Red kite seen
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Yesterday's male Wheatear was seen by the Silt pond in the early morning,
A drake Garganey was on Cell 'A', with a Barnacle goose being seen in the New workings,
A Hobby was seen perched on a tree by the Carp lake & 2 Peregrines were over Crossland's lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Little owl, Canada goose (Cell 'A'), Yellow wagtail, at least 5 Mediterranean gulls, 43 Mute swans (Crossland's lake) & Red kite
Thursday 4th May 2023
A Sanderling was on Cell 'A' from the late afternoon onwards,
During the afternoon, a 1st summer Little gull appeared on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Barnacle goose (New workings), Hobby (Cell 'A'), Little owl, 4 Little ringed plovers, 2+ Mediterranean gulls, Peregrine (over Dryham Ings), Red kite, Whimbrel (flew over), Corn bunting (West End) & Yellow wagtail
Friday 5th May 2023
A Spoonbill flew west over the Reed-bed & Crossland's lake in the mid-morning,
The 1st summer Little gull was seen on both the Village lake & Cell 2a during the morning, while 2 Arctic terns flew north over the Village lake in the early morning,
Also seen was Whimbrel & Yellow wagtail (both east over the Island lake), 10+ Avocets, 2 Common sandpipers (Cell 2a), 2 Little ringed plovers (Cell 'A'), male Marsh harrier, 3+ Mediterranean gulls, Red kite & singing Corn bunting (West End)
Saturday 6th May 2023
The 1st summer Little gull was on Cell 2a, along with a Common sandpiper,
Also seen was Hobby, Barnacle goose (North field), male Yellow wagtail (Dragonfly ponds), Little owl, Corn bunting (West End), Marsh harrier, 3+ Mediterranean gulls, Red kite & single Whimbrel
Sunday 7th May 2023
In the early morning, 3 Arctic terns flew north over Crossland's lake,
In the North field, there was both a Barnacle goose & a Whimbrel,
A Grey partridge was seen at the West End as well as a singing Corn bunting,
Also seen was a Hobby (hunting over the reserve), Yellow wagtail (North field & Silt pond), 2 pairs of Little ringed plovers, Little owl, 3+ Mediterranean gulls, Red kite, Tawny owl, Redshank (Island lake) & Bittern
Monday 8th May 2023
A drake Goosander was on Crossland's lake, with a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond
Also seen was a Little grebe chick (Far lake), Little & Tawny owl, 3 Mediterranean gulls, singing Corn bunting (West End), 2 Common terns (Silt pond), Hobby, Little ringed plover & Bittern
Tuesday 9th May 2023
An Osprey flew north over Crossland's hide in the late morning,
There were 3 Hobby sightings about the reserve,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (Dragonfly ponds), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Whimbrel (flying east in the evening),  Little & Tawny owl, 3 Mediterranean gulls, Red kite & Bittern
Wednesday 10th May 2023
A Cuckoo was calling in the New workings & along the 'Oak Avenue' in the morning,
On the Silt pond, there was a Common sandpiper (also seen on the Village lake) & drake Pochard,
Also seen was 2+ Mediterranean gulls, Peregrine (over the Village lake), Grey partridge (West End), Hobby (several sightings), Red kite & Yellow wagtail (North field)
Thursday 11th May 2023
There were 2 first summer Little gulls, briefly in the New workings in the morning,
In the evening, the 2 first summer Little gulls & 3 Wood sandpipers were seen on Cell 'A',
An Oystercatcher chick was seen on Crossland's lake, with Corn bunting (West End), 2 hunting Hobbies, 4+ Little ringed plovers, 2+ Mediterranean gulls, Red kite & drake Wigeon (Cell 2a)
Friday 12th May 2023
A Grey plover spent all day on Cell 2a, along with a Common sandpiper & drake Wigeon
Also seen was a Peregrine (over Dryham Ings), 3+ Mediterranean gulls, 4+ Little ringed plovers, 50+ Swifts (over Dryham lngs), & Red kite
Saturday13th May 2023
The Grey plover was still on Cell 2a today, where it was joined by 5 Ringed plovers, a Common sandpiper (with another seen on Cell 'A'/Village lake), plus an adult & 1st summer Little gulls,
2 Wood sandpipers were on Cell 'A', 4+ Little ringed plovers with an Osprey seen flying west, Little owl, 2+ Red kites & drake Wigeon on Cell 'A'
Sunday 14th May 2023
The Grey plover was on Cell 2a, along with the adult & 1st summer Little gulls, 2 Dunlins, a Ringed plover & the drake Wigeon,
Also seen today, was Hobby (hunting over Dryham lane), Little owl, 3+ Little ringed plovers, 2+ Mediterranean gulls, Peregrine, Red kite & 2 Yellow wagtails
Monday 15th May 2023
The Grey plover & a 1st summer Little gull were both on Cell 2a, along with a 1st summer Mediterranean gull,
Also seen was drake Goldeneye (Crossland's lake), Corn bunting (West End), 4+ Little ringed plovers, Little owl, Pink-footed goose, Tawny owl & Yellow wagtail
Tuesday 16th May 2023
A Cuckoo was in the North hedge,
An adult & 1st summer Little gulls were again on Cell 2a, along with 2 Little ringed plovers,
Also seen was Little owl, Red kite, drake Wigeon (Cell 'A') & Yellow wagtail (North field)
Wednesday 17th May 2023
3 immature Spoonbills were seen to fly north over the reserve in the morning,
2 Black-tailed godwits flew west, Little owl, 4 Little ringed plovers, male Marsh harrier (West End), Peregrine (east over the Island lake), Pink-footed goose (Crossland's lake), drake Wigeon & 2 Yellow wagtails (Maize field) were also seen
Thursday 18th May 2023
An adult Little gull was on Cell 2a,
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (West End), a pair of Bullfinches (Silt pond), 2 Mediterranean gulls, Pink-footed goose (Crossland's lake), Spoonbill (Cell 'A'/Reed-bed) in the early morning, Tawny owl, drake Wigeon & Yellow wagtail
Friday 19th May 2023
Seen today, was a Corn bunting (West End), 5+ Little egrets, Little & Tawny owls, 4+ Red kite & 3 Yellow wagtails (Snipe field)
Saturday 20th May 2023
A Wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with Yellow wagtail on the North path,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose & drake Wigeon
Sunday 21st May 2023
Today, there was a Marsh harrier, 15 Avocets, a Little ringed plover, 90 Mute swans, 27 Shelducks & Yellow wagtail
Monday 22nd May 2023
A female Cuckoo flew past the Turret hide in the early morning,
One of the Oystercatcher pairs have hatched 2 chicks in the New workings,
The drake Wigeon was in Cell 2a
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
The 1st summer Little gull re-appeared in Cell 2a in the afternoon,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Main lake), singing Corn bunting (by Cell 2a) & Marsh harrier
Wednesday 24th May 2023
An unseasonal Meadow pipit was in sing flight by the Dragonfly ponds,
The first Mute swan cygnets of the year were seen on the Village lake,
A pair of Bullfinches were along Dryham lane
Thursday 25th May 2023
The Mute swan family of 4 cygnets were on the Village lake,
A Cuckoo was seen from the Turret hide in the morning, with 40 Stock doves present on the North field,
In the evening, a Hobby was hunting over Dryham lane, with a male Marsh harrier seen over Cell 'C'
Friday 26th May 2023
4 Black-tailed godwits briefly visited the reserve,
3 Canada & a Pink-footed goose were seen on Cell 2a, along with a female Marsh harrier & 2 adult Mediterranean gulls,
Also seen was Red kite & 2+ Yellow wagtails
Saturday 27th May 2023
The first of this year's nesting Avocets hatched 2 chicks on Cell 2a,
A Hobby was hunting the north side of the reserve,
Also seen was another Mute swan family of 4 cygnets in the New workings, Marsh harrier & 2 Yellow wagtails in the North field
Sunday 28th May 2023
A female Common scoter was on the Village lake in the late morning,
In the early morning a male Cuckoo was in Cell 'C' & then seen to fly into the reserve,
A second Mute swan family of 3 cygnets were on the Reed-bed, where there is also a family of 4 Little grebe chicks,
Also seen was 3 Yellow wagtails (North field), Hobby, overflying Pink-footed goose & Goldcrest (West path)
Monday 29th May 2023
Yesterday's Common scoter was still on the Village lake,
The first Shelduck brood of the year (8 to 9 ducklings) was on Cell 2a,
The Cuckoo was calling at several spots in the reserve, in the morning,
In the afternoon, a hobby showed well over Crossland's lake, with Red kite & Yellow wagtail seen
Tuesday 30th May 2023
The female common scoter was still on the Village lake,
In the early morning, the male Cuckoo was calling within the reserve,
4 Yellow wagtails were in the North hedge, with 14+ Common terns see, 9 Little egrets, Marsh harrier, Red kite & 3 broods of Mute swan cygnets
Wednesday 31st May 2023
An adult Black tern spent the day on Cell 2a,
On the Village lake, the female Common scoter spent it's third day there,
A cuckoo was calling & seen at several spots on the reserve,
Yellow wagtail was on the North field, with a 2nd Avocet pair hatching 2 chicks on Cell 2a, singing Corn bunting (West End), 3 broods of Mute swan & Red kite
Posted By: BarryJ on 5/9/2023 4:45:27 PM

April 2023

Saturday 1st April 2023
A drake Goldeneye on the Village lake in the morning, was later on joined by a female,
Also seen was Ruff (Cell 'A'/Village lake), 2+ Marsh harriers, House martins (Village lake) & Lesser redpoll (Far lake)
Sunday 2nd April 2023
Today's highlight was the adult Kittiwake found on the Island lake in the morning. It flew onto the Village lake, departing east in the late morning,
14 Whooper swans flew north over the New workings, before alighting on Cell 2a, where 4 Mediterranean gulls, including a 2nd summer were seen,
Also seen was a Ruff (Village lake), Barn, Tawny & 2 Little owls, immature drake Goosander (Carp lake), 12+ singing Cetti's warblers, 60+ Curlews (Middle grounds), Green sandpiper (West end), Marsh harrier, 5+ Red kites & Swallow (New workings)
Monday 3rd April 2023
The first Sedge warbler of the year was heard on Crossland's lake, with the year's first Ringed plover being seen on the nearby Silt pond,
A Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with 4 Little ringed plovers & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
There were about 30 Avocets on the reserve today,
The pair of Goldeneye returned to firstly the Main lake & then the Village lake,
Also seen was about 350 Pink-footed geese west, Little owl, Red kite & 4 Mediterranean gulls (including a 2nd summer bird)
Tuesday 4th April 2023
An Eygptian goose was on the Village lake from the late morning onwards,
The summer plumaged Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A', along with 3 Ruffs, plus Little ringed plover on Cell 2a,
The pair of Goldeneye were still on the Village lake,
 Also seen was a Fieldfare (West path), 8+ singing Cetti's warblers, 50+ Curlew (Middle grounds), singing Goldcrest (Dryham lane), Little owl, 2 Mediterranean gulls, Peregrine (over Reed-bed) & Red kite
Wednesday 5th April 2023
The first Yellow wagtail of the year, flew over Crossland's lake in the afternoon,
A male Merlin flew west over the Island lake in the morning,
2 Grey partridges were in the West end,
Also seen was 3 Ruffs (Village lake/Cell 'A'), 50+ Curlews (Middle ground), 70 Common gulls (Village lake), Singing Goldcrest (South hide), single Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), Little ringed plover (Cell 'A', Village lake & New workings), Green sandpiper (heard Cell 2a), Marsh harrier, pair of Goldeneye (Village lake), 3 Mediterranean gulls, 3 Swallows (Crossland's lake) & 7 Fieldfares south
Thursday 6th April 2023
The pair of Goldeneye were still on the Village lake, along with a Ruff,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Red kite, Redwing (Far Corner), singing Willow warbler (Carp lake), Grey partridge (New workings) & at least 3 Mediterranean gulls
Friday 7th April 2023
A drake & 2 female Common scoters were on the Reed-bed, with the pair of Goldeneyes still on the Village lake & 6 Canada geese flying onto Cell 'A',
2 Ruffs were on the Village lake, with another 2 on Cell 'A', where the Black-tailed godwit was still present,
The first Mallard brood of the year was in Cell 'C'',
Also seen was Green sandpiper (New workings), Barn owl (morning), Redwing (Far Corner), 60+ Curlews (Middle grounds), Grey wagtail (south), 2 Little & a Tawny owl, singing Corn bunting (West end) & at least 6 Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 8th April 2023
A female Common scoter joined the Goldeneye pair on the Village lake, where there was also a Black-tailed godwit (a further bird was on Cell 'A'), 14 Avocets & 3 Ruffs (a further bird being on Cell 'A),
A Sedge warbler was singing by the Viewing platform, with a Willow warbler singing by the Carp lake,
The first White wagtail of the year was in the North field,
Also seen was Green sandpiper (North field), 50+ Curlew, 2 Little ringed plovers (Cell 'A'), 5 Mediterranean gulls, 4+ Red kites, 2 Little & a Tawny owl & singing Corn bunting (West end)
Sunday 9th April 2023
A flock of 13 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake, along with 2 Ruffs,
The regular Black-tailed godwit was still on Cell 'A', with 40 alighting on the Main lake & Green sandpiper (Cell 2a),
2 Pink-footed geese were in the North field,
There were 3 Willow warblers singing this morning, plus Swallows seen with the Sand martins over Crossland's lake
Monday 10th April 2023
There were 3 new species for the year, with a Whimbrel seen flying south from the Main lake in the morning, a Common tern seen at several spots in the reserve before flying off south in the afternoon & the return of the drake Mandarin to the Island lake in the morning,
18 Black-tailed godwits cam in from the north & joined the 2 already on Cell 'A' in the morning (one of these was colour ringed), along with 3 Ruffs (also seen on the Village lake),
Also seen was 20+ Avocets, + Curlews (Middle grounds), Eygptian goose (Crossland's lake), 2 Little ringed plovers, 6 Mediterranean gulls, Pink-footed geese (North field), female Goldeneye (Island lake), Yellow wagtail, at least 4 singing Willow warblers, plus good numbers of all 3 species of hirundines
Tuesday 11th April 2023
The 20 Black-tailed godwits from yesterday were still on Cell 'A', along with up to 3 Ruffs (also seen on the Village lake),
A drake Common scoter briefly alighted on the Reed-bed, before re-locating to Crossland's lake for the rest of the day. A female Common scoter was also on the Village lake,
A male Brambling was very briefly in the Far Corner, with 2 Pink-footed geese ion the North field, a pair of Grey partridge (West end), Little owl, Marsh harrier & Red kite
Wednesday 12th April 2023
The 20 Black-tailed godwits were still on Cell 'a' until mid-day, when they flew off
There were at least 3 Ruffs, splitting their time between Cell 'A', Village lake & North field,
The 2 Pink-footed geese were still on the North field with the Greylags,
Also seen was 40+ Curlews (Middle ground), Marsh harrier & 4 Mediterranean gulls
Thursday 13th April 2023
The 20 Black-tailed godwits were still on Cell 'A', along with 3 Ruffs & 11 Wigeon,
On the North field, the 2 Pink-footed geese were still present, 2 Barn owls & a Tawny owl were present in the evening
Friday 14th April 2023
5 Whooper swans were on Cell 2a,
A female Common scoter was on Crossland's lake in the afternoon rain,
The 20 Black-tailed godwits were seen on both the Village lake & Cell 'A', with 2 Ruffs being seen on the same lakes,
Also seen was 2 Little ringed plovers (Cell 'A'), 5 Mediterranean gulls & 2 Pink-footed geese (North field & reed-bed), 2 Yellow wagtails (Crossland's lake), plus a Canada goose (Cell 'A' & Reed-bed)
Saturday 15th April 2023
A male Ring ousel was seen in the trees & hedgerows at the West End,
Yesterday's female Common scoter was still on Crossland's lake, with the 5 Whooper swans on Cell 2a, staying until mid morning, when they flew off to the north,
Only 10 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A' this morning, with Ruffs on both the Village lake & Cell 'A', Little ringed plovers were seen both on Cell 'A' & the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Pink-footed geese (North field & Cell 'A'), 3+ Red kites, a male Brambling (West path), 2 Corn buntings (West End), 2 Little owls, 5 Mediterranean gulls & about 30 Curlews west
Sunday 16th April 2023
A 2nd year Little gull was on the Silt pond & briefly on Crossland's lake in the morning,
The first Reed warbler of the year was singing in Cell 'C',
8 Black-tailed godwits were either in Cell 'A' or the New workings, 2 Ruffs were in Cell 'A',
Also seen was Barn owl (evening), 2 Pink-footed geese, Canada goose, singing Sedge warbler (Cell 'C'), Corn bunting (West End), 4 Little ringed plovers, 7 Mediterranean gulls (6 adults & a 2nd summer)
Monday 17th April 2023
There were 7 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff on Cell 'A', with a Little ringed plover being seen nearby on the Silt pond,
Also seen was a Canada goose (North field), Barn owl, 2 singing Corn buntings (West End), Lesser redpoll (East path), 5 singing Willow warblers, 10+ House martins (Over Crap lake), 2 Pink-footed geese (North field), Red kite, 2 Little owls & 5 Mediterranean gulls
Tuesday 18th April 2023
Just 5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with a Little ringed plover also,
In the later afternoon, an Arctic tern was over the Island lake,
A Ruff was on the Village lake, with a Common tern over the Reed-bed & Main lake, before heading south in the morning,
Also seen was a Pink-footed goose (North field), the year's first Greylag goslings (Island lake) & 5 Mediterranean gulls
Wednesday 19th April 2023
An adult Little gull visited the Silt pond in the morning, with an Arctic tern being seen above Crossland's lake & Cell 2a,
There were 6 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Little ringed plovers (with 2 more seen in the New workings) & a Ruff on Cell 'a', with 18 Avocets on the Village lake,
Also seen was 2 Common tens (Crossland's lake), a Bittern north from Dryham Ings, 2 Pink-footed geese & 30+ Curlews (Both North field), singing Corn bunting (West End) & at least 4 Mediterranean gulls
Thursday 20th April 2023
A Bittern was seen on the Reed-bed in the morning, with a single Pink-footed goose on the nearby North field, as well as a 'Canalag' goose & pair of Yellow wagtails there,
On Cell 'A' there was 6 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff on Cell 'A', with 30+ Curlews in the Middle grounds
Friday 21st April 2023
The first Lesser whitethroat of the year was heard along Dryham lane in the morning,
6 Black-tailed godwits, a Ruff & Little ringed plover were on Cell 'A',
24 Avocets & a displaying Little ringed plover were on the Village lake in the morning,
Also seen was 2 Canada geese (Crossland's lake), the 'Canalag' goose & Pink-footed goose (both North field) & about 20 House martins above the Main lake
Saturday 22nd April 2023
Today there was an adult Kittiwake on Cell 2a,
2 Greenshanks flew north west from the Reed-bed,
On Cell 'A', there was 6 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff, with 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), Bittern seen on Cell 'A' in front of Crossland's hide, a Great white egret flew over the Silt pond, a male Bearded tit (Reed-bed), 3 Corn buntings (West End), Little owl, Yellow wagtail & Whimbrel was briefly there, before flying off north west
Sunday 23rd April 2023
4 new species for the year were seen today,
A Wood sandpiper overflew the reserve, with Common sandpiper on the Silt pond, a Whitethroat in the New workings & 2 Swifts over Dryham lane,
16 Black-tailed godwits were in Cell 'A', along with the Ruff & 2 brief Ringed plovers, also 28 Avocets were present on the reserve, with 2 Green sandpipers & a Whimbrel being seen,
The Bittern was 'Booming' in the Reed-bed,
A Great white egret flew west over the reserve, 2 Pink-footed geese were in the North field & 3 Mediterranean gulls were seen,
Also seen was Fieldfare (Entrance field), Corn bunting (West End), Marsh harrier & Red kite
Monday 24th April 2023
The first Garden warbler of the year was singing in the hedgerow east of the South hide,
On Cell 'A', there was 17 Black-tailed godwits, a Ruff, 2 Little ringed plovers & 3 Snipes, with a further 2 Little ringed plovers elsewhere & 20 Curlews (North field), plus 10 Whimbrel on the Island lake in the evening,
Also seen was a Common sandpiper (Main lake), up to 4 Yellow wagtails (Village lake), Common tern (Reed-bed), 9 Cormorants, a Corn bunting (West End), Whitethroat, Lesser whitethroat, Red kite, Peregrine (over Crossland's), a Swift (over the Main lake) & a Mediterranean gull
Tuesday 25th April 2023
5 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff were on Cell 'A', with 3 Little ringed plovers seen displaying over the New workings,
There were 3 mobile Eygptian geese, plus Red kite seen,
Garden warbler & Lesser whitethroat were singing along Dryham lane,
Also a Barn owl was seen in the evening, the Bittern was 'Booming in the evening on the Reed-bed, 30+ House martins over Dryham lane, Marsh harrier, at least 1 Mediterranean gull, Little owl & 2+ Swifts
Wednesday 26th April
A Great white egret was on or by the Reed-bed from mid-morning onwards,
Only 3 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were either on Cell 'A', Island or Village lakes,
An adult Little gull was briefly on Cell 'A' in the late afternoon,
The Bittern was again heard 'Booming' in the Reed-bed & also seen in flight there in the evening, with a Whimbrel seen roosting in Cell 'A',
The Garden warblers & Lesser whitethroat were both singing along Dryham lane, with a male Marsh harrier seen over Dryham Ings, Corn bunting (heard in the North field), Greenshank overflying Crossland's lake north, Little owl, 2+ swifts, 2 Mediterranean gulls & Snipe (Cell 'C')
Thursday 27th April 2023
A Sandwich tern flew south over the Village lake in the early morning,
6 Arctic terns flew east over the reserve in the late afternoon,
Yesterday's Great white egret roosted on the reserve & left early in the morning,
Along with 4 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Little ringed plovers, there were also 2 Ringed plovers on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (West End) & 2 immature drake Goldeneyes (Cell 2a)
Friday 28th April 2023
A Little tern flew north thro' the reserve in the mid morning,
One of the immature drake Goldeneyes was still on Cell 2a,
On Cell 'A', there was 3 Black-tailed godwits a Ruff,
At least 6 Common terns were present, along with a pair of Yellow wagtails on the Island lake, 12+ Cormorants were roosting by the Far lake, a Corn bunting was singing (West End), Little owl, 4 Little ringed plovers, 2+ Water rails & a Ringed plover (Cell 'A'),
There were over 100 Swallows present, as well as about 40 House martins
Saturday 29th April 2023
A 2cy Little gull was seen over Cell 2a & Crossland's lake,
Also on Crossland's lake, there was a female Common scoter & immature drake Goldeneye, plus a Wood sandpiper flew over east,
On Cell 'A', there was 2 Black-tailed godwit & the Ruff,
Also seen was 3 singing Lesser whitethroats, a Swift (over Carp lake), 2 Little owls, Yellow wagtail & singing Corn bunting (West End)
Sunday 30th April 2023
Yesterday's 2cy Little gull stayed the night & was seen during the day on most of the lakes. In the afternoon there were also an adult & 2nd year birds seen on Cell 2a,
In the mid-morning, an Osprey flew north over Crossland's lake, stopping to briefly hover over the lake, with a Hobby seen flying south over Dryham lane in the late mornign also,
On Cell 'A', there was 4 Black-tailed godwits, the Ruff & 3 Dunlins,
A Barnacle goose & 2nd year Mediterranean gull were seen in the New workings,
There were 10 Swifts seen over Crossland's lake, with a Garden warbler singing along Dryham lane, 2 Green sandpipers, a Wood sandpiper heard on the Silt pond, Red kite, 14 roosting Whimbrel on Cell 'A' at dusk & 3 Yellow wagtails (West End)
Posted By: BarryJ on 4/14/2023 5:08:49 PM

March 2023

Wednesday 1st March 2023
The Bittern was seen in the morning on the Village lake from the Turret hide,
On Cell 'A', the 5 Black-tailed godwits were present,
A Chiffchaff was singing by the Butterfly path,
The Tawny owl was showing in the Far Corner, with at least 20 Greenfinches being present at both feeders & a male Siskin at the Dryham lane feeders,
Also seen was 12 Cormorants (Village lake), 3 Pink-footed geese south, 50+ Curlews in the Middle ground, 2 Grey wagtails (Cell 2a), 100+ Linnets (West end), Marsh harrier & Red kite (North field)
Thursday 2nd March 2023
In the early morning, 3 Whooper swans (2 adults & a juvenile), flew north over the New workings,
The Bittern was present in the Village lake reeds, seen from the Turret hide,
The 5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with over 40 Curlews feeding in the Middle grounds,
Also seen was Chiffchaff (Carp lake), male Stonechat (Village lake) & male Siskin (Maize field feeders)
Friday 3rd March 2023
The 5 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff were on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
The male Brambling was seen along Dryham lane, with 35+ Greenfinches counted on the reserve, plus 2 Lesser redpolls,
An adult Mediterranean gull was on Cell 'A',
2 male Stonechats were on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C', Red kite, Marsh harrier, 12+ Redwing (Dryham farm), plus Tawny owl in the Far Corner
Saturday 4th March 2023
The male Brambling was seen underneath the Maize field feeders in the morning, with up to 4 Lesser redpolls being seen at various parts of the reserve,
The Bittern was seen to roost in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide,
3 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 2 Ruffs seen to fly west over Dryham Ings & 40+ Curlews in the Middle grounds,
The adult Mediterranean gull was still on Cell 2a,
Also seen was a Barn owl (hunting at dusk), 3+ Red kite, Peregrine, 2+ Marsh harriers, 30+ Greenfinches, Starlings (groups of 2,000 & 10,000 flying west), plus 3 male Stonechats
Sunday 5th March 2023
6 Lesser redpolls were feeding by the Carp lake,
Just a single Black-tailed godwit on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper plus 2 adult Mediterranean gulls on Cell 2a & 60+ Curlews roosting on the Silt pond,
2 Barn owls were hunting at dusk,
Also seen was 2 male Stonechats (fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C'), Coal tit (Cliffe road hedge), Marsh harrier, Red kite, about 20 Redwings (Dryham farm), 4 Water rails (heard) & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Monday 6th March 2023
A drake Garganey was discovered on the Island lake in the morning,
5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with a Ruff on the Village lake,
2 Bearded tits were heard in Cell 'C', with 6 Lesser redpolls seen at various spots on the reserve,
Also seen was about 80 Pink-footed geese flying north, a Fieldfare & 20+ Redwings (Dryham farm), 60+ Curlews (Middle ground), Red kite, Peregrine (south), 3 different Marsh harriers & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Tuesday 7th March 2023
Today 2 Chiffchaffs were singing by the Main lake,
Also seen was a male Stonechat (Dryham Ings) & Lesser redpoll
Wednesday 8th March 2023
A female brambling was seen along the East path & at the Maize field feeders,
5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 3 Golden plovers on the North field, as well as 50+ Curlews & 3 Ruffs (2 on Crossland's lake & a single on the Village lake),
Also seen was 4 Fieldfares, 2 Green woodpeckers (from the Turret hide), 4 Lesser redpolls (North path), 30+ Greenfinches, Grey wagtail (Crossland's lake), 100+ Linnets (West end), 3+ Marsh harriers, Red kite, 20+ Snipe (Reed-bed), male Stonechat (Cell2a) & Tawny owl
Friday 10th March 2023
Waders today, included 4 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 60 Curlews (North field) & 2 Ruffs (Village lake),
Also seen was 4+ Bullfinches (North hedge), 12+ Fieldfares (Dryham farm), 20+ Siskin (East path), Thousands of Starlings in Cell 'B' at dusk, 2 male Stonechats (Cell 'C' & Village lake), 25+ Yellowhammers (West end) & Tawny owl
Saturday 11th March 2023
An adult Spoonbill circled the reserve for about 5 minutes & then left south at about 1 pm,
The 5 Black-tailed godwits were mobile about the reserve today, 70+ Curlews were in the Middle ground, a Dunlin was on Crossland's lake & a Woodcock was by the Turret hide,
Also seen was a Barn owl (on the Turret hide steps), 12 Cormorants (Village lake), 4+ fieldfares & 15+ Redwings (both Dryham farm), 4+ Lesser redpolls (mobile), 11 roosting Little egrets, 2+ Marsh harriers, 3+ Red kites, adult Mediterranean gull, 20+ Siskins, a Little & 2 Tawny owls, 2,000+ Starlings on the North fields & 4 male Stonechats around the reserve
Sunday 12th March 2023
Waders today, included 5 Black-tailed godwits, 62 Curlews, a Dunlin, 22 Oystercatchers, 9 Redshanks, 12 Snipe & 3 Ruffs,
11 Little egrets roosted, with 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine & 3 Red kites present,
Also seen was 4 Great crested grebes, an adult Mediterranean gull & 2 Tawny owls
Tuesday 14th March 2023
Several Buzzards were seen displaying today,
The 5 Black-tailed godwits were seen on Cell 'A', with 68 Curlews feeding in the Middle grounds & 3 Ruffs (single on Cell 'A' & 2 on the Village lake)
Also seen was 2 adult Mediterranean gulls, Marsh harrier, 3+ Red kites, a Redwing singing by the Car park, male Stonechat by the East hide & 2 Tawny owls
Wednesday 15th March 2023
The first Avocets (up to 5 seen) & Sand martin (single north) were seen today,
5 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A', 75+ Curlew (Middle grounds), a Dunlin (Village lake) & 2 Ruffs (Village lake) were the waders present,
Also seen was 2 Canada geese (Silt pond), a Chiffchaff singing on the West path, 4+ Fieldfare, Grey wagtail (Crossland's lake), Little & Tawny owls, 2+ Marsh harriers, 4+ Red kites, male Stonechat from the East hide & 2 Water rails on the Village lake
Friday 17th March 2023
The first Willow warbler of the year was singing by the Turret hide in the late afternoon,
9 Avocets were present, but could be very mobile, 5 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 70+ Curlews were in the Middle grounds & 3 Ruffs (Village lake & Cell 'A'),
4 Chiffchaffs were singing, with a male Bearded tit being seen in Cell 'C',
Also seen was Little & Tawny owls, 2+ Marsh harriers, 3+ Red kites, Sand martins & a male Stonechat on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C'
Saturday 18th March 2023
Today was very much a Whooper swan day, with a reserve record count of 325 flying north, followed by another herd of 15 & then 32 alighting on Cell 2a,
15 Avocets were present, with at least one Black-tailed godwit on Cell 'A', plus Curlew & 3 Ruffs,
A Barn owl was seen in the early morning, with Little & Tawny owls, Marsh harrier & 2 Red kites also present,
Also seen was 5 singing Cetti's warblers & Chiffchaffs
Sunday 19th March
Waders today, included 21+ Avocets, a single Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), 50+ Curlew, 20+ Oystercatchers, 6 Snipe  & 2 Ruffs (Village lake),
Also seen was Coal tit (by South hide), singing Corn bunting (West end), Marsh harrier, Red kite, Singing Redwing (Car park), 30+ Sand martins & Tawny owl
Monday 20th March 2023
Seen today, was a Canada goose, Little owl, adult Mediterranean gull.
Tuesday 21st March 2023
Waders today, included a single Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), 60+ Curlew, Green sandpiper (New workings), 10+ Avocets & 2+ Ruffs (Village lake/Cell 'A'),
A female Goosander was on the Far lake, with an adult Mediterranean gull south over the Silt pond & 40 Whooper swans flying north west,
Also seen was 6+ singing Chiffchaffs, 6 Cormorants (Village lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite, 10+ Sand martins & Tawny owl
Wednesday 22nd March 2023
About 20+ Avocets were about the reserve, a single Black-tailed godwit was in Cell 'A', 60+ Curlews were on the Middle ground, 3 Ruff & a Woodcock by the South hide were also seen,
About 50 Whooper swans flew north west in the early morning, with 2 Barn owls seen at dusk,
Also seen was 6+ singing Chiffchaffs, at least 4 Great crested grebes, 4 Little egrets at the Main lake roost, Marsh harrier, 4+ Red kites, 2 adult Mediterranean gulls, plus 2 Little & Tawny owls
Thursday 23rd March 2023
The first Blackcap of the year was a male by the West path, there were also 6+ Chiffchaffs singing & well as a singing Willow warbler along the Eastern path,
55 Whooper swans flew north west, with also 6 on Crossland's lake & 13 on Cell 2a, with a female Goosander on Crossland's lake also,
There was a single Black-tailed godwit on Cell 'A', 2 Ruffs on the Village alke & at least 75 Curlews feeding in the Middle grounds,
A Barn owl was hunting the Maize field at about 1 pm,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 40 Fieldfares (flying west), 20+ Greenfinches (at both feeders), Little & Tawny owls, Red kite & 30 Redwings (Dryham farm)
Friday 24th March 2023
A single Whooper swan was seen to fly in the direction of Cell 2a, with a little later 21 of the same species being seen to fly north west over the reserve,
2 Ruff were on the Village lake, a Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A', 25 Avocets on Cell 2a & 9 Curlew were feeding in the North field,
Also seen was a Grey wagtail (Silt pond), Willow warbler singing (by the Turret hide), Mediterranean gulls, 40 Fieldfares west & about 20 Redwings by the Butterfly walk
Saturday 25th March 2023
A Spoonbill flew north over the reserve in the mid-morning,
A Barn owl was seen in the evening, a single Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), 2 Ruffs (Village lake), 12 Avocets, pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 10 Cormorants (Village lake), 40+ Curlews (Middle grounds), 4+ Marsh harriers, Tawny owl & 6+ Red kites
Sunday 26th March 2023
4 Common scoters were seen in the south side of the New workings,
The first Little ringed plovers of the year (3 birds), were seen on Cell 'A' & the Silt pond,
On Cell 'A', the single Black-tailed godwit was still present, with 30+ Curlews & 2 mobile Ruffs,
Also seen was an immature male Goosander (Crossland's lake), Grey wagtail, 2 Marsh harriers, 4 Red kites, a pair of Mediterranean gulls, 20+ Snipe, 50+ Sand martins & Tawny owl
Monday 27th March 2023
An immature male Goosander was on Crossland's lake in the morning,
Single Black-tailed godwit & Ruff were on Cell 'A', along with 2 Little ringed plovers,
A pair of Grey partridges were seen at the West end,
13 Avocets were seen on the Village lake, 14+ Cormorants roosted on the Far lake, 40+ Curlews (Middle ground), pair of Mediterranean gulls,  2 Tawny owl, with a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was 5 Great crested grebes
Tuesday 28th March 2023
There were 19 Whooper swans on Cell 2a in the early morning,
The Black-tailed godwit migration began with 17 on the Village lake (there were also 2 on Cell 'A'), 
8 Avocets were counted, with Ruffs on Cell 'A'/Village lake & a Little ringed plover also on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (Viewing platform), about 30 Fieldfares west & 6 Bullfinches (West path)
Wednesday 29th March 2023
The first Swallows of the year were over Crossland's lake in the afternoon. Also here was the immature male Goosander,
5+ Lesser redpolls were by the Far lake in the morning,
Single Black-tailed godwit, Ruff & little ringed plover were on Cell 'A', with another 2 Ruffs & 21 Avocets on the Village lake,
Also seen was Great white egret (flew over the Carp lake), Green sandpiper (New workings/Crossland's lake), 50+ Curlews (Middle grounds), 5 adult Mediterranean gulls (Cell 2a), Grey wagtail (over Cell 'A'), 11 Chiffchaffs & 7 Cetti's warblers singing, 2 Marsh harrier south, Red kite, Tawny owl & 50+ Redwings flying south
Thursday 30th March 2023
Both Blackcap & Goldcrest were singing by the South hide,
On the Village lake, there was 2 Ruffs & 14 Avocets,
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (over Turret hide), a pair of Mediterranean gulls, 33 Mute swans, 60+ Curlews (Middle ground), 80+ Common gulls, immature drake Goosander (Crossland's lake), singing Corn bunting (North field), Grey partridge (West end), Marsh harrier, 3+ Red kites, Tawny owl & 14 Pochards (including 4 females)
Friday 31st March 2023
A Swallow was with the Sand martins over the Village lake, with a House martin over later,
2 Ruffs on the Village lake, with another 2 on Cell 'A' & several Snipe were seen,
The immature male Goosander was still on Crossland's lake, with a 1st winter Mediterranean gull being seen on the Main lake,
Also seen was 3 singing Blackcaps, a pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), female Siskin (East path), 10 Pochards (including 4 females), 30+ Curlews, 5 pairs of Great crested grebes
Posted By: BarryJ on 3/7/2023 10:08:01 AM

February 2023

Wednesday 1st February 2023
7 Canada geese were with over 200 Greylag geese on the North field, later alighting on the Main lake,
3 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A',
About 20 Curlews dropped onto the Island lake in the morning, with the Stonechats being seen in the Maize field
Thursday 2nd February 2023
A drake Goldeneye was on Cell 2a,
There were 4 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A', with 17+ Curlews on the Island lake & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was 100+ Siskins (Butterfly walk), Marsh harrier, 9 roosting Little egrets, Lesser redpoll south, 100+ Linnets, male Merlin (New workings), Little owl, 50+ Tree sparrows (both feeders) & 2 pairs of Stonechats (Maize field & Dryham Ings)
Friday 3rd February 2023
A Ruff was on the Silt pond, with Green sandpiper in the New workings,
8 Curlews were on the Island lake, later flying north,
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags in the North field,
A bout 30 Redwings, 10 Fieldfares & 15 Yellowhammers were in the New workings,
The female Stonechat was in the Maize field
Saturday 4th February 2023
In the late afternoon, a Bittern was seen from the Turret hide,
In the early morning, a Great white egret flew north over the Main lake & Cell 'A',
At least 500 Pink-footed geese in several skeins flew north in the morning, with the juvenile Whooper swan roosting on Crossland's lake & then seen flying north in the early morning,
10 Barnacle geese, included 3 neck-collared birds were on Cell 2a in the late morning,
22 Curlew were in the entrance field, with 9 Little egrets & 18 Cormorants counted at their roosts,
4 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 2 mobile Ruffs & a Green sandpiper in the New workings were seen,
Also seen was 3 Marsh harriers, about 50 Siskins, a Lesser redpoll (Carp lake), Stonechats (Maize field & Cell 'C'), Barn owl (Morning in Cell 'C'), 20+ Greenfinch (both feeders), Grey wagtail (New workings), Little owl, Red kite, Peregrine, plus Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Sunday 5th February 2023
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake, from the Turret hide in the morning, showing very well especially after the mid-morning,
A Barn owl was hunting the Village lake margins in the early morning & evening, later on a Whooper swan landed on the same lake,
2 Treecreepers were on the West path, along with about 50 Siskins,
4 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper & 2 Ruffs in the New workings, there was also a Grey wagtail near Cell 2a,
Also seen was 18 Curlews (entrance field), 400+ Pink-footed geese north west, Stonechats (Maize field) & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Monday 6th February 2023
The juvenile Whooper swan was on the Island lake in the early morning, along with 20 Curlews that had obviously roosted there,
Later on 3 Snipe & a Water rail were also seen here,
4 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', a Ruff on the Island lake, plus a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was 21 Pochards (including 4 females), 400 Pink-footed geese north east, 2 Kingfishers, Little owl, Red kite, plus 12 Greenfinches (by both feeders)
Tuesday 7th February 2023
A female Hen harrier was over Cell 'C' in the late morning, before flying off to the south. Other birds of prey seen, included 2+ Marsh harriers over & Barn owl hunting Cell 'C' in the early morning,
The Bittern showed well in the Village lake reed channel from the Turret hide, where there were also 2 Water rails seen,
 On Crossland's lake, the juvenile Whooper swan spent most of the day there & was also seen in the evening,
200 Pink-footed geese were seen to fly north west,
4 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 4 Ruffs being seen in flight, 18 mobile Curlews & 5+ Oystercatchers, 
Also seen was a Lesser redpoll (Carp lake), 50+ Tree sparrows, 2 Treecreepers (East path) & Tawny owl
Wednesday 8th February 2023
In the early morning, 9 Little egrets & 22 Cormorants were seen at their respective roosts,
A Barn owl was hunting Cell 'C' in the early morning,
The Bittern was in the Village lake reeds by the curt channel seen from the Turret hide in the late afternoon,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Cell 2a), Marsh harrier, about 30 Siskins (East path0, Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Mistle thrush (New workings) & male Stonechat (fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C')
Thursday 9th February 2023
Between 2 & 3 Bearded tits were heard on Cell 'C', with another being seen from the Turret hide later,
There were 8 Little egrets & 22 Cormorants roosting today,
A Barn owl hunted the Village lake margins in the early morning, with the Bittern being seen well & calling on the Village lake in the early evening,
Also seen was at least 2 Marsh harriers, 4 Black-tailed godwits, Little owl, 19 Pied wagtails (Village lake), pair of Stonechats (Cell 2a), Tawny owl, juvenile Whooper swan (Cell 2a), 2 Water rails (Village lake), 2 Fieldfares (Dryham farm), 20 Siskins (West path), 22 Curlews (north field) & 5 Oystercatchers
Friday 10th February 2023
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake reed cut from the Turret hide from the early morning onwards, 2 Water rails also being seen there,
8 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', a Ruff on the Village lake & 8 Curlews in the entrance field,
A Pink-footed goose flew over the reserve following 2 Greylag geese,
By Cell 2a, a Barn owl was hunting in the early morning, 22 mobile Curlews, Grey wagtail (Cell 2a), Tawny owl, 2 mobile Ruffs, 2+ Marsh harriers, Peregrine & Stonechats (Cell 2a & Village lake)
Saturday 11th February 2023
k-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 30+ mobile Curlews, at least 1 Ruff, 6+ Oystercatchers & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
2 Canada geese & the juvenile Whooper swan were on Cell 2a,
At least 3 Marsh harriers were present, with a Peregrine in the New workings, Red kite south, Little & Tawny owl also,
Also seen was 3+ Bullfinches (along Dryham lane), Grey wagtail (New workings), 11 Little egrets roosting, 5 Stonechats (4 males & a female), a Treecreeper (Car park) & 20+ Yellowhammers (West path)
Sunday 12th February 2023
Waders today included 5 Black-tailed godwits in Cell 'A', 26 Curlew on the Village lake, 10+ Oystercatchers & 2 Ruff on the Silt pond,
A Barn owl was hunting Cell 'C' in the early morning, Little & Tawny owls, a Red kite east over Cell 'C' & at least 3 Marsh harriers hunting,
11 Little egrets roosted & the juvenile Whooper swan was on Cell 2a,
Also seen was 2 Grey wagtails (Cell 2a), 3+ Lesser redpolls, 30+ Redwings & 50+ Linnets (all 3 West path), 3 Treecreepers & 3 male Stonechats
Monday 13th February 2023
A Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the early morning,
The juvenile Whooper swan was on Cell 2a, with a Corn bunting seen nearby in the New workings,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Cell 'B'), 4 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 2 Ruffs (Silt pond), 14+ Oystercatchers, 20+ Curlews (entrance field), Red kite (over Crossland's lake), Treecreeper (East path), Tawny owl, 20+ Greenfinches (both feeders), 25 Pochards, 2 male Stonechats & Little owl
Tuesday 14th February 2023
Misty conditions until the late afternoon,
2 Water rails showed well on the Island lake,
2 Bearded tits were present in Cell 'C',
Also seen was Marsh harrier & Stonechat
Wednesday 15th February 2023
2 skeins of about 250 Pink-footed geese were seen flying both north & west,
4 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A' (with another on the Village/Island lakes), 26 Curlews, plus a Ruff on Cell 'A',
There were 84 Shelducks counted & also the juvenile Whooper swan on Cell 2a, with 22 Shovelers on the Far lake,
The Peregrine returned to the Crossland's oaks in the morning, with at least 2 Siskins being seen by the Far lake, 40+ Redwings (Silt pond), Grey wagtail (New workings) & 3 male Stonechats seen
Thursday 16th February 2023
The first Mediterranean gull (an adult transitioning into summer plumage) of the year was on the Silt pond,
5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', about 40 Curlews were on the Middle ground,
Also seen was Little owl, 3 Lesser redpolls, Marsh harrier, Grey wagtail (Crossland's lake), Tawny owl (Far lake), 3 male Stonechats & 20+ Siskins (Dryham lane)
Friday 17th February 2023
Avery blustery morning,
The juvenile Whooper swan was on Cell 2a in the morning,
A Bearded tit was seen in Cell 'C', 21 Curlews were mobile about the reserve, with 5 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A',
Also seen was about 30 Redwings (at the back of the Silt pond), a Fieldfare, Little & Tawny owl, 2+ Red kite, 3+ Marsh harriers, 11 Little egrets at the roost, male Stonechat (Cell 'B') & 80 Gadwall (Reed-bed)
Saturday 18th February 2023
The juvenile Whooper swan was again on Cell 2a,
5 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff were seen on Cell 'A', with a male Stonechat on the gorse in Cell 'B',
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers, male Siskin (Maize field feeders), Little owl & 20+ Greenfinches
Sunday 19th February 2023
Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with a Ruff on the Silt pond,
The juvenile Whooper swan was on Cell 2a again,
Up to 5 Red kites flew west & 2 Marsh harriers were present,
Also seen was Barn owl (both early morning & late afternoon), 10 roosting Little egrets, 23 Curlew, single Great crested grebe (Silt pond), Grey wagtail, 2 Siskins (Dryham lane), 2 male Stonechats (one on the fence between Cells 'B' & 'C') & 2 Tawny owls
Monday 20th February 2023
A Jack snipe was in the Snipe field,
20 Golden plovers circled the Silt pond, before flying off south,
Also seen was 5 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), over 20 Greenfinches (both feeders), about 20 Redwings (back of Silt pond) & 2 Marsh harriers
Tuesday 21st February 2023
A drake Pintail was on the Village lake in the morning,
4 Lesser redpoll were seen from the Viewing platform during the morning,
There was an adult Mediterranean gull on Cell 2a, along with 15 Barnacle geese (6 having neck collars).
There were another 2 Mediterranean gulls seen flying south,
A Redwing was singing by the Viewing platform,
There were 5 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A', a Ruff (Crossland's lake), 25 Fieldfares, a Grey wagtail (New workings), 10 Little egrets in the Main lake roost, 280 Pink-footed geese flew north east & 2 male Stonechats
Wednesday 22nd February 2023
About 100 Pink-footed geese flew north in the early morning,
At the same time a Barn owl was hunting the entrance field, with 20+ Curlews there also,
The 5 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with Grey wagtail in the New workings, Tawny owl (Far Corner), a Peregrine south, Marsh harrier & male Stonechat (fences between Cells 'B' & 'C')
Thursday 23rd February 2023
The 5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 20+ Curlews being seen about the reserve & a Ruff on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was 2 brief Canada geese (Village lake), 20+ Redwings (back of Silt pond), Grey wagtail, 2 Lesser redpolls (from the South hide), Barn owl (hunting in the late afternoon), 2+ Marsh harrier, 2+ Red kite, 2+ Stonechats, 3+ Water rails & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Friday 24th February 2023
The 5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', along with about 20 Curlews on the North field, a Ruff (Village lake) & a Woodcock seen by the Turret hide,
An adult Mediterranean gull was seen both over the Main lake & on Cell 2a,
A singing Chiffchaff was along Dryham lane,
Also seen was Tawny owl, Barn owl (early morning), 15 Cormorants, about 20 Redwings (Dryham farm), a pair of Bullfinches (Butterfly walk), Marsh harrier & Treecreeper (West path)
Saturday 25th February 2023
The Bittern re-appeared in the Village lake reed cut channel, viewed from the Turret hide, showing well at times,
5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Field fare, 20+ Redwings (both at Dryham farm), plus Tawny owl (Dryham farm)
Sunday 26th February 2023
The Bittern was seen from the Turret hide in the afternoon,
A male Brambling was seen under the Maize field feeders from the afternoon onwards, but could be elusive at times,
Up to 40 Curlews were present, with the 5 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs still on Cell 'A',
7 Little egrets were at the Carp lake roost, with 15 Cormorants at the Far lake roost,
A Chiffchaff was heard singing along Dryham lane, with another seen outside the Turret hide,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harrier, Red kite (flew north), Lesser redpoll, 20 Siskins (Far lake & East path), male Stonechat, 20+ Redwings & 2 Fieldfares (Dryham farm), Mediterranean gull (Cell 2a), 100 Pink-footed geese west, 24+ Oystercatchers & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Monday 27th February 2023
The 5 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 60+ Curlew also in the North field in the afternoon,
By the Far lake, there was 2 Lesser redpolls (in Black dyke), feeding on Willow-herb seeds), a Treecreeper & about 20 Siskins,
A Chiffchaff was in the Dryham lane hedge opposite the Carp lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Stonechat (from the Turret hide), Water rail (again from the Turret hide) & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Tuesday 28th February 2023
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake, close to the Turret hide in the morning,
5 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff were on Cell 'A',
The Tawny owl was showing in the 'Owl box tree' in the morning, with a Fieldfare, Marsh harrier, Stonechat & about 20 Redwings at Dryham farm
Posted By: BarryJ on 2/8/2023 4:53:03 PM

January 2023

Sunday 1st January 2023
A Great white egret roosted in the Main lake trees, along with 10+ Little egrets & 43+ Cormorants in the Far lake trees,
6 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Ruffs & 2 Dunlins were on Cell 'A', a Green sandpiper on Cell 2a & 400 Pink-footed geese flying north,
Also seen was 4+ Bullfinches, 12+ Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 70+ Linnets roosting by the Silt pond & 40+ Redshanks, 2+ Marsh harrier, Peregrine, 2 pairs of Stonechats, Little & Tawny owls
Monday 2nd January 2023
A juvenile Whooper swan came to Crossland's lake at dusk,
The Great white egret was seen on the Silt pond,
There were 7 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was Grey wagtail (Flew over), 4+ Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Red kite, 3 Marsh harriers, 2 Little owls, Pink-footed goose, pair of Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds), 2 Water rails (Island lake), 8 roosting Little egrets & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Today, a Chiffchaff was seen by the West path, with 8 Lesser redpolls seen to fly east & a Mistle thrush by Dryham farm,
5 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with 2 Dunlins on the Silt pond,
20+ Greenfinches were on the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 4+ Bullfinches, 6+ Great black-backed gulls, 2+ Marsh harriers, Pink-footed geese, 100+ Siskins (West path), Pochards (Main lake), Tawny owl (Far Corner) & Stonechat (Cell 'C') fence
Wednesday 4th January 2023
2 drake Pintails spent the day on the Main lake,
The juvenile Whooper swan was seen to alight on fields along side Cell 2a,
Also seen, 5 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A', 29 Curlews on the Island lake in the early morning, Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose, Tawny owl, Stonechats by the Maize field & about 40 Siskins (West path)
Thursday 5th January 2023
2 Black-tailed godwits were seen on Cell 'A,
The juvenile Whooper swan, dropped onto Crossland's lake in the afternoon,
About 60 Siskins were by the Carp lake, Water rail showed well on the Island lake, about 50 Pink-footed geese flew south & the Tawny owl was showing by the Far Corner
Friday 6th January 2023
4 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were in Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was Grey wagtail (New workings), Siskins (West path), 6 Curlews (Island lake), at least 50 Redshanks & about 100 Pink-footed geese flying south in 2 separate skeins
Saturday 7th January 2023
12 Curlews were on the Island lake, with 5 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A', 2 Dunlins on the Silt pond & Green sandpiper in the New workings,
13 Pochards (10 males & 3 females) were on the Silt pond/Cell 'A',
At least 22 Greenfinches were at the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 10+ Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Marsh harrier, Stonechats (Maize field), 3 Little egrets roosting, & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Sunday 8th January 2023
2 drake Goldeneyes were briefly on Cell 2a in the morning,
A male Goosander flew west in the late afternoon,
Also seen was 7 Black-tailed godwits & 3 Ruffs (both Cell 'A'), Green sandpiper (New workings), Little owl, Grey wagtail north, 3 different Marsh harriers, Peregrine hunting Cell 2a, about 70 Pink-footed geese, 56 Redshank in Cell 'A', Stonechats (Maize field/North path), plus Coal tit, Greenfinch & male Bullfinch (Maize field feeders)
Monday 9th January 2023
7 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 3 Ruffs on Cell 'A'/Village lake, plus a Green sandpiper on the Island lake,
The immature Whooper swan was on Cell 2a, plus a drake Goldeneye on the Main lake,
3 Red kites were seen on the East ridge, with a Marsh harrier also present,
The Great white egret was with 11 Little egrets at the Main lake roost,
A Treecreeper was on the East path, the pair of Stonechats by the Maize field Tawny owl sunning itself by the Far Corner
Tuesday 10th January 2023
In the morning, the Great white egret left the roost @ 07:45, flying north,
The juvenile Whooper swan was briefly on the Reed-bed, before being chased off by the resident Mute swans,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit, 2 Ruffs & a Dunlin (all Cell 'A') & a further Ruff on the Island lake, at least 40 Redshanks were present today
Wednesday 11th January 2023
A Raven flew south along the east ridge & then west towards Cell 'A' in the morning,
On the Main lake, there was a drake Goldeneye & the juvenile Whooper swan,
Waders today, included 6 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Green sandpiper (New workings), plus 2 Curlews on the Island lake,
Also seen was 43 roosting Cormorants (Far lake), Lesser redpoll, about 20 Siskins (Far Corner), Treecreeper (East path), 10 roosting Little egrets, 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite (East ridge), pair of Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds) & Little & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Thursday 12th January 2023
Lesser redpolls were feeding by the reserve entrance,
The first Oystercatcher of the year was on the Silt pond, with 6 Black-tailed godwits & 3 Ruffs still on Cell 'A',
Also present was 20+ Siskins (Dryham lane), 4+ Bullfinches (Dryham lane), grey wagtail north, 50+ Linnets (Silt pond), juvenile Whooper swan (Cell 2a), Tawny owl (Far Corner), Peregrine (over Village lake), 14 Pochard (Silt pond), 15 Pink-footed geese south, 5 Little egrets & 35 Cormorants roosting
Friday 13th January 2023
6 Black-tailed godwits, 3 Ruffs & 58+ Redshanks were on Cell 'A',
An adult Whooper swan circled Crossland's lake in the morning,
About 30 Siskins were seen along the West path, Grey wagtail south, Little owl, with 3 Greenfinches & 20+ Tree sparrows on the Maize field feeders
Saturday 14th January 2023
6 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with Ruffs also on Cell 'A' & the Village lake, lastly a Curlew was on the Island lake, with the wintering Green sandpiper seen in the New workings,
58 Redshanks were counted on Cell 'A', with 11 Little egrets leaving the roost in the morning,
The juvenile Whopper swan was seen on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers (south & over the Reed-bed & Island lake), Peregrine hunting Cell 'A', the pair of Stonechats on the Maize field, Tawny owl (Far Corner) & Siskins (Dryham lane)
Sunday 15th January 2023
A Jack snipe was in the Snipe field,
Today, 3 different Marsh harriers & 5 Red kites were seen over the reserve,
In the early morning, a Barn owl was hunting the East ridge,
A Bittern was seen in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide in the late afternoon,
The juvenile Whooper swan was on the Reed-bed & Cell 'A',
Also seen was Coal tit (New workings), 15+ Greenfinches (Dryham lane), Little owl, 11 roosting Little egrets, a pair of Stonechats (Maize field) & 43 Shelducks (Cell 2a)
Monday 16th January 2023
The Bittern was present in the Village lake reed channel, viewed from the Turret hide during the morning, where there was also 2 Water rails,
2 Barn owls were hunting the Village lake margins in the late afternoon,
The juvenile Whooper swan was on Cell 'A' in the afternoon,
Also seen was 4+ Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 2 Ruffs (Silt pond), 4+ Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 4 Lesser redpolls (reserve entrance), 12 Greenfinches (Dryham lane), 80+ Linnets (Silt pond), the pair of Stonechats (Maize field & Dragonfly ponds), Tawny owl (Far Corner) & 20+ Siskins (Far lake)
Tuesday 17th January 2023
A sunny still day, with a heavy frost, with ice covering most of the lakes,
A Woodcock was by Cell 'A', with 6 Black-tailed godwits there also,
The pair of Stonechats were on the fence posts of the Maize filed & North paths,
10 Little egrets roosted on the Main lake, with 12 Curlews doing the same on the Island lake,
Up to 6 Fieldfares re-appeared on the reserve, Little owl, 3 Marsh harriers, Treecreeper (reserve entrance), 4+ Bullfinches (along Dryham lane), with the Tawny owl sunning itself in the Far Corner & Water rails seen on the Village lake
Wednesday 18th January 2023
A cold frosty, but sunny day, with ice on most of the lakes,
The juvenile Whooper swan was seen on Cell 2a,
Marsh harrier & Peregrine north were also observed
4 Lesser redpolls were by the Turret hide path before flying off north,
The pair of Stonechats showed well by the Dragonfly ponds, with Fieldfare in the North hedge, Grey wagtail & Tawny owl
Thursday 19th January 2023
Another frosty morning, with only a little free water on the lakes,
A Barn owl was successfully hunting the Village lake margins in the early morning,
A paired female Gadwall was seen on the Main lake that had been colour ringed in the LDV in July 2021,
About 20 Pink-footed geese flew north in the morning, with 52 Shelduck counted on the reserve,
Also seen was 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Woodcock & Tree creeper (East path), a pair of Stonechats (Maize field) & Lesser redpoll (Dryham lane)
Friday 20th January 2023
A Merlin was hunting the North field,
The juvenile Whooper swan was on Cell 2a, along with a Pink-footed goose,
There was a Treecreeper by the reserve entrance in the early morning, with 4 Lesser redpolls seen on the East path,
Also seen was 12 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 2 Barn owls hunting in the afternoon, a pair of Stonechats (Maize field), 17 mobile Curlews, Jack snipe by the East hide, 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), 2 Red kites that flew west, Little owl, Peregrine, Tawny owl & Black-tailed godwit (Village lake)
Saturday 21st January 2023
There was 4 Lesser redpolls & Treecreeper by the reserve entrance,
A Barn owl was hunting the Village lake margins in the early morning,
A pair of Pintails was on Crossland's lake in the afternoon,
In the morning, over 700 Pink-footed geese flew north in several skeins, with the juvenile Whooper swan being on Cell 2a, also 2 adults were seen,
Also seen was the pair of Stonechats by the Maize field (with another male in Dryham Ings), 60+ Siskins along Dryham lane, a Black-tailed godwit (Cell 2a)150+ Linnets (New workings), plus Little & Tawny owls
Sunday 22nd January 2023
A female Merlin was in the Crossland's oaks in the morning,
Marsh harrier was present, as well as an evening hunting Barn owl,
Also seen was 55 Pink-footed geese, Great crested grebe (Crossland's lake), 20+ Fieldfares, 6 Lesser redpolls, 3 Stonechats, Treecreeper & Tawny owl
Monday 23rd January 2023
There were two small skeins (20 & 14) of Pink-footed geese that flew north west in the morning,
Red kite & Marsh harrier were seen during the day,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Village lake), Treecreeper (East path), about 30 Siskins (West path), 5+ Little egrets roosted, Tawny owl (Far Corner) & about 20 Fieldfares scattered about the reserve
Tuesday 24th January 2023
2 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 2 Ruffs seen to fly north west over Crossland's lake, 10+ Curlew were on the Island lake, with 6 Little egrets at the Main lake roost,
Also seen was 15+ Fieldfares, Lesser redpoll (East path), 2+ Marsh harriers, Peregrine, a Pink-footed goose (Cell 2a), male Stonechat by the Maize field & 2 Treecreepers
Wednesday 25th January 2023
2 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'a', with 54 Shelducks counted on Cell 2a,
A Mistle thrush & fly over Lesser redpoll were by the North field,
Also seen was 14 Pochard (including 4 females) on the Silt pond, Treecreeper on the East path, at least 3 Fieldfares, 40+ Linnets by the Silt pond, Oystercatcher (Cell 2a) & the Tawny owl in the Far Corner
Thursday 26th January 2023
3 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A' in the morning, with about 50 Pink-footed geese seen flying north east over the reserve,
About 50 Siskins & a Lesser redpoll were by the Far lake, where the Tawny owl was showing in the 'owl box' tree,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, 9 Curlew (Middle ground), Fieldfare by Dryham farm, 10 roosting Little egrets, Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Red kite (east) & the pair of Stonechats by the Dragonfly ponds as well as a male in Dryham Ings
Friday 27th January 2023
The juvenile Whooper swan re-appeared firstly on Cell 2a & then being seen on Crossland's, Village & Main lakes,
3 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper in the New workings
Also seen was a male & 2 female Goosanders flying south over Cell 2a, the pair of Stonechats (on the just cut islands of the Island lake), 200+ Linnets (New workings), Marsh harrier, Red kite, Treecreeper (Car park) & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Saturday 28th January 2023
On Cell 2a, there was the juvenile Whooper swan, a pair of Oystercatchers, Ruff, Green sandpiper & a pair of Stonechats,
Also seen was a Goosander north (with a pair being seen later), 17 Golden plover north east, Water rail (Island lake), 12 Greenfinches (Dryham lane), Peregrine, Marsh harrier, 7 Curlews & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Sunday 29th January 2023
3 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with a pair of Oystercatchers on the Silt pond, Green sandpiper (New workings) & 3 Curlew in the entrance field,
A Peregrine was perched on the Crossland oaks, with Marsh harrier over also,
In the early morning, a Barn owl was hunting the Village lake margins,
Also seen was a female Stonechat (Maize field posts), 6 roosting Little egrets, Lesser redpoll & Tawny owl (Far Corner), with a male Siskin at the Maize field feeders
Monday 30th January 2023
A Woodcock was seen to fly over the Main lake, with 4 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A', 15 Curlews on the Island lake, plus 3 Oystercatchers seen,
During the day, Red kite, Marsh harrier & Peregrine were all seen,
Also present was the pair of Stonechats by the Dragonfly ponds & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Tuesday 31st January 2023
4 Black-tailed godwits 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A',
9 Little egrets were at the Main lake roost, with Marsh harrier over the Reed-bed & the pair of Stonechats by the Dragonfly ponds
Posted By: BarryJ on 1/10/2023 4:43:04 PM

December 2022

Thursday 1st December 2022
22 Whooper swans left Crossland's lake early in the morning,
Up to 30,000 Starlings roosted on Cell 'C', departing by 07:40,
The Bittern was seen in the afternoon in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), 2 Dunlins (Silt pond) & a pair of Stonechats (Maize field path)
Friday 2nd December 2022
26 Whooper swans roosted on Crossland's lake. At the same time, over 50,000 Starlings were roosting in Cell 'C',
2 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff were on Cell 'A', the pair of Eygptian geese & 12 Shelducks were on Cell 2a, plus 50 Pink-footed geese flew over,
Also seen was 2 Red kites, 2+ Marsh harriers over, a Peregrine (Crossland's lake), 4+ Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 6+ Goldcrests, Kingfisher (Far lake), Stonechats, 2 Treecreepers, 3+ Water rails (heard)
Saturday 3rd December 2022
A Glossy ibis flew from fields north of Cell 2a, then south east over the reserve in the afternoon,
Surprisingly, there was a Common sandpiper in Cell 2a,
About 20,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C',
10 Whooper swans flew south east, with 50 Pink-footed geese also seen flying over, a Goldeneye (Crossland's lake) & the mobile pair of Eygptian geese,
There were 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond, with another in Cell 2a, 2 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff in Cell 'A',
Also seen was 3+ Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Grey wagtail, Kingfisher, Lesser redpoll, 2+ marsh harrier, Peregrine (perched on Cell 'B' fence posts), 6+ Shelduck, Siskin, Stonechat (3+ by the Maize field) & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Sunday 4th December 2022
The Bittern was seen today in the reeds on the Village lake side, below the Turret hide,
21 Whooper swans roosted (18 on Crossland's lake & 3 on the Silt pond), with parties of 10, 9 & 2 being seen to fly south during the day,
About 25,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C', with a further 50,000 over in the early morning,
An adult & juvenile Ruff, 10 Golden plovers south & 2 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A' were present,
Also seen was 3+ Bullfinches, 2 Grey wagtails north, 50+ Linnets, 2+ marsh harriers, Peregrine (New workings), 200 Pink-footed geese over & Tawny owl roosting in the Far Corner
Monday 5th December 2022
About 25,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C', leaving south in the early morning,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A') & over 200 each of Fieldfares & Redwings
Tuesday 6th December 2022
2 Whooper swans roosted on Crossland's lake, with a further 7 roosting on the Reed-bed, all departing north in the early morning,
During the morning, a further 8 Whooper swans were seen to fly from the north over Dryham Ings,
About 20,000 Starlings roosted, but most of them were in the Village lake reeds,
The Bittern was seen in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide, with also the late Common sandpiper being seen on Cell 2a,
Also seen was a skein of 15 Pink-footed geese north, Tawny owl (Far Corner), Stonechats (Maize field & Cell 'C') & Siskins (Carp lake)
Wednesday 7th December 2022
At least 60,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C' & the Village lake reeds, all leaving by 07:45,
On Cell 2a, there was both Common & Gren sandpipers, with a Ruff & 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond & 3 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A',
A Whooper swan was on the Silt pond early in the morning, with 6 seen flying east later on,
The Bittern was seen in the afternoon, in the Village lake reeds, adjacent to the Turret hide,
Also seen was the pair of Eygptian geese (Crossland's & Carp lakes), Tawny owl (Far Corner), Stonechats (North path), Kingfisher & Marsh harrier
Thursday 8th December 2020
The Common sandpiper was again on the 1st island of Cell 2a,
5 Whooper swans (2 adults & 3 juveniles) were on Crossland's lake at first light, departing early morning, with a juvenile later flying east over the Silt pond,
About 60,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C' & the Village lake reeds, departing in several waves,
The Bittern was again in the Village lake reeds, below the Turret hide in the afternoon,
Also seen was 3 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 25 Shelducks (Cell 2a), Little owl, Grey wagtail, the pair of Eygptian geese (Carp lake) & Marsh harrier (Cell 2a)
Friday 9th December 2022
About 20,000 Starlings roosted in both Cell 'C' & the Village lake reeds,
Before sunrise, a Great white egret that must have roosted on the Main lake flew over both the Main, Village lakes & reed-bed, before carrying on in the direction of Crossland's lake,
It was definitely a Redwing/Fieldfare day with big mixed flocks along the North & West paths & Dryham lane,
The Bittern was seen in the morning in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide,
Also seen was a Golden plover & Black-tailed godwit (Crossland's lake), Kingfisher (Silt pond), juvenile Whooper swan (Crossland's lake), pair of Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds) & Siskins (Far lake)
Saturday 10th December 2022
The juvenile Whooper swan was on Crossland's lake in the early morning,
About 150 Pink-footed geese flew north over the East ridge, with an Eygptian goose seen to fly south over the Silt pond,
A female Goosander flew west over the Silt pond from Crossland's lake,
Still large flocks of Fieldfares & Redwings on the reserve,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats (Maize field) & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Sunday 11th December 2022
Today's highlight was a pair of Bearded tits that visited the Island lake several times during the afternoon,
A Jack snipe was seen to fly north from the Village lake,
At least 500 Fieldfares & over 300 Redwings were counted today,
Also seen was 3 Black-tailed godwits, a Golden plover, Ruff, 2 Dunlin, Stonechats, Marsh harrier, 10+ Herring gulls, Tawny owl (Far Corner), Treecreeper, Water rail, Grey wagtail & 6 Greenfinches by the Maize field feeding station
Monday 12th December 2022
Very cold, misty & icy, with only a few spots of open water.
About 20 Pink-footed geese flew north over Crossland's lake, with 24 Curlews in two separate flocks going in the same direction,
A pair of Stonechats were by the Dragonfly ponds, with Siskins by the carp lake, 150 Linnets (New workings), Treecreeper (West path) & a Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'),
The large number of Fieldfares & Redwings continued
Tuesday 13th December 2022
A Tundra bean goose flew south over the Far lake in the late morning,
Earlier on a Raven was chased by 2 crows over the Snipe field, departing west over the Far lake,
2 female Pintails were on Crossland's lake, with 9 Whooper swans roosting on Cell 2a & 4 later seen flying south,
About 30,000 Starlings roosted on Cell 'C',
A Woodcock was flushed from the East path,
Also seen was 4 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'/Village lake), 13 Curlews south at dusk, 2 Dunlins (Cell 'A'), pair of Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), Marsh harrier, 100 Pink-footed geese over, Stonechat (Maize field), 2 Goosanders east, Treecreeper, Tawny owl, 2 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders). Kingfisher (Silt pond) & Siskins (East path)
Wednesday 14th December 2022
In the early morning, there was 2 Whooper swans south over Dryham Ings, another herd of 12 circled Crossland's lake before flying off north & the Tundra bean goose was seen,
About 30,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C', departing north in the early morning,
Also seen was a Black-tailed godwit on the Main lake, Dunlin (Silt pond & Cell 'A'), Great white egret, Little owl, the pair of Eygptian geese on Crossland's lake & the Tawny owl sunning itself in the 'Owl box' tree in the Far Corner
Thursday 15th December 2022
A cold, clear & icy day,
A Barn owl was hunting Cell 'B' in the evening,
The 2 female Pintails re-visited Crossland's lake in the afternoon, where in the morning there was a Ruff & pair of Eygptian geese,
About 30,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C', with also about 40,000 flying over the New workings from Brough,
A record count of 47 Cormorants roosted at the Far lake this evening,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers, 22 Curlews, Dunlin, Stonechat & about 150 Pink-footed geese south west in the morning
Friday 16th December 2022
6 Whooper swans roosted on Crossland's lake, departing north in the early morning, also 2 were on the Main lake, departing south,
The pair of Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake, along with the Ruff & a brief female Pintail,
The numbers of Fieldfares & Redwings on the reserve has dwindled with the eating up of the Hawthorn berries,
Also seen was a Black-tailed godwit (Silt pond & Cell 'A'), Treecreeper (West path), Stonechats (Maize field), Woodcock (West path & Maize field)
Saturday 17th December 2022
A female Brambling was at the Maize field feeders, along with 4+ Greenfinches in the morning,
In the evening a Great white egret joined the 9 Little egrets by the Main lake to roost,
Also seen were 2 female Bullfinches on the West path, the pair of Eygptian geese seen in several spots, 10 Curlews, 3 different Marsh harriers, a Peregrine (Crossland 's lake), Stonechat (Maize field), Tawny owl (Far Corner) & Woodcock (East path)
Sunday 18th December 2022
The Great white egret roosted on the Main lake & left at about 8am in the morning,
Again the female Brambling was taking seed from the Maize field feeders, along with 5 (4males & a female) Greenfinches,
A Ruff was seen on the Silt pond, with a Marsh harrier over the Main lake
Monday 19th December 2020
The Great white egret roosted on the Main lake, leaving at about 8am & returning by 4pm, along with 8 Little egrets,
On the Maize field feeders, there was the female Brambling, 6+ Greenfinches & tree sparrows,
Also seen was 5 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff (both Cell 'A'), Dunlin (silt pond), woodcock (West path0, pair of Eygptian geese (Dryham farm), 6 Bullfinches (Carp lake), Great crested grebe (New workings) & Marsh harrier (over Cell 2a)
Tuesday 20th December 2022
The Great white egret left it's roost on the Main lake at about 07:50 this morning,
Also seen was a female Goosander over the Main lake, Ruff (Village lake), Stonechat (Maize field), Siskins (Carp lake) & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Wednesday 21st December 2022
39 Cormorants roosted in the Far lake trees, with 3 Little egrets roosting by the Main lake,
Also seen was Dunlin (Silt pond), a pair of Stonechats (Maize field path), Siskins (Far lake) & returning Pochards (3 drakes & a female) on Cell 'A'
Thursday 22nd December 2022
A total of 10 Little egrets roosted by the Main lake, with 45 Cormorants being counted at the Far lake roost,
3 Bearded tits were seen around Crossland's lake & Cell 'A',
Also seen was about 20 Pink-footed geese north, Water rail (Island lake), Dunlin (Silt pond) & about 40 Siskins (Far lake)
Friday 23rd December 2022
About 700 Pink-footed geese flew over north in the early morning, the same time as a Barn owl was hunting the Village lake margins,
5 Little egrets & 35 Cormorants roosted on the reserve,
Also seen was Tawny owl (Far Corner), Lesser redpoll (over the North path), Siskins (West path) & Marsh harrier (over the Reed-bed)
Saturday 24th December 2022
5 Black-tailed godwits returned to Cell 'A', with 2 Ruffs on the Silt pond,
A Peregrine (Crossland's lake) & Marsh harrier were present,
Also seen was Siskins (Dryham lane & Far lake), Stonechats (Maize field) & 3 male Greenfinches (Maize field feeders)
Sunday 25th December 2022
On Cell 'A' this morning, there were 4 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Ruffs & a Dunlin,
4 Whooper swans flew south, as did 4 Eygptian geese, with about 60 Pink-footed geese flying north over the reserve,
Also seen was 32 Cormorants (at the Far lake roost), Marsh harrier (over Dryham Ings), a male Goosander north over Crossland's lake, Stonechats (Maize field), Siskins (Far & Carp lakes), plus 2 males & a female Greenfinch (Maize field feeders) 
Monday 26th December 2022
A Woodcock was flushed from the East path, with a Green sandpiper (New workings), Ruff & Dunlin (both Silt pond) also seen,
40 Cormorants roosted on the Far lake, with several small skeins of Pink-footed geese flying south,
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (Viewing platform) & a pair of Stonechats
Tuesday 27th December 2022
2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Ruff, 20 Redshanks & a Dunlin (all Silt pond), plus Green sandpiper (New workings) were the waders present today,
A Great white egret flew west over the New workings in the morning (did it roost?),
An adult & juvenile Peregrines were over Crossland's lake,
Also seen was a pair of Eygptian geese, Tawny owl (Far Corner), 2 male Greenfinches (Maize field feeders) & 20+ Siskins (West path)
Wednesday 28th December 2022
Today, there was 2 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A', with a Ruff & 3 Dunlins on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Peregrine in the Crossland's oaks, Tawny owl (Far Corner), several skeins of Pink-footed geese north east, 2 male Greenfinches (Maize field feeders) & 20+ Siskins (East path)
Thursday 29th December 2022
Waders today, included 5 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs (both Cell 'A'), 31 Curlews (North field), Green sandpiper (New workings) & 3 Dunlins (Silt pond),
2,000+ Starlings roosted in Cell 'B',
Also seen was 4+ Bullfinches (including a female at the Maize field feeders), 8+ Greenfinches at the same spot, Lesser redpoll, 2+ marsh harriers, Stonechats (Maize field), Tawny owl (Far Corner) & 6+ Yellowhammers (New workings)
Friday 30th December 2022
On Cell 'A', there was 6 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs with 3 Dunlins on the Silt pond,
3 different Marsh harriers were seen, as well as Red kite south,
Also seen was 20 Cormorants (Village lake), 5+ Bullfinches, Tawny owl (Far Corner) & Pink-footed goose
Saturday 31st December 2022
6 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with 2 Dunlins by the Silt pond,
A female Goosander was on Crossland's lake, with a juvenile Whooper swan there also,
5,000 Starlings roosted on the Village lake,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers, Peregrine & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Posted By: Barry on 12/8/2022 5:33:03 PM

November 2022

Tuesday 1st November 2022
A herd of 10 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve in the morning,
A Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A') & 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed) were the waders seen,
2 Eygptian geese were on the Reed-bed, with Treecreeper & Siskin (Far Corner), 2 pairs of Bullfinch (Dryham lane), singing Chiffchaff (West path) & Grey wagtail (Far lake & Cell 'A')
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
A herd of 6 Whooper swans flew south over Cell 'A' in the morning,
Also in the morning, the Silt pond held a female Goosander & the first returning Shelduck of the autumn,
Also seen was Peregrine (over Crossland's lake), Grey wagtail (Far lake), Stonechat & Chiffchaff (both Silt pond), Treecreeper (Thursday 1st December 2020
22 Whooper swans left Crossland's lake early in the morning,
Up to 30,000 Starlings roosteWest path), 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed), Bearded tits (heard on Island lake) & Siskins (Far Corner)
Thursday 3rd November 2022
Quite a few herds of Whooper swans flew south over the reserve, with herds of 17.12 & 22 being seen, as well as 2 that briefly settled on Crossland's lake & Cell 2a, before continuing their journey south,
The Bittern showed well in the early morning on the Village lake, below the Turret hide viewable from the East hide,
2 males & a female Ruff joined the Redshanks on the Reed-bed,
Grey wagtail, Treecreeper & Siskin were by the Far lake, with Stonechats seen behind the Silt pond & North path,
Lastly a Great white egret flew south over Dryham lane in the morning, with 35 Curlews seen flying north.
Friday 4th November 2022
In the mid morning, a male Merlin flew eastwards over the North field,
2 Whooper swans were seen on separate occasions on Crossland's lake, both times flying off to the south,
Also on Crossland's lake, there was a Golden plover in amongst the Lapwings,
Also seen was 2 skeins of Pink-footed geese that combined above Dryham lane, 19 Golden plovers flew south, 2 Ruffs, Treecreeper, Bearded tits (heard on the Reed-bed), male Blackcap (Far Corner), Chiffchaff (West path), 5 Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Stonechats (Maize filed & back of Silt pond), Kingfisher, Siskin (Far lake & Dryham lane) & Water rail (Island lake)
Saturday 5th November 2022
The Bittern was seen in the south western corner of the Village lake in the mid-morning, where 8 Whooper swans visited briefly earlier,
Also seen was, a female Goldeneye (Village lake), Water rail (Silt pond), pair of Stonechats (Island lake), 3 Ruffs (Reed-bed), Kingfisher (Main lake), Treecreeper (Dryham lane) & Lesser redpoll (West path)
Sunday 6th November 2022
A 1st winter Mediterranean gull was briefly on Crossland's lake, along with the pair of Eygptian geese,
Over 400 Golden plover flew south over the Silt pond,
10 Whooper swans flew south over Dryham Ings, with a pair being seen several times over the reserve during the day,
Also seen was Dunlin (Silt pond), female Goldeneye (Village lake), Grey wagtail & Marsh harrier (both Cell 2a) & Kingfisher (Far lake)
Monday 7th November 2022
On the Carp lake this morning was the returning drake Mandarin,
Other waterfowl seen, included a Whooper swan on Crossland's lake (it later flew off south) & the female Goldeneye (Far & Village lakes),
The Bittern showed on the Village lake in the reeds below the Turret hide, viewable from the East hide,
Other birds seen, included 3 Ruffs (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier (over the Village lake), 10 Golden plovers south, 3 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Siskin (Far Corner) & a pair of Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds)
Tuesday 8th November 2022
3 Ruffs were on the Reed-bed, with 3 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A' & 3 Redshanks on Crossland's lake,
The Bittern was seen on the village lake in the late afternoon,
The female Goldeneye was on the Main lake today, with Grey wagtail & Siskin nearby,
Stonechats were seen in Cell 'B', Bearded tit was heard on the Island lake & a Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 2a
Wednesday 9th November 2022
The Bittern showed well on the Village lake, underneath the Turret hide, seen from the East hide or Viewing point,
3 Ruffs were on the Silt pond, with the female Goldeneye nearby on the Main lake,
Curlews were seen on the Island & Village lakes,
A Treecreeper was seen on the West path,
The Polish ringed Black headed gull 'T8PE' was seen on the Village lake, which makes it the 4th year that it has visited us.
Thursday 10th November 2022
Two small family parties of Whooper swans (5 with 3 juveniles & 6 with a single juvenile) flew south in the early morning, with the latter party briefly alighting on Crossland's lake,
About 5,000 Starlings roosted on Dryham Ings,
The female Goldeneye was still on the Main lake, with 2 Marsh harriers seen, a Ruff on the Island lake & Siskins by the Carp lake
Friday 11th November 2022
About 5,000 Starlings roosted on Dryham Ings, leaving later than the 50,000 birds that flew over going north west just after dawn,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake in the late afternoon,
Also seen was Stonechat (North path), Peregrine (over Dryham lane), about 100 Golden plovers over & a Dunlin (silt pond)
Saturday 12th November 2022
The Bittern was on the Main lake for most of the day,
26 Whooper swans (including 11 juveniles) roosted on Crossland's lake & returned in the evening,
About 5,000 Starlings roosted on Dryham Ings,
Also seen was 3 Goosanders, Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), Ruff, Dunlin & Green sandpiper (all New workings), 30 Golden plovers south, 10 Pochard (Main lake) & 3 Stonechats (Maize field & Village lake)
Sunday 13th November 2022
26 Whooper swans roosted on Crossland's lake, leaving to the north in the early morning,
The Bittern was seen well below the Turret hide on the Village lake from the East hide in the morning,
Also seen was 4 Dunlins (Silt pond), Kingfisher (Far lake) & several Stonechats (Maize field & Dryham Ings)
Monday 14th November 2022
16 Whooper swans & about 50 Pink-footed geese roosted on Crossland's lake, leaving early in the morning. There was also a female Pintail on the same lake,
A Brambling was heard from the South hide & Lesser redpoll was seen from Crossland's hide,
Also present was 5 Dunlins (Silt pond & Crossland's lake), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 2 Goldeneye, Kingfisher, 11 Pochard, 50,000+ Starlings north west, 3 Water rails, 100 Golden plover south, Ruff, Siskins (Far & Carp lakes), plus male Stonechat (Maize field path)
Tuesday 15th November 2022
17 Whooper swans roosted on Crossland's lake, all departing south in 3 separate groups by 07:22. In the evening 26 Swans returned to the lake,
About 70 Pink-footed geese were on Crossland's lake in the late evening,
On the Far lake, there was a moulting Goldeneye,
About 5,000 Starlings again roosted on Dryham Ings,
Also seen was 2 Dunlins (Silt pond), Ruff (Village/Island lakes), Kingfisher (Cell 'A') & Siskin (Far lake)
Wednesday 16th November 2022
17 Whooper swans roosted overnight on Crossland's lake, all departing south west in the early morning. In the evening, there were over 40 on the same lake,
About 5,000 Starlings roosted on Dryham Ings, with a female Goldeneye on the Main lake,
Black-tailed godwits, 2 Ruffs & 3 Dunlins (both Silt pond) were the waders seen today,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Shelduck (Island lake), 7 Lesser redpolls (Far Corner), Stonechats, Siskins (Far Corner), Grey wagtail, Mistle thrush & Treecreeper (West path)
Thursday 17th November 2022
A total of 16 Whooper swans departed from Crossland's lake @ about 7:05 in 2 parties,
In the evening, 28 Whooper swans were on the Silt pond, with 11 on Crossland's lake, plus 80 Pink-footed geese at the latter,
About 5,000 Starlings roosted on Dryham Ings, 
On the Silt pond there was 5 Shelducks, 3 Dunlin & a Ruff,
A Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A', with Stonechats in Cell 'B'
Friday 18th November 2022
Again, about 5,000 Starlings roosted in Dryham Ings, flying off north in the early morning,
Two skeins of Pink-footed geese of about 300 birds flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
There was a Dunlin on the Silt pond, a Black-tailed godwit on Cell 'A' & a Ruff on the Village lake,
51 Whooper swans arrived in the evening, with 15 continuing south east & 31 alighting on the Village lake,
The North path had 2 Treecreepers, plus many Redwings & Fieldfares. By the Far Corner, a Brambling was heard, 2 Coal tits, 5 Lesser redpolls & siskins were seen
Saturday 19th November 2022
A female Common scoter was on the Village lake this morning,
A single female Goldeneye ws on the Main lake, with 2 more females in the New workings,
In the early morning, 16 Whooper swans & a few Pink-footed geese left the  Crossland's lake roost flying north,
Also seen was Siskin (Far Corner), 2 Peregrines (over Crossland's lake) & Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A')
Sunday 20th November 2022
Up to 2 Great white egrets were seen today, with one flying off north & the other to the south, on separate occasions,
3 Whooper swans departed in the early morning from Crossland's lake, where later on a pair of Eygptian geese circled (they were later seen on Cell 2a),
 A drake Pintail spent all day on either Cell 'A', the Main lake or Crossland's lake,
About 6,000 Starlings roosted on Dryham Ings,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Dunlin (Silt pond), drake Goosander north east, Green sandpiper (Far lake), Grey wagtail (New workings), 2 Kingfishers, Pink-footed goose (300+ over), Little owl & 5+ Stonechats
Monday 21st November 2022
This morning, there was 2 drake Pintails briefly on Crossland's lake,
The Bittern showed well on the north western shore of the Main lake, before being seen to fly towards the Far lake,
A drake Goldeneye was in the New workings, with a female Goosander being seen to fly west over the reserve,
2 Black-tailed godwits were in Cell 'A', a Ruff was on the Silt pond & a Dunlin was on the Reed-bed,
25+ Whooper swans were seen to fly onto Crossland's lake in the late afternoon,
About 6,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C',
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (Dryham lane), Grey wagtails (Turret hide path & Cell 2a), many Redwings & Fieldfares, pls 2 pairs of Stonechat along the Maize field path
Tuesday 22nd September 2022
In the early morning, 7 Whooper swans left Crossland's lake at 7am, flying west, when a further 3 flew from the same direction, these leaving to the north at 07:30. Just after this, 4 female Goosanders were briefly seen on the same lake,
2 Woodcocks were seen at almost the same time, with one off the Butterfly walk & another from the West path,
Over 50,000 Starlings flew north over Crossland's lake in the early morning,
In the late afternoon, at least 200 Pink-footed geese settled on the Silt pond & Crossland's lake, with 28+ Whooper swans landing on the latter, whilst another 6 continued south,
There were many Redwings feeding on the reserve Hawthorn berries, but only a few Fieldfares were seen,
A Dunlin was in the New workings, Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds), a Peregrine south, 2 Shelducks (Island lake) & Treecreeper (East path)
Wednesday 23rd November 2022
About 6,000 Starlings roosted again in Dryham Ings,
A Marsh harrier was on the Village lake,
After the rain stopped, Ruff, 2 Black-tailed godwits, Stonechat, Water rail, 2 Eygptian geese & 7 Whooper swans south were seen,
Also seen was 2 Shelducks (Crossland's lake), 7 Little egrets, plus about 50 Fieldfares (North hedge)
Thursday 24th November 2022
In the evening, 28 Whooper swans (23 adults & 5 juveniles) flew onto Crossland's lake, where in the morning the pair of Eygptian geese appeared,
Also seen was 2Marsh harriers, Ruff (Cell 'A'), Dunlin (Silt pond), Peregrine (Crossland's oaks), a brief Pink-footed goose (Reed-bed) & Siskins (Carp lake)
Friday 25th November 2022
An adult & juvenile Whooper swans were on Crossland's lake in the early morning, with about 30 Pink-footed geese flying north, at the same time. Later on the pair of Egyptian geese appeared,
About 5,000 Starlings roosted on Dryham Inns, as well as 50,000+ coming over the New workings in the early morning,
Also seen was Tawny owl (Far Corner), Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), Ruff (Cell 'A' & North field), Green sandpiper (Cell 2a), Kingfisher (Far lake), Curlew (Island lake) & Siskins (Far Corner)
Saturday 26th November 2022
28 Whooper swans roosted on Crossland's lake, leaving by 07:15, 4 were also seen flying south,
The pair of Egyptian geese were seen on the Silt pond & Cell 2a,
About 6,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C',
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff (both Cell 'A'), Dunlin (Silt pond), Curlews south, 10 Golden plovers south, Kingfisher (Carp lake), 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine (circling Crossland's lake), Treecreeper & Tawny owl (West path), Stonechat, plus Siskins (Far Corner)
Sunday 27th November 2022
In the morning, 20 or so Whooper swans departed from Crossland's lake before first light, with 29 returning in the evening. Also 7 (4 adults & 3 juveniles) were seen flying south in the late afternoon,
4 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A',
About 6,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C', with also 29 Cormorants roosting by the Far lake,
Also seen was 6 Pink-footed geese north, 2 Marsh harriers, 2 Peregrines (over Crossland's lake), 30+ Blackbirds, Corn bunting (Dryham lane), pair of Eygptian geese (Cell 2a), Kingfisher (Bus-stop pool), Little owl, 2+ Stonechats, Treecreeper (West path), Grey wagtail east, Siskins (East path & Carp lake)
Monday 28th November 2022
23 Whooper swans departed from Crossland's lake in the early morning,
A Black-tailed godwit & Ruff were on Cell 'A', with 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond,
About 6,000 Starlings again roosted on Cell 'C',
Also seen was 2 Lesser redpolls (East path), Treecreeper, Marsh harrier, Great black-backed gull (Crossland's lake) & a Golden plover north
Tuesday 29th November 2022
22 Whooper swans left Crossland's lake before first light in two separate parties,
In the evening 29 Whooper swans landed on Crossland's lake,
About 6,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'C' reed-beds, with 60,000+ from the Brough roost flying north after these had departed,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Cell2a), Ruff (Cell 'A') & 2 Little egrets
Wednesday 30th November 2020
23 Whooper swans were on Crossland's lake in the early morning, with 29 (including 10 juveniles) returning in the evening,
Over 6,000 Starlings roosted in Cell 'B', leaving in two main waves north at about 07:40,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats (Maize field), Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Marsh harrier, Treecreeper (Dryham lane) & Ruff (Cell 'A')

Posted By: Barry on 11/8/2022 6:00:49 PM

October 2022

Saturday 1st October 2022
Today's highlight was a Jack snipe that showed well from the Turret hide, on the south west side of the Island lake,
The pair of Ruddy shelducks appeared in mid-morning on Crossland's lake,
Waders seen included, 4 Ruffs (Island lake & 3 on the Silt pond), single Black-tailed godwit & juvenile Little ringed plover (both Reed-bed) & Redshank (Silt pond),
Skeins of Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve (with a 100+ roosting overnight on Crossland's lake), 25+ Canada geese briefly alighting in the New workings before flying off east, with finally 3 & 5 Eygptian geese overflying the reserve,
Also seen was a Marsh harrier (over the Island lake), Kingfisher, House martins (Over Crossland's lake), Tawny owl calling, 2+ Water rails (Island lake) & Stonechat (Cell 'B')
Sunday 2nd October 2022
The Jack snipe again showed on the Island lake, from mid-morning onwards,
On Crossland's lake, there was the pairs of Ruddy shelducks & Eygptian geese. with a further 7 of the latter on Cell 2a,
Waders today, included 4 Redshank (Silt pond), , Curlews, 3+ Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A' & Silt pond), 5 Ruffs (Island lake, Reed-bed & Silt pond), plus the juvenile Little ringed plover (Silt pond),
Also seen was 100+ Canada geese (briefly in the New workings & then flew off to the south), several skeins of Pink-footed geese north, Red kite, 10+ House martins, Hobby (over Dryham Ings), Kingfisher (Island & Far lakes), several Redwings flying over & Stonechats (pair in Cell 'B' & female at the back of the Silt pond)
Monday 3rd October 2022
The Jack snipe was still showing at times on the south east shore of the Island lake,
Other waders today, included 3 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A' & Silt pond), 4 Ruffs (Island lake, Reed-bed & Silt pond) & 9 Curlews (Island lake),
In the late afternoon, Bearded tits were heard 'pinging' at the Island lake,
Also seen was the pairs of Ruddy shelducks & Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), Peregrine (west) & Grey wagtail (Main lake)
Tuesday 4th October 2022
A pair of Bearded tits were seen in the morning on the Island lake, on the reeds opposite the Turret hide,
2 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 4 Ruffs (Island & Village lakes, Reed-bed & Silt pond), 3 Redshanks (Silt pond & Island lake), with a single Curlew also seen,
In the early morning, Pink-footed geese were on the Silt pond & Crossland's lake, with the pair of Ruddy shelducks being at the latter at the same time,
Also seen was Marsh harrier
Wednesday 5th October 2022
The pair of Ruddy shelducks were on Crossland's lake in the early morning, along with a few Pink-footed geese that had roosted on the Silt pond,
2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 5 Ruffs (Reed-bed & Silt pond), 3 Redshanks (Silt pond) & a juvenile Little ringed plover (Silt pond) were also seen,
Also seen was 41 Pochard & Chiffchaff
Thursday 6th October 2022
There were many small skeins of  Pink-footed geese over the reserve, with 6 dropping onto the Village lake,
Also seen was 3 Eygptian geese on Crossland's lake,
30 Curlews roosted on the Island lake, with 10 Golden plovers south, 5 Ruffs (North field, Reed-bed & Silt pond), 3 Redshanks (Silt pond) & juvenile Little ringed plover (Reed-bed),
Also seen was female Stonechat (Snipe field) & 5 Redwings (West path)
Friday 7th October 2022
The Jack snipe was showing on the south eastern shore of the Island lake,
On Crossland's lake, the pair of Ruddy shelducks returned, along with the pair of Eygptian geese (a further one being seen to fly east),
21 Golden plovers flew south, with 5 Ruff (Reed-bed & Silt pond), 3 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A' & Silt pond), 2 Redshank (Silt pond), 6+ Curlews (Island lake), plus single Green sandpiper (Island lake) & juvenile Little ringed plover (Silt pond),
Also seen was a Pink-footed goose (Village lake), Grey wagtail (south), 6+ House martins (south), Kingfisher, 2 + Marsh harriers, 20+ Redwing (Dryham lane), 4+ Swallows (south), Treecreeper & Stonechat (North path)
Saturday 8th October 2022
The Jack snipe was again seen in the morning on the Island lake,
On Crossland's lake 6 Whooper swans, plus the pair of Ruddy shelducks & 3 Eygptian geese were present,
Waders seen today, included 10 Curlews, 2 Ruffs (Both Island lake), Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A') & Redshank (Silt pond),
Also seen was up to 4 Stonechats, 2 Siskins (heard on the West path), Swallow, Hobby (over the Main lake), 8 Whooper swans (west), Peregrine (north over Silt pond), up to 3 Marsh harriers, Fieldfare (from the Turret hide), Grey wagtail, Kingfisher (Island & far lakes) & 2 Bearded tits (both Island lake)
Sunday 8th October 2022
A female Pintail spent most of the day on the Carp lake, before flying off to the west in the late afternoon,
3 Whooper swans were on Crossland's lake, with one of them staying & doing a tour of some of the lakes on the reserve. Also seen on Crossland's alke were the pairs of Ruddy shelduck & Eygptian geese,
The Jack snipe was seen on the Island lake in the afternoon, with a lone Pink-footed goose spending the day there,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), Curlew, Dunlin, Green sandpiper, Redshank, Ruff & juvenile Little ringed plover (all on the Silt pond), Golden plover, 20 House martins, Treecreeper (West path), 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine, Grey wagtail (Far lake) & Stonechat
Monday 10th October 2022
Yesterday's lone Whooper swan was still on the Village lake, with a brief female Goosander on Crossland's lake, as well as the pair of Ruddy shelducks,
There was a small 'fall' of Redwings overnight with 20 to 30 by the Butterfly walk,
5 Black-tailed godwits briefly dropped onto the Reed-bed, with another one on Cell 'A', 5 Ruffs were seen (Island lake, Reed-bed & Silt pond) as well as 16 Curlews (Island lake), Green sandpiper, plus 3 Redshanks & the juvenile Little ringed plover (both on the Silt pond),
Also seen was Stonechat (North field), Marsh harrier, Peregrine & Grey wagtail (Far lake)
Tuesday 11th October 2022
The lone Whooper swan was still on the Village lake, with another 2 briefly on Crossland's lake before flying off to the south, Also here was 3 Ruddy shelducks,
29 Curlews (North field), 5 Ruffs (Island & Crossland's lakes, Reed-bed & Silt pond), 2 Redshanks (Silt pond) & 3 Black-tailed godwits (Island & Village lakes) were the waders today,
Also seen was 3 Red kites (over Reed-bed), pair of Bearded tits (Cell 'C'), Bittern, Coal tit (by Turret hide), 2 Chiffchaffs (New workings), Marsh harrier, 2 Water rails (Island lake), 3 Stonechats, Treecreeper (West path), 5 Siskins (Dryham lane), Kingfisher (Carp lake)
Wednesday 12th October 2022
13 Whooper swans (including a juvenile) were on the Village lake at first light, flying off to the south soon afterwards. 2 more of these swans were on Crossland's lake with the singleton still present on the Village lake,
The 3 Ruddy shelducks were back on Crossland's lake,
4 Bearded tits were seen on the Reed-bed, briefly before flying off to the east,
There was 4 Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed), a Black-tailed godwit (Island lake & 2 Redshanks (Silt pond) today
Thursday 13th October 2022
During a misty morning, 4 Whooper swans flew from the west, circled the Silt pond & then flew back the way they had come,
There were single Whooper swans on the Reed-bed & Cell 'A',
Also seen was about 80 Pink-footed geese feeding on fields to the north of Cell 2a, Black-ailed godwit (Island lake) & 5 Ruffs (Silt pond & North field), plus 4 Siskins in the Far Corner
Friday 14th October 2022
A Whooper swan day, with 6 roosting on the Reed-bed (4 flying off north early in the morning), the remaining 2 being joined by another that flew in from the west. Also single birds were on Crossland's lake & Cell 'A'. Finally 20 flew south over the New workings (in this herd there were a number of juveniles)
In the early morning, 2 Eygptian geese & 13 Curlews were on the Island lake, another 11 Curlews being on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was a Brambling over Dryham farm, Stonechats on the Snipe field & North path, 4 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake), 11 Golden plover south, Green sandpiper (New workings), Marsh harrier, 3+ Stonechats, Water rail & 5 Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed)
Saturday 15th October 2022
The 4 Whooper swans were still on the reserve (3 on the Reed-bed & a single on Cell 'A'),
In the morning, a brief Great white egret landed on the Island lake, before flying off south. Also here was 4 Black-tailed godwits,
Over 40 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed, with 5 Ruffs also present,
Also seen was 5 Golden plovers south, 6+ Goldcrest, Grey wagtail (Far lake), a pair of Yellowhammer (North hedge) & marsh harrier (over the New workings)
Sunday 16th October 2022
The 4 Whooper swans were all on the Silt pond in the early morning before moving onto the Reed-bed,
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, along with 3 Redshanks (including 1 on The Island lake) & the 5 mobile Ruffs,
A Lesser redpoll was along Dryham lane, along with Siskins, a pair of Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds) & a Marsh harrier (New workings)
Monday 17th October 2022
The 4 Whooper swans were on either the Village lake or Reed-bed today,
At least 3 Black-tailed godwits were seen (Island lake, Reed-bed & Silt pond), along with 5 mobiles Ruffs,
A Brambling flew north over the West path, with a few Siskins & 12 Greenfinches by the Far Corner
Tuesday 18th October 2020
Very much a Whooper swan day,
7 Whooper swans, plus a juvenile spent the day on the Reed-bed,
In the morning 27 flew south over the reserve,
During the afternoon, 36 flew in from the south, with 18 alighting on Crossland's lake & the rest going on to the New workings,
Also seen was, Bearded tits (heard on the Island lake), about 60 Pink-footed geese on the north western field, 3 Black-tailed godwits (Far lake), 15 Curlews (Island lake), Green sandpiper, Grey wagtail over, 2+ Marsh harriers, Red kite, the Ruffs & 3 Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds)
Wednesday 19th October 2020
18 Whooper swans roosted on Crossland's lake & departed in the early morning, at the same time 15 others flew south over the New workings, 9 flew south over the Silt pond, with the singleton being seen on Cell 'A' & the Reed-bed,
2 Bearded tits were firstly on the Dragonfly ponds & then flew towards the Island lake,
The Fieldfares of the autumn passed through in the morning,
2 female Goldeneyes were on the Main lake, 3 Black-tailed godwits (2 on Far lake, 1 on Island lake), 25 Curlews & 2 Dunlins (both on Island lake) & 6 Ruffs seen (Reed-bed & Crossland's lake),
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine (west over Carp lake), 3 Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 3 Treecreepers (North hedge), Grey wagtail (flew west), 4 Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds), 2000+ Starlings at dawn & 2 Siskins (Far Corner)
Thursday 20th October 2022
The long staying Whooper swan was on the Silt pond today,
3 Black-tailed godwits ( 2 on Far lake, single on Silt pond), 4 Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed), plus 2 Dunlins (Silt pond, Reed-bed & Island lake) were the waders seen in the rain,
Also seen was about 100 Redwings about the reserve, 20 Fieldfares south, Bittern (Village lake) & Stonechat (Island lake)
Friday 21st October 2022
The long staying Whooper swan was on Crossland's lake & the Silt pond,
On the Far lake, there was 3 Black-tailed godwits & the Grey wagtail,
Only 3 Ruffs were seen on the Reed-bed,
A Dunlin & Curlew were on the Island lake,
The Bittern was seen flying to the Reed-bed & a pair of Stonechats were by the Dragonfly ponds
Saturday 22nd October 2022
At least 10 Pink-footed & a Barnacle goose were on the North field, within a group of Greylag goose,
14 Curlew (Island lake), 3 Black-tailed godwits (Far lake) & 5 Ruffs were the waders today,
2 Bearded tits were on the east side of the Reed-bed,
The Bittern was seen in the South western corner of the Village lake,
There was a good passage of Redwings & Fieldfares through the reserve today,
Also seen was Whooper swan (Silt pond), Grey wagtail (Far lake) & a pair of Stonechats (North field)
Sunday 23rd October 2022
On a wet day, the Whooper swan was still on the Silt pond, along with 2 Ruffs & a Fieldfare,
The Bittern was seen again in the south west corner of the Village lake,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Far lake, with Golden plover flying over eastwards & the pair of Stonechats by the Maize field
Monday 24th October 2020
The Bittern was seen again in the south west corner of the Village lake at mid-day,
There were many Fieldfares about the reserve today,
Also seen was Barnacle goose (North field), 15 Curlews, 2 Black-tailed godwits (Far & Village lakes), Ruff (Reed-bed) & Whooper swan (Crossland's lake)
Tuesday 25th October 2022
The Jack snipe showed again in the morning in the south east corner of the Island lake
 7 Whooper swans flew south in the morning, with 11 (6 adults & 5 juveniles) briefly alighting on Crossland's lake in the afternoon, before continuing their journey south,
The Bittern again showed well on the Village lake from the East hide,
Also seen was a Barnacle goose (with the Greylags in the North field), 15 Curlews (North field & Island lake), 3 each of Ruff (Reed-bed) & Black-tailed godwits (Reed-bed & Far lake), 2 Bearded tits (Island lake), 20 Siskins (Far lake) & Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds & North path)
Wednesday 26th October 2022
In the morning, a herd of 6 Whooper swans was briefly on the Reed-bed before departing south, whilst another herd of 10 (including 6 juveniles) briefly dropped onto the Island lake before departing to the south as well,
5 Curlews roosted on the Island lake, with 2 Black-tailed godwits (Far lake) & 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed) being seen,
Also seen was about 20 Golden plovers flying south, Kingfisher (Carp lake)Bittern (Village lake), Bearded tits (Cell 'B'), Treecreeper (Dryham lane) & Siskin (reserve entrance)
Thursday 27th October 2022
On a very rainy morning, there was 2 Black-tailed godwits still on the Far lake, with 3 Ruffs on the Reed-bed,
A Whooper swan was on the Reed-bed,
2 pairs of Stonechats were seen from the East hide,
Friday 28th October 2022
There was 14 Curlews that roosted on the Reed-bed,
A Ruff was on the Silt pond, with the 2 Black-tailed godwits on the Far lake,
A Chiffchaff sang on the West path, with the pair of Stonechats seen in Dryham Ings, 2 Marsh harriers & 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake)
Saturday 29th October 2022
2 Eygptian goose were seen to fly north,
11 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed, being joined by 3 more a little later, 4 Black-tailed godwits (Far lake & Cell 'A'), with 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed & 30 Golden plovers south,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds) & Water rail
Sunday 30th October 2022
Today was a Whooper swan day, with firstly 2 that were briefly on Crossland's lake, before flying off south east in the early morning. A little later a family party of 7 (with 5 juveniles) again briefly alighted before continuing their journey. Also a party of 16 adults flew south east over the New workings & Dryham Ings in the mid morning,
Also seen was a Black-tailed godwit (Far lake), 4 Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed), Kingfisher (Crossland's lake), Little owl, Marsh harrier & a pair of Stonechats by the Dragonfly pond
Monday 31st October 2022
At least 500 Golden plovers were seen to fly south over the reserve in several flocks,
Again there were at least 6 Lesser redpolls about the Carp lake, with a flock of about 50 Fieldfares briefly stopping before continuing their journey,
A pair of Stonechats were by the Dragonfly ponds, with a male also seen opposite Dryham farm,
The pair of Eygptian geese visited Crossland's lake, with Marsh harrier & Chiffchaff being seen in the New workings, Little owl, a Ruff on the Silt pond & 6 Redshanks
Posted By: Barry on 10/8/2022 5:15:39 PM

September 2022

Thursday 1st September 2022
On the Island lake today, there were 2 Spotted redshanks, Ruff, Redshank & 8 Green sandpipers,
The Reed-bed had another Spotted redshank, plus juvenile Ringed plover, Greenshank, 2 Green sandpipers, Common sandpiper & a Water rail,
Cell 'A' had the 3 Black-tailed godwits, plus Greenshank & a Green sandpiper,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Cell 'B'), 20 Pink-footed geese (heading towards the Humber), Common tern (Village lake), Coal tit (Carp lake), 4 Yellow wagtails (Dryham farm) & Peregrine (Crossland's lake)
Friday 2nd September 2022
The Spotted redshank was still on the Reed-bed, along with 2 Curlews, a juvenile Ringed plover, Little ringed plover, Common & Green sandpipers, Greenshank & Ruff,
2 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Redshanks, a Ruff, Dunlin & Green sandpipers were on the Island lake,
There was a Greenshank on Cell 'A',
Up to 10 Yellow wagtails were feeding in the newly ploughed North field,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian & Canada geese in the New workings & Peregrine (Crossland's lake)
Saturday 3rd September 2022
An Osprey was over Crossland's lake in the mid-afternoon. Also here was 3 Ruddy shelducks, 2 Eygptian geese & a Hobby overhead,
The 2 Spotted redshanks were on the Island lake & Reed-bed,
Other waders seen, included 2+ Ruff (Island lake & Reed-bed), Redshank (Island lake), 3+ Greenshank (Island lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A'), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake), 15 Curlew, Common sandpiper (Island lake), juvenile Little ringed plover (Reed-bed) & Green sandpiper (Island lake & Reed-bed),
A Marsh tit was seen on the West path,
Also seen was Water rail (Island lake), 2 Peregrines (New workings & Crossland lake oaks), Kingfisher (Main lake), 2 Marsh harriers, 5+ Yellow wagtails (North field)
Sunday 4th September 2022
A Great white egret was on the Island lake in the morning, before flying off to the south,
The Far lake feeding table had a Willow tit feeding from it,
The 2 Spotted redshanks were seen again (Reed-bed & Island lake),
Also seen was Red kite (North field), 27 Wigeon , plus an adult & juvenile Common tern (both Crossland's lake), 3 Black-tailed godwits, Ruff, Greenshank, juvenile Little ringed plover, Common & Green sandpipers
Monday 5th September 2022
The Bittern was seen to fly from the Village lake to the western end of the Reed-bed in the morning,
On the Island lake, the 2 Spotted redshanks were still present,
3 Ruddy shelducks were in the New workings, flying to Crossland's lake later, where there was also 2 Eygptian geese,
Canada geese were also in the New workings,
Also seen was 6 Black-tailed godwits, 3+ Common sandpiper, Curlew, 10+ Green sandpipers (Reed-bed), 3+ Greenshanks, 75+ Linnets in the North field, Marsh tit (West path), Hobby (over Village lake), 2 adults & 3 juvenile Ruffs & a Swift flying north in the evening
Tuesday 6th September 2020
The 2 Spotted redshanks were again separately on the Reed-bed & island lakes,
Also on the Island lake, were 2 Common & Green sandpipers, Black-tailed godwit, Redshank & Ruff,
On the Reed-bed, there was Greenshank, juvenile Little ringed plover, 4 juvenile Ringed plovers (late afternoon),Common, Green sandpipers & Dunlin,
A Wheatear was seen on the roof of Dryham farm,
Also seen was 2 Common terns, pair of Yellowhammers (North hedge) & a Golden plover (New workings)
Wednesday 7th September 2022
Both Spotted redshanks were still on the Reed-bed & Island lake,
Early in the morning, 6 Ruffs were on the Island lake, flying off to the Reed-bed & then south. Later on 4 were seen on the same lake, as well as Redshank, Common & Green sandpipers,
The Reed-bed had Greenshank, plus juvenile Little & Ringed plovers & 2 Ruffs,
A Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A', with the 3 Ruddy shelducks appearing on Crossland's lake,
2 Wheatears were on the western part of the North field,
Also seen was a Peregrine (Crossland's oaks), 4 Canada geese (Crossland's lake), pair of Eygptian geese (Cell 2a), Marsh harrier, 60+ Pochard about the reserve, 3 Wigeon (Far lake) & 4 Kingfishers on the Main lake
Thursday 8th September 2022
A Spotted flycatcher was seen in the Far Corner,
The 3 Ruddy shelducks were back on Crossland's lake in the late morning,
On the Island lake, there was the Spotted redshank, Redshank, a Ruff, plus 3 Green & a single Common sandpipers,
The Reed-bed had 7 transiting Curlews (they flew off north), 2 Greenshanks, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, plus single Ruff, Water rail, Common & Green sandpipers,
Also seen was the adult & juvenile Common terns & Kingfisher, both on the Main lake & Black-tailed godwit (Village lake)
Friday 9th September 2022
A Whinchat was in the Elder bush at the northern end of the Maize field,
The 2 Spotted redshanks were still on the Island lake & Reed-bed,
The Island lake had 5 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, plus a Black-tailed godwit,
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Green sandpiper, 2 Ruffs, plus single Greenshank & Little ringed plovers,
Another Green sandpiper was on the Far lake,
Kingfishers were seen on the Island, Far & Main lakes, plus Cell 2a, & also a female Marsh harrier flying north over the reserve,
Saturday 10th September 2022
There were 2 Whinchats about the elder bush at the Northern end of the Maize field path,
The 2 Spotted redshanks were still on the Island lake & Reed-bed,
Other waders seen, included 5 Curlews (briefly on the Island lake), 7 Ruffs (6 on the Island lake & a single on the Reed-bed), 3 Greenshank (Island lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A'), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake), 3+ Common sandpipers (Island lake), 4 Ringed plovers (3 adults & a juvenile on the Island lake), juvenile Little ringed plover, Redshank & 8+ Green sandpipers (Island lake & Reed-bed),
Also seen was 3 Grey wagtails (south over Cell 'B'), 4 Yellow wagtails (Dryham farm), 2 Siskins (north), Kingfisher (Dragonfly ponds, Far & Main lake), 2 Wigeon plus adult & juvenile Common tern (Main lake)
Sunday 11th September 2022
5 Whinchats were present on the reserve today,
Just one Spotted redshank was seen on the Island lake,
Also on the Island lake, was 2 Black-tailed godwits, Redshank, Tuff & Green sandpiper,
On the Island lake, there was 2 Ruffs, Greenshank, juvenile Little ringed & Ringed plovers, plus 3 Common & 5 Green sandpipers,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Main lake) & Yellow wagtail (Dryham farm)
Monday 12th September 2022
A Willow tit was seen by the reserve entrance,
2 Whinchats were at the Northern end of the Maize field,
Just a single Spotted redshank was left on the Island lake,
Waders seen included, 9 Curlews (Island lake), juvenile Little & Ringed  plovers plus Greenshank (all on the Reed-bed), Ruff (Island lake & Reed-bed), Redshank (Island lake), 2 Black-tailed godwit (Island lake & Cell 'A'), plus Common & 5 Green sandpipers (Island lake),
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (Reed-bed), 17 Canada geese (east), a pair of Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), Kingfisher (Main lake), adult & juvenile Common tern (Village lake) & Hobby (north over the Main lake)
Tuesday 13th September 2022
At least three Whinchats were at the Northern end of the Maize field path, along with a Lesser whitethroat,
On the Island lake, the Spotted redshank was still present, as well as 6 Curlew, 3 Ruff, a Redshank & 2 Green sandpipers,
The Reed-bed had a Greenshank, 2 Ruffs, 3 juvenile Ringed plovers & a Common sandpiper,
Marsh harrier was soaring over the Village lake, with 9 Dunlin briefly on Crossland's lake as well as the 3 Ruddy shelduck, lastly 6+ Yellow wagtails in the North field
Wednesday 14th September 2022
One of the Whinchats was seen on the fence by the Dragonfly ponds in the morning,
There was a pair of Stonechat by the Island lake, also there was a Redshank, Spotted redshank, 2 Ruffs & a Common sandpiper,
A Greenshank was on the Reed-bed. with a Black -tailed godwit on Cell 'A', pair of Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake) & a Water rail (Main lake)
Thursday 15th September 2022
The Bittern was seen flying into the North west corner of the Reed-bed in the early morning,
On the Island lake, the Spotted redshank was still present, along with 3 Ruff, a Redshank & Common sandpiper,
There was also 3 Ruff on the Reed-bed, along with 2 Yellow wagtails,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (west), a Dunlin (Crossland's lake), Greenshank (New workings), Black-tailed godwit, 2 Eygptian geese east, 7 Pink-footed geese south, plus Reed warbler & Lesser whitethroat
Friday 16th September 2022
The Spotted redshank was still on the Island lake, along with a Redshank & Common sandpiper,
On the Reed-bed, there was single juvenile Little & Ringed plovers, 3 Ruffs & 6 Curlew,
5 Pink-footed geese flew south over the East ridge & 4 Eygptian geese flew north over the Main lake & reed-bed,
Over 20 Chiffchaffs were counted today on the reserve,
2 female Stonechats were seen about the Island lake & Snipe field,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A') & Goldcrest (Dryham lane)
Saturday 17th September 2022
The Spotted redshank was on the Island lake after mid-morning (it flew in from the south),
8 Curlews flew over the reserve from the north east with Ruffs seen (3 on Island lake, singles on Reed-bed & Crossland's lake),
A Willow tit was heard on the West path by the Carp lake,
Also on Crossland's lake was the pair of Eygptian geese, with about 80 Pink-footed geese seen flying south,
2 Stonechats were seen on the fence posts between Cells 'A' & 'B',
2 Reed warblers were seen along Dryham lane
Sunday 18th September 2022
The Bittern was showing on the eastern side of the Main lake in the afternoon,
Our long staying Spotted redshank was seen on both the Island lake & Reed-bed,
Other waders included, 5 Ruffs (Island & Crossland's lakes, Reed-bed & Silt pond), 5 Curlews over flying west, 2 Black-tailed godwits & a Greenshank (both Cell 'A'), juvenile Little & Ringed ringed plovers (both Reed-bed), plus Redshank & Dunlin (both Silt pond),
3 Eygptian geese flew towards Crossland's lake, with 2 settling down there,
The 2 female Stonechats were seen by the Dragonfly ponds, a Grey wagtail flew south, about 200 Pink-footed geese flew south, Water rail heard & Kingfisher was seen
Monday 19th September 2022
The Spotted redshank was still on the reserve being seen on the Island lake & Reed-bed,
There were several small skeins of pink-footed geese seen flying south, with also a single bird with the Greylags on the Village lake,
The usual pair of Eygptian geese were seen on Crossland's lake, with a further 14 in the New workings in the afternoon, plus Canada geese were also present,
Waders today, 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 5 Ruffs (Island & Crossland's lakes, reed-bed & Silt pond), juvenile Little ringed & Ringed plovers (Reed-bed), Redshank & Common sandpiper (both Silt pond), plus Green sandpiper (New workings), Reed warbler, Lesser whitethroat, 2 Water rails & Kingfisher,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers (south), Hobby (north) & a female Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds), Little & Tawny owls
Tuesday 20th September 2020
The Bittern was again on the east shore of the Main lake in the afternoon,
On the Island lake, the Spotted redshank is nearing a month of residence,
6 Ruffs were on the reserve (Island & Crossland's lake & Reed-bed),
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), juvenile Little ringed plover (Reed-bed), a few skeins of Pink-footed geese south, 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), female Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds), Kingfisher (Far & Main lakes), a Herring gull (Island lake), plus a Yellow wagtail (Dryham farm)
Wednesday 21st September 2022
The Bittern again showed on the Main lake in the south eastern corner,
Waders today, included Spotted redshank (Island lake & Reed-bed), 6+ Ruff (Island lake & Silt pond), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island & Village lakes & Cell 'A'), Dunlin, Curlew & Green sandpiper (all Island lake), plus a Redshank (Silt pond),
There were many skeins of Pink-footed geese flying either south or north east in the morning,
Also seen was 2 Ruddy shelducks & 16 Eygptian geese (New workings), 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), 2 Canada geese (New workings), a Golden plover (New workings), Kingfisher, 2 Marsh harriers, 2 Peregrines (New workings) & Grey wagtail (Main lake)
Thursday 22th September 2022
A Hobby was on one of the Butterfly walk trees, viewable from the South hide,
The Spotted redshank was seen on both the Island lake & Reed-bed,
On the Silt pond today, there were 5 Dunlins, 2 Ruffs & a Common sandpiper,
Other waders seen included, a total of 5 Ruffs, 3 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Redshank (Cell 2a), Green sandpiper & juvenile Little ringed plover (both Island lake),
In the evening the Bittern was seen in the south eastern corner of the Main lake,
Also seen was Peregrine (over the Island lake), 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), plus several skeins of Pink-footed geese flying south
Friday 23rd September 2022
The Spotted redshank completed a month on the reserve, being seen on both the Island lake & Reed-bed,
Other waders seen, included 4 Ruffs (Island & Crossland's lakes, Reed-bed & Silt pond), 3 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Redshank (Silt pond & reed-bed), Green sandpiper (Island lake) & 2 Dunlins (Reed-bed),
A reserve record of 19 Eygptian geese were seen (17 in the New workings & 2 on Crossland's lake) with 9 Canada geese & 2 Ruddy shelducks (both New workings),
Also seen was the Bittern (in the afternoon on the Main lake), Treecreeper (West path), Jay (New workings), Whitethroat (North hedge), 2 Stonechats (fence line between Cells 'B' & 'C', Marsh harrier (over Dryham Ings), 800+ Pink-footed geese north & Grey wagtail (Cell 'A')
Saturday 24th September 2022
The 2 Ruddy shelducks & Eygptian geese were in the New workings, with a pair of Eygptian geese on Crossland's lake as usual,
The long staying Spotted redshank visited both the Reed-bed & island lake today,
Other waders seen, included 4 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake & Cell 'A') & Ruffs (singles on the Island lake & Reed-bed, with 3 on the Silt pond),
About 100 Pink-footed geese flew north, with a Goosander flying over west, in the early morning,
On the Main lake, the Bittern was seen in the early morning,
Also seen was Peregrine (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier (over Cell 'B'), Tawny owl (West path), 6 Swallows (Dryham Ings) & Grey wagtail (Main lake)
Sunday 25th September 2022
The Spotted redshank was still on the Island lake,
2 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell '', with 3 Ruffs (Island lake & Silt pond), 2 Redshanks (Reed-bed & Silt pond), plus a juvenile Little ringed plover on the Silt pond,
Also seen was a Swallow (Dryham farm), 2 Goldcrest (West path) & a pair of Stonechats (Island lake)
Monday 26th September 2022
The Spotted redshank was still frequenting the Reed-bed & Island lake,
4 Ruffs were seen (Island & Crossland's lakes, Reed-bed & Silt pond), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), plus single Redshank (Silt pond) & Curlew (North field) were also present,
Also seen was several skeins of Pink-footed geese north, 7 Golden plovers south, 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), 4 Canada geese (Village lake), Kingfisher (Reed-bed) & Grey wagtail (Main lake)
Tuesday 27th September 2022
The Bittern was seen on the Reed-bed,
4 Ruffs were on the reserve (Island lake & Silt pond), Spotted redshank (Island lake), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake & Cell 'A'), plus a Lttle ringed plover & 3 Dunlin (both Reed-bed),
A pair of Stonechats & a female were about the Snipe field,
Also seen was a marsh harrier north, Grey wagtail (Crossland's lake), 2 Hobby (Dryham lane), Water rail (Reed-bed), skeins of Pink-footed geese north, 2 Ruddy shelducks (Crossland's lake) & 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake)
Wednesday 28th September 2022
Today, there were 4 Ruffs (Island & Crossland's lake), 4 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A', Island & Village lakes), 17 Curlews (island lake), juvenile Little ringed plover (Silt pond & Village lake) & a Redshank (Silt pond),
2 Jays were seen over Cliffe road from the Turret hide, with a male Stonechat in the Snipe field,
Also seen was 20+ House martins & a few Swallows (over Crossland's lake), Water rail (Island lake), Marsh harrier, 2 Redwings (West path), Kingfisher (Far lake), 2 Eygptian geese, Red warbler & skeins of Pink-footed geese north
Thursday 29th September 2022
Today's highlight, was 8 adult Whooper swans flying low south west over the Silt pond & Cell 'A' this morning,
Waders today, included 16 Curlew (Island lake), 5 Ruff (Island & Crossland's lakes, Reed-bed & Silt pond), 4 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A', Island lake & Reed-bed), with single Redshank (Silt pond) & juvenile Little ringed plover (Island lake),
Many thousands of Pink-footed geese passed over flying north to their feeding grounds on the Wolds,
The 3 Stonechats were seen on the fence posts in between Cells 'B' & 'C', 2 Ruddy shelducks (Crossland's lake), Grey wagtail (over), with Willow warbler & about 20 House martins being seen above Crossland's lake.
Friday 30th September 2022
An hybrid Tufted duck x Pochard was on Crossland's lake along with about 60 Pochard,
25 Golden plovers flew south, 5 Black-tailed godwits were seen (Island lake, Cell 'A' & Reed-bed), along with 5 Ruffs (Island lake, Reed-bed & Silt pond), 3 Dunlins, 10+ Curlew, plus juvenile Little ringed plover (Reed-bed) & Redshank (Silt pond),
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Grey wagtail (Main lake), a few Swallows & 20+ House martins (Crossland's lake) & a few skeins of Pink-footed geese flying over north
Posted By: Barry on 9/8/2022 4:14:13 PM

August 2022

Monday 1st August 2022
10 Black-tailed godwits were briefly on the Island lake in the early morning, with a Common sandpiper seen on the Silt pond,
The juvenile Cuckoo appeared, firstly on the Maize field fence posts & then from the Turret hide,
By the Far Corner, the Treecreeper & Willow tit were present,
Also seen was 2 juvenile Yellow wagtails (Dryham farm),Water rail (Island lake), Marsh harrier (over North field), 34 Curlew south, juvenile Lapwing (Reed-bed) & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Tuesday 2nd August 2022
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island lake, along with 3 Little ringed plovers, plus a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond,
The Cuckoo was briefly seen by the Maize field,
In the Far Corner, the Treecreeper was present, with a Hobby in trees by the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Red-crested pochard (Main lake), 10+ Green sandpipers, 2 Water rails (Island lake), Kingfisher (Cell 2a), Marsh harrier (North field), 17 Little egrets (Cell 'A') & 2 juvenile Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a)
Wednesday 3rd August 2022
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island lake, with 6 Green sandpipers seen (Island lake & New workings), a Curlew (Reed-bed) & 2 Common sandpipers (Silt pond & New workings),
16 Cormorants were at the Village lake in the morning,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (over Island lake), Hobby (Carp lake), Kingfisher (Cell 2a), 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails (New workings) & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Thursday 4th August 2022
8 Green sandpipers were present (Island lake, Reed-bed & New workings),
Also seen was Yellow wagtail & Kingfisher (both Cell 2a) & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Friday 5th August 2022
A Greenshank was on the Village lake, along with 15+ Green sandpipers on the reserve,
Also seen was the Red-crested pochard on the Main lake
Saturday 6th August 2022
Waders today, included a Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Greenshank (Village lake), Little ringed plover (Cell 2a) & 9+ Green sandpipers,
Also seen was 10+ Common terns, Red-crested pochard (Main lake), Green woodpecker (including juvenile), Kingfisher (Main lake). Water rail (Island lake) & 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a) 
Sunday 7th August 2022
The Greenshank was on the Reed-bed, with the Red-crested pochard still on the Main lake,
Also seen was 85+ Canada geese (New workings), Curlew (Reed-bed), 9+ Green sandpipers, Kingfisher (New workings), Peregrine (over Village lake), Water rail (Island lake) & 2 juvenile Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a)
Monday 8th August 2022
An adult & juvenile Spotted flycatchers were in the Far Corner & along the West path today,
2 Greenshanks alternated their time between the Island & Village lakes,
Also seen was 6+ Green sandpipers (Island, Village lakes & reed-bed), Red-crested pochard (Main lake), 2 Kingfishers (Cell 2a), juvenile Yellow wagtails & Common sandpiper (Silt pond)
Tuesday 9th August 2022
A Whinchat was in the New workings in an Oat field,
A pair of Ruddy shelducks were briefly on Cell 2a in the morning,
The 2 Greenshank were on the Village lake, where in mid-morning, they were joined by a summer plumaged Golden plover,
16 Curlews were briefly on the Island lake before flying off south, with at least 6 Green sandpipers on the reserve & 2 Little ringed plovers on Cell 2a,
Also seen was the Red-crested pochard (Main lake), 19 Little egrets, female Marsh harrier (New workings), Goldcrest (Dryham lane), Garden warbler (Far lake & West path), plus 2 juvenile Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a)
Wednesday 10th August 2022
The female Whinchat was again in the New workings in the south western oat field,
The 2 Greenshanks were seen on the Village lake, with a Ruff on the Island lake,
Also seen was Water rail (Island lake), Common sandpiper (Cell 2a), 2 juvenile Yellow wagtails (Dryham farm), 8+ Green sandpipers, Corn bunting (New workings), 23 Little egrets & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Thursday 11th August 2022
The Greenshank (Village lake) & Ruff (Island lake), from yesterday were present, along with 9 Green sandpipers (Island , Village lakes & Reed-bed)
A Spotted flycatcher was briefly seen on Dryham lane opposite the Bus-stop hide,
Also seen was 2 Ruddy shelduck south, Hobby (north), Marsh harrier (New workings), Tawny owl (Reserve entrance), Kingfisher (Far lake), 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails (New workings), Water rail (Island lake) & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Friday 12th August 2022
The highlight of the day, was the Spotted crake seen in the North east corner of the Island lake in the mid morning,
There was also a Whinchat on the east side of the fence behind the Dragonfly ponds,
Also seen was a Greenshank (Island lake), Common sandpiper (Cell 2a & 'A'), 2 Curlew (Island lake), Dunlin (Cell 'A'), 10+ Green sandpipers, 28 Little egrets, Juvenile Little ringed plover (Reed-bed), Water rail (Island lake), Juvenile Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a) & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Saturday 13th August 2022
The Spotted crake showed well on the Island lake, along with a Water rail, Redshank & Kingfisher,
A Wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with 4 Greenshanks, 1+ Ruff & 12+ Green sandpipers about the reserve,
Also seen was 30 Little egrets (Cell 'A'), 2 Canada geese (Village lake), Peregrine north, 6+ Common terns, 15+ juvenile Yellow wagtails & red-crested pochard (Crossland's lake)
Sunday 14th August 2022
The Spotted crake was still showing well on the Island lake, along with Water rail, Ruff & Greenshank,
A female Pied flycatcher was briefly seen along the Turret hide path,
2 Ruddy Shelducks circled the Turret hide & flew towards the New workings in the early morning,
Also seen was Little owl, Coal tit (North hedge) & juvenile Yellow wagtail (Silt pond)
Monday 15th August 2022
The Spotted crake was still showing on the Island lake, along with a Ruff, Common & Green sandpipers, Water rail & Snipe,
On the Reed-bed, a Little stint was present in the early morning, as was also a Little ringed plover,
Also seen was 3+ Greenshanks (Village lake), Wood sandpiper, Ringed plover (Reed-bed), 15+ Green sandpipers (Village, Far & Island lakes, Cells 'A' & 2a, plus the New workings), Curlew, Red kite, Hobby, Kingfisher (Far lake), Red-crested pochard (Crossland's lake), Juvenile Yellow wagtails, plus at least 4 Common terns
Tuesday 16th August 2022
The Spotted crake & 2 Water rails were showing on the Island lake,
Waders today, at least 10+ Green sandpipers (Island lake & New workings), 2 Ruff (Island lake & Cell 2a), 2+ Greenshanks (Island lake & reed-bed), 2+ Common sandpipers (Main lake Cell 2a), single Curlew (Island lake & single flying overhead Dunlin
The pair of Ruddy shelducks spent the day, either in the New workings or Crossland's lake, Hobby over the Carp lake, 37 Little egrets (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier north along with the Red-crested pochard on the Main lake,
At least 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails were on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 17th August 2022
The Spotted crake was still in the north eastern corner of the Island lake, with a Curlew & Water rail also showing,
In the morning, there was a Ringed plover, plus 2 each of Ruff & Dunlin on the Reed-bed,
A Whinchat was in the Snipe field,
Other waders seen, included 2 - 3 Greenshank (Village lake & Cell 'A'), 16+ Green sandpipers (n Far lake, Cell 'a', Cell 2aIsland lake & Reed-bed), Kingfisher, 10+ Grey herons & 3+ Common sandpipers,
 Also seen was 35 Little egrets, Marsh harrier north, Juvenile Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a), 2 Bullfinches & a Treecreeper (Dryham lane), plus 4 Common terns (Cell 2a)
Thursday 18th August 2022
The Spotted crake was still in the North east corner of the Island lake, along with 3 Water rails,
A juvenile Cuckoo was seen on the Snipe field fence,
Waders included, 3+ Greenshank (Island lake), at least 6 Common sandpipers (Island lake, Silt pond & Cell 2a), Redshank (Island lake), at least 12 Green sandpipers (Village & Island lakes, Cell 'A' & New workings) & a single Ruff (Reed-bed),
42 L:ittle egrets, single Wigeon, Grey wagtail (both Main lake), Kingfisher (Village & Far lakes), Marsh harrier (East) & juvenile Yellow wagtails were also seen
Friday 19th August 2022
The Spotted crake was still in the north eastern part of the Island lake, along with at ;east 2 Water rails,
Waders today, included at least 12 Green sandpipers (Village & Island lakes, Reed-bed, Cell 'A' & Silt pond), 6+ Common sandpipers (Island lake, Reed-bed & Cell 2a), 3 Greenshanks (Village lake & New workings), Curlew with Ruff & 2 Black-tailed godwits (both on the Reed-bed)
Also seen was 4 Common terns, Kingfisher (Main lake) & juvenile Yellow wagtails
Saturday 20th August 2022
The Spotted crake was again present on the Island lake in it's usual spots, along with a Water rail,
Waders today, included 2 h of Black-tailed godwit & Greenshank (both Cell 'A'), Common sandpiper & 2 Curlew (Reed-bed) & a new Ruff, with at least 9 Green sandpipers (Island lake),
A juvenile Stonechat was on the Snipe field, 4 Black-tailed godwits flew north, juvenile Goldcrest (North path), Kingfisher (Main lake), Little owl, Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Red kite, 2 Treecreepers, with juvenile Yellow wagtails being seen on the Reed-bed
Sunday 21st August 2022
The Spotted crake was on the Island lake, in it's usual spots, with Water rail, Ruff , Green sandpiper & Greenshank for company,
Other waders seen, included 2 Black-tailed Godwits (Cell 'A'), a total of 3 Greenshanks, 4 Common sandpipers, 17 Green sandpipers & another Ruff (Reed-bed),
Two Marsh tits were seen along Dryham lane, with one also heard at the reserve entrance,
Also seen was the juvenile Stonechat on the Snipe field, Peregrine north over the Silt pond, 2 Ringed plovers on Crossland's lake, plus at least 10 Yellow wagtails on the Reed-bed/North hedge
Monday 22nd August 2022
On the Island lake today, the Spotted crake was still present in the North west corner, with 2 water rails, about 10 Green & a single Common sandpipers, Greenshank, Ruff & 2 Dunlin,
There was further Green sandpipers on the Reed-bed, along with a Ringed plover,
Cell 'A' had Green sandpiper, Greenshank & the 2 Black-tailed godwits,
Also seen was 2 Treecreepers, a single Common tern, a Swift (Over the Village lake) & Little ringed plover
Tuesday 23rd August 2022
The Spotted crake was still on the Island lake, but moved to the opposite bank from the Turret hide, also seen here was 4+ Water rails,
On the Reed-bed lake, there was a Spotted redshank (that later moved to the Island lake). Also here were a single Greenshank, Common sandpiper, Ruff & Dunlin,
On Cell 'A', there was 2 Green sandpipers, plus single Black-tailed godwit & Greenshank,
Also seen was an adult & juvenile Yellow wagtails (Reed-bed), 15+ mobile Black-tailed godwits, 2 Canada geese (Cell 'A'), 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), Treecreeper (West path), Kingfisher, Peregrine, Shelduck (Village lake) & 12 Pochard (Silt pond)
Wednesday 24th August 2022
Both the Spotted crake & Spotted redshank were still on the Island lake today, along with Water rail,
Other waders seen, included 14+ Green sandpipers (Island & Village lakes, Reed-bed, Silt pond & Cell 2a), atleast 4 Ruffs (Island lake & reed-bed), 3 Greenshanks (Island lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A'), 3+ Common sandpipers (Silt pond & Cell 2a), plus single Dunlin (Island lake & Black-tailed godwit (Reed-bed)
A Whinchat was seen in the western most part of the New workings, with Treecreeper also on the West path
Thursday 25th August 2022
The Spotted crake was still on the Island lake, but on the mud bank opposite the hide,
On the Island lake, there was the Spotted redshank, brief Black-tailed godwits, 9 Green sandpipers, 2 each of Greenshank & Redshank, a Ruff & Common sandpiper, with Water rail also seen,
The Reed-bed had a single Ringed plover, Ruff, Green & Common sandpipers,
A total of 6+ Common & 15+ Green sandpipers, 6 Greenshanks & 3 Ruffs were on the reserve today,
Cell 'A' had it's regular Greenshank & a Green sandpiper,
Also seen was adult & juvenile Yellow wagtail (Reed-bed), 2 adults & a juvenile Common terns seen, 10 Curlew south at dusk, 3 more Greenshanks south, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier & a Swift over the Village lake.
Friday 26th August 2022
A Bittern showed very well at times on the Village lake from the East hide,
The Spotted crake was still on the Island lake, both from the North bank opposite the hide & also in the far North west corner,
Waders today, 15+ Green sandpipers (Village, Crosssland's & Island lakes, Cells 'A' & '2a), 4+ Greenshanks (Island lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A'), 3 Spotted redshanks (adult & 2 juveniles on Island & Village lakes), 4 Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed), juvenile Little ringed plover (Reed-bed & Village lake), juvenile Ringed plover (Island lake), 3+ Common sandpipers (Reed-bed & Cell 'A'), a Little grebe family of 3 chicks on the Main lake, Treecreeper & Marsh harrier,
n was Yellow wagtails on the Reed-bed & Island lakes, a single Canada goose (Village lake), 2 adults & a juvenile Common tern, Hobby (feeding over the reserve), Kingfisher (Far lake) & 3+ Water rails (Island lake)
Saturday 27th August 2022
The Spotted crake was again seen in the north of the Island lake,
Also on the same lake, was 8 Green sandpipers, 2 Greenshanks, plus single Ruff, Black-tailed godwit, Spotted redshank, Wood sandpiper, juvenile Little ringed plover & Water rail,
Common sandpipers were seen on the Reed-bed, as well as a Ruff & 4 Black-tailed godwits that briefly stayed, before flying off south,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), Kingfisher (Main lake), 2 Common terns, Lesser redpoll north & Yellow wagtail
Sunday 28th August 2022
The Spotted crake was still in the northern part of the Island lake, being joined by the Spotted redshank, Ruff, Greenshank, Black-tailed godwit, Common & Green sandpipers, juvenile Ringed plover & Water rail,
2 Ruffs were seen with the Lapwings in the ploughed North field,
Elsewhere, a Greenshank was on Cell 'A'/Crossland's lake, with Green sandpiper on Cell 2a & a Dunlin, plus 2 Common sandpipers on the Silt pond,
3 Kingfishers were present today (2 on the Village lake & one on the Far lake) & Peregrine in the Crossland's oaks
Monday 29th September 2022
On the Island lake today, the Spotted crake was present again, with Water rail, adult & juvenile Spotted redshank, juvenile Ringed plover, Curlew, Ruff, Greenshank, single Dunlin, Common & Green sandpipers,
The Bittern showed briefly on the Village lake,
14 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed/Island lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Coal tit & Goldcrest (West path), Peregrine, 50+ House & 100+ Sand martins (both over the North field) & Treecreeper (West path)
Tuesday 30th September 2020
A Bar-tailed godwit was very briefly on the Reed-bed in the early morning,
The Spotted crake was still on the Island lake, along with 2 Black-tailed godwits, adult & juvenile Spotted redshanks, Water rail, Greenshank, Ruff & juvenile Ringed plovers,
Again the Bittern was seen on the Village lake (by the north east corner),
Ruff & Greenshank were also on the Reed-bed, with Kingfisher & Peregrine nearby at Crossland's lake,
A total of 5 Greenshanks were counted today,
Also seen was 2 Canada geese (Crossland's lake), 5+ Common sandpipers, Dunlin & Redshank (both on the Silt pond), Hobby (east) &  juvenile Marsh harrier (north)
Wednesday 31st August 2022
2 Spotted flycatchers & a Redstart were seen on Dryham lane, between the Main lake gate & Crossland's hide,
On the Island lake, there was an adult & juvenile Spotted redshank, 3 Black-tailed godwits, Greenshank, Redshank, Green sandpiper, Dunlin & Water rail, 
Greenshank & Ruff were seen on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Peregrine (over the Island lake), Coal tit (Dryham lane/West path), 3+ Common sandpiper, 2 Dunlins (Silt pond), 2 Kingfishers, Lesser whitethroat, 100+ Swallows east & 4 Yellow wagtails (Dryham farm)
Posted By: Barry on 8/8/2022 3:22:27 PM

July 2022

Friday 1st July 2022
There were 3 juvenile Little ringed plovers on the Reed-bed this morning that at least one of the New workings pairs been successful,
There were 7 Green sandpipers on site (Island lake, Reed-bed & New workings),
Also on the Reed-bed was the Red-crested pochard, with Peregrine & Hobby also seen
Saturday 2nd July 2022
13 Black-tailed godwits dropped onto the Village lake in the late morning,
A Great white egret was on the Reed-bed early in the morning,
Waders included, 3 adults & 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers (Reed-bed), 5+ Green sandpipers (3 on Island lake & 2 on Reed-bed), plus 2 new Avocet chicks on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Barn owl (early morning), Marsh harrier (North field, Hobby (New workings), Kingfisher (Main lake) & Mediterranean gulls
Sunday 3rd July 2022
A pair of Great crested grebes have at least 2 young in the New workings,
3 adults & a juvenile Little ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed, with 8 Green sandpipers on the Island lake,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinch (Dryham lane), 2 juvenile Common terns (Cell 2a), a new Gadwall family of 9 ducklings (Island lake), Kingfisher (Cell 2a/Main lake), Barn owl (in the morning), Hobby (Reed-bed), Peregrine (Crossland's lake), hunting male Marsh harrier (New workings), Corn bunting plus 2 adults & 3 juvenile Mediterranean gulls
Monday 4th July 2022
2 adults & 2 juveniles Little ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed,
A third pair of Great crested grebes are nesting on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was 3 Green sandpipers (Island lake), Hobby, 7 Common tern chicks, with an adult & 3 juveniles Mediterranean gulls (both on Cell 2a)
Tuesday 5th July 2022
There were 6 Green sandpipers on the reserve (4 Island lake & 2 Reed-bed), with the family of 2 adults & 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers still on the Reed-bed,
A Grasshopper warbler was heard 'reeling' in Cell 'C' in the evening,
Returning to the Reed-bed, was the drake Red-crested pochard,
Also seen was Peregrine (Crossland's lake), 12+ Little egrets, male Marsh harrier (flying towards the New workings), 2 singing Corn buntings (North field) & 2 adults & 3 juvenile Mediterranean gulls (Cell 2a).
Wednesday 6th July 2022
The eclipse drake Red-crested pochard was still on the Reed-bed,
In the afternoon, the Grasshopper warbler was heard 'reeling' from the 'Bus-stop' hide on Dryham lane,
One of the Avocet families has moved from Cell 2a to the New workings, 8 Green sandpipers (Island lake) & adult & juvenile Little ringed plovers were also seen on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Island lake), a family of 5 Gadwall ducklings (Island lake), Hobby (Crossland's lake), Marsh harrier, single Corn buntings (North field & New workings), 4 juvenile Mediterranean gulls
Thursday 7th July 2022
A Cattle egret flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
Again the Grasshopper warbler was heard 'reeling' in Cell 'C', with the drake Red-crested pochard still on the Reed-bed,
2 Eygptian geese flew over the Main lake & 2 Curlew flew north,
Also seen was Hobby (over the Main lake), male & female Marsh harrier (New workings), 5 Green sandpipers (Island lake), adult Water rail (Cell 'C'), Corn bunting (North field), Kingfisher (Village & Main lakes), plus 2 adults & 4 juvenile Mediterranean gulls (Cell 2a)
Friday 8th July 2022
The eclipse drake Red-crested pochard was still on the Reed-bed, along with a juvenile Water rail seen & the Little ringed plover family (they were earlier on the Island lake),
Also seen was Peregrine (in the Crossland lake oaks), Hobby (hunting Sand martins in the New workings), Barn owl, Spotted flycatcher, 7+ Green sandpipers (Island lake), Corn bunting (North field), Yellow wagtail (New workings), Kingfisher, Grasshopper warbler (Cell 'C'), Marsh harrier (New workings), adult & at least 2 juvenile Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 9th July 2022
This early morning, 4 Great white egrets were briefly on Cell 'A', before flying off to the south,
4 Black-tailed godwits flew west over the reserve, with 10 Curlews flying south,
The Red-crested pochard has moved to the Main lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Main lake), Grasshopper warbler (heard in Cell 'C' in the evening), adult & juvenile Little ringed plovers (Reed-bed), 4 Green sandpipers (Island lake), Barn owl (evening), 3 Marsh harriers, Red kite, Corn bunting (North field) & adult Mediterranean gull (Cell 2a)
Sunday 10th July 2022
A Common sandpiper was in the New workings, with a Curlew over Cell 'A',
Up to 7 Little ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed, along with a Green sandpiper (there were 6 on the Island & a single on the Village lakes),
The eclipse drake Red-crested pochard was still on the Main lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Main lake), 10+ Common tern juveniles (Cell 2a), Corn bunting (North hedge), a pair of nesting Little grebes, plus a juvenile (Reed-bed) & juvenile Mediterranean gull
Monday 11th July 2022
On the Island lake, there was 5 Green sandpipers, an adult Little ringed plover & adult Water rail,
The Reed-bed had Green sandpiper & Curlew (which later flew south),
In the evening, a juvenile Cuckoo was on the Main lake eastern fence posts,
Also seen was 2 Hobbies, (high over the North field), Red kite (perched in the Crossland's oaks), 2 Avocets & a juvenile Mediterranean gull
Tuesday 12th July 2022
9 Green sandpipers & 2 Snipe were on the Island lake,
On the Reed-bed there was 9 Little ringed plovers,
The drake Red-crested pochard was back on the Main lake,
Also seen was Peregrine, single Avocet chick (Cell 2a), 2 Barn owls (hunting in the morning), Red kite, Hobby (New workings), Marsh harrier, singing Corn bunting (North hedge) & 10+ Common tern juveniles
Wednesday 13th July 2022
8 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed in the afternoon,
12 Green sandpipers were seen (10 on the Island lake & 2 in the New workings), with 4 Snipe on the Island lake & a Little ringed plover on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Barn owl (hunting the Maize field), Corn bunting (North field), Kingfisher (Far lake & New workings, 15+ Little egrets, Redshank (Island lake), 4 adults & 2 juvenile Oystercatchers, adult & juvenile Mediterranean gulls2 Avocet chicks (Cell 2a) & 8 Cormorants (Island lake)
Thursday 14th July 2022
65 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed in the afternoon,
A male Ruff visited the Island lake & Reed-bed in the morning, with 12 Green sandpipers being seen on the Island lake,
Also seen was a juvenile Cuckoo (Dryham lane), adult Water rail (Cell 'C'), eclipse drake Red-crested pochard (Main lake),Grasshopper warbler (Cell 'C'), Hobby (over Cell 'A'), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Barn & Tawny owls (East path), 3 Kingfishers (Island lake, Cell 'C' & Cell 2a), adult & juvenile Mediterranean gulls & Corn bunting
Friday 15th July 2022
The Grasshopper warbler 'reeled' & showed itself in Cell 'A' this morning,
7 Green sandpipers & 4 Snipe were in the Island lake,
An adult & juvenile Mediterranean gulls were the only gulls left on Cell 2a,
Also seen was a Hobby (successfully hunting a Sand martin over Cell 'A'), Red-crested pochard (Main lake), a Wigeon plus Shoveler & duckling (both Silt pond), Corn bunting (North field), Little owl, 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a) & Kingfisher (Silt pond/Cell 'A')
Saturday 16th July 2022
The juvenile Cuckoo showed well this morning on the Cell 'A' fence posts,
A Curlew & 7 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake,
Also seen was Red-crested pochard (Main lake) & the Shoveler & duckling (Silt pond), plus a new Gadwall family of 5 ducklings (Main lake)
Sunday 17th July 2022
A Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with 12 Green sandpipers seen (Island lake, Reed-bed & New workings) & a Little ringed plover on Cell 2a,
A juvenile Water rail was seen on the Island lake, with the Red-crested pochard still on the Main lake,
A Tawny owl was found roosting in Crossland's hide,
Also seen was Hobby (New workings), marsh harrier, Peregrine4 (in the Crossland's oak trees), Red kite, Kingfisher (Carp lake), 2 juvenile Shelducks, 2 new families of Tufted ducks on Cell 2a (3 & 6 ducklings) with a family of 8 ducklings also on the Main lake, adult Mediterranean gull (Cell 2a) & Little owl
Monday 18th July 2022
There was a Black-necked grebe on Cell 2a,
The juvenile Cuckoo showed well again on Cell 'A' fence-posts in the morning,
Also seen was 7 Green sandpipers (Island lake), Little ringed plover & adult Mediterranean gull (Cell 2a), Hobby & Red kite (Dryham lane), drake Red-crested pochard & Kingfisher (both Main lake)
Tuesday 19th July 2022
There were 21 Little egrets counted in the morning,
5 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake, with the drake Red-crested pochard still on the Main lake,
Also seen was a Treecreeper (West path), Barn owl & adult Mediterranean gull (New workings)
Wednesday 20th July 2022
There were 8 Green sandpipers on the Island lake, with a Common sandpiper in the New workings,
Also 15 Little egrets were present, along with the Red-crested pochard on the Main lake,
A new Tufted duck family of 8 ducklings was on Cell 2a this morning
Thursday 21st July 2022
8 Green sandpipers were seen on the Island lake, with a Curlew flying south,
The drake Red-crested pochard was still on the Main lake,
A duck Pochard & 4 ducklings were seen in Cell 2a,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Far lake), Little ringed plover, 4 Canada geese & 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a), Red kite, Water rail (Cell 'C')
Friday 22nd July 2022
Today's highlight was the juvenile Cuckoo returning to the Cell 'A'/'B' fence posts in the morning,
12 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake, with a Common sandpiper in the New workings,
5 Tufted duck families were on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail, Kingfisher, Peregrine, Little ringed plover (Cell 2a) & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Saturday 23rd July 2022
Up to 34 Black-tailed godwits were on the Island lake this morning, along with 10 Green sandpipers (2 more were in the New workings),
A Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with 3 Curlew on Cell 'A',
The Red-crested pochard was on the Main lake, with 4 Pochard ducklings seen on Cell 2a,
The Island lake had an adult Water rail,
A Coal tit was on the East path
Sunday 24th July 2022
At the Main lake, there was a Kingfisher & the Red-crested pochard,
6 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake, with a Common sandpiper on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Hobby (new workings), plus the female Pochard & 3 ducklings on Cell 2a
Monday 25th July 2022
A Willow tit was with a tit feeding flock in Black dyke, opposite the Reed-bed hide in the morning. Also with this flock was at least 2 Goldcrests,
12 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake (16 were on the reserve today), with 4 Black-tailed godwits there also,
A Curlew was on the Reed-bed, as well as a brief Dunlin, with a Common sandpiper on Cell 2a again,
Also seen was the Red-crested pochard on the Main lake, with also a pair of Little ringed plovers & 2 chicks on Cell 2a
Tuesday 26th July 2022
The Willow tit was by the Far lake & Far Corner today,
Up to 12 Green sandpipers (Island lake & New workings) were seen as well as 2 Common sandpipers (Cell 2a & Silt pond), Ringed plover (Reed-bed), Little ringed plover & Black-tailed godwit (Island lake)
Also seen was Goldcrest (West path), 2 Yellow wagtails (Cell 2a), Dunlin (Reed-bed), Water rail (Bus-stop pool, Cell 'C'), 13 Canada geese flew west & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Wednesday 27th July 2022
A juvenile Redstart was at the east end of the North hedge, from about mid-morning,
At least 8 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake & Silt ponds, with a Redshank at the former & 2 Curlews flying south over the reserve,
Also seen was Red-crested pochard (Main lake), Hobby, Water rail (Island lake) & Peregrine (west over Main lake)
Thursday 28th July 2022
The juvenile Redstart was again in the North hedge in the afternoon,
Up to 8 Green sandpipers (Island lake & New workings), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Reed-bed), Common sandpiper & Little ringed plovers (New workings) were seen today,
Also seen was 2 juvenile Yellow & a juvenile Grey wagtail (Cell 2a), Treecreeper (West path) & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Friday 29th July 2022
The juvenile Redstart showed well this morning in the eastern part of the North hedge,
In the Far Corner, the Willow tit, Treecreeper & a Goldcrest were seen,
There were at least 6 Green sandpipers & a Water rail on the Island lake (a juvenile of the latter was on one of the Dragonfly ponds),
Also seen was Red-crested pochard (Main lake), 20+ juvenile Common terns, Little ringed plover & juvenile (Reed-bed), Hobby (over the Reed-bed), Kingfisher (Main lake) & Redshank (New workings)
Saturday 20th July 2022
The Willow tit & Treecreeper were again on the West path, by the Far Corner,
Also seen was Hobby (over Cell 'A'), Common sandpiper (Cell 'A'), Curlew (flew south), Little & tawny owl, Red-crested pochard (Main lake) & 2 Water rails (Island lake)
Sunday 21st July 2022
2 Redstarts (along the North hedge), plus Willow tit & Treecreeper, were seen in the Far Corner,
Also seen was 3+ Juvenile Yellow wagtails  (Dryham farm), Black-tailed godwits (8 & 18 west), 3 juvenile Cetti's warblers (Far Corner), Common sandpiper (Reed-bed), juvenile Lapwing (reed-bed), Water rail (Island lake) & Red-crested pochard (Main lake)
Posted By: Barry on 7/8/2022 5:18:44 PM

June 2022

Wednesday 1st June 2022
3 first summer Little gulls appeared firstly on the Village lake, before flying off to Cell 'A' briefly, before flying off north west,
A further first summer bird was briefly on the Island lake in the mid-morning,
Also seen was the 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), a Canada geese that flew onto the Main lake from the north, singing Corn bunting (North field), Yellow wagtail (Maize field), Marsh harrier, Barn owl (hunting in the evening) & Mediterranean gulls
Thursday 2nd June 2022
Two 1st summer Little gulls spent the morning on Cell 2a,
6 Avocet chicks & 5 Oystercatcher chicks were present,
Also seen was Eygptian goose (Crossland's lake), Peregrine ( over Silt pond), 2 Red kites (over Village lake), Barn owl (hunting mid-evening), Little owl, Water rail (heard in Cell 'B'), Corn bunting (singing in North field), 18 Canada geese (Main lake), Yellow wagtail, Kingfisher (Main lake) & Mediterranean gulls
Friday 3rd June 2022
Today there were 8 Little egrets on Cell 'A',  owl (evening), Kingfisher (Far lake), Tawny owl plus juvenile (Far Corner), Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), Little owl & 5+ Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 4th June 2022
The Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake, 
A Marsh harrier flew south over the Silt pond, 
Also seen was 4 Avocet chicks (Village & Island lakes), 9 Little egrets (Cell 'A'), House martin (Reed-bed), Tawny owl (Far Corner), Barn & Little owls, Cuckoo, singing Yellowhammer (North field) & Mediterranean gulls
Sunday 5th June 2022
The Eygptian geese were again on Crossland's lake, with a singing Corn bunting in the New workings,
There were only 3 Avocet chicks, Tawny owl (Far Corner) & Mediterranean gulls
Monday 6th June 2022
The Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was 4 Avocet chicks. drake Pochard (Silt pond), Barn owl (evening), Corn bunting (North field), Cuckoo calling mid-morning, Hobby (over Crossland's lake in the mid-evening), 30+ Herring gulls (Cell 2a), Red kite, male Greenfinch (Dryham lane) & Mediterranean gulls
Tuesday 7th June 2022
A Kingfisher was by the Island lake today,
Also seen was 4 Avocet chicks (Village/Island lake), Little & Barn owls, Eygptian goose (Crossland's lake), Great spotted woodpecker & Mediterranean gulls (5 juveniles seen)
Wednesday 8th June 2022
The Kingfisher was again on the reeds on the Island lake, with it & other birds also being seen on Crossland's & the Main lake,
A Hobby was seen hawking over the Silt pond,
Also seen was Eygptian goose (Cell 'A' & Crossland's lake), Barn owl (evening) & Mediterranean gull
Thursday 9th June 2022
About 50 Canada geese flew north over the reserve in the morning,
A Hobby was seen in the North field,
In the evening from Crossland's hide, Hobby, Barn owl & Yellow wagtail were seen,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (over the East ridge), Corn bunting (New workings), Eygptian goose (Crossland's lake), 3 Curlews (Cell 'A'), Tawny owl & Mediterranean gulls
Friday 10th June 2022
4 Barnacle geese circled the reserve, before flying off east in the early morning,
Also seen was Red kite (over Island lake), Eygptian goose (Cell 'a'/Crossland's lake), Kingfisher (Island lake), juvenile Bullfinch (West path) & Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 11th June 2022
14 Little egrets were in Cell 'A' in the morning,
One of the Eygptian geese was in the New workings,
Also seen was a single Avocet chick (Village lake), Red kite & Mediterranean gulls
Sunday 12th June 2022
Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the early morning,
Just a single Avocet chick left, but 9 birds are sitting in the New workings,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Canada goose (4 south over the Silt pond), Red kite, 2 pairs of Bullfinch (Dryham lane), 10 Greenfinches (North hedge), Corn bunting (North field), Little owl, Eygptian goose (male on Crossland's lake), Pink-footed goose (single flew south), Hobby (over Crossland's lake in evening) & Cuckoo (late evening)
Monday 13th June 2022
A Garden warbler was seen in the brambles on the West path, by the Carp lake seat,
Again the Kingfisher was on it's 'willow' perch by the Island lake,
A Shoveler was seen with 3 young,
Also seen was 2 Barn owls (evening), Tawny owl (West path), 9+ Little egrets (Cell 'A'), Cuckoo (Far lake in the evening), Hobby (Crossland's lake in the evening), 6 Pochard (Silt pond), Great spotted woodpecker (adult & juvenile), Red kite & Mediterranean gull
Tuesday 14th June 2022
The surprise this morning, was a summer plumaged Golden plover on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 2 Canada geese & Kingfisher (both Cell 'A'), Eygptian goose (Crossland's lake), Hobby, Red kite, 2 Gadwall families (5 & 6 ducklings on Reed-bed), Corn bunting (New workings), Coal tit (Dryham lane), Little owl & Mediterranean gull
Wednesday 15th June 2022
The summer plumaged Golden plover was still on Cell 'A', with a Redshank seen in the New workings on Cell 2a,
Also seen was Barn owl (morning on the Maize field), Corn bunting (New workings), Kingfisher (Island lake), Coal tit (Carp lake), Hobby, Marsh harrier (Dryham Ings) & Mediterranean gull
Thursday 16th June 2022
The 2 Eygptian geese were seen on Crossland's lake,
On Cell 'A', the summer plumaged Golden plover spent it's 3rd day there,
Also seen was Barn owl (Maize field in the early morning), at least 6 Mediterranean gull chicks, 9 Pochards (6 drakes & 3 females on the Silt pond), Little owl, 10 Little egrets (Cell 'A'), Corn bunting (North path), Snipe (Cell 'A') & male Greenfinch (Dryham lane)
Friday 17th June 2022
A Whimbrel flew south over the Reed-bed in the early morning,
The Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the early morning,
Also seen was 9 pairs of sitting Avocets, pair of Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite, Little owl, 8+ Pochards, Hobby & Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 18th June 2022
The first returning Green sandpiper was on the Island lake in the morning,
In the early morning, the Barn owl was hunting outside the Viewing platform in the early morning,
In the afternoon a Cuckoo was heard by the Far Corner, with a Hobby hunting over Crossland's lake & the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), Little owl, 2+ hunting Marsh harriers, 2+ Red kite & Mediterranean gull
Sunday 19th June 2022
There were 2 Green sandpipers on the Island lake/Reed-bed,
A Cuckoo was on the fence between the Main lake & Reed-bed in the mid-morning, with a Hobby hunting the reserve at the same time,
Also seen was a Shelduck family (with 5 ducklings), Barn owl, Kingfisher, 8 Teal & Mediterranean gulls
Monday 20th June 2022
3 Cuckoos (2adults & a juvenile) were in the central part of the reserve, viewable from the Turret hide in the morning,
A Snipe was on the Reed-bed, with a Curlew on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Barn owl (hunting late evening), 4 Grey herons, 2 hunting Hobbies, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull
Tuesday 21st June 2022
Two of yesterday's Cuckoos could be seen from the Turret hide in the morning, with one still there in the evening,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North hedge), a family of Lesser whitethroats (New workings), Hobby (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, Oystercatcher (Parents & Chick - Reed-bed) & Mediterranean gulls
Wednesday 22nd June 2022
A Barn owl was seen from the Turret hide, along with a brief adult Cuckoo in the early morning, with 2 other Barn owls being seen in the evening,
There is one well grown Oystercatcher chick in the New workings & another less well developed one on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Curlew (over Cell 'A'), Green sandpiper (Cell 2a/Island lake), juvenile Kingfisher (Cell 2a), Marsh harrier (female over New workings), Red kite & Mediterranean gull
Thursday 23rd June 2022
The 2 Eygptian geese were seen on Crossland's lake & Cell 'A',
There was a Snipe & 4 Green sandpipers on the Island lake,
Also seen was Hobby (south over Dryham Ings), Peregrine, a new family of 9 Gadwall ducklings on the Reed-bed, Corn bunting, male & female Marsh harrier & 2 Barn owls (both hunting the New workings) & Mediterranean gulls
Friday 24th June 2022
A Marsh tit was with a tit flock on the Turret hide path in the morning,
In the early morning, a Cuckoo made an appearance in the central part of the reserve, viewing from the Turret hide,
Again in the morning, Barn owls were seen from the Turret hide & New workings,
Also seen was 9 Avocets still sitting in the New workings, juvenile Little grebe (Reed-bed), a pair of hunting Marsh harriers, Peregrine (high south), Common tern chick (Cell 2a) & Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 25th June 2022
At the Island lake early in the morning, there was a Cuckoo, Barn owl & 3 Green sandpipers,
On Cell 2a, the first Tufted duck family of 7 ducklings of the year was present,
Also seen was Grey wagtail (New workings), Kingfisher (Cell 2a), Marsh harrier (pair in New workings), Corn bunting (North field) & Mediterranean gull
Sunday 26th June 2022
A pair of Black-necked grebes were on the main lake from mid-morning onwards,
Also an eclipse drake Red-crested pochard appeared on the Reed-bed,
In the early morning, a male & female Cuckoo & Barn owl were seen from the Turret hide,
Also seen was 4 Green sandpipers (Island lake), Kingfisher, Corn bunting, Little owl, pair of Marsh harrier (New workings), 3+ Snipe (Island lake), Red kite, Redshank (Reed-bed) & Mediterranean gull
Monday 27th June 2022
The pair of Black-necked grebes re-located themselves to Cell 2a in the New workings,
The eclipse drake Red-crested pochard was still on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 4 Green sandpipers (Island lake), a small influx of Teal (at least 30 seen), Little owl, Corn bunting (New workings), Kingfisher (Main lake) & Mediterranean gull
Tuesday 28th June 2022
The pair of Black-necked grebes were in the New workings on Cell 2a,
On the Reed-bed, the Red-crested pochard was there for it's third day,
Also seen was Red kite, 2 Barn owls (morning), 8 Green sandpipers (7 on Island lake), Kingfisher (Main lake), male Marsh harrier & Corn bunting (both New workings) & Mediterranean gulls
Wednesday 29th June 2022
The Red-crested pochard was still on the Reed-bed,
There were 3 Green sandpipers on the Island lake, with 5 Curlews flying over Dryham lane, Snipe (Island lake) & Little ringed plovers (Reed-bed),
There is still a single Avocet chick on Cell 2a, 2 Tufted ducklings & 10 Black-tailed godwits (both Crossland's lake), Marsh harrier (New workings) with 2 juvenile Mediterranean gulls also seen.
Thursday 30th June 2022
A Grasshopper warbler was heard in Cell 'C',
2 Barn owls were hunting the reserve until at least 8am this morning,
At least 7 Green sandpipers were seen between the Village, Island lakes & Reed-bed, with a Black-tailed godwit on Crossland's/Island lake,
On the Reed-bed, there was a juvenile Water rail, Little ringed plover, Redshank, Curlew & the Red-crested pochard,
Also seen was Bullfinch (male West path), Corn bunting (New workings), single Avocet chick & Mediterranean gulls (both New workings)
Posted By: Barry on 6/8/2022 7:13:48 PM

May 2022

Sunday 1st May 2022
2 drake Garganeys were on Cell 'A' all day, with a Ruff, Little ringed plover, 2 Common terns & Yellow wagtail there,
In the mid morning, a small flock of 9 Arctic terns flew high north over the Carp lake, 
A Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond, along with a Hobby flying north west,
Also seen was 9+ Mediterranean gulls, Corn bunting, Kingfisher, 15+ Swifts & Little owl
Monday 2nd May 2022
2 Eygptian geese flew in from the north to the New workings,
2 Arctic terns flew east over Dryham lane in the afternoon,
On Cell 'A', there was 2 Dunlins (another was on the Reed-bed), a Ruff, Common sandpiper (Silt pond) & a Greenshank flying north over the reserve,
Also seen was 13 sitting Avocets, 2 Canada geese & a Pink-footed goose (both Crossland's lake), Corn bunting, pair of Grey partridges (reserve entrance), Kingfisher, Great white egret (midday south) & 9+ Mediterranean gulls (New workings)
Tuesday 3rd May 2022
A summer plumaged Black-necked grebe was on the Main lake today,
4 Dunlin were on Cell 'A', a Whimbrel on the Reed-bed in the afternoon & Common sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was Corn bunting, 35+ Avocets, Barn owl (Maize field late afternoon), 4+ Common terns, 2+ Lesser whitethroat, Pink-footed goose (Crossland's lake), Little owl, Yellow wagtails & 6+ Mediterranean gulls (New workings)
Wednesday 4th May 2022
The summer plumaged Black-necked grebe was still on the Main lake,
A Hobby flew over the reserve entrance at midday,
2 Eygptian geese flew into the New workings, with a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Main lake & New workings), Curlew (Cell 'A'), Corn bunting, Red kite, Little & Tawny owls, plus 6+ Mediterranean gulls (New workings)
Thursday 5th May 2022
The Black-necked grebe was still on the Main lake,
Waders today, included a Dunlin (Reed-bed/Cell 'A'), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island/Village lake) & a Whimbrel (North field),
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese (New workings), Red kite (North field) & 6 Mediterranean gulls (North field)
Friday 6th May 2022
A drake Garganey was firstly on Cell 'A' & then the Silt pond in the morning,
From yesterday, the Dunlin was on the Reed-bed, plus single Black-tailed godwit (Village lake) & Whimbrel (North field),
A Cuckoo was in Cell 'C', subsequently flying west over the Silt pond,
The first brood of 11 Shelduck ducklings was seen in the New workings,
Also seen was Common sandpiper (Silt pond), 2 Canada geese, Corn bunting (New workings), Little owl & 6 Mediterranean gulls (New workings)
Saturday 7th May 2022
2 male Wheatears were by Crossland's lake, along the Far Corner,
The Whimbrel (North field) with 4 in the evening (Cell 'A'), Common sandpiper (New workings) & Black-tailed godwit (Village lake, Cell 'A' & New workings) were still to be seen,
Also seen was Cuckoo (heard), Ruff, 6+ Mediterranean gull, Peregrine (New workings), 2+ Red kites, Tawny (including juveniles) & Little owl
Sunday 8th May 2022
An Arctic tern flew east over the Island lake in the morning, with a Wood sandpiper also briefly here,
The Black-tailed godwit was still being seen on the Island lake, with 9 Avocets sitting there,
Also seen was 3 Whimbrels (Cell 'A' in the evening), 2 Dunlins (New workings), Pink-footed goose, Tawny owl, Kingfisher, drake Wigeon & 6 Mediterranean gulls (including a 1st summer)
Monday 9th May 2022
A Ringed plover, drakes Garganey, Pochard, Wigeon, plus a Whimbrel were on Cell 'A' today,
A pair of Eygptian geese were mobile about the reserve,
Also seen was 2 Dunlins & 6+ Mediterranean gulls (both New workings), Black-tailed godwit (Island lake), Peregrine, juvenile Tawny owl & singing Corn bunting (North hedge)
Tuesday 10th May 2022
A Peregrine drifted high west over the reserve in the morning,
Also seen was 4 Mediterranean gulls (New workings), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake) & Tawny owl
Wednesday 11th May 2022
A first summer Little gull was on the Island lake briefly in the mid-afternoon, before flying off south east,
Early in the morning, a Great white egret was in Cell 'C' briefly,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake), Red kite (over the Silt pond), Tawny owl, drake Wigeon (Cell 'A'), 4+ Mediterranean gulls (including a 2nd summer bird) & Corn bunting
Thursday 12th May 2022
A Cuckoo was heard in the Far Corner early in the morning,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island lake,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), 2 Whimbrels (Cell 'A'), adult Tawny owl & juvenile, plus Mediterranean gull (New workings)
Friday 13th May 2022
The Black-tailed godwit was on the Island lake again, with the 2 Eygptian geese on Crossland's lake,
2 Oystercatcher chicks were in the New workings & also the year's second brood of Shelduck ducklings (8) being seen on the Silt pond,
Also seen was 15 sitting Avocets, Kingfisher, Peregrine, Whimbrel (Reed-bed), Corn bunting (North field), Little & Tawny owls
Saturday 14th May 2022
A male Wheatear was in the New workings,
Initially in the north west corner of the Reed-bed, a Bittern was seen before flying over to Cell 'C',
Waders today included, Black-tailed godwit (Island lake), Wood sandpiper (heard on Reed-bed), Redshank & Common sandpiper (Cell 'A'),
Also seen was 2 Barn owls, 2 Eygptian geese, Marsh harrier, Cuckoo, Water rail, 2+ Corn buntings (singing), 2 Grey partridge (New workings), male Marsh harrier (Dryham Ings) & Mediterranean gull
Sunday 15th May 2022
4 Sanderlings were briefly on the Island lake, with a single birds spending the day here,
A female Wheatear was in the New workings,
5 Avocets chicks have hatched on the Village lake, with 3 Oystercatcher chicks in the New workings,
The Mute swan pair on the Far lake have 5 cygnets,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake & Cell 'A'), Wood sandpiper (over Reed-bed), 2 Eygptian geese (Cell 'A'), Hobby (Far lake/Silt pond), Kingfisher, Greenshank, Tawny owl, Corn bunting & Mediterranean gulls
Monday 16th May 2022
A Spotted flycatcher was in the Ash tree by the Dryham lane Main lake entrance,
On Cell 'A' this morning, there was 7 Ringed plovers, a Dunlin plus the drake Wigeon,
A brief Greenshank was on the Reed-bed in the early morning, flying off east,
Also seen was a pair of Mistle thrushes & Great spotted woodpecker (both New workings), Black-tailed godwit & 6 Avocet chicks (Village lake)
Tuesday 17th May 2022
A Spotted flycatcher was seen on the West path at about midday,
In the New workings, there was 5 Ringed plovers & 4 Dunlins (later one of each was seen in Cell 'A'),
The 2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Island lake, with 8 Avocet chicks being counted on the Village lake as well as the Common sandpiper being here,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake), Peregrine, drake Wigeon (Cell 'A') & Corn bunting (North hedge)
Wednesday 18th May 2022
A drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed, before flying off to sleep on Crossland's lake in the morning,
The Bittern was seen to fly from Cell 'C' towards the Carp lake,
2 Hobbies were seen over the Main lake & Reed-bed,
A Spotted flycatcher was again on the West path,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite, Tawny owl, 3 Mediterranean gulls & 2 Eygptian geese (Crossland's lake)
Thursday 19th May 2022
The Cuckoo was heard by the Butterfly path,
Also seen was Common sandpiper (Island lake) & Kingfisher (Crossland's lake)
Friday 20th May 2022
In the mid-morning, 17 Ringed plovers & 3 Dunlins dropped onto Cell 'A', with a Common sandpiper on the Island lake,
A Cuckoo was heard about the Carp lake & Butterfly walk,
2 Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was Mediterranean gull, Corn bunting (New workings), 3 Little egrets (Cell 'A'), Little & Tawny owl, 5+ Shoveler, drake Wigeon & 2 water rails (heard in Cell 'C')
Saturday 21st May 2022
A Cuckoo was calling in the early morning from the Carp lake/Butterfly walk,
On the Island lake there was a Common sandpiper, with Kingfisher seen on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 8 Avocet chicks, 2 Eygptian geese (Cell 'A'), female Bullfinch, Tawny owl, a new family of 10 Shelduck ducklings, singing Corn bunting & 3 Canada geese (both North field) & Mediterranean gull
Sunday 22nd May 2022
The Bittern was seen flying over the Reed-bed,
There were 7 Avocet chicks on the Village Lake,
Also seen was Corn bunting, Hobby, Barn owl, 2 Eygptian geese, Little owl & 5+ Mediterranean gulls
Monday 23rd May 2022
Today, there were 12 Avocet chicks on the Village lake & 4 on the Island lake,
On the Far lake the Kingfisher & 3 young were spotted in the evening,
Also seen was a drake Pochard (Reed-bed), Barn owl, 2 drake Teals (Cell 'A') & Mediterranean  gulls
Tuesday 24th May 2022
The Bittern was seen to fly from Cell 'B' to the Reed-bed in the early morning, later on in the evening it was heard 'booming',
A new Shelduck family of 10 ducklings was on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Red kite, Little owl, 22 Avocet chicks (19 on the Village lake & 4 on the Island lake), 2 Eygptian geese (Cell 'A'), Curlew & Mediterranean gulls
Wednesday 25th May 2022
An out of season Whooper swan was on Crossland's lake in the morning,
Also seen was 16+ Avocet chicks (Village/Island lakes), a new family of Shelducks (7 ducklings) on Crossland's lake, 2 Eygptian geese, Red kite, barn & Tawny owls, 2 drakes & a female Pochards (Silt pond), Water rail (heard in Cell 'C') & Mediterranean gulls
Thursday 26th May 2022
The 2 Eygptian geese were seen on Cell 'A' & Crossland's lake,
On the Reed-bed, the first Lapwing chick of the season was predated by a Carrion crow,
Also seen was Hobby, Cuckoo (heard on the East ridge), Pink-footed goose (North field), Little owl, Water rail (heard in Cell 'B'0, Kingfisher (Carp lake) & Mediterranean gulls
Friday 27th May 2022
The 2 Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake,
The year's second Mute swan family of 5 cygnets were out on the Village lake,
Also seen was Little ringed plover (Cell 'A'), Bullfinch (New workings), Grey partridge (reserve entrance), Pink-footed goose (Main lake), Tawny owl family (3 juveniles), Barn & Little owls, Hobby & Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 28th May 2022
The 2 Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake, with a Pink-footed goose,
A Cuckoo was about the Reed-bed early in the morning,
There are now 3 Mute swan families (Village lake 5 cygnets, Reed-bed 4 cygnets & Far lake 5 cygnets)
Also seen was 2 singing Corn buntings (North field), Peregrine (New workings), Barn owl (Maize field in the evening) & Mediterranean gulls
Sunday 29th May 2022
The Eygptian & Pink-footed geese were both on Crossland's lake,
Also seen was 10+ Avocet chicks, Red kite (over Village lake), 2 singing Corn buntings (North field), Little ringed plover (Reed-bed), 3 juvenile Tawny owls, Barn owl (Cell 'C' in the morning), Little owl, Water rail (heard Dryham Ings) & Mediterranean gulls
Monday 30th May 2022
The 2 Eygptian geese were on Crossland's lake again,
A Hobby flew north over the Silt pond,
Also seen was 2 drake Pochards (Crossland's lake), Barn owl & Mediterranean gulls
Tuesday 31st May 2022
The Cuckoo was calling early morning along the North hedge,
A Hobby flew south in the morning,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (North field) & Mediterranean gulls
Posted By: Barry on 5/8/2022 2:48:51 PM

April 2022

Friday 1st April 2022
The first Blackcap of the year was on the West path in the afternoon,
The White-fronted goose was on the Reed-bed,
On Cell 'A', there was 6 Black-tailed godwits, with a Ruff (a total of 5+ were about the reserve), with a pair of Little ringed plovers (3+ being seen) on the Reed-bed Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was 3 adult Mediterranean gulls & 10+ Corn buntings (both New workings), , Tawny owl, 48 Curlew (Reed-bed) & 3+ Red kite
Saturday 2nd April 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the Reed-bed,
6 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 5 Ruffs mobile about the reserve,
A female Brambling was on the West path,
Also seen was drake Goosander (south over the New workings), 5 Mediterranean gulls (New workings), Corn bunting & 50+ Curlews (both North field), Little & Tawny owls, Red kite, Marsh harrier & Kingfisher (Cell 'C')
Sunday 3rd April 2022
A male Merlin flew briefly over the Island lake in the early morning, before continuing north,
Today, the White-fronted goose was on the Village lake,
7 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 6 Ruffs mobile about the reserve & 23 Little ringed plovers being seen on the Village lake, Reed-bed & New workings,
Also seen was 2 Mediterranean gulls (New workings), 20+ Avocets, 3 Green woodpeckers, Red kite (North field) & Corn buntings (North field & New workings)
Monday 4th April 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the Village lake,
10 Black-tailed godwits & 6+ Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with a further Ruff on the Village lake,
In the New workings, there were 2 Whooper swans, Little ringed plover, Green sandpiper, 4 adults & a 2nd summer Mediterranean gull, plus Corn bunting,
Also seen was 3 Marsh harriers, about 20 Avocets, 50+ Curlew (North field), 8+ Sand martins (Crosslands lake), Water rail, Tawny owl, plus Redwing (Far Corner)
Tuesday 5th April 2022
The first Swallow of the year was over the Reed-bed in the morning,
The White-fronted goose was in the North field,
10 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with at least 4 mobile Ruffs about & a Little ringed plover on Crossland's lake,
In the New workings, there was a Green sandpiper, 2 adults & a 2nd summer Mediterranean gulls & singing Corn bunting,
Also seen was, Marsh harrier, Jack snipe & 55+ Curlews (both on the Reed-bed), 10 Cormorants (Village lake), Peregrine & at least 25 Avocets
Wednesday 6th April 2022
The first Willow warbler of the year was along Dryham lane,
10 Black-tailed godwits were still on Cell 'A',
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Ruffs, plus 59 Curlews in the morning,
The field opposite Dryham farm had a White wagtail in amongst the Pied wagtails,
Also seen was White-fronted goose (Village lake), 23 Avocets, Marsh harrier, Canada goose, Green sandpiper, 3 adult Mediterranean gulls plus 11 Cormorants (Village lake)
Thursday 7th April 2022
The drake Common scoter was still on the Silt pond,
There was 11 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A') & 10 mobile Ruffs today,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 4 Red kites, Swallow (Village lake), 27 Avocets, White-fronted goose (Village lake), 50+ Curlews, 2+ Little ringed plovers, Green sandpiper (New workings), 26 Corn buntings, 5 (4 adults plus a 2nd summer) Mediterranean gulls, 22 Sand martins, Peregrine over Cell 'C', Little & Tawny owls
Friday 8th April 2022
A drake Common scoter was on the Silt pond & briefly on Cell 'A' today,
11 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 8+ Ruffs about the reserve, 70+ Curlews & a Dunlin (Reed-bed),
Also seen was White-fronted goose (East ridge & Village lake), 14+ Avocets, Marsh harrier, 3+ Mediterranean gulls (New workings), Swallow & 20+ Sand martins (Far lake)
Saturday 9th April 2022
The drake Common scoter was still on the Silt pond,
The first House martin of the year flew north,
13 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 10+ Ruffs about the reserve,
Again the White-fronted goose was on the Village lake,
Also seen was female Brambling (West path), Canada goose (New workings), a pair of Gadwall with 4 young (Far lake), 2+ Little ringed plovers, Red kite, 2 Marsh harriers, 2 Whooper swans (by the Silt pond), Little & Tawny owls & 3+ Mediterranean gulls
Sunday 10th April 2022
The drake Common scoter was still on the Silt pond,
12 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A' & Island lake), with 10+ Ruffs on Cell 'A' & Little ringed plovers in the New workings,
Also seen was Swallow, 3 drake Pochards & 2 Dunlins (all Silt pond), 36 Avocets, 6+ Corn buntings, Green sandpiper & 4 adult Mediterranean gulls (both New workings), Peregrine, Red kite, Marsh harrier, 2 Whooper swans, plus Canada goose (Reed-bed)
Monday 11th April 2022
On Cell 'A' this morning, there was 9 Black-ailed godwits, 6+ Ruffs & a Little ringed plover,
The drake Common scoter was still on the Silt pond, with the White-fronted goose being seen on the Village lake, also there was the first Mallard family of the year of 5 ducklings,
Also seen was 5+ Blackcaps, a pair of Bullfinch (reserve entrance), Willow warbler, 3 Corn buntings, 5 Mediterranean gulls (all New workings), 30+ Curlew (Reed-bed), 5 drake Pochards (Silt pond) & Canada goose (Reed-bed)
Tuesday 12th April 2022
17 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with 4+ mobile Ruffs about the reserve & 75 Curlews in the North field,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 4 adult Mediterranean gulls, Red kite, Barn, Little & Tawny owls, White-fronted goose (East ridge), 2 Whooper swans & a singing Corn bunting (both New workings)
Wednesday 13th April 2022
Today an Osprey flew over the Island lake, Reed-bed & then north west in the morning,
The first Sedge warblers (Reed-bed), Reed warblers (Village lake), Yellow wagtails (North field) & Whitethroats (New workings) of the year were seen today,
Also seen was 9 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 4+ Ruffs, Red kite, 11 Cormorants (Village lake), Marsh harrier, Water rail (Cell 'C'), Corn bunting (New workings), Kingfisher (Main lake) & 4 adult Mediterranean gulls
Thursday 14th April 2022
The first Common tern of the year was on the Reed-bed this morning,
9 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A') & 8+ Ruffs were seen along with a pair of Little ringed plovers (New workings),
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (North field), 10+ Cormorants, Kingfisher (Crossland's lake), 6+ Corn buntings & 2 Whooper swans (both New workings) & 4 adult Mediterranean gulls
Friday 15th April
A female Black redstart was in the New workings all day,
7 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A') & 8 Ruffs were present, as was a displaying pair of Little ringed plovers over the Silt pond,
A pair of Goldeneyes visited the Main, far & Crossland's lakes,
Also seen was about 30 Avocets, Green sandpiper (Cell 'A'), 2 Whooper swans & Corn bunting (New workings), about 50 Mutes swans, with a singing Yellowhammer in the North hedge
Saturday 16th April 2022
4 Whooper swans were on Hotham Carrs
Sunday 17th April 2022
The first Greylag goslings of the year (4) were on the Reed-bed,
There was a female Brambling in the Far Corner, with a Jay over the Main lake,
Common tern was over the Silt pond, with a Greenshank heard in the New workings,
7 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'/Village lake), 7 Ruff (Cell 'A'/New workings), plus Little ringed plover (Village lake/Cell A'/Silt pond & New workings),
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 22 Curlew, 93 Gadwall, 20 Little grebes, 2 Red kites, 88 Tufted ducks, Little owl & 4 Mediterranean gulls
Monday 18th April 2022
3 Black-tailed godwits & 4 Ruff were present today,
A male Brambling was on the West path,
Also seen was Corn bunting, 6+ Mediterranean gulls & Little ringed plover (all in the New workings), plus 2 Whooper swans (Hotham Carrs)
Tuesday 19th April 2022
4 Whooper swans were in the New workings, along with Little ringed plover,
3 Black-tailed godwits & 4 + Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with a Curlew on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Peregrine & 8 Mediterranean gulls (both New workings), Marsh harrier, pair of Bullfinches. Little owl & singing Corn bunting (North hedge)
Wednesday 20th April 2022
5 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake/Cell 'A') & 4+ Ruffs were present today,
Also seen was 4 Whooper swans (Hotham Carrs), 8 Mediterranean gulls, Peregrine (North field) & singing male Yellowhammer (North hedge)
Thursday 21st April 2022
A pair of Arctic terns were briefly over the Reed-bed before heading north in the morning, also a Grey plover was seen heading north,
A Great white egret was seen in the morning, firstly on Cell 'A' & then spent the rest of the day in Cell 'C',
Only 2 Black-tailed godwits were present (Village lake), with 4+ ruffs (Village lake/Reed-bed/Cell 'A') & 34 Avocets, 
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), 2 Grey partridges (Maize field), Marsh harrier, Little owl, Water rail, 6+ Little ringed plovers & 9 Mediterranean gulls
Friday 22nd April 2022
2 Black-tailed godwits were still on the Village lake, with 5+ Ruffs around the reserve, 28 Avocets (Village lake) & 5+ Little ringed plovers,
5 Little egrets roosted with 8+ Cormorants being seen,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (New workings), Common tern, 13+ Mediterranean gulls (New workings), Corn bunting & Little owl
Saturday 23rd April 2022
Just a single Black-tailed godwit was on the Village lake, along with 6+ Ruffs & 31 Avocets,
Also seen was Peregrine, Red kite, 2 Grey partridges (New workings), Corn bunting, House martin (Dryham lane) & Common tern
Sunday 24th April 2022
The first Lesser whitethroats of the year (2 along Dryham lane) were seen today,
There was 3 Black-tailed godwits, 6+ Little ringed plovers, 6+ Ruffs & a Common tern about the reserve,
Also seen was Peregrine & 7+ Mediterranean gulls (both New workings), 2 Curlew, Little owl & Corn bunting
Monday 25th April 2022
A pair of Ruddy shelducks were briefly on Cell 'A' during the morning,
The first Common sandpiper of the year was on the Silt pond,
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake, with 4+ Ruffs on Cell 'A' & 6 Little ringed plovers on Cell 'A' & New workings,
Also seen was Common tern (Reed-bed), House martin & Swallow (over Dryham lane), 36 Avocets, 2 Yellow wagtails , 3 drakes & 2 female Pochards (both Cell 'A'), 3 mobile Green sandpipers, Red kites (North field) & 8+ Mediterranean gulls (New workings)
Tuesday 26th April 2022
The Common sandpiper was still on the Silt pond, with 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village & Island lakes), 3 Ruffs & 42+ Avocets,
Also seen was Corn bunting, 4 Canada geese (Silt pond), Marsh harrier, drake Wigeon (Cell 'A') & 12 adult Mediterranean gulls
Wednesday 27th April 2022
A Greenshank was on Cell 'A' briefly, with 9 Avocets sitting on the Village lake,
2 Black-tailed godwits (Village/Island lakes) & 3 Ruffs (Cell 'A'/Village lake) were still around,
Also seen was 40+ Avocets, 2 Common terns (Reed-bed), pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 10+ House martins (over Dryham lane), 10+ Mediterranean gulls, 3 singing Willow warblers, Yellow wagtail & Corn bunting (North field)
Thursday 28th April 2022
The first Swift of the year was over the Village lake in the late afternoon, with a Hobby over the Maize field at about the same time,
In the afternoon 2 Whimbrel were on the Reed-bed,
There were 3 Ruffs around the reserve, with 2 Black-tailed godwits along with 4+ Little ringed plovers,
Also seen was 40+ Avocets, with 10 sitting on the Village lake, 2 Grey partridges (New workings), 10+ Corn buntings (North hedge), 50+ House martins, Kingfisher (Crossland's lake), Peregrine, Snipe (cell 'A'), Water rail & 9+ Mediterranean gulls
Friday 29th April 2022
In the morning there was a brief Wood sandpiper on Cell 'A' that flew east. Later on in the afternoon, a Whimbrel was in the New workings before flying east also,
A Cuckoo was seen in the New workings along the Oak avenue,
2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake & Cell 'A'), plus 4 Ruffs (Cell 'A') were present today, also 40+ Avocets, Common sandpiper (Silt pond), 2 Curlew (late on Cell 'A') & 6+ Little ringed plovers,
Also seen was 12+ Mediterranean gulls, Kingfisher (Crossland's lake), 2 Yellow wagtails & drake Pochard (Silt pond)
Saturday 30th April 2022
A Black-tailed godwit, 2 Ruffs & 3 Little ringed plovers were on Cell 'A',
14 Avocets are currently sitting on the Village lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & 8 Mediterranean gulls
Posted By: Barry on 4/8/2022 7:31:07 PM

March 2022

Tuesday 1st March 2022
A White-fronted goose was with the Reed-bed Greylags in the morning, with the drake Goldeneye on the Far lake, 
At the Maize field feeders, yesterday's Brambling could be seen, along with 8+ Greenfinches
The Bittern was present in the Village lake reeds, below the Turret hide,
Also seen was 3 Avocets, 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Barn owl (hunting in the late evening), Goldcrest (Carp lake), 20+ Yellowhammers (New workings), Marsh harrier & Tawny owl
Wednesday 2nd March 2022
An Otter was briefly seen on the Island lake,
The male Brambling was again under the Maize field feeders, with the drake Goldeneye on the Far lake,
The Bittern was again in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide in the late afternoon, with last week's Chiffchaff by the Carp lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, 2 Ruffs (Village lake), Avocet, 2 Coal tits & 10+ Greenfinches (both Maize field feeders), Goldcrest (West path), 5 Yellowhammers (North hedge), 40+ Siskins (West path) & little owl
Thursday 3rd March 2022
An Otter was seen well from the South hide in the morning,
The White-fronted goose was on the east side of the Main lake from mid-morning onwards,
Again the Bittern was present in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide,
The Maize field feeders had the male Brambling Coal it, female Bullfinch  & 5+ Greenfinches,
Also seen was about 700 Pink-footed geese (several skeins flying north west), drake Goldeneye (Far lake), Barn owl (Maize field at dusk), 2 Avocets (Island lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite, 5,000 Starlings south west at dusk, Water rail (seen on Island lake), Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'/Village lake) & Little owl
Friday 4th March 2022
4 Whooper swans were seen to fly east over the New workings & Silt pond,
The Bittern was still in the Village lake reeds,
A Black-tailed godwit was still on Cell 'A', along with 2 Dunlins & Ruffs on the Village lake & a Golden plover east,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers east, 26 Curlews (North field), Coal tit, 10+ Greenfinches & male Siskin (all Maize field feeders), Chiffchaff (Cell 'A' reeds), drake Goldeneye (Far lake), Little & Tawny owls
Saturday 5th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the Reed-bed from mid-morning onwards,
On the Maize field feeders, there was a male Brambling, pair of Siskins, Coal tit & 11+ Greenfinches,
Also seen was 2 Canada geese west, Black-tailed godwit, Pink-footed goose (Village lake), Ruff (Cell 'A'), Red kite, Marsh harrier (Cell 'C'), drake Goldeneye (Main lake), Little & Tawny owls
Sunday 6th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the North fields, with the drake Mandarin making a re-appearance on the Village lake,
At the Maize field feeders, there was the male Brambling, 5 Greenfinches, a Coal tit, Bullfinches & a pair of Siskins,
Also seen was 4 Marsh harriers, Peregrine, Ruff (Cell 'A'), Avocet (Village lake & New workings), Chiffchaff (Dryham lane), Corn bunting (singing in the North hedge), female Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds), drake Goldeneye (Main/Far lakes), Water rail (Reed-bed), Lesser redpoll (flew east), Little & Tawny owls
Monday 7th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the Village lake from mid-morning onwards, with a Ruff & drake Goldeneye there also,
Also seen was Coal tit (Maize field feeders), 3 Avocets (Village lake), Bearded tit (heard), singing Chiffchaff (Dryham lane), 6 Meadow pipits (Snipe field), Ruff (Cell 'A') & Tawny owl
Tuesday 8th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the Reed-bed/Village lake with the Greylags today,
Also seen was 6 Curlews south, Chiffchaff (West path), male Brambling (Maize field feeders), 4 Fieldfares (New workings), 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed), 3 Avocets (Village & Island lakes) & Little owl
Wednesday 9th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the Main lake this morning,
On the Village lake, there was 4 Avocets, a Ruff & Dunlin,
The Island lake had another Ruff, plus 23 Redshank,
The male Brambling was seen at the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was Little owl, a Peregrine south over the Far lake, Red kite (East ridge), 2 singing Chiffchaffs & 12 Curlew south
Thursday 10th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was with the Greylags on the Reed-ned,
Also seen was 2 Ruffs (mobile about the reserve), 2 singing Chiffchaffs & 2 Curlews (North field)
Friday 11th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was on Crossland's lake, opposite the West path,
A Canada goose was on the Reed-bed,
The male Brambling was at the Maize field feeders along with 4+ Greenfinches,
Also seen was 7 Avocets, 4+ Chiffchaffs, Kingfisher, 2000+ Starlings (New workings) & 8+ Curlew (Reed-bed)
Saturday 12th March 2022
16 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
At the Maize field feeders, both male Brambling & Bullfinch were seen,
An adult Mediterranean gull was in the New workings,
Also seen was Ruff, Red kite (East ridge), Peregrine (New workings), 16+ Curlews (Reed-bed), 7 Avocets, 28 Redshanks, 3+ Chiffchaffs & Kingfisher (Far lake)
Sunday 13th March 2022
The adult Mediterranean gull was again in the New workings,
26 Curlews were on the Reed-bed, with 13 Avocets seen around the reserve,
The male Brambling, Coal tit, pair of siskins & Bullfinch were at the Maize field feeders,
Also seen were 2 Chiffchaffs, Marsh harrier, 35+ Redshank (Island lake) & 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A')
Monday 14th March 2022
A male Bearded tit was singing in the Reed-bed,
The Bittern made a re-appearance in the Village lake reeds in the evening,
The adult Mediterranean gull was again in the New workings,
Also seen was 16 Avocets, Corn bunting (singing in the North field), 30+ Curlew (Reed-bed), 30 Fieldfare (New workings), Barn owl (New workings & Maize field), Marsh harrier, Red kite, Water rail & at least 20 Siskins
Tuesday 15th March 2022
The first Sand martin of the year was seen over the Far lake,
The Bittern roosted in the Village lake reeds, with Water rail seen nearby on the Island lake,
A party of 4 Black-tailed godwits dropped onto Cell 'A', with the 2 Ruffs being seen on the Island/Main lakes & Reed-bed, plus a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 14 Avocets (Village lake), Barn owl (hunting at dusk), 20+ Curlew (Reed-bed) & Kingfisher (Far lake)
Wednesday 16th March 2022
The Bittern was 'booming' from the Village lake reeds & also seen at dusk,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 7+ Avocets, 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Ruff (Village lake), 27+ Curlew, Green sandpiper & Kingfisher (New workings), Peregrine (Crossland's lake), Little owl, Red kite & about 40 Siskins on the West path
Thursday 17th March 2022
A Sand martin was over the Main lake,
In the New workings, there was a Mediterranean gull,
The Bittern was seen in the Village lake reeds in the morning,
Also seen was Ruff (Reed-bed), Corn bunting & Yellowhammer (both North hedge), about 40 Siskins (West path), Marsh harrier & Tawny owl
Friday 18th March 2020
A flock of 10+ Little ringed plovers flew from the north east over the Main lake, with 2 birds alighting briefly on Cell 'A', before continuing north,
3 adult Mediterranean gulls were in the New workings, along with a Green sandpiper,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed), pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 5+ Chiffchaffs singing & Tawny owls
Saturday 19th March 2022
There was 2 Little ringed plovers on Cell 'A' in the morning, with a female Stonechat also being seen here,
Also seen was Ruff (Village lake), 4 Curlew south, 10 Avocets (Village lake), Lesser redpoll (reserve entrance), singing Corn bunting (North field) & Grey wagtail (New workings)
Sunday 20th March 2022
A drake Garganey was in the New workings, with a Whooper swan, as well as a group of 5 that flew over going west,
Cell 'A' had a brief Greenshank in the morning, with Ruff there, as well as 2 Little ringed plovers & a Dunlin on the Silt pond,
The male Brambling returned to the bottom of the Maize field feeders,
On the Reed-bed, a Bearded tit was heard,
Also seen was singing Corn bunting (North field), barn owl (Maize field in the evening), adult Mediterranean gull (New workings), 2+ Red kite, 13 Avocets, Tawny owl, Siskin (East path) & Marsh harrier
Monday 21st March 2022
The White-fronted goose was back on the Village lake this morning,
Also seen was Peregrine (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier, Barn owl (hunting at dusk), 50+ Curlew (Reed-bed), Little ringed plover (New workings), 2 Ruff (Village lake/Cell 'A') & Dunlin (Silt pond)
Tuesday 22nd March 2022
The highlight of today, was a pair of Marsh tits seen in the morning on the West path by the Far lake,
Waders today. included 5 Black-tailed godwits that dropped onto Cell 'A' in the morning, 3 Ruffs on the Reed-bed (with a total of 6 seen during the day), 40 Curlews south, 3 Little ringed plovers (Cell 'A') & 7 Avocets,
Also seen was Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), 2 Corn buntings (North hedge), 2 Marsh harriers, 2 Mediterranean gulls (New workings), 2+ Red kites (over the reserve) & 2 Water rails,
Wednesday 23rd March 2022
The 5 Black-tailed godwits were still on Cell 'A', along with 2 Ruffs,
The White-fronted goose was still in the North field in the afternoon,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 10+ Avocets, 2 Green sandpipers & Little ringed plover (New workings), Little owl, adult Mediterranean gull & Sand martins (New workings)
Thursday 24th March 2022
The White-fronted goose flew in from the New workings to the Main lake in the morning,
On Cell 'A', there was 5 each of Black-tailed godwits & 4 Ruffs (with another bird on the Reed-bed),
On the New workings, there was Green sandpiper, 3 Mediterranean gulls, Little ringed plovers & 2 Corn buntings,
Also seen was 22+ Avocets, 51 Curlew (Reed-bed at dusk), 8 roosting Little egrets, Corn bunting (Dryham farm), 5 Whooper swans north & Tawny owl
Friday 25th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the Village lake today,
Waders today, included 5 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), 4 Ruffs (Cell 'A'/Island lake), 20+ Avocets & Green sandpiper (New workings),
Also seen was a pair & 2 summer Mediterranean gulls (New workings), 8+ Cetti's warblers, Kingfisher (Far lake), Marsh harrier, Tawny & 2 Little owls & Corn bunting (North field & New workings)
Saturday 26th March 2022
The White-fronted goose was on the North field in the afternoon,
5 Black-tailed godwits, 4+ Ruffs were on Cell 'A', with 19 Avocets present on the reserve,
Also seen was adult Mediterranean gull & Green sandpiper (New workings), Canada goose (Village lake), Kingfisher (Far lake), Corn bunting singing (North field & New workings), Marsh harrier, Little & Tawny owls
Sunday 27th March 2020
The White-fronted goose was on the Village lake,
8 Black-tailed godwits & 6 Ruffs were on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 2 adult Mediterranean gulls, Green sandpiper, 3 Little ringed plovers & Corn bunting (all New workings), 40+ Curlew (Reed-bed), Red kite, Kingfisher (Far lake) & Water rail
Monday 28th March 2020
A pair of Pintail were on the Reed-bed, with the White-fronted goose being seen on the Village lake,
There were 5 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A' (plus one on the Island lake), with a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North hedge & New workings), about 40 Curlews, 5 Mediterranean gulls, 2 Marsh harriers, 2 Red kites, Barn owl (at dusk), Little & Tawny owl
Tuesday 29th March 2022
The 5 Black-tailed godwits & 3 Ruffs were all on Cell 'A',
In the New workings, there was 2 Green sandpipers & a Mediterranean gull,
The White-fronted goose was on the Village lake in the afternoon,
Also seen were 4 Corn buntings (North hedge/New workings), 40+ Curlews (mobile about the reserve), Marsh harrier, Red kite, Tawny & Little owls
Wednesday 30th March 2022
5 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Little ringed plovers & a Ruff were on Cell 'A', with a further 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 21+ Avocets, Marsh harrier, Red kite, pair of Bullfinch, Corn bunting, Kingfisher (Far lake), adult Mediterranean gull, 4+ Sand martins (Silt pond), Little & Tawny owls
Thursday 31st March 2022
There were 6 Black-tailed godwits & 3 Ruffs on Cell 'A', 
2 Whooper swans spent the afternoon on the Silt pond, before departing north west in the evening,
85 Curlews were counted on the Reed-bed in the afternoon,
Also seen was 3 roosting Little egrets, White-fronted goose, Water rail (Island lake), 2 Little ringed plovers, 2 Marsh harriers & Tawny owl

Posted By: Barry on 3/8/2022 5:29:27 PM

February 2022

Tuesday 1st February 2022
About 80 Pink-footed geese flew west over the reserve in the early morning,
There were about 50 Curlews feeding in the North field, with a Black-tailed godwit on the Village lake,
Also seen was Red kite (North field), Stonechat (New workings) & 40+ Siskins (West path)
Wednesday 2nd February 2022
A single Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruff were on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
There were 50 Curlews on the Island lake, 
Also seen was 20+ Fieldfares & 50+ Linnets (both in the New workings), Little owl, Marsh harrier (south over the New workings), Red kite, pair of Stonechats (Cells 'B' & 'C')
Thursday 3rd February 2022
About 80 Pink-footed geese flew west over the reserve in the early morning,
There were about 50 Curlews feeding in the North field, with a Black-tailed godwit on the Village lake,
Also seen was Red kite (North field), Stonechat (New workings) & 40+ Siskin (West path)
Friday 4th February 2022
2 female Goldeneyes were on the Main lake,
50+ Curlews were in the North field, with 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake), 2 Ruffs (mobile about the reserve) & Oystercatcher on the New workings,
Also seen was Tawny owl, Marsh harrier, 30+ Fieldfare, Little owl, 3 Red kites (over East ridge), male Stonechats (Village lake & Cell 'C'), Water rail (seen North path), 40+ Siskins (West path) & 6 Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Saturday 5th February 2022
The 2 female Goldeneyes were still on the Main lake,
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake, with 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A' & 4 Oystercatchers in the New workings,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats (Cell 'C'), Little & tawny owls, 40+ Curlew (North field), Yellowhammer (North hedge), 2 Lesser redpoll (North path) & male Greenfinch (Maize field feeders)
Sunday 6th February 2022
The 2 female Goldeneyes moved to the Reed-bed today.
33 Curlew were seen on the Island lake/Reed-bed & North field, with a Black-tailed godwit on the Village lake,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine (west over the New workings), Red kite, Little owl, 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Lesser redpoll, 50+ Siskins (Far lake) & a pair of Greenfinches (Maize field feeders)
Monday 7th February 2022
A male Goldeneye was on the Far lake, with a female still on the Reed-bed,
The Bittern was heard 'booming' in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide in the early morning,
43 Curlews were counted in the morning (13 on the Island lake, 6 on the Reed-bed & 24 that flew in),
Also seen was 8 Fieldfares north, 8 Yellowhammers (North hedge), Little owl, 2 Oystercatchers (Cell 'A'), 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A' & Village lake), a pair of Stonechats (Cells 'B' & 'C'), 3 Greenfinch & 60+ Siskins (West path).
Tuesday 8th February 2022
57 Curlews were about the reserve, being seen on the Island lake, Reed-bed & North field,
A flock of about 60 Siskins showed well on the West path & by the Far lake,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Village lake), 2 female Goldeneye & Green sandpiper (both New workings), Little owl, Marsh harrier (west over New workings), Yellowhammer (North hedge), male Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), Water rail (heard from Turret hide) & Oystercatcher (Reed-bed/New workings)
Wednesday 9th February 2022
The first Chiffchaff of the year was in the North hedge,
Curlews were seen in the North field, with 3 Oystercatchers in the New workings,
Also seen was bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'0, 7 Fieldfare on the North path, 2 Marsh harriers, an immature Peregrine (New workings), 2 Ruff (Cell 'a'), 33+ tree sparrows (Maize field feeders), a returning Great crested grebe (Silt pond), Corn bunting (singing in the North field), 40 Pochard, 40+ Siskins (West path), male Greenfinch (Maize field feeders) & Little owl
Thursday 10th February 2022
There were 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A', as well as 14 Oystercatchers (12 on Cell 'A') on site,
A male Merlin flew south over the Village lake in the late afternoon,
Also seen was 3 Lesser redpolls east, 30+ Curlew (North field), 20 Pink-footed geese (north west), 2 Red kite (East ridge), 50+ Siskin (West path), 6 roosting Little egrets, 2 Marsh harriers & Little owl
Friday 11th February 2022
A Dunlin was in the New workings, with the 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A' & Village lake), 26 Curlews on the Reed-bed, a Black-tailed godwit (Village lake) & 17 Oystercatchers counted,
Also seen was 2+ Fieldfare (New workings), Lesser redpoll (North hedge), 3 Marsh harriers, Tawny owl, Greenfinch & 25+ Tree sparrows (Maize field feeders), 6 Yellowhammers (North hedge), pair of Stonechat (Cell 'B') & 60+ Siskins (West path)
Saturday 12th February 2022
About 60 Pink-footed geese were seen to fly north west over the reserve,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Coal tit, 5 Greenfinches (both Maize field feeders), 26 Curlews (Reed-bed), 6 Golden plovers south, 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake), 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Little & Tawny owls & at least 100 Siskins (West path)
Sunday 13th February 2022
2 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff were on the Village lake this morning,
59 Curlews were counted on the Island lake, with 7 Little egrets roosting on the Main lake,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite, Dunlin (Reed-bed), 20+ Greenfinch, 25+ Tree sparrow, 15+ Chaffinch (all Maize field feeders), Coal tit (East path), Little owl & Siskins (Far lake)
Monday 14th February 2022
Today, 2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake along with 2 Ruffs. A Dunlin spent the day on the Reed-bed, with 35 Curlew in the North field & 10+ Oystercatchers on the reserve,
15+ Greenfinch were seen, as well as Coal tit (Maize field feeders), 2 Lesser redpolls (Black dyke) & 4 Yellowhammers (North hedge),
Also seen was Little owl & Marsh harrier
Tuesday 15th February 2022
40 Barnacle geese were seen in the New workings & then spent the rest of the day with the Mute swans on Hotham Carrs,
61 Curlew were on the Reed-bed, along with a Dunlin & 2 Ruffs. Black-tailed godwit was on the Village lake, a Green sandpiper in the New workings & 15 Oystercatchers counted,
Also seen was a Marsh harrier, 40 Shovelers, Coal tit & 6 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), male Stonechat on the Snipe field fence & 12 Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Wednesday 16th February 2022
The 36 barnacle geese were still feeding on Hotham Carrs,
30 Curlew were on the Reed-bed, with 2 each of Black-tailed godwit & Ruff on the Village lake,
Also seen was Little owl & 14 Cormorants
Thursday 17th February 2022
The 37 Barnacle geese were still feeding on Hotham Carrs,
The 2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake/Cell 'A', with the 2 Ruffs also on Cell 'A' & 14+ Oystercatchers about the reserve,
Also seen was about 20 Curlews, 50+ Redshanks, a Fieldfare (North hedge), about 40 Siskins (Far lake), Barn owl (Maize field in the late afternoon), Marsh harrier, Little & Tawny owls
Friday 18th February 2022
A Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruffs were on the Village lake,
Also seen was 2 Curlews (Reed-bed), 15+ Greenfinch & 2 Coal tits (Maize field feeders), 6+ Bullfinch, Little & Tawny owls, plus 20+ Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Saturday 19th February 2022
An Otter  was spotted in the Island lake in the morning,
There was a Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruffs (both Village lake/Cell 'A'), 25 brief Golden plovers (Cell 'A'), a Green sandpiper (New workings) & about 20 Curlews (North field),
A pair of Grey partridge were seen over the Maize field,
Also seen was Barn owl (Maize field late in the afternoon), 102 Gadwall, 683 Lapwings, 6 Little egrets, 23 Oystercatchers, Peregrine, 22 Pochard, 47 Redshanks, Tawny owl, 310 Wigeon, Marsh harrier, 7 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders) & 20+ Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Sunday 20th February 2022
The 40 Barnacle geese were back on Hotham Carrs today,
Also seen was Ruff & a Curlew (Village lake), other Curlews (North field), Marsh harrier & Red kite, Peregrine (Village lake), 10 Yellowhammers (North hedge), Little owl & 40+ Siskins (Far lake)
Monday 21st February 2022
A Barn owl was hunting over the Maize field in the late afternoon,
40+ Curlews were on the Reed-bed in the early morning, with 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A',
Also seen was a Coal tit (Maize field feeders), 14 Cormorants (Main lake), 60+ roosting Linnets (North hedge), male Stonechat on the Snipe field & 4 water rails (by the Turret hide)
Tuesday 22nd February 2022
About 20 Curlews were in the North field, with 35 Golden plovers flying south,
An hybrid Canada x Barnacle goose was briefly on the Silt pond in the morning,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Barn owl (late afternoon in the Maize field), Great crested grebe (Main lake), 40+ redshanks & 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Little owl & about 40 Siskins (Far lake & Viewing platform)
Wednesday 23rd February 2022
A Jack snipe was in Cell 'B', with a pair of Mediterranean gulls in the New workings,
At least 2 Marsh harriers were about the reserve, with a male Merlin south west over the Island lake,
Also seen was 13 Cormorants (Main lake), 2 Great crested grebes, 16+ Curlew (North field), 30 Pink-footed geese south west, Little owl & 2 Red kites (along the East ridge)
Thursday 24th February 2022
2 drake Goldeneyes were on the Far lake & later also the Main lake,
20 Pink-footed geese flew north west over the reserve in the early morning,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Barn owl (Maize field in the late afternoon), 23 Curlew (Reed-bed), 2 Ruff (Cell 'A'), Little & Tawny owls
Friday 25th February 2022
An adult Mediterranean gull was in the New workings,
On Cell 'A', there was 2 Ruffs, with 25 Curlews seen to fly south,
Also seen was 3+ Red kites, 2+ Marsh harriers, Little owl & about 15 Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Saturday 26th February 2022
The first 2 Avocets of the year (2 birds) were in the New workings,
A drake Goldeneye was on both the Far & main lakes, with a Chiffchaff seen along Dryham lane,
19 Whooper swans & skeins of up to 500 Pink-footed geese flew south west over the reserve in the morning,
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (New workings), 3 Fieldfares (North hedge), Barn owl (early morning), Marsh harrier, 20+ Oystercatchers, 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Treecreeper (West path), Red kite & Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Sunday 27th February 2022
Passing north west over the reserve today, were 6 Whooper swans & about 60 Pink-footed geese,
2 Avocets were on the Silt pond, with the drake Goldeneye being seen on the Far lake,
A Bittern was seen in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide in the late afternoon,
Also seen was 2 Ruffs(Cell 'A'0, 10+ Curlew (Reed-bed). 30+ Redshanks (Island lake), Marsh harrier, 20+ Oystercatchers, Little owl & Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Monday 28th February 2022
A Great white egret flew south over Dryham lane & then spent the rest of the day in Cell 'C',
A male Brambling was seen under the Maize filed feeders, with a Coal tit there at the same time, plus 6+ Greenfinches,
Also seen was 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), 37 Curlews (Island lake), drake Goldeneye (Far lake), Avocet (Village lake), Marsh harrier, 60+ Siskins (Dryham lane), Little & Tawny owls
Posted By: Barry on 2/8/2022 6:17:08 PM

January 2022

Saturday 1st January 2022
Just 8 Curlew roosted on the Island lake, with 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Green sandpiper (New workings), 60+ Redshanks & 3 mobile Ruffs,
11 Grey partridges were seen in the New workings,
Also seen was 14 Cormorants (Main lake), 200+ Fieldfare around the reserve, 75 Golden plover south, 2 Great crested grebes (Silt pond), 8 roosting Little egrets, Woodcock, Dunlin, 2+ Marsh harrier, Mistle thrush (New workings), Peregrine, 200 Pink-footed geese north west, 2 male Stonechats & Tawny owl
Sunday 2nd January 2022
The Bittern was seen from early morning on the Village lake, opposite the East hide,
12 Grey partridges were in the New workings,
A female Goosander was on Cell 'A' in the early morning, along with 2 Ruffs & 2 Black-tailed godwits (also seen on the Village lake),
Also seen was Coal tit (Maize field feeders), Lesser redpoll & 3 Yellowhammers (North hedge), 2 Great crested grebes (Silt pond), 23 Curlews (Island lake in the early morning), Little & Tawny owls, Peregrine (New workings) & 2 Stonechats (Cells 'B' & 'C' fences)
Monday 3rd January 2022
The Bittern was again on the Village lake opposite the East hide in the morning,
A Whooper swan was feeding with the Mute swans on Hotham Carrs,
Bearded tits were heard in Cell 'C',
Also seen was Ruff (Cell 'A'), Dunlin, 30+ Fieldfares south, 15 Curlews roosted as well as 15 Little egrets (Main lake), Marsh harrier, Water rail & 5+ Greenfinches (Maize field feeders)
Tuesday 4th January 2022
The Bittern was seen in the Village lake reeds,
35 Curlew roosted on the Reed-bed,
6 Whooper swans were feeding with the Mute swans on Hotham Carrs,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), Little & Tawny owls
Wednesday 5th January 2022
There were 32 Curlews at the Reed-bed roost, with 5 Little egrets roosting on the Far lake,
A male Stonechat was seen about the Village lake,
Also seen was 3 Siskins (Far lake), 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), 30 Fieldfares (New workings) & Tawny owl
Thursday 6th January 2022
An icy morning, meant that the Island lake & Reed-bed were frozen over,
32 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed, with 20 returning during the day,
A drake & 2 female Pintails were on the Main lake during the day,
Also seen was 2 Goldcrests (West path), 30 Golden plovers south, 10+ Bullfinch, Lesser redpoll, Marsh harrier, Treecreeper (West path), male Yellowhammer, Tawny owl & Fieldfare (North hedge)
Friday 7th January 2022
34 Curlew roosted on the Island lake today,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit & Ruff (both Cell 'A'), Peregrine, Green sandpiper & 2 Stonechats (all New workings), Marsh harrier, barn owl, 16+ Pink-footed geese north east, Little & tawny owls, 2 Coal tits & 2 Greenfinches (both Maize field feeders)
Saturday 8th January 2022
19 Curlew roosted on the Island lake, with 7 Little egrets roosting by the Main lake,
The drake Mandarin was on the Village lake in the afternoon,
On Cell 'A', there was 2 each of Black-tailed godwit & Ruff,
Also seen was 2 Little owls, 300+ Linnets (New workings), Peregrine (Crosslands lake), 500+ Starlings in Cell 'A', Golden plover south & at least 11 Bullfinches
Sunday 9th January 2022
The Bittern was seen in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide,
About 500 Starlings roosted in the reeds in Cell 'a', below Crosslands hide,
2 Ruffs & a Black-tailed godwit were on the Village lake & Cell 'A',
Also seen was Peregrine, Marsh harrier, Tawny owl, 11 Curlews (Island lake) & also 40+ flew over, Mistle thrush, Treecreeper, 3 Yellowhammers (North hedge) & 3 Stonechats (Cell 'A' fence)
Monday 10th January 2022
A drake Pintail was on the Main lake,
12 Curlews roosted (Island lake & Reed-bed), with 11 roosting Little egrets on the Main lake,
Also seen was Ruff (Cell 'A'), Tawny owl, 29 Pochard (15 males & 14 females), Mistle thrush (New workings) & 4 Greenfinches (2 males & 2 females)
Tuesday 11th January 2022
A pair of Pintail were on the Main lake,
Black-tailed godwit & Ruff were on Cell 'A', with Green sandpiper in the New workings,
The Bittern was in the Village lake reeds, viewed from the Turret hide,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats (New workings), male Siskin & 2 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), Marsh harrier north east, 15+ Herring gulls north, 200+ Linnets (New workings), 2 Little & a Tawny owl, plus Kingfisher  (Crosslands lake)
Wednesday 12th January 2022
No Curlews roosted on the reserve, but 26 flew in early morning,
Also seen was Peregrine (New workings), pair of Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 1o Fieldfare north, 3 Little egrets roosting, 200+ Linnet (New workings), 2 Ruff (Cell 'A'), 2 pairs of Stonechats (Cell 'B' & the New workings), Little & Tawny owls
Thursday 13th January 2022
The Bittern showed itself in the Village lake reeds, just to the north of the Turret hide,
There were 24 Curlews roosting (22on the Island lake & 2 on the Reed-bed), later on 37 were on the Island lake,
Also seen was a Ruff (Cell 'A'), Kingfisher, a pair of Stonechats (both Cell 'B') & Tawny owl
Friday 14th January 2022
An icy morning, meant that the Island, Far lakes & Reed-bed were frozen, with all other lakes having a degree of ice cover,
The Bittern showed well on the Village lake ice,
9 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed (28 were later over the Island lake), with 9 Little egrets roosting on the Main lake,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats & 4 Grey partridges (both New workings)m Bearded tit (several heard in Cell 'C'), 10+ Fieldfare over the reserve, 20+ Siskins (Far lake), 2 Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), a pair of Stonechats in Cell 'C', Ruff (Cell 'A)', Tawny owl & 4 Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Saturday 15th January 2022
It was misty & cold today, with the only open water being the Carp, Village & Main lakes, plus Cell 'A' & the Silt pond,
25 Curlews were on the Island lake in the evening,
A male Brambling was seen from the Viewing platform,
Also seen was Golden plover (overhead), at least 10 Siskins (Carp lake), Stonechat (on the fence between Cells 'B' & 'C'), 2 Ruffs, Little & Tawny owls, 4 Greenfinches (Maize filed feeders), 2 Yellowhammers (North hedge), & about 18+ Fieldfares about the reserve
Sunday 16th January 2022
2 Ruff & 2 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A',
10 Curlews roosted on the Island lake & Reed-bed, with only 3 Little egrets roosting on the Main lake,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats (New workings) & male on Cell 'B', 3 Yellowhammers (North hedge), Little & Tawny owls, Lesser redpoll (East path), Kingfisher (New workings), 2 Marsh harriers, Brambling, 2 Coal tits & Greenfinch (Maize field feeders)
Monday 17th January 2022
On Cell 'A', there was the 2 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs, with a pair of Stonechats nearby in Cell 'B',
9 Little egrets roosted in the Main lake trees,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers (New workings), 4+ Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 10+ Redwings (East path), Siskin (East & West paths), 15+ Yellowhammers (North hedge), Snipe (Cell 'A' & North field) & Tawny owl
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Most of the lakes are now iced up, with open water only on the village lake, Cell 'A' & the New workings,
The Bittern was seen very early in the morning on the Village lake. It was on the ice, by the reed-beds below the Turret hide,
A drake Pintail was in the New workings, as well as a Peregrine & pair of Stonechats,
Also seen was 2 each of Black-tailed godwit, Ruff & 15 Snipe (Cell 'A'), female Goosander south, 23 Curlews in the North field, several Bearded tits & a pair of Stonechats were in Cell 'C', 60 Shelducks (Cell 'C'), Tawny owl, Treecreeper (West path), 6+ Yellowhammers (North hedge), Coal tit (East path) & 6 Greenfinches (4males & 2 females) on the Maize field feeders
Wednesday 19th January 2022
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake in the morning,
At least 2 Red kites were seen along the East ridge,
5 Curlews roosted, with at least 10 in the North field,
2 each of Black-tailed godwits & Ruffs were on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 4+ Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), Little owl, Marsh harrier, Stonechat (pair in New workings) & Treecreeper
Thursday 20th January 2022
3 Curlews roosted today, with 15 later seen heading to the North field,
There was a brief pair of Goosander on the Village lake in the morning,
Also seen was Ruff & 2 Black-tailed godwits (both Cell 'A'), 30+ Siskins (Far lake), Peregrine south west (Silt pond), Barn owl (New workings in the evening), 10+ Yellowhammers (North hedge), Little owl, 2 Marsh harriers & 10+ Greenfinches (Maize field feeders)
Friday 21st January 2022
5 Curlews (Island lake), 7 Little egrets (Main lake) & 12 Cormorants (Far lake), all roosted on the reserve,
A Corn bunting was in the North hedge, along with Yellowhammers & Reed buntings,
A drake Mandarin was on the Village lake, with about 400 Pink-footed geese north west,
Also seen was 30+ Siskin (Far lake), 3 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), Fieldfare (North hedge), male Stonechat (Cell 'B'), Treecreeper (West pat), 2 Little & a Tawny owl with 2 Ruff & Black-tailed godwits plus a Snipe on Cell 'A'
Saturday 22nd January 2022
The Bittern was heard booming from the Village lake,
There were over 60 Siskins on the reserve today (both on the East & West paths), plus Lesser redpoll on the West path,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Little & tawny owls, a pair of Stonechats (Cell 'B'), 3 Ruffs & 2 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A', Fieldfares with 10 in the New workings & another 5 in the North hedge, plus 6 Yellowhammers also in the North hedge 
Sunday 23rd January 2022
The Bittern was again heard booming in the early morning from the Village lake,
The first Grey wagtail of the year was seen over the reserve,
Also seen was 42 Curlew, Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), 2 each of Black-tailed godwit & Ruff (both Cell 'C'), 179 Gadwall, 4 Little egrets roosting, Little & Tawny owls, 2 Marsh harriers, 100 Tufted ducks & Treecreeper
Monday 24th January 2022
All the ice on all the lakes had melted by early morning,
9 Little egrets roosted on the Main lake,
There was 50+ Curlews in the North field, with a Black-tailed godwit on the Village lake & Ruffs on Cell 'A'.
Also seen was a Treecreeper on the West path, Bittern (booming from the Village lake), Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), male Stonechat, 60+ Siskins & Little plus Tawny owls
Tuesday 25th January 2022
There was again 50+ Curlews in the North field,
60+ Siskins were feeding along the West path,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Village lake), 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier (Dryham Ings), 7 roosting Little egrets, Treecreeper (West path), Coal tit (East path), plus Little & Tawny owls
Wednesday 26th January 2022
There were at least 60 Curlew in the North field this morning,
4 Pink-footed geese flew north over the Carp lake,
Bearded tits were again heard in Cell 'C',
Also seen was Red kite (north over the Silt pond), 2 Marsh harriers, Ruff & 2 Black-tailed godwits (both Cell 'A'), at least 40 Siskins by the Far lake, 5 roosting Little egrets, Water rail seen on the Village lake & 25 Yellowhammers in the North hedge
Thursday 27th January 2022
The first Oystercatcher of the year was briefly on the New workings in the morning,
About 50 Curlews were on the North field in the morning, with individuals being seen on the Island lake during the day,
Also seen, was Peregrine falcon (Far lake), 30+ Siskins (Far Corner), male Stonechat (centre of the reserve), Little & Tawny owl, Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruffs (both Cell 'A')
Friday 28th January 2022
45+ Curlews were in the North field, as well as 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A') & the Oystercatcher in the New workings,
Also seen was 40+ Siskin (West path), 20+ Snipe, 2 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff (Cell 'A'/Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, male Stonechats (Cell 'B' & Village lake), Tawny owl, 7 roosting Little egrets (Main lake) & 6 Yellowhammers in the North hedge.
Saturday 29th January 2022
A drake & 2 female Goosanders were on the Island lake in the late afternoon,
There was 43 roosting Curlew on the Reed-bed, with 7 roosting Little egrets on the Main lake,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits & Ruff (both Cell 'A'), Little & Tawny owls
Sunday 30th January 2022
About 40 Curlews were in the North field, with the 2 Black-tailed godwits seen on the Village lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Green sandpiper (New workings), 7+ Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), 40+ Yellowhammers (North field), Little owl, 2 Stonechats & Kingfisher (both Cell 'A'), plus 30+ Siskins (West path)
Monday 31st January 2022
At least 30 Curlews were on the Island lake, Reed-bed or North field,
Also seen was one of the Black-tailed godwits on the Island lake, plus about 20 Siskins by the Far lake
Posted By: Barry on 2/2/2022 7:35:00 PM

December 2021

Wednesday 1st December 2021
On the Village lake, was yesterday's drake Goldeneye, 5 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff,
A further Ruff was on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Curlew (Island lake), 30,000 Starlings north west at dawn, 7 Little egrets at the Main lake roost, Great crested grebe (Village lake) & Tawny owl (Far Corner)
Thursday 2nd December 2021
29 Curlews were on the Island lake roost this morning,
A female Goldeneye was on the Carp lake, with a Tawny owl also seen,
Also seen was 4+ Bullfinch, Coal tit (Maize field feeders), Lesser redpoll (North hedge), Peregrine (New workings) & 20+ Shelduck
Friday 3rd December 2021
There were 50 Curlews on the Island lake roost, with 12 Little egrets on the Main lake roost as well,
A male Goldeneye was on the Village lake, with another on the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits (Reed-bed), Brambling (heard in the North hedge), (Crosslands lake), Marsh harrier, 6+ Bullfinches, Tawny owl, Coal tit & Greenfinch (both Maize field feeders)
Saturday 4th December 2021
5 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake & Reed-bed, with a Ruff on the Island lake,
5 Whooper swans roosted on the Reed-bed, with a further 11 briefly on the Silt pond, before flying off south,
The 2 male Goldeneyes were on the Village lake & New workings,
Also seen was 6+ Bullfinches, 3+ Lesser redpoll (North hedge), Coal tit & 3 Bramblings (Maize field feeders), male Goosander south, Marsh harrier, 2 Peregrines (one with jesses), Tawny owl & 75,000 Starlings north west at dawn
Sunday 5th December 2021
A female Common scoter was on Crosslands lake,
The male Goldeneye was on the Village lake, with a pair of Eygptian geese in the New workings,
Also seen was 3 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs (both Reed-bed), Peregrine (New workings), 6+ Bullfinch, Coal tit (Maize field feeders), Golden plover (about 120 over), Kingfisher (Crosslands lake), Marsh harrier, Tawny owl & Treecreeper (Far corner)
Monday 6th December 2021
The female Common scoter was still on Crosslands lake, where it was joined by the male Goldeneye,
28 Curlew roosted on the Island lake, with 3 Black-tailed godwits & 80 Golden plover over,
The drake Mandarin re-appeared on the Village lake, with also 160 Pink-footed geese flying north over the reserve,
Also seen, was Coal tit & Greenfinch (both Maize field feeders), Kingfisher (Island lake) & a Lesser redpoll in the North hedge
Tuesday 7th December 2021
The female Common scoter was on the Far lake today, with the male Goldeneye on Crosslands lake opposite (also seen on the Village lake),
The Curlew roost contained 4 birds on the Island lake & 24 on the Reed-bed,
A Woodcock was flushed from the North path, with 4 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruff on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 30+ Redwings & 25+ Blackbirds on the West path, Tawny owl, Marsh harrier, Greenfinch & Coal tit (both Maize field feeders)
Wednesday 8th December 2021
On the Island lake this morning, there was 22 roosting Curlews, a Black-tailed godwit, 2Eygptian geese & a male plus 2 female Goosanders,
The female Common scoter was still on the Far lake,
Also seen was juvenile Marsh harrier & male Yellowhammer in the North hedge
Thursday 9th December 2021
46 Curlews were at the Island lake roost in the morning,
The female Common scoter was still on the Far lake, with the male Goldeneye opposite on Crosslands lake,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake opposite the East hide,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Reed-bed), male Yellowhammer (North hedge), Kingfisher, 6+ Lesser redpolls (North hedge), 8 roosting Little egrets, 40+ Redwings, 50,000 Starlings north west at dawn, Coal tit (Maize field feeders) & Tawny owl
Friday 10th December 2021
The female Common scoter was still on the Far lake, with 22 Curlews in the Island lake roost,
Also seen was Peregrine, 2 Marsh harriers, male Stonechat (North path), 2 Lesser redpoll & a male Yellowhammer (North hedge), male Goosander west, 60 Pink-footed geese flew north, Little & Tawny owl & Water rail (heard from the Village lake)
Saturday 11th December 2021
Many of the lakes had ice on them this morning, with extensive open water only being on the Village & Main lakes, Silt pond & New workings,
On the Reed-bed, there was 3 roosting Whooper swans (flew off south west) & 26 Curlews,
By the far lake there was 10+ Siskins & the Tawny owl,
Also seen was 3 Black-tailed godwits (Reed-bed), Green sandpiper (New workings), Coal tit & male Greenfinch (both Maize field feeders)
Sunday 12th December 2021
There were 35 Curlews on the Island lake & another 4 on the Reed-bed this morning,
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake, with a single Ruff on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 5 Little egrets (roosting on the Main lake), a Great crested grebe, 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), Kingfisher, 23 Little grebes, Tawny owl, 4 Water rails, 218 Wigeon, Coal tit & 22+ Yellowhammers
Monday 13th December 2021
33 Curlews roosted on the Island lake, with 5 Black-tailed godwits on the Village lake & 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was male Stonechat (Dryham lane), Tawny owl, Water rail (heard on the Village lake), 2 Great crested grebes, Coal tit & Greenfinch (Maize field feeders) & at least 6 Yellowhammers in the North hedge
Tuesday 14th December 2021
The Bittern re-appeared in the North-west corner of the Island lake in the afternoon,
Only 6 Curlews were at the roost today, with a male Goosander on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was a male Stonechat (Village lake), Yellowhammer (North hedge), Barn owl, 4+ Black-tailed godwits, Ruff (Cell 'A'), Peregrine, Tawny owl, Coal tit & 2 Greenfinches (both Maize field feeders)
Wednesday 15th December 2021
7 Curlew were at the Island lake roost, with 3 Black-tailed godwits on the Village lake,
Also seen was 36 Redshanks on the Island lake, 4+ Bullfinches, 2 Coal tits (Maize field feeders), Great crested grebe (Silt pond), Marsh harrier, 22 Pink-footed geese south, 2 Ruff (Cell 'A') & 50,000 Starlings north east at dawn)
Thursday 16th December 2021
16 Curlew were on the Island lake roost this morning,
A pair of Goosander were briefly on the Main lake in the morning,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 30 Pink-footed geese north & Tawny owl
Friday 17th December 2021
The Bittern was seen again on the Island lake, where there was 26 Curlews at dusk,
Thousands of Starlings flew over the reserve at dusk, with 500+ roosting in the Village lake reeds,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'/Village lake), Ruff (Cell 'A'), 2 Little egrets at dusk, male Stonechat (from East hide), Coal tit & Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), Grey wagtail (south over the car park), Siskins (Viewing platform), 70+ Linnet at dusk, Little & Tawny owls & 4 calling Water rails
Saturday 18th December 2021
26 Curlews roosted on the Island lake,
About 500 Starlings roosted in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide. During the night they managed to flatten about 20 square metres of the reeds,
Also seen was Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), 2 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs (Cell 'C'0, 26 Redshank (Island lake), pair of Stonechats (Cells 'B' & 'C') pus a female in the New workings, Tawny owl, 3+ Water rails heard, 4 Greenfinches & a Coal tit (Both on the Maize field feeders)
Sunday 19th December 2021
The Bittern showed well today in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide,
2 drake Goosanders were on the Island lake in the early morning, along with 14+ Curlews,
Also seen was a Black-tailed godwit (Village lake), Coal tit & Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), male Stonechat (Cell 'A' fence), Water rail & Tawny owl
Monday 20th December 2021
The Bittern again showed itself in the Village lake reeds, below the Turret hide from mid-morning onwards,
28 Curlew were at the Island lake roost in the morning, with a transient flock of 20 there in the mid morning. Other waders seen, included Green sandpiper (New workings) & at least 50 Redshank around the reserve,
A female Merlin was seen at the eastern end of the north hedge, with a Peregrine (North west over the Silt pond) as well as Marsh harrier being present,
Also seen was Barn owl (hunting at dawn), Tawny owl, Coal tit & 2 Greenfinches (both at the Maize field feeders), Grey partridge (New workings), 120 gadwall (Main lake), Kingfisher (Crosslands lake), 8 roosting Little egrets, Treecreeper (West path) & Water rails
Tuesday 21st December 2021
33 Curlews were on the Reed-bed roosting today, with 7 Cormorants roosting in the Far lake trees,
Also seen was a male Stonechat on  Cell 'A' posts, Golden plover south, Tawny owl & 150 Gadwall on the Main lake
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
The Bittern was again seen in the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide,
37 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed (40 were seen at the Island lake in the evening), with 7 Cormorants roosting by the Far lake,
Also seen was 3 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier, Little & tawny owls, male Stonechat (Cell 'A'), Greenfinch & Coal tit (Maize field feeders), Treecreeper (West path) plus 4+ Yellowhammers (North hedge)
Thursday 23rd December 2021
The Bittern showed well on the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide in the afternoon,
38 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed, along with 2 Ruffs & 14 Little egrets on the Main lake,
3 Black-tailed godwits were on the village lake, with also 3 Whooper swans overflying the reserve to the east, plus 4 that spent some time during the day in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Greenfinches & Coal tit (both Maize field feeders), 29 Pochard (including 7 females) on the Silt pond, male Stonechat (between Cell 'B' & 'C'), Tawny owl (East path), Marsh harrier & Mistle thrush (Snipe field)
Friday 24th December 2021
The Bittern was still showing in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide,
5 Curlews were in the roost on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 3 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake), flock of 80 Fieldfares (North hedge), 2 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 140 Gadwall (Main lake), 150 Linnets (New workings), Little & Tawny owls, 2 Marsh harriers north, 200 Pink-footed geese south, 30 Redshank (Island lake), Water rail, 6+ Yellowhammer (North hedge) & 2 Ruff (Village lake)
Saturday 25th December 2021
A pair of Goosander were on the Island lake in the early morning, before flying off east,
42 Curlew roosted on the Reed-bed, all leaving in the early morning,
Also seen was 2 Ruff (Village lake), Dunlin (Reed-bed), 2 Marsh harriers, (North field), 2 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), about 300 Pink-footed geese north west & Tawny owl
Sunday 26th December 2021
The Bittern was seen in mid-morning in the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide,
In the early morning, there was 31 Curlews & 2 Whooper swans on the Island lake,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake), 2 Dunlins (Island lake), 6+ Bullfinch, Great crested grebe (Village lake), Little & Tawny owls & Ruff (Village lake)
Monday 27th December 2021
A Turnstone was briefly on the Island lake, where there was also 40 Curlews, 38 Redshanks & a Dunlin,
The Bittern again showed itself on the Village lake reeds from the Turret hide,
3 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', with the 2 Ruffs being mobile around the reserve,
Also seen was 14 Fieldfare (North hedge), 4 Little egrets (roosting on the Carp lake), 200+ Golden plover over, 2 drakes & a female Goosander north east, 2 Marsh harriers, 20 Siskins (West path), 5 Whooper swans (2 adults & 3 juveniles north), Coal tit, Water rail, Little & Tawny owls
Tuesday 28th December 2021
A Short-eared owl was seen to fly east over the reserve,
The Bittern showed itself on the Village lake opposite the East hide, from mid morning onwards,
16 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed, with a further single bird on Cell 'C',
Also seen was Dunlin (mobile about the reserve), 3 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'C'), 6+ Bullfinches, Green sandpiper (Island lake), 11 Cormorants roosting (Far lake), greenfinch, Pink-footed goose, 2 Marsh harriers, Ruff (Cell 'C'), thousands of Starlings south east at dusk & Tawny owl
Wednesday 29th December 2021
The Bittern was again seen in the Village lake reeds, below the Turret hide,
3 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed, with a flock of 40 on the Island lake in the morning,
4 Dunlins were on the Island lake, with 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A') & 2 Green sandpipers (New workings),
Also seen was a pair of Goosander flying north, 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake), 2 Marsh harriers, Greenfinch & Coal tit (both Maize field feeders)
Thursday 30th December 2021
23 Curlew roosted on the reserve, on both the Island lake & Reed-bed, with the Bittern being seen on the latter,
11 Cormorants were on the Main lake,
Waders about, included a  Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruff on Cell 'A', 3 mobile Dunlin & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was Great crested grebe (Silt pond, 75+ Fieldfare over, 7 Greenfinches & a Coal tit (both Maize field feeders), Kingfisher (Crosslands lake), 11 roosting Little egrets (Main lake), Marsh harrier, Mistle thrush & 2 Peregrines (New workings), 36 Pink-footed geese (Both north & south), 60+ Redshank on the reserve, male Stonechat (Cells 'B' & 'C'), Tawny owl & thousands of Starlings south east at dusk.
Friday 31st December 2021
A Short-eared owl flew over in the afternoon,
23 Curlew roosted on the Island lake this afternoon,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Far lake), 5+ Bullfinches, 15+ Fieldfares (North field), 9 roosting Little egrets, 20 Pink-footed geese south, 54 Redshanks (Island lake) & 2 Ruff (Cell 'A')
Friday 31st December2021
A Short-eared owl flew over in the afternoon,
23 Curlew roosted on the Island lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Far lake), 5+ Bullfinches, 15+ Fieldfares (North field), 9 roosting Little egrets, 20 Pink-footed geese south, 54 Redshanks (Island lake) & 2 Ruff (Cell 'A')
Posted By: Barry on 12/8/2021 1:32:09 PM

November 2021

Monday 1st November 2021
The Bittern was in the reeds on the Village lake side of the Turret hide,
After mid-morning, the drake Green-winged teal could be seen,
38 Curlew roosted on the Island lake today, all leaving northwards in the early morning,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Village lake), 2 female Goldeneye (Main lake), Little owl, Marsh harrier (over the Reed-bed), Peregrine (New workings), 2 Ruff (Reed-bed) & at least 8 Shelducks
Tuesday 2nd November 2021
At the 2 roosts this morning, there were 25 Whooper swans (including 3 juveniles) on the Reed-bed & 14 Curlews on the Island lake. Both had departed by 7am,
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island lake later on in the morning,
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (reed-bed), 3 Ruffs (Island lake), Green sandpiper (New workings), Kingfisher (Far lake), 3+ Bullfinch (Dryham lane), 15+ Siskins & 4 Lesser redpolls (Far Corner), Marsh harrier (New workings), 2 female Goldeneyes (Carp lake) & 5 to 6 mobile Bearded tits
Wednesday 3rd November 2021
At the roosts this morning, there was 14 Curlew (Island lake) & 13 Whooper swans (later joined by 3 more). Both roosts were deserted by 8am,
On the Reed-bed this morning, there was 3 Ruffs, a Black-tailed godwit & female Goldeneye, with a female Pintail seen later,
The drake Gren-winged teal & Bittern were seen on the Island lake from mid-morning onwards,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine, 2 Red kites (over the East ridge), 500+ Redwings west, pair of Stonechats (Cell 'C'), 20,000 Starlings north west at dawn, Treecreeper (West path), female Brambling (Far lake), Fieldfare (North hedge) & 4 Lesser redpolls (Far Corner)
Thursday 4th November 2021
Today 25 Whooper swans were at the Reed-bed roost, 28 Curlew were at the Island lake roost & 16 Cormorants roosted at the Far lake,
35 Whooper swans flew high over the reserve in the mid-morning,
The Bittern was seen flying over the Island lake,
Also seen was Mandarin (Carp lake), 3 female Goldeneyes (2 on Main lake & 1 on Carp lake), Black-tailed godwit (Reed-bed), 3 Ruffs (Redd-bed, Little owl, Jay (East path), 2 Marsh harriers, Lesser redpoll, plus several flocks of Redwing & Fieldfare flying west
Friday 5th November 2021
On the Island lake, the drake Green-winged teal & Bittern were seen, as well as there being 29 roosting Curlews,
25 Whooper swans, including 3 juveniles roosted on the Reed-bed, where a Black-tailed godwit was feeding,
Also seen was a female Goldeneye (Carp & Far lakes), Green sandpiper (New workings), Kingfisher (Carp lake), 2 Lesser redpoll (West path), 50+ Linnets roosting on the North path, Mandarin (Carp lake), 100,000+ Starlings south east at dusk, Ruff & Treecreeper (Dryham lane)
Saturday 6th November 2021
At the roosts there were 24 Whooper swans (3juveniles) on the Reed-bed, 9 Little egrets on the Far lake & 14 Curlews on the Island lake, 26 Curlews were here in the evening,
18 Whooper swans were seen to fly south, with at least 25 coming in to roost in the evening on the Reed-bed,
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island lake from mid-morning onwards,
A single Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed, along with 2 Ruffs & a female Goldeneye,
Also seen was Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), Mandarin (Carp lake), Marsh harrier & 100,000 Starlings over at dawn (including about 5,000 that roosted on Dryham reservoir)
Sunday 7th November 2021
There were 24 roosting Whooper swans on the Reed-bed, with 11 Curlews on the Island lake this morning,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island lake, with 40 Curlews being counted here in the afternoon,
Also seen on the Carp lake, was the Mandarin & female Goldeneye, Marsh harrier & 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed,
Migrant hawker & Common darter were still flying
Monday 8th November 2021
23 Whooper swans were at the Reed-bed roost & 24 Curlews on the Island lake, both departing by 07:10,
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Island lake,
A Brambling was seen on Dryham lane,
Also seen was female Goldeneye & drake Mandarin (both Carp lake), Kingfisher (Far lake), at least 1 Marsh harrier, only about 500 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve & Water rail (heard on the Reed-bed)
Tuesday 9th November 2021
The Bittern was briefly seen & the drake Green-winged teal were both on the Island lake,
13 Whooper swans were at the reed-bed roost, with only 6 Curlews a the Island lake roost this morning. In the evening 27 Whooper swans came in to the Silt pond,
2 Black-tailed godwits, a Ruff & Dunlin were seen on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was female Goldeneye & Mandarin (both Carp lake), Green sandpiper (New workings), Kingfisher (Far lake), 3 Marsh harriers (together in the North field), about 300 Pink-footed geese north, 2 Lesser redpolls (North hedge), 2 male Stonechats, Grey wagtail (New workings), Bearded tits (heard Cell 'C') & Water rail (heard on Island lake)
Wednesday 10th November 2021
At the roosts this morning there was 27 Whooper swans (including 3 juveniles) on the Reed-bed & 16 Curlews on both the Island lake & Reed-bed. Later on 6 Whooper swans flew north over the Reed-bed,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island lake,
Also seen was 3 Bullfinches (Dryham lane), single Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruffs (both Reed-bed), Marsh harrier (North field), Mandarin (Carp lake), 100 Pink-footed geese north east in the morning, Water rail (heard Island lake) & Jay in the New workings oak avenue
Thursday 11th November 2021
At the Reed-bed roost this early morning, there were 26 Whooper swans & 30 Curlews. A little later 6 Whooper swans flew north over the Reed-bed. In the evening 27 Whooper swans flew onto the Silt pond,
Also on the Reed-bed, there were 2 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs,
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Island lake, along with an early morning Black-tailed godwit,
Also seen was 3 Bramblings (Far lake), Mandarin (Carp lake), 6+ Lesser redpolls flying over, Marsh harrier, 50,000 Starlings north west in the early morning & calling Tawny owl
Friday 12th November 2021
31 Whooper swans (including 7 juveniles) were at the Reed-bed this early morning, in the evening 37 birds returned,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island & Village lakes, with at least 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed & Island lake,
50,000+ Starlings came over flying north in the early morning,
Drake Mandarin was on the Carp lake, with a covey of at least 10 Grey partridges in the New workings,
Also seen was 3+ Lesser redpolls flying over, 2 Marsh harriers, Water rail & 6+ Siskins about the reserve
Saturday 13th November 2021
On the Reed-bed this morning, there was 33 Whooper swans (7 juveniles) & 15 Curlews. A further 29 Curlews had roosted on the Island lake. At dusk 46 were back at the Island lake,
Also seen was 3 Black-tailed godwits (Silt pond), 3 Ruffs (Village lake & Reed-bed), about 35 Golden plovers flew over, Green sandpiper (New workings), Jack snipe (briefly on Cell 'C'), Kingfisher (Far lake), 100+ Linnets (New workings), 3 Marsh harriers, Tawny owl (New workings), a further 8 Whooper swans south in the morning, Mandarin (Carp lake) & 3 Grey partridges (New workings)
Sunday 14th November 2021
At dusk, there were 32 returning Whooper swans (27 on the Reed-bed & 5 on the Silt pond),
7 Black-tailed godwits were on the reserve (a single on the Reed-bed & 6 by the Silt pond), Also seen was 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed) & Tawny owls (Far Corner)
Monday 15th November 2021
Today, 31 Whooper swans left the Reed-bed roost by 07:32,
Also on the Reed-bed was 2 winter plumaged adult Mediterranean gulls, 2 Ruffs & a Black-tailed godwit,
There was at least a further 2 Black-tailed godwits just off the Silt pond,
Also seen was a female Goosander (Main lake), about 75 Golden plovers (flying south), 4+ Bullfinches, Tawny owl (calling at dusk) & Water rail heard,
The Mediterranean gull was ringed '3LJL' & was 14 years old, having been rung in Belgium, with this being it's first visit to the UK
Tuesday 16th November 2021
There were 16 Whooper swans (including a juvenile) on the Reed-bed in the morning, leaving by 07:37. Also on the Reed-bed were 2 Ruffs,
5 Black-tailed godwits were seen on the Island lake, with a further bird off the Silt pond,
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (Far lake), Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'), a Dunlin (Reed-bed/Village lake), female Goosander (Main lake), about 50 Golden plover west, Kingfisher & Marsh harrier,
One of the Whooper swans ringed 'ZIJ', was originally ringed at WWT Martin Mere in December 2018
Wednesday 17th November 2021
 There were 22 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed in the morning with 16 returning at dusk,
32 Curlews roosted on both the Island lake & Reed-bed,
On the Reed-bed, there was a Black-tailed godwit & 2 Ruff on the Reed-bed, with a further 5 Black-tailed godwits by the Silt pond,
A Woodcock was flushed by the Maize field in the early morning,
Also seen or heard was Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'0, 3 pairs of Bullfinch along Dryham lane, 43 Golden plover south, female Goosander & Pink-footed goose (both Main lake), 4 Marsh harrier, 9 Little egrets going to roost, Kingfisher (Far lake), Mistle thrush (around the Silt pond), Peregrine south & 40,000 Starlings north west at dawn,
A Common darter was seen today
Thursday 18th November 2021
There were originally 8 Whooper swans (including 5 juveniles) on the Main lake & 6 on the Reed-bed. The Main lake birds flew to join the birds on the Reed-bed, with another 4 flying in from the west,
42 Curlews were on the Island lake, along with 2 Black-tailed godwits,
50,000+ Starlings came over flying north at dawn,
Also seen was 2 male Marsh harriers (North field), Tawny owl (Far Corner), Kingfisher (Far lake) & female Goosander (Main lake),
A Brimstone was flying down Dryham lane today
Friday 19th November 2021
The Bittern re-appeared on the Village lake opposite the East hide in the morning,
17 Whooper swans were at the Reed-bed roost in the early morning, with 18 returning to the Silt pond in the evening,
28 Curlews roosted on the Island lake,
50,000+ Starlings flew north west over the reserve in the early morning,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (New workings), Peregrine (over Reed-bed), 5 Black-tailed godwits (Island & Village lakes), 19+ roosting Cormorants (Far lake), 2 Ruff (Reed-bed), female Goosander (Main lake), Tawny owl (2 at dusk), 4 Lesser redpolls (North hedge)
Saturday 20th November 2021
At the Whooper swan roost today, there were 18 birds (departing by 07:40) on the Reed-bed & 46 Curlews on the Island lake, 
Also on the Reed-bed, there was 3 adult winter plumage Mediterranean gulls, 11 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs,
50,000 Starlings were over flying north west at dawn,
Also seen was 3 Marsh harriers, male Bullfinch (Carp lake), Water rail (heard) & Tawny owl (calling at dusk)
Sunday 21st November 2021
Only 2 Whooper swans were seen at the Reed-bed roost this morning, but 37 Curlews had roosted on the Island lake,
On the Reed-bed, there was 7 Black-tailed godwits & 2 Ruffs,
2 Eygptian geese flew onto he Main lake from the south in the morning,
Also seen was 3+ marsh harrier, 4+ Bullfinches (Dryham lane), about 50 plus Golden plovers north, a pair of Stonechats (Cells 'B/C') & Lesser redpoll (Silt pond),
A Buff-tailed bumblebee queen was seen
Monday 22nd November 2021
No Whooper swans roosted on the Reed-bed last night, but 2 were seen flying north over the Island lake in the early morning,
42 Curlew were on the Island lake in the early morning,
Also seen was Woodcock (Dragonfly ponds), Brambling, Bearded tit (heard in Cell 'C'0, 6+ Bullfinch, about 100 Golden plover (in fields in the west end), Mediterranean gull (adult on the Reed-bed), Pink-footed goose, Starling (50,000+ at dawn), Water rail (heard on the Island lake), Dunlin (flew over the Reed-bed), Tawny owl (Far Corner) & Lesser redpoll (North hedge)
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
48 Curlews were on the Island lake in the morning,
6 Black-tailed godwits flew into the Reed-bed from the south, with a Mediterranean gull there as well,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake in the morning,
Along the North hedge, there was Lesser redpoll, Greenfinch & Yellowhammer,
Also seen was Tawny owl (Far Corner), Bearded tit (several on the Reed-bed), 6+ Bullfinch, 10+ Herring gulls (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, Water rail (seen well in Cell 'C'), 3 Whooper swans south & Mediterranean gull (Silt pond)
Wednesday 24th November 2021
49 Curlews were roosting on the Island lake, with a further 4 flying high north over the reserve,
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Mediterranean gulls, 11 Herring gulls, 3 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff,
Also seen was female Bearded tit (New workings), 2 Whooper swans (north west at dawn), Dunlin (Island lake), 2 Ruffs, 2 Marsh harriers south, Barn owl (Dryham lane), 2 Tawny owls (Far Corner) & male Yellowhammer (North hedge)
Thursday 25th November 2021
55 Curlews were at the Island lake roost this early morning,
2 Whooper swans circled the Island lake & flew off south in the early morning,
50,000 Starlings flew north west at dawn,
Also seen was 3 Black-tailed godwits, Tawny owl (Far Corner), Kingfisher (Far lake), 2 Marsh harriers, 300 Pink-footed geese south, Mediterranean gull (Reed-bed), male Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds) & Yellowhammers in the North hedge
Friday 26th November 2021
16 Black-tailed godwits were on the reserve today, along with 2 Ruff,
Also seen was a hunting Peregrine, 31+ Curlews, 20+ Redwings, 2 Ruff, male Stonechat (North path), 20+ Shelduck, Tawny owl (Far Corner) & 1,000s of Starlings in the dawn fly-over
Saturday 27th November 2021
In the stormy conditions today, 5 Black-tailed godwits were seen, Marsh harrier (Dryham Ings), as well as Kingfisher by the Far lake
Sunday 28th November 2021
2 Bearded tits were on the Reed-bed,
There was 2 Black-tailed godwits on the Village lake, with 2 Ruffs on the Island & Village lakes,
2 males & a female Pintail were on the Main lake in the morning,
Also seen was 5+ Bullfinches. 40+ Blackbirds about the reserve, 50+ Golden plover by the New workings, 2+ Lesser redpolls, Marsh harrier, Barn owl (Cell 'A' in the morning), 50+ Redwings about the reserve, the usual Starling passage at dawn & dusk, male Stonechat on Dryham lane & the Tawny owl in the Far Corner
Monday 29th November 2021
A jack snipe was flushed by the Dragonfly ponds in the mid-morning, with a Lesser redpoll seen nearby,
There were 3+ Bearded tits opposite Crossland's hide, with 2 Eygptian geese & 33+ Shelduck in the New workings,
A Brambling was heard along Dryham lane, with 30+ Redwings also there also,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Coal tit (Maize field feeders), male Stonechat (Village lake), Tawny owl (Far corner) & 2 Water rails heard
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Therre were 39 Curlew on the Island lake roost this morning,
Single Black-tailed godwit & Ruff were both on the Island & Village lakes at the same time, a total of 3 Ruff were present today,
A drake Goldeneye was on the Village lake,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese west, 2 Marsh harriers, Mistle thrush (East ridge), Great crested grebe (Village lake),Tawny owl (Far Corner) & Coal tit (Maize field feeders)
Posted By: Barry on 11/8/2021 7:40:27 PM

October 2021

Friday 1st October 2021
2 female Ruddy & Cape shelducks were briefly on the Reed-bed in the early morning,
A Great white egret was mobile about the New workings,
2 Wheatears were seen between Cell 'A' & the Silt pond,
Also seen was 3 Green & a Common sandpiper, 2 Ruffs, 2 Redshanks, Jay, Grey wagtail, 15+ Canada geese, Kingfisher (Far lake) & about 150 Pink-footed geese flying north west,
Butterflies today, Red admiral, Small copper & Green-veined white,
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker, Common & Black darters,
Also Common carder bumblebee was about
Saturday 2nd October 2021
Waders today, included 4 Ruffs (3 on Island lake & 1 on Reed-bed), Common sandpiper (Island lake), 2 Green sandpipers (Island lake & Cell 'A'), 2 Redshanks (Silt pond) & a mobile Dunlin,
4 Whooper swans were seen flying north west over the Silt pond, 
Also seen was Chiffchaff & juvenile Bullfinch (both West path), Curlew (23 south in the afternoon, 50 Golden plover (50 south as the former), Kingfisher (Main lake), Mandarin (Village lake), 500 Pink-footed geese (south in the afternoon), Swallow, House & Sand martins (over the Main lake), Stonechat (from the Turret hide), 2 Jays (New workings) & Grey wagtail (Silt pond)
Sunday 3rd October 2021
A Wheatear was along Dryham lane, by the 'Bird feeders',
Waders today, included Green sandpiper (Cell 'A'), 3 Ruff (adult & 2 juveniles), Common sandpiper (Island lake) & Redshank (Silt pond),
Also seen was about 2,500 Pink-footed geese south, Lesser whitethroat, male & juvenile Bullfinch (East path), 25 Golden plovers south, Swallow, House & Sand martins (over the Main lake), juvenile Marsh harrier (over the North field) & over 20 Skylarks seen,
Migrant hawker & Common darter were flying
Monday 4th October 2021
In the early morning, 2,000 Pink-footed geese flew south over the New workings, with 2 flying east over the Main lake,
Waders today, included Common sandpiper (Island & Main lakes), Green sandpiper (Cell 'A'), 4 Ruffs (Island lake) & 4 Redshanks (Island lake, Reed-bed & Silt pond),
Also seen was Marsh harrier (New workings), Peregrine (Reed-bed), 4+ Siskin (Far lake) & Jay (over Dryham lane by the South hide),
Migrant hawker & Common darter were flying today
Tuesday 5th October 2021
On the Island lake today, there were 5 Ruffs (2adults & 3 juveniles) & single Common & Green sandpipers. Later on 5+ Curlews were present,
Further Green sandpipers were seen on the Reed-bed, Far lake & Cell 'A', with 18 Golden plovers south, 2 Redshanks (Silt pond), skeins of 50+ Pink-footed geese overhead, Jays seen on the East ridge & reserve entrance, Mistle thrush was in the North hedge, with Swallow, House & Sand martins being seen & a female Blackcap along Dryham lane
Wednesday 6th October 2021
There were 3 Ruffs on site today (an adult & juvenile on the Island lake & an adult on the Reed-bed), with a Common sandpiper also,
Green sandpipers were on the Reed-bed, Far lake & Cell 'A', 
5 Redshanks were around the Silt pond,
Also seen was a Pintail (flying west over the Village lake), about 50 Pink-footed geese, 4 Siskins (East path) & 3+ Jays around the reserve.
Thursday 7th October 2021
The Bittern was seen again in the south eastern corner of the Reed-bed in the afternoon & roosted there,
15 Black-tailed godwits were mobile about the reserve in the late afternoon, with 16 Curlew on the Island lake,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Village lake), 5 Ruffs (Island lake & reed-bed), several skeins of Pink-footed geese, Kingfisher (Main lake), at least 4 Marsh harriers, Red kite (East ridge) , Tawny owl (heard), Swallows & Green sandpiper (Cell 'A'),
Red admiral was flying today
Friday 8th October 2021
The Bittern was on the Main lake for most of the day,
At least 2Bearded tits were seen on the Village lake reeds below the Turret hide, with a further one on the Main lake,
Also seen was Mandarin (Village lake), Black-tailed godwit (Island lake), 4 Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed), at least 300 Golden plover west, many skeins of Pink-footed geese, marsh harrier, Coal tit (Carp lake), Kingfisher (main lake), Grey wagtail (New workings), several Jays (new workings), singing Chiffchaff & Little owl,
Butterflies today, Painted lady, Peacock, Green-veined white & Small copper,
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker, Black & Common darters
Saturday 9th October 2021
The Bittern was seen around the Main lake from mid morning onwards,
9 Whooper swans were on the Silt pond in the afternoon,
Also seen was a Black-tailed godwit (Island & Village lakes), Green sandpiper (Cell 'A'), Bullfinch (East & West paths), 12 Curlew (Island lake), Kingfisher (Main lake), 2+ Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed), several skeins of Pink-footed geese flying north or north east & Swallow (New workings)
Migrant hawker & Common darter were flying today
Sunday 10th October 2021
The 9 Whooper swans from yesterday roosted on the Silt pond & left in the early morning,
The Bittern was seen again on the Main lake,
Also seen was 2 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff (Island lake), plus female Blackcap (Dryham lane),
Common darter was flying today
Monday 11th October 2021
The Bittern showed well on the Main lake during the morning,
There were 3 Ruffs (single on the Island lake & 2 on the Reed-bed), with 3 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake), Green sandpiper (Cell 'A') & 2 Redshanks (Silt pond),
Also seen was Peregrine (North over Island lake), 37 Canada geese, 44 Little grebes, 113 Shoveller, single Whooper swan north, Treecreeper, Stonechat (Cell 'A') & female Blackcap (West path)
Tuesday 12th October 2021
A Black-tailed godwit & Pink-footed goose were both on the Village lake,
A Ruff was on the Reed-bed, with Redshank on the Silt pond & Cell 'A',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Jay (New workings), Coal tit (West path) & several small skeins of Pink-footed geese overhead,
Common darter & Migrant hawker were flying today
Wednesday 13th October 2021
On the Island lake today, there was 31 Curlews, plus a Black-tailed godwit,
Other waders on the reserve included Green sandpiper & Redshank (both Cell 'A'), plus adult on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was several skeins of Pink-footed geese overhead, with Kingfisher on the Far lake,
Common darter was flying today
Thursday 14th October 2021
A herd of 12 Whooper swans, (including 5 juveniles) flew south over Cell 'A' in the early morning,
Also seen was 2 Ruff (Reed-bed), Greens sandpiper (Cell 'A'), Redshank (Silt pond), over 4,000 Pink-footed geese (flying north east) & a few small flocks of Redwing
Friday 15th October 2021
An Eygptian goose was on the Island lake, with 4 Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed, plus 4 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake),
Also seen was 2 Siskins (East path), Bearded tit (heard in the New workings), female Pintail (Village lake), Water rail (Main lake), Chiffchaff (Dryham lane) & 2 males plus a female Stonechat (between Cell 'B' & 'C')
Common darter was flying
Saturday 16th October 2021
Over 10,000 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve, mainly flying north,
Herds of 14 & 22 Whooper swans were flying in a southerly direction in the morning,
Waders today included, 4 Black-tailed godwits (3 on Village lake & single on Reed-bed), Eygptian goose, Golden plover, 2 Ruff (Reed-bed), Redshank (Silt pond & Cell 'A') & the wintering Green sandpiper on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 2 Lesser redpolls, Treecreeper, Water rail (heard), 8 Bearded tits (Main lake), Grey wagtails (New workings), Peregrine (Island lake) & Marsh harrier
Sunday 17th October 2021
12 Whooper swans (2 families with 5 & 2 juveniles) roosted on the Silt pond, departing early morning, leaving an adult that re-located to the New workings,
A Jack snipe was on the Island lake in the afternoon,
6 Black-tailed godwits & 3 Ruff were on the Reed-bed, with a further Ruff on the Island lake
Monday 18th October 2021
There was 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed, with 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), 2 Redshanks (Cell 'A') & a Black-tailed godwit (Village lake),
A female Goldeneye was on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 7 Siskins (North hedge), male Bullfinch (West path), Grey wagtails (Carp lake), 25 Golden plover (flying south) & a few small skeins of Pink-footed geese
Tuesday 19th October 2021
An immature male Goldeneye was briefly on the Village lake, with a female also seen,
A Black-tailed godwit commuted between the Island lake & Reed-bed,
Also seen was Redshank (Cell 'A'), Bearded tit (heard on Cell 'C'), Mandarin (Village lake), 2 Ruffs, 1000s of Pink-footed geese over in the afternoon & 20 Golden plover (south over the Main lake)
Wednesday 20th October 2021
This morning there were 33 Whooper swans (including 5 juveniles) on the Village lake & 14 on the Silt pond, both groups leaving in the early morning flying south,
Waders today, included 39 Snipe, 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake & Reed-bed), Ruff (Reed-bed), 
Also seen Bearded tit (heard on the Silt pond & Reed-bed), male Bullfinch (West path, Kingfisher (Village lake), 2 Redshank (Silt pond), with about 10,000 Pink-footed geese flying north & Marsh harrier
Thursday 21st October 2021
A total of 24 Whooper swans were seen today, consisting of the 7 that roosted on the Silt pond, 5 that flew to the Silt pond in the early morning & 12 that flew south east over the reserve entrance. The 12 on the Silt pond flew off to the west,
Also seen was female Goldeneye & Ruff (both Reed-bed), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake & Reed-bed), Jack snipe (briefly on the Main lake), Marsh harrier, male Stonechat & Kingfisher (Far lake) 
Friday 22nd October 2021
A moulting drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island lake i  the late afternoon,
In the early morning, 7 Whooper swans flew north west over the Silt pond.
2 Ruffs (Island lake & reed-bed) & 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake) were present,
Also seen were several large skeins of Pink-footed geese, 3 Shelduck & female Goldeneye (reed-bed), 9 Curlew (island lake), Water rail (heard Reed-bed), 5 Redshank (Silt pond), Kingfisher (Far lake) & 2 Lesser redpolls overflew the reserve
Saturday 23rd October 2021
A Whooper swan day, with at least 91 seen, including 57 roosting on the Silt pond & Reed-bed, the drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island lake from mid morning onwards, as was the Bittern,
10 Black-tailed godwits dropped onto the Village lake in the mid morning, making it a total of 13 birds today. Other waders included the 3 Ruffs on the Reed-bed & a mobile Green sandpiper,
Also seen was female Goldeneye (Main lake), Redshanks (Island lake & Silt pond), 23 Curlew (North field), pair of Bullfinch (West path), Lesser redpoll, Stonechat (Island lake), marsh harrier, Mistle thrush south, 5000+ Pink-footed geese north in the morning, Water rail (heard in Reed-bed) & about 15 Siskins (Far lake)
Sunday 24th October 2021
24 Whooper swans roosted on the Reed-bed & departed west in the early morning, 27 came back at dusk,
About 30 Pink-footed geese roosted on the Reed-bed as well,
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island lake from mid-morning onwards,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers (New workings), 7 Black-tailed godwits, Peregrine (Island lake), male Blackcap, 3 female Goldeneyes, Kingfisher (Main lake), Little owl, Mandarin (Village lake), 5000 Pink-footed geese north in the morning, 2 Water rails, 3 Ruff & 4 Redshank (Reed-bed)
Monday 25th October 2021
27 Whooper swans roosted on the Reed-bed with a further 5 seen on the New workings, later in the evening 35 flew in to roost with 8 seen to fly south west, 
About 60 Pink-footed geese also roosted on the Reed-bed,
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island lake from mid morning onwards,
Also seen was Barn owl (hunting at dusk), Tawny owl (West path at dusk), female Pintail (Reed-bed), 3 Ruffs (Island lake & Reed-bed), female Brambling (Far lake), Water rail (Reed-bed), Bullfinch (Dryham lane), Treecreeper (Carp lake) & female Goldeneye (Reed-bed),
At least 2 Common darters were seen along Dryham lane
Tuesday 26th October 2021
The Bittern re-appeared on the Island lake in the morning, along with the drake Green-winged teal & Bearded tits (heard),
35 Whooper swans (including 7 juveniles) roosted on the Reed-bed, leaving in a north west direction by 8am,
Also seen was Barn owl (morning), Bullfinch (Dryham lane), Treecreeper (West path), 12 Curlews (roosting on the Island lake) & also 20+ were in the North field, the female Goldeneye moved to the Silt pond, 30,000 Starlings flew north west at dawn, Marsh harrier, Water rail plus 3 Ruffs (Island/Village lakes & Reed-bed)
Wednesday 27th October 2021
There were 22 Whooper swans (with a juvenile) on the Reed-bed & 10 adults on the Village lake in the early morning,
13 Curlew roosted on the Island lake (there were 34 in the afternoon), with 8 more & 3 Black-tailed godwits on the Reed-bed. Later on the Bittern showed well on the Island lake,
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island lake, with 3 Ruffs on the Reed-bed & Village lake, 7 Redshank, Bearded tit (heard on the Island lake), Water rail (heard in 3 locations) & a female Goldeneye on the Silt pond
Thursday 28th October 2021
There were 22 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed & a single on the Silt pond. The former group included 8 juveniles), all had left by 8am north west,
The drake Green-winged teal is still on the Island lake,
The first Fieldfare of the season was in the North hedge,
Also seen was Mandarin & Black-tailed godwit (Village lake), 2 Ruff (Island lake & reed-bed), 2 female Goldeneye (Main lake/Silt pond), Bearded tit (heard on Main lake), Water rail, Marsh harrier, Siskin & 2 Lesser redpolls (Carp lake)
Friday 29th October 2021
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island lake from the afternoon onwards,
At their roost this morning were 26 Whooper swans (including 3 juveniles) on the Reed-bed. 
On the Island lake, there was 79 Pink-footed geese & 24 Curlew. All 3 species had left their respective roosts by 8 am,
In the afternoon, 31 Curlews were on the Island lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Silt pond), Bearded tit (heard by the Main lake), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Island lake), mobile Dunlin, 2 female Goldeneyes (Silt pond), Peregrine & 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed & Island lake),
There had been a passage of Redwings overnight with a few small flocks being seen from the West path
Saturday 30th October 2021
Roosting overnight, there were 30 Whooper swans (including 8 juveniles) on the Reed-bed, plus 40 Curlew & 16+ Pink-footed geese (both Island lake), 15 Whooper swans flew into the roost in the evening,
3 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed, with a single on the Village lake. Ruffs were seen on the Reed-bed & Village lake),
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island lake from mid-morning onwards, with 2 Goldeneyes on the Silt pond,
Also on the Island lake the Bittern showed from mid-afternoon & Bearded tits were heard,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Dryham Ings), 2 Dunlin (Reed-bed), Lesser redpoll west, 15 roosting Little egrets, 4 Shelduck, Little owl, male Stonechat (Middle ground), water rail (Island lake) & about 20 Siskins by the reserve entrance
Sunday 31st October 2021
23 Whooper swans roosted on the Reed-bed, all leaving early in the morning,
On the Island lake, 41 Curlews roosted, along with a single Pink-footed goose. The drake Green-winged teal was seen from mid-morning onwards, with the Bittern being seen in the late afternoon,
Also seen was Ruff (Reed-bed & Village lake), drake Goosander (Reed-bed), Dunlin (inflight), Marsh harrier, Peregrine (both Island lake), Water rail (heard Island lake) & female Goldeneye (Main lake),
Common darter was seen today
Posted By: Barry on 10/8/2021 1:01:45 PM

September 2021

Wednesday 1st September 2021
On the Island lake this morning, there was 16 Curlews, 10+ Green sandpipers, 4 Black-tailed godwits, 3 Ruff, 2 each of Greenshank & Dunlin, plus single Wood sandpiper & juvenile Little ringed plover & Water rail,
Elsewhere, Kingfisher was on the Reed-bed & Far lake, Tawny owl hear on the Carp lake, adult & juvenile Common tern Fishing on the Village lake),
Butterflies today, Common blue, Brimstone & Red admiral,
Dragonflies today, Brown & Southern hawkers
Thursday 2nd September 2021
2 adults & 3 juvenile Garden warblers were by the Carp lake,
On the Island lake today, there were 6 Green sandpipers, 7 Ruff, 3 Dunlin, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, a Wood sandpiper & the juvenile Water rail,
Also seen was 2 Green sandpipers & a Yellow wagtail in the New workings, 2 Ringed plover & 3 Common terns over the Silt pond,
A male Common blue butterfly was seen,
Dragonflies today, Southern & Migrant hawker, Common blue & Emerald damselflies
Friday 3rd September 2021
In the afternoon, a Knot appeared on the Island lake. Also there was 6 Green sandpipers, 3 Ruff & single Wood sandpiper & Dunlin,
In the mid morning, the drake Mandarin re-appeared (hopefully for the winter) on the Village lake,
The North field had 16+ Curlew & 25+ Pied wagtail,
Also seen was Hobby flying south, 14 Wigeon were on site, Greenshank & 2 Green sandpipers both on the New workings
Saturday 4th September 2021
Yesterday's Knot stayed overnight & was again seen on the Island lake. Also here was 6 Green sandpipers, 3 Ruff & single juvenile Little ringed plover, Black-tailed godwit, Wood sandpiper & Dunlin, as well as the juvenile Water rail,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (North field), Kingfisher (Far lake), Ruff (Cell 'A') & 2 Green sandpipers in the New workings
Sunday 5th September 2021
On the Island lake today, 4 Black-tailed godwits, 7+ Ruff, 10+ Green sandpiper, Greenshank, juvenile Little ringed plover, Dunlin, 20 Curlews & a juvenile Spotted redshank,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Village lake), 15 Canada geese (North field), Common sandpiper, Garden warbler (West path), Jay (New workings), 100+ Swallows west & 5 juvenile Yellow wagtails,
Butterflies today, Wall, Common blue, Brimstone & Speckled wood,
Dragonflies today, Southern, Migrant hawkers & Common darter
Monday 6th September 2021
Today on the Island lake, there was 18 Curlew (evening), 7 Black-tailed godwits (also on the Village lake), 7 Ruffs, 4 Green sandpipers, plus single juvenile Little ringed plovers & Greenshank (seen also in the New workings),
The juvenile Spotted redshank re-appeared on the Island lake in the evening,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Village lake), 25 Canada geese, 50+ Shoveller, Hobby (flying west over the Silt pond) & 2 Yellow wagtails,
Dragonflies today, Brown, Migrant & Southern hawkers & Common darter,
Butterflies today, Brimstone, Painted lady, Small tortoiseshell, Green-veined & Large whites
Tuesday 7th September 2021
On the Island lake today, up to 16 Black-tailed godwits (also seen on the Village lake), 7 Ruff & 6 Green sandpipers, plus single juvenile Spotted redshank, L:ittle ringed plover & a Wood sandpiper,
Also seen was drake Mandarin & 11 Cormorants (both Village lake), adult Water rail (Reed-bed), Yellow wagtail (New workings) & Green sandpiper (Far lake),
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Speckled wood, Small tortoiseshell, Green-veined & Large whites,
Dragonflies seen, Migrant hawker, Common & Ruddy darters
Wednesday 8th September 2021
On the Island lake today, 22 Black-tailed godwits, 8 Ruffs, 5+ Green sandpiper, plus Greenshank & juvenile Little ringed plover,
Also seen was the drake Mandarin (flying west), 25 Canada geese (Coal tit), Coal tit (New workings), 10+ Curlew (North field), 2 Kingfishers (Far lake), Garden warbler (Dryham lane), Grey wagtail (Carp lake), Red kite (over the East ridge) & 2 Yellow wagtails,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Comma, Small tortoiseshell, Green-veined & Large whites,
Dragonflies today, Brown, Southern, Migrant hawkers, Common darters & Common blue damselflies,
Common carder bumblebee was also seen
Thursday 9th September 2021
On the Island lake today, 12 Curlews, 8 Green sandpipers, 7 Ruffs, plus single Black-tailed godwit,
Also seen was 25 Canada geese (south west), Kingfisher (Island lake & reed-bed), Hobby (west over Dryham Ings), 29 Little egrets on Cell 'A' in the morning & 2 Yellow wagtails,
Common blue, Migrant & Southern hawkers, pus Common carder bumblebee were seen
Friday 10th September 2021
There was 2 brief Spotted redshanks on the Island lake, as well as 9 Black-tailed godwits, 8 Ruffs, 6 Green sandpipers & the juvenile Water rail,
Also seen was a Golden plover flying south west over the New workings, 75+ Canada geese (Cell 'A'), a pair of Bullfinches & a juvenile, Greenshank (New workings), garden warbler (Dryham lane), drake Mandarin (Village lake) & a Marsh harrier south over the Main lake,
Butterflies & Dragonflies were, Small tortoiseshell, Migrant hawker, Common darter & Common blue damselfly
Saturday 11th September 2021
A Whinchat was seen in the far south west corner of the New workings in the morning,
In the late afternoon a Spoonbill appeared on Cell 'A', along with a Barnacle goose. The Spoonbill later flew in the direction of the Far lake,
On the Island lake, there was 12 Ruffs & a Greenshank,
Also seen was 140 Canada geese, a male Bullfinch, 2 Common sandpipers (New workings), 16+ Curlews (North field), 8+ Green sandpiper, Hobby (west), Peregrine, Ringed plover (flew over) & Tawny owl (heard at dusk),
Migrant hawker & Common blue were seen flying today
Sunday 12th September 2021
Yesterday's Spoonbill was briefly seen in Cell 'A' in the morning,
On the Island lake, there was 10 Ruff, 6 Green sandpipers & a brief Dunlin,
Water rails were on the Island lake & Reed-bed,
An eclipse drake Pintail; was on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Village lake), 7 Curlews (over the North field), Grey wagtail (north), Hobby, Kingfisher & 2 Yellow wagtails,
Peacock & Migrant hawker were flying
Monday 13th September 2021
The Spoonbill was seen flying over the Silt pond & landing in the New workings,
A Whinchat was in the New workings,
On the West path, by the Carp lake, there was a Marsh tit in the morning,
The Island lake had 5 Green sandpiper, 4 Ruff & a Dunlin,
Also seen was a Peregrine (Island lake), Barnacle goose, 168 Canada geese, Hobby (flying west), Kingfisher, drake Mandarin, Marsh harrier & a Yellow wagtail,
Migrant hawker was flying in the morning
Tuesday 14th September 2021
The Spoonbill was seen in the early morning in Cell 'A' & then spent the rest of the day in the New workings,
A late juvenile Cuckoo was in the Dryham farm paddock, with a Whinchat in the New workings,
On the Island lake, there was 6 Ruffs & 5 Green sandpipers,
Also seen was drake Mandarin & 2 Black-tailed godwits (both Village lake), 150+ Canada geese & 26 Little egrets roosted,
Common darter was flying today
Wednesday 15th September 2021
The Whinchat was still in the New workings, with the immature Spoonbill also seen here,
On the Island lake today, 3 Black-tailed godwits, 9 Ruff, 6 Green sandpiper, plus juvenile Water rail,
Also seen was Kingfisher flying over the Silt pond, Mandarin duck (Village lake), a pair of Bullfinches by the West path, Hobby feeding in the New workings, 2 House martins, 3 Wigeon (Main lake) & 2 Marsh harriers,
Butterflies today, Red admiral, Comma & Large white,
Dragonflies today, Migrant & Southern hawkers, Common darter & Common blue damselfly,
Garden bumblebee was also seen
Thursday 16th September 2021
The Whinchat was still in the New workings, with the immature Spoonbill, Jay & juvenile Cuckoo there also,
On the Island lake, there was still 6 each of Ruff & Green sandpiper, with 2 Water rails also being seen,
A Kingfisher flew over the Reed-bed, 2 Black-tailed godwits were in the New workings, 2 Common sandpipers (Main lake), 10+ Curlews (North field), Hobby (New workings), drake Mandarin (Village lake) & Treecreeper (New workings),
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Common blue, large white & small tortoiseshell,
Dragonflies today, Migrant & Southern hawkers, plus Common & Ruddy darters,
Common carder bumblebee was seen
Friday 17th September 2021
The Whinchat was still in the New workings,
On the Island lake today, there was 3 Black-tailed godwits, 10 Ruffs, 5 Green sandpipers & 2 Water rails,
Also seen was Golden plover (Reed-bed), 25+ Curlew (North field), Canada goose (200+ Cell A'), Mandarin (Village lake), Hobby (hunting over the reserve) & the first Meadow pipit passage of the autumn,
Butterflies today, Small tortoiseshell, Large white, small copper & comma,
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker & Common darter
Saturday 18th September 2021
The Whinchat was still in the New workings,
On the Island lake, there was 3 Black-tailed godwits, 6 Ruff & 4 Green sandpipers,
Also seen was Barn owl (over Cell 'C'), 2 Little owls, a pair of Bullfinches, a single Golden plover south, 3+ Hobby (feeding in the New workings), jay (New workings), 21 Little egrets roosted & Tawny owl calling at dawn,
Butterflies today, Small tortoiseshell & Small copper,
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker & Common darter
Sunday 19th September 2021
5 Black-tailed godwits, a Dunlin & Common sandpiper were in the New workings, where also there was a Whinchat, Hobby & Jay,
On the Island lake, there was 7 Ruffs & 4 Green sandpipers,
Also seen was Garden warbler (Far Corner), Water rail (Reed-bed), 100+ Canada geese, 12+ Curlew (north field), 2 Little owls & 15+ Siskin (Far lake),
Large white, Migrant, Brown hawkers & Common darters were seen
Monday 20th September 2021
On the Island lake this morning, there was 6 Ruffs, 3 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Green sandpipers & a Water rail,
In the New workings, 2 more Green sandpipers, 2 Collared doves & 2 Jays were present,
Also seen was Barn owl (early morning), 100+ Canada geese, 16+ Curlew (North field), Hobby (New workings), Kingfisher (Main /Far lake), Mandarin (Village lake), 15 Siskins by the Far lake & a Reed warbler by the Turret hide,
Comma, Red admiral, Small tortoiseshell, Speckled wood, Migrant hawker & Common darter were seen today
Tuesday 21st September 2021
A pair of Pintail circled the reserve & then flew off west in the early morning,
On the Island lake today, 3 Black-tailed godwits, 4 Ruffs & a Green sandpiper,
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (Reed-bed) & 2 Jays, Hobby, Stonechat & Whinchat in the New workings, lastly there was 25+ Curlew in the North field,
Red admiral, Comma, Large white, Migrant hawker & Common darter were seen today
Wednesday 22nd September 2021
An Eygptian goose was on the Reed-bed,
There was 2 Green sandpipers & 3 Ruffs on the Island lake, with a Yellow wagtail over the Reed-bed & 23 Curlew in the North field,
Butterflies today, 9 Red admiral, Comma & large white,
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker & Common darter
Thursday 23rd September 2021
The first Pink-footed geese of the autumn were 18, that briefly joined the Main lake Greylags, with 19 also seen flying south,
35 Curlews, 2 Black-tailed godwits, 3 Ruff & 2 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake, with a further 2 Green sandpipers in the New workings,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Village lake), Marsh harrier, 3 Swallows (over the Main lake) & Whitethroat (New workings),
Red admiral, Wall & Large white, were the butterflies seen today, with Migrant hawker & Common darter being the dragonflies. Also Common carder & Garden bumblebees were feeding on the North path ivy
Friday 24th September 2021
A Bittern was seen in the early afternoon to fly from the Island lake to the main lake. later on, it was seen in the Village lake western reeds,
Also seen was Mandarin (Village lake), 2 Green sandpipers, Hobby (feeding over the Carp lake), 2 Black-tailed godwits, 3 Ruffs & 25 Curlew (all Island lake),
Butterflies today, Red admiral, Comma, Green-veined, Large & Small whites,
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker & Common darter,
Garden bumblebee was also seen
Saturday 25th September 2021
There was 2 Black-tailed godwits & 3 Ruffs on the Island lake, with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A'/Silt pond,
10 Pink-footed geese circled the reserve, with one dropping in the join the Greylags on the Village lake,
Also seen was the drake Mandarin (Village lake), Coal tit (North hedge), Common sandpiper (New workings), 20 Swallows south & a Jay near Dryham farm,
Migrant hawker, Common darter & Garden bumblebee were present today
Sunday 26th September 2021
A Grey plover was briefly about the Reed-bed, before flying off south,
A Pintail circled the reserve in the early morning, before landing on the main lake. In the afternoon it was on the Island lake,
The Bittern was in the Main lake reeds in the afternoon,
Also seen was 21 Little egrets (roosting), Mandarin (Village lake), 45 & 46 Pink-footed geese south, Hobby, Marsh harrier, 3 Green sandpipers (2 Island lake, 1 Silt pond), 3 Ruff (Island lake),
Migrant hawker & Common darter were seen flying
Monday 27th September 2021
Today, there was 3 Ruff & a single Redshank & Curlew on the Island lake,
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A',
Migrant hawker & Common darter were flying despite the windy & wet conditions,
Willow emerald damselflies were found by the Carp lake
Tuesday 28th September 2021
On the Island lake today, there was a Black-tailed godwit & 3 Ruff,
2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with singing Chiffchaff along the West path,
A further Green sandpiper was seen, Hobby (feeding over the New workings) & 2 to 3 Jays also in the New workings,
A Black darter was seen in the New workings
Wednesday 29th September 2021
On the Island lake today, there was a Redshank, Black-tailed godwit & 3 Ruff,
Also seen was 15 House martins (15+ flew west), 2 each of Canada & Pink-footed geese, 2 Golden plover flying south, 3 Green sandpipers, 4 Jays (single in the New workings & 3 along the East ridge), Mandarin (Village lake), Marsh tit (North hedge), Red kite (New workings) & 3 Sand martins,
Black & Common darter were flying today
Thursday 30th September 2021
Waders seen today, included 2 Dunlins(New workings), a Common sandpiper, 2 Green sandpipers & 2 Ruffs,
Also seen was Mandarin (Village lake), House martin (6+ above the Main lake) & a single Sand martin over the same lake


Posted By: Barry on 9/9/2021 7:53:57 PM

August 2021

Sunday 1st August 2021
A very good day started off with a Shorth-eared owl perched on the posts between Cells 'A' & 'B' in the early morning,
Then 4 male Ruddy Shelducks circled the Silt pond & then 3 spent the rest of the day in the New workings,
Also seen was the 4 Avocet chicks (Reed-bed), a pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 2 Canada geese (Island lake), 4 Green & 2 Common sandpipers (Silt pond), Greenshank (New workings), Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A'), juvenile Cuckoo (between Cell 'A' & the Silt pond), Marsh harrier family (Cell 'C'), 2 Peregrines (New workings, including one with jesses) & Yellow wagtail flying south,
Painted lady butterfly also seen
Monday 2nd August 2021
The 4 Avocet chicks were still on the Reed-bed,
4 Green sandpipers were just off the Silt pond, with a Common sandpiper on the New workings,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Eygptian goose & the Marsh harrier family
Tuesday 3rd August 2021
6 Green sandpipers were just off the Silt pond, with a Greenshank on the Main lake,
On the Reed-bed, there were the 4 juvenile Avocets, drake Wigeon & an Eygptian goose,
Also seen was the juvenile Cuckoo (between Cell 'A' & the Silt pond), Corn bunting (North field), juvenile Great crested grebe (New workings), 66 & 6 juvenile Mute swans, Mistle thrush (over the Car park) & the Marsh harrier family,
Dragonflies today, Ruddy darter & Blue-tailed damselfly,
Butterflies today, Peacock, Small tortoiseshell, Meadow brown, Gatekeeper & Common blue,
Common carder bumblebee was also present
Wednesday 4th August 2021
The 4 Avocet chicks & drake Wigeon were on the Reed-bed,
4 Black-tailed godwits flew south west,
Also seen was 2 Canada geese (Village lake), 6 Curlew south, Corn bunting (North field), Eygptian goose (Reed-bed/Island lake), Hobby (over the North field) & the Marsh harrier family (Cell 'C'),
Seen today, was Emperor dragonfly & Wall butterfly
Thursday 5th August 2021
Joining the 4 Avocet chicks on the Reed-bed was a juvenile Eygptian goose,
There was a juvenile Cuckoo on Dryham Ings, with 25+ Little egrets on Cell 'A', along with a Greenshank & Green sandpiper there,
Also seen was 20+ Common gulls on the North field, the Marsh harrier family (Cell 'C'), 2 juvenile Shelducks, a Yellow wagtail north & the drake Wigeon on the Island lake,
Brown & Southern hawkers were seen today
Friday 6th August 2021
Just a single Avocet seen today, with an Eygptian goose on the Reed-bed & 5+ Green sandpipers seen about the reserve,
Also seen was the Marsh harrier family, with 2 Yellow wagtails (New workings) & the drake Wigeon (Island lake),
Seen today, Ruddy darter, Blue-tailed damselfly, Small white & small skipper
Saturday 7th August 2021
Waders today included, 3 Common sandpipers (New workings), 3 Curlew (Island lake), 3+ Green sandpiper, Ringed plover (south), 12+ Snipe (Reed-bed) & a Greenshank near the Silt pond,
Also seen was Eygptian goose (Reed-bed), juvenile Great crested grebe, the Marsh harrier family, 2 Peregrines (including one with jesses), 12+ Pochard (Main lake), drake Wigeon (Island lake) & 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails
Sunday 8th August 2021
The juvenile Cuckoo was seen briefly on the North path today,
Also seen was 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails, Common & Green sandpipers & the Marsh harrier family,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, Brown hawker, Common & Ruddy darters, Common blue, Small red-eyed & Emerald damselflies,
Butterflies today, Common blue, Speckled wood, Green-veined white, Red admiral, Small skipper, Holly blue & Meadow brown
Monday 9th August 2021
A juvenile Water rail was at the far end of the Island lake, along with 4 Green sandpipers & 3 Curlews,
On Cell 'A', there was a Greenshank,
Also seen was the Marsh harrier family, 5 Canada geese (New workings), Lesser whitethroat, Grey wagtail (over), 2 juvenile Shelduck & Kingfisher (Island lake),
Gatekeeper, Common blue, Meadow brown, Large white, Black-tailed skimmer, Common & Ruddy darters, plus Common blue damselflies were seen today
Tuesday 10th August 2021
There were 9 Green sandpipers on the reserve this morning,
A Greenshank was on Cell 'A', with 3 Curlew on the Island lake & a Common sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen today was juvenile Cuckoo (Silt pond), 7 Eygptian geese flew south in the evening, 28 Little egrets on Cell 'A' in the morning, the Marsh harrier family, 2 Yellow wagtails (North field & New workings) & a juvenile Water rail on the Island lake,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Common blue, Gatekeeper & Brimstone,
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker, Ruddy & Common darter, plus Blue-tailed damselfly,
Also Common carder bumblebee was present
Wednesday 11th August 2021
5+ Avocets were by the Silt pond, plus a Greenshank,
10+ adult & a juvenile Common terns were still on the reserve, as well as 7+ Green sandpipers,
Also seen was the Marsh harrier family (Cell 'C'), 2 juvenile Shelducks & drake Wigeon (both Island lake), 2 Snipe (Reed-bed) & a Yellow wagtail in the New workings
Thursday 12th August 2021
Waders today, included Avocet by the Silt pond, 7 Green sandpipers (4 on Island lake, 2 in Cell 'A' & 1 in the New workings), 2 Common sandpipers, a Curlew heard in the New workings, Snipe on the Reed-bed & Island lake & a Ringed plover on the Island lake,
Also seen was 28 Little egrets on Cell 'A' in the early morning, Kingfisher (Far lake), Jay (over Dryham lane in the morning), 3 juvenile Marsh harriers (Cell 'C') & 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails in the New workings,
A good day for butterflies, with 5 Wall, many Meadow browns, 3 Small tortoiseshell, Common blue, Large, Small, Green-veined whites, Gatekeeper & single Ringlet,
Dragonflies today, Emperor dragonfly, Brown & Migrant hawkers, Common & Ruddy darters, Common blue & Blue-tailed damselflies
Friday 13th August 2021
On the Island lake today, was a Wood sandpiper (from mid-morning onwards), 7 Green & a single Common sandpiper, plus yesterday's Ringed plover, 3 Oystercatchers, juvenile Water rail & at least 5 Snipe,
Elsewhere, 2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with a further one on the New workings. In the afternoon, 4 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake,
By the Silt pond, there was an Avocet & Common sandpiper (one of 3 seen today),
34 Little egrets were on Cell 'A' in the early morning,
Also seen was Hobby (over the Island lake & New workings), Kingfisher (Far lake), 3 juvenile Yellow wagtails & one of the juvenile Marsh harriers (Cell 'C'),
Butterflies today, Painted lady, 2 Wall, Meadow brown, Common blue & Brown argus,
Dragonflies today, Southern hawker, Common & Ruddy darters, plus Common blue damselfly,
Garden & White-tailed bumblebees were also seen
Saturday 14th August 2021
This morning on the Island lake, there was a single Black-tailed godwit, Ringed plover, Common & Wood sandpiper with 13 Green sandpiper & 16 Snipe,
There was a total of 16 Green sandpipers on the reserve (2 in Cell 'A & a single in the New workings),
Also seen was a juvenile Water rail (Island lake), Kingfisher (New workings), 2 Swift (over the Island lake) & Marsh harrier,
Butterflies were Brimstone, Wall & Meadow brown, with Common darter & Common blue damselflies, plus Common carder bumblebee,
Sunday 15th August 2021
On the Island lake today, there was a Wood sandpiper (from mid morning onwards), Common sandpiper, 8 Green sandpipers (later 12 were seen), Ringed plover, a Greenshank, 6 Curlew, Black-tailed godwit, 14 Snipe & the juvenile Water rail,
5 Green sandpipers were on the Village lake, with 2 each on Cell 'A' & the New workings,
The juvenile Cuckoo was seen in the New workings,
Also seen was 34 Little egrets (Cell 'A'), 5 Avocets & 2 Common sandpipers (New workings), Grey wagtail (south over the Reed-bed), Kingfisher (Island lake), male & juvenile Marsh harrier, Yellow wagtail (North field),
Dragonflies today, Brown & Migrant hawker, Common & Ruddy darter, plus Common & Blue-tailed damselflies,
Butterflies today, White-letter hairstreak, Meadow brown, Common blue, Large & Green-veined whites, Gatekeeper, Painted lady & 3 Walls,
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Buff & Red-tailed bumblebees
Monday 16th August 2021
On the Island lake this morning, was 8 Green, 2 Common & a single Wood sandpipers. Also there was the Ringed plover, 4 Curlews, 2 Greenshanks, plus the juvenile Water rail & 16 Snipes,
A total count of 18 Green sandpipers was made today,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Far lake & New workings) 30 Little egrets (Cell 'A' in the morning), juvenile Marsh harrier, Peregrine (south over the New workings) & 4+ juvenile Yellow wagtails,
Meadow brown, Common blue & Large white, plus Southern hawker & Common darter seen today,
Bumblebees seen included, Common carder, Garden & Red-tailed bumblebees
Tuesday 17th August 2021
On the Island lake today, at least 10 Green sandpipers, a Common & Wood sandpiper, 4 Curlews, 2 each of Ringed plover & Greenshank, 23 Snipe plus the juvenile Water rail.
Seen elsewhere, 2 Green & a Common sandpiper in the New workings (giving a Green sandpiper total of at least 13+), plus a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond, 2 Avocets were near the Silt pond, a further Greenshank flew to the south west, 4 Yellow wagtails (North field) & Kingfisher (Far lake & New workings),
Common darter & 3 Marbled whites were seen flying
Wednesday 18th August 2021
On the Island lake this morning, 18 Snipe, 13 Green sandpiper, 4 Curlew, 2 each of Greenshank (later flew high west) & Ringed plover, singles of Common & Wood sandpipers. A single Ruff was later joined by 3 more,
A Wheatear was in the New workings, 
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (New workings), 4 Eygptian geese west, Kingfisher (Far lake), 5+ Yellow wagtails (North field) & Marsh harrier,
Butterflies today, 6 Wall, Meadow brown, Gatekeeper, Small tortoiseshell & Copper, Common blue, Green-veined & Large whites,
Brown, Southern & Migrant hawkers, Common darter, Common blue damselfly, Red-tailed & Common carder bumblebees were also seen.
Thursday 19th August 2021
2 Spotted flycatchers were by the Far lake in the afternoon,
A male Wheatear was with the wagtail feeding flock on the North field in the morning. Also in the afternoon a male Merlin was seen there,
On the Island lake, there were 18 Snipes, 13+ Green sandpipers, 4 Curlew, 2 each of Common sandpiper, Ringed plover & Greenshank, with single Wood sandpiper & Ruff. The juvenile Water rail was also seen,
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with a Common sandpiper just off the Silt pond & a Greenshank in the New workings,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (over the Reed-bed), a single Golden plover (south), single Black-tailed godwit (south), Hobby (hunting in the early evening), immature Peregrine, 9 Yellow wagtails (North field) & Kingfisher (Far lake),
Meadow brown, Common blue, Speckled wood, Gatekeeper, Small tortoiseshell, Large white, Southern hawker, Common & Ruddy darters & Common carder bumblebee were seen
Friday 20th August 2021
On the Island lake today, there was 12 Snipe, 8 Green sandpipers, 4 Curlew, 3 Greenshank, 2 Ringed plover, plus single Ruff, Curlew, Wood & Common sandpipers,
4 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with another in the New workings,
A total of 3 Common & 18+ Green sandpipes were on the reserve,
Also seen was a female Goosander flying over the Silt pond, pair of Bullfinch (Viewing platform), 2 juvenile Shelduck (Village lake), 2 Wigeon (Reed-bed), 6 juvenile Yellow wagtails (North field) & a Lesser whitethroat family in the North hedge,
Butterflies today, 5 wall, Meadow brown, Gatekeeper, Purple hairstreak, Small white, Small tortoiseshell & Common blue,
Dragonflies today, Brown, Migrant & Southern hawkers, Common & ruddy darters, plus Common blue damselflies,
Bumblebees included Common carder & Red-tailed bumblebees
Saturday 21st August 2021
A Cattle egret was on Cell 'A', in the afternoon, then flying over the New workings,
A Redstart was seen near Crossland's hide in the morning,
On the Island lake, there was 2 adults & 2 juvenile Spotted redshanks, 3 Greenshank, 2 Ruffs & the Wood sandpiper,
Also seen today was 2+ Avocet (New workings), 4 Common sandpipers, 4 adults & a juvenile Ruff, Curlew, 14+ Green sandpipers, Hobby (flew south), Little owl, juvenile Marsh harrier, 4 Oystercatchers, juvenile Water rail (Island lake) & 6 juvenile Yellow wagtails (North field),
Butterflies today, Meadow brown & Common blue
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker, Common hawker & Blue-tailed damselfly
Sunday 22nd August 2021
On the Island lake today, there were 10 Green sandpipers, 4 Greenshank, 3 Ruffs, plus single Common & Wood sandpipers, with also a Ringed plover,
Also seen was 5 Avocets, 7 Black-tailed godwits, a total of 18 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, Curlew, Grey wagtail (single north from the Far lake), 42 Little grebes, 363 Mallard, 12 Pochard, Yellow wagtail & juvenile Water rail,
Migrant hawker, Common darter & Blue-tailed damselfly were about
Monday 23rd August 2021
On the Island lake this morning, was the juvenile Water rail, 9 Black-tailed godwits, 7 Curlew, 4 Greenshank, 3 Ruff, 8 Green sandpipers & single Common & Wood sandpiper,
Elsewhere there was 2 more Green sandpipers on Cell 'A', a juvenile Cuckoo & 3 Yellow wagtails in the New workings, 1 adults & 5 juvenile Common terns, plus a Marsh harrier over Dryham Ings,
A total of 12+ Green & 3 Common sandpipers were seen on the reserve,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Small tortoiseshell, gatekeeper, Small white, Common blue, Speckled wood, Peacock & Wall,
Dragonflies today, Migrant hawker, Common & Ruddy darters,
Also Common carder bumblebee seen
Tuesday 24th August 2021
A Raven was seen being chased by a tern flying north east over the New workings,
On the Reed-bed, a Garganey was seen,
The Island lake had 8 Green sandpipers, 5 Black-tailed godwits, 4 Greenshanks, 3 Ruff, single Redshank, Common & Wood sandpipers, plus Snipe,
Also seen was Coal tit (Silt pond), 10 Curlew south, Little egret (25+ Cell 'A'), 5 brief Ringed plovers, juvenile Marsh harrier west, 2 drake Wigeon in the New workings & a Yellow wagtail north,
Small tortoiseshell, Migrant hawker, Common darter & Common carder bumblebee were flying in the morning
Wednesday 25th August 2021
On the Island lake this morning, there was 13 Black-tailed godwits, 8 Green sandpipers, 3 Ruffs, 2 Greenshanks, plus single Common & Wood sandpipers,
A Greenshank & 2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with 3 juvenile Shelducks briefly on the Silt pond,
Wall, Migrant hawker, Common & Ruddy darters were flying
Thursday 26th August 2021
On the Island lake today, there was 8 Green sandpipers, 5 Black-tailed godwits, 2 each of Greenshank & Ruff, plus single Dunlin, Common & Wood sandpipers & juvenile Water rail,
Also seen was a Hobby flying west,
Migrant hawker & Common darter were flying
Friday 27th August 2021
On the Island lake today, there was 8 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Curlews & Greenshank, 4 Ruffs & the juvenile Wood sandpiper,
14 Green & a Common sandpiper were on the reserve,
A Hobby was hunting Crossland's lake, with Spotted flycatcher in the far Corner & Yellow wagtail seen
Saturday 28th August 2021
On the Island lake today, there was 21 Black-tailed godwits, 12 Curlews, 3 Oystercatchers & Ruff, 2 each of Greenshank & Dunlin, plus single juvenile Little ringed plover, Wood sandpiper & juvenile Water rail,
Also seen was 12+ Green sandpiper, a Redstart by Crossland's hide, pair of Bullfinches & 3 Spotted flycatchers by the Far lake,
Meadow brown, Small tortoiseshell, Common & Ruddy darters, plus Common blue damselflies
Sunday 29th August 2021
On the Island lake today, there was 18 Black-tailed godwits, 4 Ruffs, 3 Greenshank, 2 Curlews, a single Dunlin, juvenile Little ringed plover & Wood sandpiper, plus 2 juvenile Water rails,
Overall there was 12+ Green & a Common sandpiper on the reserve,
A juvenile Cuckoo was seen in Cell 'a',
Also seen was Wheatear (by the Silt pond), 4 Wigeon (Main lake), Common tern, Kingfisher (Far lake) & 2 Greenfinches
Monday 30th August 2021
On the Island lake today was 22 Black-tailed godwits, Green sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 4 Ruff, plus single juvenile Little ringed plover & Wood sandpiper,
8+ Green & a Common sandpiper were seen on the reserve,
A juvenile Cuckoo was seen in Cell 'A',
Also seen was 15 Canada geese, a pair of Bullfinch (Dryham lane), 2 each of adult & juvenile Common terns, 2 Dunlin, Hobby (New workings), Kingfisher (Far lake), male Marsh harrier (Cell 'C') & 11 Wigeon
Tuesday 31st August 2021
On the Island lake this morning, there was 6 Green sandpipers, 3 Ruffs, 2 Black-tailed godwits, Dunlins & Greenshanks, plus single Wood sandpiper & juvenile Little ringed plover,
Elsewhere, Common sandpipers were on the far lake & Cell 'A', with 2 Green sandpipers & a Greenshank in the New workings,
Also seen was 3 Curlew (North), 15 Canada geese (Cell 'A'), Kingfisher (Far  lake), juvenile Water rail (Island lake), 2 Black-tailed godwits (Village lake) & a Hobby hunting over the New workings,
Common darter & Common carder bumblebee were flying
Posted By: Barry on 8/8/2021 12:24:40 PM

July 2021

Friday 2nd July 2021
A female Shoveller has 2 ducklings on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Marsh tit (West path), 2 Corn buntings (North field), 9 Curlew (south), Mediterranean gull & Marsh harrier,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, 4 Spot chaser, Common darter, Common blue, Blue-tailed, Red-eyed & Emerald damselflies,
Butterflies today, 5 Ringlet, 4 Meadow brown plus single Red admiral, Large & Essex skippers & Small tortoiseshell,
Bumblebees, Common carder, Garden, White & Red-tailed bumblebees
Saturday 3rd July 2021
3 Green & a Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A', along with yesterday's Shoveller family,
11 Avocet chicks were seen today,
7 Little ringed plovers were seen (3 flying east & 4 in the New workings),
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), 4 drake Pochards (Main lake), 2 drake Wigeon (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
4 Spot chaser, Common darter, Small tortoiseshell,  White-tailed & Garden bumblebees were seen
Sunday 4th July 2021
5 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed, with a single on Cell 'A',
Also on Cell 'A', there was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Little ringed plover (adult & juvenile), Mediterranean gull & Marsh harrier, 
Dragonflies today, hairy dragonfly, Common darter, Blue-tailed, Common blue & Red-eyed damselflies,
Butterflies today, 12 Meadow brown, 8 Ringlet & single Small tortoiseshell, Large skipper. Marbled, Large & Small whites, plus White-letter hairstreak,
Bumblebees today, Common carder, White-tailed & Garden bumblebees 
Monday 5th July 2021
There were 2 Oystercatcher hatchings on the Reed-bed & Village lake of two chicks each,
A Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the morning,
2 new Gadwall families were on the Reed-bed (3 & 8 ducklings),
Also seen was 9 Curlew (North), 3 Green sandpipers (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier, Corn bunting (North field), Hobby (Over New workings), 22 Little egrets (roosting), drake Wigeon & Mediterranean gull,
Butterflies were Meadow brown & Small tortoiseshell, with Common darter & Early bumblebee seen
Tuesday 6th July 2021
A Cuckoo flew over the Reed-bed, briefly perching on the gate & then flying in the direction of Dryham lane,
On Cell 'A', there was 3 Green & a Common sandpiper,
Also seen was Corn bunting (Maize field), 3 Wigeon (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, Common darter, Common blue & Blue-tailed damselflies,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown & Ringlet,
Bumblebees today, Early, Common carder, White-tailed & Tree bumblebees
Wednesday 7th July 2021
A Great white egret was seen firstly on the Reed-bed & then spent the rest of the day on Dryham Ings,
On the Reed-bed this morning was 25 Black-tailed godwits (including a colour ringed bird), that briefly stayed to join the Common sandpiper, Little ringed plover & drake Wigeon there,
The Corn bunting showed well in the North field, with Hobby in the morning, 4 Green sandpipers on Cell 'A' & a new Gadwall family of 5 ducklings there also,
Butterflies today, Ringlet, Meadow brown, Large & Marbled whites & Red admiral,
Also seen was Common darter, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies & Garden bumblebee
Thursday 8th July 2021
A Bittern was heard 'booming' from Crossland's hide in the early morning,
A Great white egret was seen at the back of the Silt pond, early in the morning,
On the Reed-bed this morning, was a Black-tailed godwit (later seen on Cell 'A'), Greenshank & Common sandpiper,
4 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A',
At least 8 Avocet chicks were seen, as well as Red kite (Dryham Ings), Corn bunting (North field), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Butterflies today, 18 Meadow brown, 6 Ringlet, single Comma, Large skipper, Red admiral, Purple hairstreak, Large & Marbled whites,
Dragonflies today, Brown hawker, Black-tailed skimmer, Common darter, Common blue, Blue-tailed & Small red-eyed damselflies,
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Field cuckoo, Garden & White-tailed bumblebees
Friday 9th July 2021
The Black-tailed godwit was by the Silt pond, with 2 Green sandpipers being seen on Cell 'A & the Reed-bed. Later on there were 3 Black-tailed godwits,
Also seen was Barn owl, Peregrine (north west over the New workings), Corn bunting, Mediterranean gull & Marsh harrier,
Dragonflies today, Emperor dragonfly, 4 Spot chaser, Common darter, Banded demoiselle, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 18 Meadow brown & 5 Ringlets, plus Comma, Common blue, Gatekeeper & Small skipper,
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Garden, Red-tailed & White-tailed bumblebees
Saturday 10th July 2021
The Cuckoo was seen again in the Reed-bed,
There were 2 Black-tailed godwits on the Reed-bed, with 2 Green & a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (New workings & North field), Barn owl (Cell 'C' in the evening), Hobby (flew east), Dunlin & Little ringed plover (both New workings), 19 roosting Little egrets, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Common darter & Common blue damselfly, Small skipper, Purple hairstreak were flying today
Sunday 11th July 2021
2 Spoonbills, including a Dutch ringed bird, were on the Reed-bed, briefly in the early morning, before flying off south,
9 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village lake in the morning, by the evening there was just 2 birds there, plus the one on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Cuckoo, Green sandpiper ( 2in Cell 'A'), 3 drake Wigeon, Tree sparrow (20+ in Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, Emperor dragonfly, Black-tailed skimmer, 4 Spot chaser, Common darter, Common blue & Blue-tailed damselflies,
Butterflies today, Small tortoiseshell, Meadow brown, Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Marbles & Green-veined whites, Red admiral & Large skipper,
Bumblebees today, Garden bumblebee
Monday 12th July 2021
In the rain today, there were 2 Green sandpipers on Cell 'A',
Seen by the Silt pond, was 4 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus a Greenshank,
Also seen was 3 drake Wigeon, Corn bunting (North field), Barn owl (Maize field in the morning), 4 Oystercatcher chicks (Reed-bed & Village lake), the Shoveller family (Cell 'A'), 50 Mute swans & 6 juveniles, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Ringlet butterfly was flying today
Tuesday 13th July 2021
Near the Silt pond, there was 6 Black-tailed godwits, a Redshank & green sandpiper,
4 drake Wigeon were on site (3 on the Reed-bed & 1 on the Main lake),
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine (over the Island lake), 2 Corn buntings (North field), 12 Pochard, Snipe (Cell 'C'), 2 Tufted duck broods (1 & 6 ducklings on the New workings) & Mediterranean gull,
Meadow brown, Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Common blue damselfly & Common carder bumblebee were flying
Wednesday 14th July 2021
There were a total of 9 Black-tailed godwits seen on the reserve at the Reed-bed, Cell 'A' & the Silt pond,
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (North field), 21 Little egrets, a new Little grebe family of 2 chicks (Reed-bed), 4 Avocet chicks, 6 adult, 3 juvenile & 4 Oystercatcher chicks, Marsh harrier, Hobby, Peregrine & Green sandpiper (Cell 'A'),
Blue-tailed damselfly & garden bumblebee were also present
Thursday 15th July 2021
A single Black-tailed godwit on the Reed-bed, was joined by 2 others from the Silt pond & the also by a flock of 12 that dropped in,
Also on the Reed-bed was the 2 Oystercatcher, 4 Avocet & 2 Little grebe chicks,
Also seen was 2 Common sandpipers (Silt pond), Hobby (over the Far lake), Barn owl (morning in the New workings, 2 Corn buntings (North field), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Ringlet, Essex & Small skippers, Large & Small whites,
Dragonflies today, Emperor dragonfly, Common darter, Common blue & Blue-tailed damselflies,
Bumblebees today, Garden & Common carder bumblebees
Friday 16th July 2021
A single Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed, with Common & 2 Green sandpipers by the Silt pond,
Also on the Reed-bed was a drake Wigeon & juvenile Common tern,
Also seen was 5 Shelduck ducklings (Island lake), Hobby (north over the Silt pond), 2 Corn buntings, 2 drake Wigeon, Little owl, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Early morning, butterflies included Meadow brown, Ringlet, Marbled white, Small skipper, Small tortoiseshell & Gatekeeper,
Dragonflies included Black-tailed skimmer, Common & Ruddy darters, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Bumblebees included Garden & Common carder bumblebees
Saturday 17th July 2021
The single Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed (later on 6 flew south east), with 3 Green sandpipers, 2+ Common sandpipers, a Snipe & Redshank seen elsewhere on the reserve,
There were 4 Avocet chicks on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Barn & Little owl, 2 Corn buntings & Marsh harrier,
Dragonflies today, Brown hawker, Black-tailed skimmer, Common & Ruddy darter, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Ringlet, Green-veined white, Small tortoiseshell, Comma, Essex & Small skippers, gatekeeper, Brimstone, Brown argus, Marbled white & Purple hairstreak,
Bumblebees today, Field cuckoo, Garden & Common carder bumblebees
Sunday 18th July 2021
The Black-tailed godwit was still on the Reed-bed,
Other waders seen in the New workings, included 3 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus Little ringed plover,
A Greenshank was briefly on the Main lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Barn owl (New workings), Corn bunting (North field),
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, Brown hawker, $ Spot chaser, Common & Ruddy darters, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 38 Ringlet, 35 Meadow brown, 16 Gatekeeper, 14 Small skipper, 8 Large white, 5 Small tortoiseshell, 3 Green-veined whites, 2 Essex skipper & Red admiral, plus single Common blue, Small copper & Marbled whites
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Garden & White-tailed bumblebees
Monday 19th July 2021
The Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed, with 2 Green sandpipers by the Silt pond, a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A' & another in the  New workings, along with a Little ringed plover,
Also seen was drake Wigeon & 3 Avocet chicks (both Reed-bed), Red kite, 28+ Little egrets, Yellow wagtail (New workings), 2 Corn buntings (North field) & Marsh harrier,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, 4 Spot chaser, Common & Ruddy darters, Blue-tailed, Common blue & Red-eyed damselflies,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Ringlet, Comma, Large, Essex & small skippers, Purple hairstreak, Large & Green-veined whites & small tortoiseshell
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Garden & White-tailed bumblebees
Tuesday 20th July 2021
Today's highlight was the 2 Common cranes that flew over from the west, turned around over the Village lake & then flew back west, briefly alighting in a field just outside of the New workings,
Waders today, included the Reed-bed Black-tailed godwit (plus a Snipe), & a Redshank, 3 Green & a Common sandpipers just off the Silt pond,
Also seen was Hobby (New workings), Kingfisher (Far Corner), a pair of Grey partridges (Far Corner), Corn bunting (North field), Peregrine (flew east) & Marsh harrier,
Dragonflies today, Emperor dragonfly, Brown hawker, Black-tailed skimmer, Common & Ruddy darters, Blue-tailed, Common blue & Small red-eyed damselflies,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Small tortoiseshell, Essex & Small skippers, Marbled & Large whites,
Bumblebees today, included Common carder, Garden, Red & White-tailed bumblebees
Wednesday 21st July 2021
Just 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, just off the Silt pond today,
Also seen was Snipe (Silt pond), Little ringed plover (New workings), 2 Corn buntings (North field), 4 Avocet chicks, Tufted duck family of 5 ducklings (Far Lake), Cuckoo (New workings), drake Wigeon & Marsh harrier,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, 4 Spot chaser, Common & Ruddy darters, Common blue, Red-eyed & Blue-tailed damselflies,
Butterflies today, Ringlet, Meadow brown, Brimstone, Small tortoiseshell, Speckled wood & Large white,
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Garden, Red & White-tailed bumblebees
Thursday 22nd July 2021
A Great white egret was briefly seen on the Island lake in the morning
Friday 23rd July 2021
The adult Cuckoo was again seen flying over the Reed-bed & Main lake,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed , with a Common & Green sandpiper on Cell 'A' & just off the Silt pond,
Also seen was Cetti's warbler (North path), Corn bunting (North path), Marsh harrier & Little owl,
Dragonflies today, included Black-tailed skimmers, Common & Ruddy darters, plus Blue-tailed damselflies,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Ringlet, Gatekeeper & Speckled wood,
Bumblebees today, Common carder & Garden bumblebees
Saturday 24th July 2021
Yesterday's Black-tailed godwit was still on the Reed-bed, along with the 4 Avocet & single Oystercatcher chicks,
On Cell 'A' & just off the Silt pond, there were at least 3 Green, 2 Common sandpipers & a Redshanks,
Also seen was the juvenile Marsh harrier (Cell 'C'), a brief Dunlin (Reed-bed), a new family of 6 Tufted duck ducklings (New workings), Corn bunting (North field), Curlew (heard), 2 Little owls & a Peregrine flying south west over the Reed-bed,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, Common & Ruddy darter, plus Blue-tailed damselfly,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown & Ringlet,
Bumblebees today, Garden, Common carder & White-tailed bumblebees
Sunday 25th July 2021
The young Marsh harrier was out flying again in Cell 'C',
A juvenile Common tern was again on the Reed-bed, along with a Snipe, the 4 Avocet chicks & drake Wigeon,
Also seen was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper (Cell 'A'), 25 juvenile Little grebes, 626 Greylag geese, 3 juvenile Oystercatchers, 64 Mute swans & Corn bunting (North field)
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, Common & Ruddy darter, plus Blue-tailed  & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Peacock, Red admiral & Ringlet,
Bumblebees today, Garden, Common carder, Red & White-tailed bumblebees
Monday 26th July 2021
The Marsh harriers were seen in Cell 'C',
Butterflies today, were Meadow brown & Small tortoiseshell, with Black-tailed skimmer & Ruddy darter also present
Tuesday 27th July 2021
The 4 Avocet chicks are still on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Green sandpiper (Silt pond), Hobby over Cell 'B', Little owl & the pair of Marsh harriers, plus 3 juveniles on Cell 'C'.
Wednesday 28th July 2021
13 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed in the afternoon, before flying off to the north,
2 Green & a Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A', Corn bunting (North field), 6+ Cormorant, Family of Marsh harriers with 3 juveniles (Cell 'C') & lastly 4+ Snipe (Reed-bed)
Friday 30th July 2021
A colour ringed Little egret 'HK', was on Dryham Ings this morning, it had been ringed as an adult on 23rd July 2021 at Wheldrake Ings,
Waders today, included Ruff, Common & 2 Green sandpipers (all in Cell 'A'), 4 Avocet chicks & 5 Snipe (both Reed-bed), plus 5 each of adult & juvenile Oystercatcher,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Far lake), the Marsh harrier family (Cell 'C') & drake Wigeon (Reed-bed),
Gatekeeper butterfly was flying
Saturday 31st July 2021
A juvenile Cuckoo was on the fence posts between Cells 'A' & 'B' in the morning,
6 Eygptian geese were briefly on Cell 'A' in the morning,
In the afternoon, a Whinchat was seen by the Reed-bed,
Also seen was the 4 Avocet chicks (Reed-bed), Corn bunting (North hedge), 6 Curlew (flew over), 2 Green sandpipers (Cell 'A), Kingfisher (Island lake), Little owl, Marsh harrier family (Cell 'C') & Spoonbill (reported early in the morning), 
Dragonflies today, Common blue damselfly,
Butterflies today, Wall, Brown argus, Gatekeeper, Small tortoiseshell, Green-veined & Small white, Small skipper & Copper, Red admiral, Ringlet, Painted lady & Peacock,
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Garden & Field cuckoo bumblebees,
Posted By: Barry on 7/9/2021 12:52:48 PM

June 2021

Tuesday 1st June 2021
An escaped Red-breasted goose was on the Reed-bed, along with 2 drake Wigeons,
Also seen was Cuckoo, Mediterranean gull & Hobby (over Dryham lane),
Butterflies today, included Brimstone, Large & Green-veined whites, Orange tip, Common blue, Wall & Brown argus,
Dragonflies, included 4 Spot chaser, Hairy dragonfly, Large red, Azure & Common blue damselflies,
Early & Garden bumblebees were also seen
Wednesday 2nd June 2021
A Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'A',
In the morning a drake Garganey was seen on the Village lake & Reed-bed,
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (North field), Little owl, 2 juvenile Tawny owls, drake Wigeon (Reed-bed), Hobby, a pair of Bullfinches (Crosslands lane), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Butterflies today - Orange tip, Green-veined white, Common blue, 3 Wall & Small copper,
Dragonflies today - 4 Spot chaser, Large red, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies
Thursday 3rd June 2021
On the Reed-bed today, was the drake Garganey, Wood sandpiper (also seen on the Village lake) & 2 Lapwing chicks,
21 Canada geese flew north over the reserve in the evening,
Also seen was adult Tawny owl & juveniles (Far Corner), Corn bunting (North field), a pair of Bullfinches, Marsh harrier, Red kite & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today - Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Also Green-veined white butterfly & Common carder bumblebee
Friday 4th June 2021
The drake Garganey was still on the Reed-bed. along with 2 drake Wigeon & 2 juvenile Lapwings,
2 Canada geese flew west over Dryham Ings,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field & New workings), Snipe (Cell 'C'), Red kite, 42 Mute swan adults, plus 2 cygnets, 3 drake Pochards, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies - Hairy dragonfly, Black-tailed skimmer, Azure, Large red &Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today - 2 Common blue, Painted lady, Wall, Small copper,
Bumblebees - Buff-tailed & Common carder bumblebees
Saturday 5th June 2021
The drakes Garganey & 2 Wigeon were on the Reed-bed, along with 2 Lapwing chicks,
An eclipse drake Mandarin was on the 'Bus stop' pool in Cell 'C',
Also seen was 4 drake Pochards, Corn bunting (North field) & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, Hairy dragonfly, 4 Spot chaser, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, Red admiral, Wall, Orange tip (male & female), 2 male Common blues, Green-veined white, Speckled wood, Small tortoiseshell & Small white,
Bumblebees today, Common carder bumblebees
Sunday 6th June 2021
The Eygptian goose was seen on the North field, with 6 Canada geese flying over,
A Curlew was in the New workings, with a Dunlin briefly on the Reed-bed, along with the drake Wigeon,
Also seen was 2 Little ringed plovers & a Meadow pipit (both in the New workings), Corn bunting, Little owl, Barn owl (evening), Yellow wagtail & Mediterranean gull,
Black-tailed skimmer, Wall & Small copper butterflies were seen
Monday 7th June 2021
A Red kite flew north over the Island lake in the early morning,
Also seen was 2 Mute swan cygnets (Reed-bed & Village lake), 5 Canada geese (North field), drake Wigeon, Eygptian goose & 2 Lapwing chicks (all on the Reed-bed), Barn owl, Hobby, Marsh harrier (all seen in the evening), Corn bunting (North field), singing Meadow pipit (Snipe field) & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, 4 Spot chaser, Black-tailed skimmer, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 3 Wall, 2 Common blue & Brown argus, single male Orange tip, Large white,
Also Red-tailed bumblebee seen
Tuesday 8th June 2021
Today 2 male Ruddy shelducks were on the Silt pond briefly before flying off North east,
A pair of Cetti's warbler were heard with 3 begging young & one was seen,
Also seen was Hobby (New workings), Corn bunting (North field), Yellow wagtail (Snipe field), drake Wigeon & 2 drake Teal (Reed-bed),Tawny owl (West path), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Butterflies today, 11 Common blue, 2 each of Large skipper, Orange tip & Wall, singles of Painted lady, Small tortoiseshell, Green-veined white, Brown argus,
Dragonflies today, Hairy dragonfly, Black-tailed skimmer, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Wednesday 9th June 2021
The drake Wigeon & juvenile Lapwings were on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail, 2 Corn bunting (North field), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, Hairy dragonfly, 4 Spot chaser, Broad-bodied chaser, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 7 Common blue, 2 Small white & single Large skipper, Wall,
Bumblebees today, Early & Red-tailed bumblebees
Thursday 10th June 2021
On the Reed-bed, there was Little ringed plover, the drake Wigeon & a Lapwing chick,
There are currently 8 pairs of Avocet on the reserve,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Red kite, Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull & Tawny owl (West path),
Painted lady, Black-tailed skimmer, Red-tailed & large Garden bumblebees were seen today
Friday 11th June 2021
Today 2 Barnacle geese & a Canada goose circled the reserve in the early morning,
The first Great crested grebe chicks of the year (2), were seen on the Village lake,
There is a further Mute swan family of 4 cygnets on Dryham reservoir,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North hedge), Red kite, 14 Canada geese (Main lake), Barn owl (Maize field early morning), Hobby (New workings), 17 Little egrets & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today - 4 Spot chaser, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 3 Common blue, single Wall, Brown argus, Painted lady & Red admiral, Bumblebees today, Tree bumblebee
Saturday 12th June 2021
On the Reed-bed, there was the drake Wigeon & 2 juvenile Lapwings,
The Corn bunting was again singing in the North hedge with a new Shelduck duckling on the Island lake,
Also seen was Great crested grebe (2 chicks on the Village lake), Kingfisher (Far lake), Marsh harrier, Sandwich tern,  & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, Ruddy darter, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common damselflies,
Butterflies today, 3 Common blues & 2 Large skippers,
Bumblebees today, Common carder & Early bumblebees
Sunday 13th June 2021
The drake Wigeon & 2 Lapwing juveniles were on the Reed-bed,
A total 311Little egrets were counted this morning,
New Little grebe families were on the New workings (2) & Main lake (5),
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (North field & Far Corner), Barn owl (Maize field in the evening), Marsh harrier, Red kite, Yellow wagtail (Snipe field) & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, 4 Spot chaser, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 3 Common blue, 2 Large skipper, singles of Speckled wood, Wall & Small tortoiseshell,
Bumblebees today, Early, Tree & White-tailed bumblebees
Monday 14th June 2021
A Green sandpiper was briefly in the New workings, before flying off to the west,
The 2 juvenile Lapwings were still on the Reed-bed, wit the single Shelduck duckling on the Island lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, Hobby, Corn bunting & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 3 Large skipper, single Common blue & small tortoiseshell,
Bumblebees today, Early & Large garden bumblebees
Tuesday 15th June 2021
There were 2 Eygptian geese on the Reed-bed, as well as Little ringed plover & drake Wigeon,
The first two Common tern chicks were seen, with also 11 Gadwall ducklings on the Island lake, plus 5 & 2 Little grebe chicks on the Main lake,
The Corn bunting was on the Snipe field (a further one was by the Far corner) & North hedge, along with the Meadow pipit,
Also seen was Barn owl (morning), Yellow wagtail, Peregrine, Little owl, Curlew (New workings), Red kite & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, hairy dragonfly, Black-tailed skimmer, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 9 Large skipper, 8 Small tortoiseshell, 7 Common blue, 2 Wall, plus single Painted lady & Meadow brown
Wednesday 16th June 2021
The drake Wigeon & 2 juvenile Lapwings were still on the Reed-bed, with the Meadow pipit singing nearby in the North hedge,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese (Reed-bed), Red kite, Hobby (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, Corn bunting (North field), 2 Mistle thrushes (New workings) & Mediterranean gull,
Dragonflies today, Hairy dragonfly, 4 Spot chaser, Black-tailed skimmer, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 3 Large skipper, 2 Small tortoiseshell, single Meadow brown, Speckled wood & Common blue,
Bumblebees today, Early, White-tailed & Common carder bumblebees
Thursday 17th June 2021
In the morning, an adult summer plumaged Curlew sandpiper was seen on the Reed-bed, with 2 Green sandpipers on Cell 'A',
Also seen was the 2 lapwing chicks, Barn owl (hunting in the mid-evening), 2 Corn buntings, Red kite, Hobby (east over the New workings in the morning), Yellow wagtail (North field) & drake Wigeon
Friday 18th June 2021
On Cell 'A', in the morning, there was a Wood & Green sandpiper,
The 2 juvenile Lapwings, Little ringed plover, drake Wigeon & 3 drake Teals were on the Reed-bed,
Corn bunting & Meadow pipit were singing in the North hedge,
A Meadow brown butterfly was seen
Saturday 19th June 2021
A drake Common scoter was on the Main lake from mid-day onwards,
On the Reed-bed, there was the drake Wigeon & Little ringed plover,
Corn bunting & Meadow pipit were singing in the North hedge,
Also seen was Coal tit (reserve entrance), Barn owl (Maize field in the evening), Green sandpiper (New workings), Mediterranean gull, 5 young Common terns, Marsh harrier,
Dragonflies today, Broad-bodied chasers, Hairy dragonfly, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, Common blue, Ringlet, Large skipper & Small tortoiseshell
Sunday 20th June 2021
The drake Common scoter was still on the Main lake,
A new Gadwall family of 11 ducklings was on the Reed-bed, along with a new Shelduck family of 6 in the New workings,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North hedge), Drake Wigeon (Reed-bed), Yellow wagtail (North field), Little owl, Mute swan (broods of 1,1 & 4), Barn owl (early morning in the Maize field),
Large skipper, Common & Ruddy darters seen
Monday 21st June 2021
The drake Common scoter was still on the Main lake,
A new Shelduck family of 9 ducklings was on the Island lake,
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (North field), Barn owl (evening), 2 drake Wigeon (Reed-bed), Hobby, Curlew, Yellow wagtail, Mediterranean gull & Marsh harrier,
Butterflies today, 3 Small tortoiseshell & a Large skipper,
Bumblebees today, White & Red-tailed, Large garden & Tree bumblebees
Tuesday 22nd June 2021
The drake Common scoter was still on the Main lake,
The first two Avocet chicks from the Village lake hatched today,
On the North hedge, the Corn bunting was still singing, with anew Gadwall family of 9, plus Little ringed plover on the nearby Reed-bed,
Also seen was Coal tit (Dryham lane), drake Wigeon, Mediterranean gull & Marsh harrier,
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, 4 Spot chaser, Azure & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 3 Small tortoiseshells, single Speckled wood, Meadow brown & Painted lady,
Bumblebees today, Common carder & Red-tailed bumblebees
Wednesday 23rd June 2021
The 2 Avocet chicks were on the Village lake, with 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers on the Reed-bed, indicating successful breeding on the New workings,
Still on the Main lake, was the drake Common scoter,
Also seen was drake Wigeon (Reed-bed), Corn bunting (North hedge), 7 drake Teal (Reed-bed), Yellow wagtail (Cell 'A') & Marsh harrier (Cell 'C'),
Dragonflies today, Black-tailed skimmer, 4 Spot chaser, Azure, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselflies,
Butterflies today, 4 Small tortoiseshell, 3 Large skipper, plus Small skipper, Meadow brown & Common blue,
Bumblebees today, Red & White-tailed & Common carder bumblebees
Thursday 24th June 2021
The 2 Avocet chicks were on the Village lake, with a single Great crested grebe chick there & also 3 Little grebe chicks on the Main lake,
Also seen Barn owl (early morning), Little ringed plover (Reed-bed), Curlew (heard New workings), drake Wigeon, Mediterranean gull, Peregrine (New workings), Yellow wagtail (Island lake), Corn bunting (North field), Snipe (over Cell 'B') & Marsh harrier (Cell 'C')
Small tortoiseshell, Brimstone, plus Blue-tailed, Common blue & Large red damselflies were seen,
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Red & White-tailed bumblebees
Friday 25th June 2021
In the morning, there were 2 drake Common scoters on the Main lake,
2 Green sandpipers were on the Reed-bed,
On the Island lake, the year's 4th Gadwall family of 6 ducklings were spotted,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North hedge), 4 Curlew (flew north), 6 drake Teal, drake Wigeon (both Reed-bed), Mediterranean gull & Marsh harrier (Cell 'C')
Saturday 26th June 2021
An Otter was seen in the Island lake,
There are 4 Avocet chicks still on the Village lake,
Also seen was drake Wigeon & 3 Little ringed plovers (both Reed-bed), Green sandpiper (New workings), Corn bunting (North field), 2 Little owls, Water rail (heard), Mediterranean gull & Marsh harrier,
Emperor dragonfly, 4 Spot chaser, Blue-tailed & Common blue damselfly, Small tortoiseshell, Small & Large skipper, Common blue, Garden & White-tailed bumblebees were all seen
Sunday 27th June 2021
A Green sandpiper was in Cell 'A' in thee early morning, with a Marsh tit along the East path,
A Common sandpiper was in the New workings, as well as a Ringed plover on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Little ringed plover, 8 drake Teal & a drake Wigeon (all 3 on the Reed-bed), Corn bunting (North field), Goldcrest (West path), 5 Avocet chicks (Village lake), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
2 Meadow brown & Small tortoiseshell butterflies were seen along with Common blue damselfly, Common carder & White-tailed bumblebees
Monday 28th June 2021
A Redshank was on the Island lake, with Green sandpiper & Little ringed plover on the Reed-bed,
2 Tufted ducks were in the New workings, with new families of gadwall on the Village lake (6) & Reed-bed (8),
There were 6 Avocet chicks on the Village lake (one family of 4), but one of the 2 older chicks perished when the family attempted to cross to the Main lake,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Curlew (flew south), marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Butterflies today, Meadow brown, Ringlet & Small tortoiseshell,
Bumblebees today, Common carder, Garden & White-tailed bumblebees
Tuesday 29th June 2021
3 Green sandpipers were on the Reed-bed & then the New workings,
4 Avocet chicks were on the Village lake, with another one on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Barn owl, Mediterranean gull  Marsh harrier,
Common darter & Common blue damselfly, 3 Meadow browns, a Small tortoiseshell & Marbled white were flying in the morning,
Also, Common carder, Garden & White-tailed bumblebees were out
Wednesday 30th June 2021
A Green sandpiper, Dunlin & the drake Wigeon were all on the Reed-bed,
Nearby on the North path, there was a Corn bunting singing, plus 2 Green woodpeckers, with a further 3 by Dryham farm,
4 Avocet chicks were on the Village lake, with 2 more on the New workings,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Emerald damselfly & Tree bumblebee were seen today
Posted By: Barry on 6/8/2021 3:13:07 PM

May 2021

Saturday 1st May 2021
Just a single Cuckoo was seen in the New workings today,
24 Whimbrels roosted on the Reed-bed tonight,
A Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond & Reed-bed,
Yellow wagtails were seen on the Village lake & North field,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 3 Red kites, the second brood of Mallard ducklings & Corn bunting (North field),
Small copper & Buff-tailed bumblebee were flying
Sunday 2nd May 2021
The Cuckoo was calling in the New workings again today,
4 Corn buntings were singing today (3 New workings) & 1 in the North field,
A Common sandpiper was on the Main lake,
Yellow wagtails were in the North field, with Red kite & 4 Common terns (New workings) also seen,
Speckled wood, Green-veined white, Small copper & Orange tip butterflies, Common carder & Buff-tailed bumblebees were flying
Monday 3rd May 2021
A Black-tailed godwit was in Cell 'B', with a Ruff in Cell 'C',
Also seen was Common sandpiper & Corn bunting (North field)
Buff-tailed bumblebee was flying in the morning
Tuesday 4th May 2021
In the morning, a Hobby was seen from the Viewing platform,
2 Common sandpipers were on the Village lake,
On Cell 'B', the Black-tailed godwit was still present,
At dusk, there were 20 Whimbrel on Cell 'A',
Also seen were 5 Little egrets (roosting by the Carp lake), 10+ Yellow wagtails & 20+ House martins.
Wednesday 5th May 2021
The Cuckoo was calling again in the New workings,
On the North field, the Eygptian goose re-appeared,
5 Whimbrels dropped onto Cell 'A', with Common sandpipers being seen on the Village lake & Silt pond,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (Cell 'A'), Tawny owl, Water rail, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Green-veined white & Orange tip butterflies were seen along the East path
Thursday 6th May 2021
The day's highlight, was that of a drake Garganey who was seen on the Village lake, Reed-bed & finally Cell 'A',
Waders seen, included a Common sandpiper (Village lake), plus 7 Curlew & a Whimbrel on Cell 'A' in the evening,
A Cuckoo was calling in the New workings, with a Corn bunting in the North field,
Also seen was the Eygptian goose (North field), Hobby (late in the afternoon), 2 Little egrets (Cell 'A'), 6+ Little ringed plovers, Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull, Barn owl (Village lake at dusk), Tawny owl (Far Corner) & 2 Water rails (heard in Cell 'C')
Friday 7th May 2021
2 Hobbies were seen in the morning & afternoon over the reserve,
In the morning, the Cuckoo was heard in the New workings,
A Dunlin was on Cell 'A', Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Curlew, plus 4 Whimbrel & 15 Common tern (Cell 'A' at dusk),
Also seen was a Barn owl (dusk), Eygptian goose (North field), 6 Grey herons (Cell 'A'), 5 roosting Little egrets, 10+ Little ringed plovers, Red kite, Tawny owl & Water rail,
4 Orange tips, Green-veined white, Early, Budd & White-tailed bumblebees seen
Saturday 8th May 2021
46+ Dunlin were in Cell 'A' & the Reed-bed this afternoon,
Also there were 2 Common sandpipers, 16+ Little ringed plovers & 2 Whimbrel north over Cell 'A',
The Hobby made another appearance over the reserve,
Also seen was the Cuckoo (New workings), Eygptian goose (North field), drake Pochard (Cell 'A'), Tawny owl, Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull & 6+ Yellow wagtail
Sunday 9th May 2021
A Temminck's stint was briefly on Cell 'A' this morning with 6+ Dunlin, Greenshank (heard) & 3 Ringed plovers,
A summer plumaged Grey plover stayed on the Reed-bed from mid-morning onwards,
The Villaeg lake had a Barnacle goose on it during the afternoon,
In the morning, a male Whinchat was at the western end of the Silt pond,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull, Hobby, Barn owl (hunting at dusk), 4 Common sandpipers, Eygptian goose (North field), 2 Snipe (Cell 'B'), Tawny owl, Water rail (heard Cell 'C'), Whimbrel & Con bunting (New workings & North field),
Green-veined white & Orange tip butterflies, plus Common carder bumblebees were flying
Monday 10th May 2021
The summer plumaged Grey plover was on Cell 'A' today, with a Whimbrel in the evening on the Reed-bed,
The first Shelduck family of the year (9 ducklings) was seen in the New workings,
Also seen was Eygptian goose (Cell 'A' & North field), marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull, Common sandpiper (Village lake), Tawny owl (Far Corner) & 2 Corn buntings (North field & New workings),
Buff-tailed bumblebee was flying today
Tuesday 11th May 2021
A pair of Common cranes flew west over the reserve & then reversed their course in the morning,
An Osprey flew high south west over the reserve,
There were 2 Oystercatcher chicks seen in the New workings,
Also seen was Barn & Tawny owls (at dusk), 2 Common sandpipers, 2 Red kites, 2 Water rails heard, 4 Whimbrels (Reed-bed), 9 Yellow wagtails, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Butterflies today, included Wall, Orange tip, Peacock & Green-veined white.
Wednesday 12th May 2021
A Dunlin was briefly on the Reed-bed,
The 5th brood of mallard ducklings & 10th of Greylag goslings were seen today,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Oystercatcher chicks (2 in the New workings), Barn owl (Morning), pair of Bullfinch (Dryham lane), 7 Little egrets (Cell 'A'), 2 drake Teal, Yellow wagtail, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
4 Spotted chaser & Common carder bumblebee were flying today
Thursday 13th May 2021
The first Wood sandpiper of the year was on Cell 'A' in the evening,
A Cuckoo flew over the Main lake, with Barn owl hunting over the Maize field in the morning,
A Peregrine was seen in the New workings,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinch (East path), singing Corn bunting (North field), 8 Little egrets (Cell 'A') & Tawny owl,
Common blue, Green-veined white, Orange tip, wall, plus Buff-tailed & Common carder bumblebees were flying today
Friday 14th May 2021
The Wood & Common sandpipers, plus a Ringed plover were on Cell 'A',
A Hobby flew north,
A drake Wigeon was mobile between the Reed-bed & Cell 'A',
Also seen was singing Corn bunting (North field), 4+ Yellow wagtail, Tawny owl, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Common carder & Buff-tailed bumblebees were flying today
Saturday 15th May 2021
There were 2 Wood sandpipers in Cell 'A' today, along with a Common sandpiper,
8 Shelduck ducklings were on the Silt pond, with 3 Oystercatcher chicks still on the New workings,
Also seen was Hobby (flying south), 3 Curlew north, 9 roosting Little egrets, a drake Pochard (Island lake), Water rail (Village lake), pair of Partridge (near Silt pond) & Corn bunting (North field),
Common carder & Red-tailed bumblebees were flying today
Sunday 16th May 2021
The 2 Wood sandpipers were still on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Tawny owl (plus a juvenile), 2 Corn buntings (North field), Common sandpiper (Cell 'A'), 2+ Yellow wagtails, Curlew (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
A Large red damselfly was seen by the reserve entrance
Monday 17th May 2021
A Ruff, Common & Wood sandpiper were on Cell 'A',
On the Reed-bed, there was a brief Whimbrel in the morning,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Hobby (flew east), Tawny owl (with 2 juveniles), Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull,
Peacock, Orange tip, Small white butterflies, Buff-tailed & Common carder bumblebees were flying today
Tuesday 18th May 2021
A drake Garganey was on Cell 'A' from early in the morning, along with a Common sandpiper,
In the North field, a Lapwing had 3 young, with the Oystercatcher in the New workings having the same number of chicks,
Also seen was Tawny owl, Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull, Yellow wagtail & Corn bunting (North field),
Common carder & White-tailed bumblebees were flying
Wednesday 19th May 2021
2 pairs of Teal are still on the reserve,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Little & Tawny owl, Water rail (heard in Cell 'C'), 3+ Yellow wagtails, Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull,
Orange tip, Green-veined white, Wall & Brimstone butterflies were out today.
Azure, Blue-tailed & large red damselflies also emerged today,
Garden & White-tailed bumblebees were also out
Thursday 20th May 2021
A Hobby was hunting the Main lake ion the afternoon,
Seen today, Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull & Yellow wagtails (North field)
Friday 21st May 2021
A Hobby flew south over Dryham lane,
Also seen was Mediterranean gull
Saturday 22nd May 2021
A Short-eared owl was seen briefly on the posts between Cells 'B' & 'C' in the late evening, it later flew west,
3 Dunlin circled the Reed-bed in the early morning,
Also seen was Little owl, Marsh harrier, adult & 2 juvenile Tawny owls, Water rail, 2+ Yellow wagtails & Mediterranean gull,
Buff-tailed bumblebee & Orange tip butterfly were seen flying
Sunday 23rd May 2021
In the early morning, there was a Dunlin & Ringed plover on Cell 'A',
A Mute swan cygnet was on the Reed-bed, with a Corn bunting singing nearby on the North field,
The second Shelduck family of 8 young were on the Silt pond, with a Hobby south,
Also seen was drake Pochard (Island lake), Wigeon (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier, Water rail & Mediterranean gull,
Azure & Blue-tailed damselflies were seen
Monday 24th May 2021
A Grasshopper warbler briefly 'reeled' by the North path,
There was a Dunlin on Cell 'A',
3 Lapwing chicks were in the North field, as well as the singing Corn bunting,
Also seen was Mediterranean gull,
Orange tip butterfly & Blue-tailed damselflies were seen today
Tuesday 25th May 2021
A Spotted flycatcher was seen along Dryham lane,
On the Reed-bed, there was a Ringed plover,
In the North field, the 3 Lapwing chicks were still about, as well as the singing Corn bunting, with another of these singing elsewhere on the reserve,
A Mute swan pair with 5 cygnets were on the Island lake,
Also seen was Dunlin (Cell 'A'), Tawny owl, Yellow wagtail (Cell 'A'), marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Wall & Garden bumblebee were in the New workings
Wednesday 26th May 2021
A Dunlin & 2 Yellow wagtails were on Cell 'A',
The drake Wigeon was on the Reed-bed, with a drake Pochard on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Barn & Tawny owls, Ringed plover (Cell 'A'), Hobby hunting over Dryham Ings, 5+ Little egrets, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull
Thursday 27th May 2021
The drake Wigeon was on the Reed-bed,
Only a single Lapwing chick was seen on the North field,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Little owl & Mediterranean gull,
Wall, Small copper butterflies & Common carder bumblebees were flying
Friday 28th May 2021
The drake Wigeon was still on the Reed-bed,
The first two Little grebe chicks of the year were on the Far lake,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull, 9+ Cormorants & 7+ Little egrets (all roosting), 3 drake Pochards, plus Yellow wagtail (Cell 'A'),
4 Spot chaser, Common carder & Tree bumblebee were flying today
Saturday 29th May 2021
A Yellow wagtail was seen around the Reed-bed, with a Pink-footed goose on Cell 'A',
The New workings family of Oystercatchers are down to 2 chicks,
Also seen was included, Brown argus, Common blue, Green-veined white, Orange tip, Small tortoiseshell, Peacock & Small copper
4 Spot chaser, Hairy dragonfly, Azure, Large red & Blue-tailed damselflies were about as were Common carder & White-tailed bumblebees
Sunday 30th May 2021
The drake Wigeon is still on the Reed-bed,
There is now just one well grown Lapwing chick in the North field,
On site now are just 2 Mute swan cygnets of 2 families, with the Little grebe on the Far lake having 2 young,
Also seen was Peregrine (west over the New workings), Hobby south, 15+ Little egrets, a pair of Bullfinches (East path), Tawny owl (adult & 2 juveniles), pair of yellow wagtails (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Hairy dragonfly, Large red damselfly, Wall, Common blue, Small copper, Brown argus & Brimstone were flying today
Monday 31st May 2021
The drake Wigeon was on the Reed-bed, with a third Shelduck family of 8 seen in the New workings,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Peregrine (New workings), 10+ Common terns, 2 Little owls, adult & 2 juvenile Tawny owls & 3 broods of Mute swan,
Wall & Blue-tailed damselflies were seen
Posted By: Barry on 5/8/2021 3:12:20 PM

April 2021

Thursday 1st April 2021
A Black-tailed godwit was seen on the Island lake & Cell 'A',
The drake Green-winged teal was on Cell 'A', along with 2 Ruffs,
14 Whooper swans roosted on the Silt ponds & flew to feed on Hotham Carrs,
The Eygptian goose was still on the North field,
Also seen was 52 Shovellers, Little owl, 2 singing Corn buntings, 10+ Curlew (North field), 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), Little ringed plover (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier, Red kite, plus 2 Swallows with the Sand martins over Cell 'A'
Friday 2nd April 2021
A male Ring ousel was briefly on a tree by the farm in the New workings, before flying off high to the north east,
The first Willow warbler (North hedge), Sedge warbler (opposite the 'Bus stop' hide) & House martin (over Dryham lane), were seen in the morning,
30 Whooper swans flew north west at dawn,
Also seen was Eygptian goose (North field), 20+ Avocets, Barn owl (New workings at dawn), Corn bunting, 30+ Curlew, Green sandpiper (New workings), 5+ Little ringed plovers, 5 Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), Little owl, 2 Ruff, adult Mediterranean gull (New workings) & drake Green-winged teal (Cell 'A')
Saturday 3rd April 2021
The drake Green-winged teal was still on Cell 'A', with the Eygptian goose on the North field,
Also on Cell 'A', there was an adult & 1st winter Mediterranean gulls, plus 3 Ruffs,
Also seen was a Barn owl (early morning in the New workings), Little & Tawny owls, Corn bunting (North hedge), 3+ Little ringed plovers, Green sandpiper, Curlew & Marsh harrier
Sunday 4th April 2021
The drake Green-winged teal was still on Cell 'A', with it's Common teal companion, as well as 3 Ruff,
15 Whooper swans were seen feeding on Hotham Carrs,
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the New workings, as was Little ringed plover, Green sandpiper, 6 Fieldfares, 2 Corn buntings, plus Barn & Little owl,
Also seen was Eygptian goose (North field), plus 3+ Little ringed plovers & Snipe
Monday 5th April 2021
The drake Green-winged teal is still on Cell 'A', but not always easy to see, also there was a 1st winter Mediterranean gull, Curlew & 3 Ruffs,
On the North field, the Eygptian goose was still with the Greylags,
A Peregrine flew west over the Silt pond, where 10 Whooper swans that had been feeding on Hotham Carrs dropped in at the evening,
Also seen was 25+ Avocet, pair of Bullfinch, 45+ Curlew (Reed-bed), 3 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 2 Little owls & Marsh harrier
Tuesday 6th April 2021
The drake Green-winged teal was on Cell 'A', along with a female Goldeneye, 9 brief Whooper swans & 3 Ruffs,
Also seen was Green sandpiper (New workings), 62+ Curlew (North field), 12+ Cormorant, 150+ Gadwall (reed-bed), 10+ Herring gull (Cell 'A'), singing Corn bunting & 3 Little owls
Wednesday 7th April 2021
In the New workings, there was a Wheatear (first for the year), 15+ Fieldfares, Green sandpiper & a Whooper swan with a small heard on Mute swans,
13 Whooper swans roosted on the Silt pond,
2 Black-tailed godwits spent some time on Cell 'A',
The drake Green-winged teal was still on Cell 'A', along with 2 Ruffs,
The Eygptian goose made a re-appearance on the North field, where there were at least 20 Curlew feeding on a newly ploughed patch, with a late afternoon count of 75 roosting on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was a singing Corn bunting, 2 Little owls, 3+ Little ringed plover & Marsh harrier
Thursday 8th April 2021
10 Whooper swans roosted on the Silt pond, with a Yellow wagtail & Little ringed plover being seen there also,
In the New workings, the Wheatear was still present, along with a Green sandpiper, an adult Mediterranean gull, 15 Fieldfares, 2 Grey partridges, 4 Little ringed plovers & singing Corn bunting,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on Cell 'A', along with 2 Ruffs,
The Eygptian goose was in the North field, where there were at least 75 Curlews,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinches, 2 Little owls, a total of 8+ Little ringed plovers, Red kite & 3+ Snipe
Friday 9th April 2021
The drake Green-winged teal was on Cell 'A', along with the 2 Ruff,
13 Whooper swans roosted on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Eygptian goose & 20+ Curlew (both North field), 5+ Little ringed plover, 10+ Fieldfare, Greenfinch (maize field feeders), Grey partridge (New workings), Little & Tawny owl, Marsh harrier (Dryham Ings), Red kite, Sedge warbler (Village lake), Yellow wagtail & singing Corn bunting (new workings)
Saturday 10th April 2021
A Whimbrel flew south, calling,
The 3 Whooper swans are commuting between Cell 'A', the Silt pond & Hotham Carrs,
The drake Green-winged teal was on Cell 'A', along with 2 Ruffs,
Also seen was Willow warbler (east path), adult Mediterranean gull (over the Carp lake), 30+ Curlew (North field), 6+ Fieldfares (New workings), 2 Little owls & 2 Corn buntings (New workings)
Sunday 11th April 2021
A Bittern was seen on the small reed-beds on the Silt pond, from mid-day onwards,
On Cell A', the drake Green-winged teal was still about, as was 2 Ruffs & Little ringed plovers,
The North field had 3 Whooper swans in the Mute swan herd, plus the Eygptian goose,
Also seen was 3 Corn buntings, Peregrine, 3 Yellow wagtail, 71 Curlew & 2 Little owls
Monday 12th April 2021
A male Redstart was seen in the north hedge in the late evening,
The drake Green-winged teal was seen in Cell 'A' as well as the 2 Ruffs,
The 3 Whooper swans & Eygptian goose were still in the North field, were there was at least 60 Curlews feeding early in the morning. Later on a Whimbrel joined them,
There was at least 30 Fieldfares in the New workings, Red kite, Barn owl (Maize field in the late evening) & Little owl
Tuesday 13th April 2021
A male  Wheatear was seen in the New workings,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on Cell 'A', along with the 2 Ruffs in Cells 'A' & 'B',
On the North field, there was the 3 Whooper swans, Eygptian goose, plus at least 70 Curlews. A Whimbrel was again with the Curlews,
Also seen was Corn bunting, Marsh harrier, Tawny owl, Red kite & Little owl,
Buff-tailed bumblebee & the first Orange tip (female) of the year were also seen
Wednesday 14th April 2021
The drake Green-winged teal was still on Cell 'A', along with 2 Ruffs & 2 Yellow wagtails,
On the North path, there was 3 Whooper swans, Eygptian & a brief Pink-footed goose, plus 71 Curlews,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinch (East path), Green sandpiper (New workings) & 8+ Avocets
Buff-tailed bumblebee was seen
Thursday 15th April 2021
A male Wheatear was again seen in the New workings, where there was also a Green sandpiper, Snipe & Corn bunting,
On the North field, the 3 Whooper swans & Eygptian goose were joined by a Pink-footed goose,
A record count of 125+ Curlews were on Cell 'A' during the evening,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on Cell 'A', along with just a single Ruff,
Also seen was a House martin over Dryham lane, a Barn owl was hunting in the evening & Little owl
Orange tip & Buff-tailed bumblebees were flying today
Friday 16th April 2021
The 3 Whooper swans on the North field were joined briefly in the morning by 2 summer plumaged Golden plovers,
The Eygptian goose was on Cell 'B' today, with the drake Green-winged teal & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'B',
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinches (West path), Canada goose, pair of Grey partridges (both New workings), Little owl, 2 Marsh harriers, 48+ Mute swans & Red kite,
Speckled wood & Buff-tailed bumblebees were flying
Saturday 17th April 2021
The drake Green-winged teal, was on the Silt pond today,
On the North field there was 3 Whooper swans & the Eygptian goose. Later on the Whooper swans were seen on the Main lake,
103+ Curlew roosted on Cell 'A', along with a Whimbrel,
Also seen was 2 Ruffs (Cell 'B'), 2 Little ringed plovers (Cell 'A'), 2 adult Mediterranean gulls (Island lake), barn owl (dusk), pair of Bullfinches, Green sandpiper (Village lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite, 14 Wigeon & a Mistle thrush (New workings)
Sunday 18th April 2021
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Silt pond, where there was also a Yellow wagtail & 2 Little ringed plovers,
On the North field, the 3 Whooper swans were with the Eygptian & Canada goose,
Also seen was Little, Barn owl, 2 Mediterranean gulls, 2 Grey partridge & 2 Ruffs,
Orange tip, Peacock, Small tortoiseshell, Speckled wood, Green-veined white & Brimstone butterflies, plus Buff-tailed bumblebees were flying
Monday 19th April 2021
Today was a day for waders, with a Bar-tailed godwit on the Village lake, a mobile Greenshank & Ringed plover on Cell 'A', with 4+ Little ringed plover & the 2 Ruff on Cell 'C',
The 3 Whooper swans were on the North field, along with an Eygptian & Canada goose,
The drake Green-winged teal was mobile around the reserve,
The first Greylag goslings of the year were seen with a pair & 3 young,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Marsh harrier, a pair of Mediterranean gulls, Whimbrel (Cell 'A' at dusk), 21 Wigeon (Cell 'A') & Little owl,
The first Holly blue of the year was seen today
Tuesday 20th April 2021
The bar-tailed godwit was still about the Village lake today, with a brief Black-tailed godwit visiting Cell 'A' in the morning. Other waders seen today, included Curlew, Snipe (Cell 'C'), a Ringed plover (Cell 'A') & the 2 Ruffs (Cells 'B' & 'C'),
The first Reed warblers of the year were heard on Cell 'C' & the Village lake,
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Silt pond & Cell 'A',
On the North field, there was the 3 Whooper swans, plus the Eygptian & Canada geese,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
Small tortoiseshell, Speckled wood & Buff-tailed bumblebee flying today
Wednesday 21st April 2021
The Bar-tailed godwit was still on the Village lake, with a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond, Greenshank in the New workings & the 2 Ruff on Cell 'A',
On the North field, the 3 Whooper swans, Canada & Eygptian geese were still present,
Also seen was Little owl, Barn owl (hunting in the evening), a pair of Bullfinches (East path), 2 singing Corn buntings, a Greylag goose with 3 goslings (Cell 'B'), 2 Marsh harriers, 4 males & a female Pochard & a Yellow wagtail (Silt pond),
Buff-tailed bumblebee was flying today
Thursday 22nd April 2021
A Grasshopper warbler was reeling by the Dragonfly ponds in the early morning,
2 Ruff were on Cell 'A', along with a 1st winter Mediterranean gull & Yellow wagtail,
The 3 Whooper swans & Eygptian goose were on the North field,
The Bar-tailed godwit was seen on the Village lake in the evening,
Also seen was Whitethroat in the New workings & along Dryham lane, 13 Cormorants (roosting), 67+ Curlew (Cell 'A' at dusk), 3 Marsh harriers, 55+ Mute swans & Tawny owl (dusk),
Buff-tailed bumblebee was flying today
Friday 23rd April 2021
A Great white egret flew over the reserve in the afternoon,
The Bar-tailed godwit was on the Village lake, with a Ruff & Greenshank on Cell 'A',
Also there was a 2nd year Mediterranean gull, Dunlin & Snipe,
The 3 Whooper swans were still on the North field, with a pair of Pochard on the 'Bus-stop' pool,
A Tawny owl was seen,
Green-winged white, Orange tip, Speckled wood & Buff-tailed bumblebee were in the New workings
Saturday 24th April 2021
2 Common terns flew over Cell 'A' at dusk,
32 Curlew & 8 Whimbrel were at |Cell 'A' at dusk,
The Bar-tailed godwit was seen between the Reed-bed & Main lake, with just a single Ruff on Cell 'C', 
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Mediterranean gulls, Yellow wagtail, Wheatear (from the Turret hide), pair of Bullfinch, Green sandpiper (Village lake), 2 Wigeon (Cell 'A') & Red kite,
Speckled wood & Buff-tailed bumblebee flying today
Sunday 25th April 2021
The first Lesser whitethroat of the year was by the Carp lake in the morning.
The Bar-tailed godwit, Ruff & Greenshank were all seen on Cell 'A', along with 33 Curlew & 5 Whimbrel roosting there,
3 Whooper swans were on the North field, with 2 Yellow wagtails,
Also seen was a Barn owl (hunting early in the morning), Common sandpiper south, 2 Common terns, 4 Mediterranean gulls Marsh harrier & 2 Wigeon (Cell 'A'),
Speckled wood, Buff & White-tailed bumblebees flying today
Monday 26th April 2021
A Marsh tit was in the New workings, along with 2 Common sandpipers & a Greenshank,
The 3 Whooper swans were still on the North field, with a Green sandpiper east,
Just a single Ruff was on Cell 'A', with up to 3 Yellow wagtails by the Silt pond,
Corn buntings were singing in the New workings & North field,
Orange tip, Speckled wood, Buff & White-tailed bumblebees flying today
Tuesday 27th April 2021
The 3 Whooper swans were still in the North field,
A Ruff was on Cell 'A', with a House martin over the Silt pond,
A Green sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with 2 Whimbrels on Cell 'A' at dusk,
There was a female Grey partridge on the New workings, Tawny owl (West path at dusk) & 2 Yellow wagtails (North field)
Wednesday 28th April 2021
A female Ring ousel was on Cell 'B' in the evening,
On Cell 'A', there was a Ringed plover, Ruff & a brief Common tern in the morning, with 3 seen later in the afternoon,
3 Whimbrels were at Cell 'a' at dusk,
Yellow wagtails were seen on both the North field & Silt pond,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 4 Mediterranean gulls & Bullfinch,
Speckled wood, Green-veined white, Brimstone, Peacock, Orange tip, plus Buff-tailed & Early bumblebees were also seen
Thursday 29th April 2021
The female Ring ousel was seen again at midday in Cell 'B',
On Cell 'A', there was a Ringed plover as well as the Ruff & a Common tern that was also seen on the Reed-bed,
In the evening, there were 17 Whimbrels roosting on the Reed-bed & 5 on Cell 'A',
A barn owl was hunting by the Village lake in the morning, a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond, 2 more Greylag families appeared with Peregrine, Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gull,
The first Swift of the year was over Dryham lane
Friday 20th April 2021
2 Cuckoos were seen in the New workings, along with a pair of Grey partridges,
A Black-tailed godwit flew west, with a Common & Green sandpiper on the Silt ponds, plus 5 Whimbrels briefly on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull & 3 Yellow wagtails
Posted By: Barry on 4/8/2021 3:31:53 PM

March 2021

Monday 1st March 2021
A Pink-footed goose was in the North field,
There was a Curlew (Reed-bed), 2 Ruff (Cell 'A'), & a Green sandpiper (New workings),
Also seen was 30+ Siskins (Far lake), 3+ Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), Lesser redpoll & 2 Little owls
Tuesday 2nd March 2021
A Barn owl was hunting, late in the afternoon,
Also seen was 6 Curlew (Village lake), Coal tit, Lesser redpoll, 2 Little owls & a Ruff
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
11 Lesser redpolls were by the Far lake,
A Curlew was on the North field, a Dunlin on the Island lake, 2 Ruff on Cell 'A' & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Coal tits, a pair of Bullfinches, Grey wagtail (New workings), Marsh harrier north, Stonechat, Treecreeper, Water rail & 20 Yellowhammers
Thursday 4th March 2021
6 Curlew were on Village lake, a Green sandpiper on the New workings & a Ruff on Cell 'B',
Also seen was 2 Chiffchaffs singing, Great spotted woodpecker & Water rail
Friday 5th March 2021
Seen today, was at least 1 hunting Marsh harrier, 2 singing Chiffchaffs, 2 Coal tits, 3 roosting Little egrets, 20+ Fieldfare & Little owl
Saturday 6th March 2021
4 Whooper swans were in Cell 'A',
Also seen was 10 Lesser redpolls, 2 singing Chiffchaffs, Coal tit, Curlew, Green sandpiper, Little owl, 150 Pink-footed geese north west, Marsh harrier, 2 Ruff (Cell 'A') & 25+ Siskin
Sunday 7th March 2021
The first Avocet of the year was on the New workings,
The male Brambling was on the Maize field feeders, with a Corn bunting in the North field,
Also seen was 2+ Chiffchaffs singing, 40+ Fieldfares (New workings), Lesser redpoll, 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier north, Red kite west & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'A'
Monday 8th March 2021
2 Avocets were on the Village lake, with 24 Curlews on the North field,
Also seen was 3 Fieldfares (New workings), 3 Greenfinches (Maize field feeder), 6+ Lesser redpolls (Far lake), 2 Little owl, Marsh harrier, 2 Ruff (Cell 'A') & 15+ Siskin (Far lake)
Tuesday 9th March 2021
A male Bearded tit was on the Reed-bed, with about 20 Lesser redpolls & 50 Siskins nearby by the Far lake,
There was an Avocet on the Village lake, with 25 Curlew on the North field & 2 Ruffs on the Silt pond,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinch (Main lake, 2+ Greenfinch (Maize field feeders) & 2 Little owls
Wednesday 10th March 2021
The first Sand martin of the year was over Cell 'A' in the afternoon,
The female Brambling was by the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 6 Avocets (Village lake), 20+ Fieldfare (New workings), 27 Curlew (North field), Little owl, Red kite & 20+ Siskin (West path)
Thursday 11th March 2021
Seen today, was 12 Cormorants, 17 Curlew (North field/Reed-bed), 2 Little owls, Red kite & Ruff (Cell 'B')
Friday 12th March 2021
Seen today, was 11+ Curlew & Corn bunting (both North field), 6+ Lesser redpoll (Far lake), 2 Little owl, Peregrine (flew west), 2 Ruff & 20+ Siskin (Far lake)
Saturday 13th March 2021
In the blustery weather today, 8 Kittewakes were seen on the Reed-bed in the afternoon,
Also seen was 2 Avocets (Village lake), 12+ Curlew (Reed-bed), 2 Little owls & 3+ Greenfinches (Maize field feeder)
Sunday 14th March 2021
The first Little ringed plover of the year was on the Silt pond,
A male Bearded tit was on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was, a pair of Bullfinches, 17 Curlew, Green sandpiper, 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier, Red kite, 2 Ruffs & a Water rail
Monday 15th March 2021
A male Bearded tit was seen in the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (North field), 12+ Curlews (Reed-bed), Green sandpiper (New workings), 2 Little owls, 2 Red kite south, 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A') & a Whooper swan (North field)
Tuesday 16th March 2021
4 Whooper swans flew north west,
Also seen was an Avocet (overflew), 2 singing Chiffchaffs, 2 Coal tits (Maize field feeders), 2 Ruffs & 6+Yellowhammers
Wednesday 17th March 2021
A Bearded tit was heard on the Reed-bed, with the male Brambling being seen at the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 19+ Curlew (Reed-bed), about 200 Fieldfare (south), 4 Lesser redpoll (East path), Little owl, Marsh harrier (north) & 2 Ruff
Thursday 18th March 2021
A Bearded tit was heard on the Reed-bed, with the male Brambling being seen at the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinches, 9+ Curlew (Reed-bed), Green sandpiper (New workings), 2 Little owls, 30+ Pied wagtails (New workings), 2 Ruff (Cell 'A'/Reed-bed) & 7 Whooper swans (Cell 'A')
Friday 19th March 2021
A male Bearded tit was on the Reed-bed lake, with 2 Lesser redpolls on the East path,
Also seen was an Avocet (New workings), male Brambling (Maize field feeders), Green sandpiper (New workings, 2 Little owls, 1st summer Mediterranean gull, 2 Siskin (Far lake) & 2 Ruff,
Buff-tailed bumblebee was flying today
Saturday 20th March 2021
The male Bearded tit was in the Reed-bed,
15 Avocets were in the New workings,
Also seen was about 40 Fieldfare over the reserve, 3 Green sandpiper, 2+ Grey wagtail, 2 Little owls, 2 Ruff (Cell 'A') & 120 Whooper swans flying north west & 7 still on the North field
Sunday 21st March 2021
The male Bearded tit was on the Reed-bed again, with the male Brambling on the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 12+ Avocets, 2 Singing Corn buntings, about 20 Curlews (North fields), about 25 Fieldfares & 2 Green sandpipers (both New workings), 2 Little owls, a Red kite south, 2 Ruff (Cell 'A'), 3 Sand martin (Crosslands lane) & 3 Whooper swans (North field)
Monday 22nd March 2021
In the New workings, there were 4+ Avocets, a Fieldfare, Kingfisher & 4+ sand martins,
Also seen was about 20 Curlews in the North field, 2 Ruff on Cell 'A' & 3+ Whooper swans on the North field
Tuesday 23rd March 2021
There was 3 Whooper swans in the New workings, along with 2 Avocets,
38+ Curlew were on the Reed-bed, with a Ruff on Cell 'A',
Also seen was a Coal tit (Maize field feeders), Little owl & 30+ sand martins over the Main lake 
Wednesday 24th March 2021
Seen today, were 2 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 2 Lesser redpoll (East path), 2 Little owls & 15+ Sand martin (over the Main lake),
There were 44 Curlews (Reed-bed/North field), Green sandpiper (New workings) & a Ruff on Cell 'A'
Thursday 25th March 2021
2 Eygptian geese appeared in the North field,
10+ Avocets were in the New workings, with 53 Curlew on the Reed-bed, a Green sandpiper (New workings) & 2 Ruff on Cell 'A',
The male Brambling & a male Bullfinch were by the Maize field feeders, with Greenfinch also,
Also seen was Little owl & adult Mediterranean gull
Friday 26th March 2021
There were 10 Avocets in the New workings, with 60+ Curlew on the Reed-bed, a Green sandpiper in the New workings & 2 Ruff on Cell 'A',
The pair of Eygptian geese were still on the North field, with the male Brambling being seen by the Maize field feeders
Also seen was Little owl & Snipe
Saturday 27th March 2021
The first Swallow of the year was seen over the Main lake,
About 70 Curlew were on the Reed-bed, with 11 Avocets in the New workings & 2 Ruff on Cell 'A',
The male Brambling was at the Maize field feeders, along with 3 Greenfinches
A Red kite & 6+ Little egrets were seen
Sunday 28th March 2021
A drake Green-winged teal was on Cell 'A',
6+ Avocets were on the New workings, with 50+ Curlews on the Reed-bed, a Green sandpiper & 2+ Snipe in the New workings & 2 Ruff on Cell 'A',
The male Brambling was again by the Maize field feeders, along with 3 Greenfinches
4+ Cetti's warblers were singing
Monday 29th March 2021
Just a single Eygptian goose was on the North field,
The male Brambling was seen at the Maize field feeders,
At least 68 Curlew were counted on the Reed-bed & North field this morning,
Also seen was Green sandpiper (New workings), 10+ Avocets, 50+ Mute swans, White wagtail & 2 Ruff (Cell 'A')
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Today, the first Blackcaps (East path & Carp lake) & Ringed plover (New workings) of the year were seen,
The drake Green-winged teal was on Cell 'A' in the early morning,
Herds of 7 & 61 Whooper swans flew north this morning, of which 44 briefly stopped on the Silt pond. Then in the afternoon, at least 150 birds flew north, with 98 of these alighting on the reserve, giving a total of 142 roosting this night. This gave a reserve daily record count of at least 218 birds,
Also seen was Eygptian goose (North field), 12 Curlew (south over the Reed-bed), Swallow, 20+ Buzzard, Corn bunting, Marsh harrier (west), 11+ Little egrets, 2 Red kites, 2 Ruffs, Green sandpiper & Little ringed plover (all 3 New workings)
Wednesday 31st March 2021
91 Whooper swans roosted overnight & flew north early in the morning,
Later on in the morning, 65 flew over the reserve & landed in nearby Hotham Carrs,
A Black-tailed godwit was seen on Cell 'A' in the afternoon,
The drake Green-winged teal was on Cell 'A', along with 2 Ruff & 4 Avocets (a further 3 were on the Silt pond & a single on the Village lake),
Also seen was Tawny owl, 2 Red kites, Marsh harrier, Eygptian goose (North field), 7 Curlew (North field), 2 Canada geese (New workings), 3 singing Corn buntings (North path & New workings), 2 Green sandpipers (New workings) & a pair of Grey partridge
Posted By: Barry on 3/28/2021 6:32:39 PM

February 2021

Monday 1st February 2021
Today, 3 Woodcock & 6+ Snipe were seen,
A Curlew (North field), Green sandpiper (New workings), 20+ Redshanks (Cell 'A') & Ruff (Reed-bed) were the waders present,
Also seen was male Brambling  Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 3+ Lesser redpoll (East path), 2 Little owls, 3+ Red kite, about 1,000 Starlings, 17+ Red-legged partridges & 3 Stonechats
Tuesday 2nd February 2021
See today, a single Curlew & Redshank
Wednesday 3rd February 2021
2 males & 3 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A', with 25+ Mute swans seen,
14 Curlews (North field), a Green sandpiper (New workings) & 1+ Ruff (Cell 'A') were the waders present,
Also seen was a Barn owl(late afternoon), 2 Little owls, female Brambling (Maize field feeders), 6+ roosting Little egrets, a Lesser redpoll & pair of Stonechats (New workings)
Thursday 4th February 2021
 A Whooper swan & 2 Pink-footed geese were in the North field, with a pair of Goosanders on Cell 'A' at dusk,
Waders included, 45+ Redshanks (Main lake), Curlew, 15+ Snipe, Green sandpiper (New workings) & 2 Ruffs (Main lake),
Also seen was Barn owl (hunting at dusk), Tawny owl (roosting), 2 Little owls, female Brambling (Maize field feeders), 3+ Bullfinches, & a female Marsh harrier
Friday 5th February 2021
2 pairs of Goosander were on Cell 'A', with a Pink-footed goose also present on the reserve,
8 Ruff were on the Main lake with 10 Curlew on the North field & 2 Green sandpipers also present,
Also seen was 2 Little owls+ Siskin on the Butterfly path & 2 Stonechats
Saturday 6th February 2021
A pair of Oystercatchers were on the Silt pond, with at least 1 Ruff on the North field, with 8+ Curlew there,
Also seen was 2 Little owls
Sunday 7th February 2021
A male & 2 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A' at dusk, with 6 Whooper swans on the North field & roosting on Cell 'A',
2 Pink-footed geese, 2 Oystercatchers+ Redshank & a Ruff were also present,
Also seen was a female Brambling (Maize field feeders), Coal tit & 2 Little owls
Monday 8th February 2021
There were 2 male & 3 female Goosanders on Cell 'A', along with the 6 Whooper swans & a Pink-footed goose in the North field,
Also seen Barn owl (hunting in the afternoon), Coal tit, 3+ Lesser redpoll (East path), female Marsh harrier, 10+ Siskin, 2 Ruff (lake), 2 Little owls, Tawny owl (roosting), male Stonechat (New workings) & Treecreeper
Tuesday 9th February 2021
The drake Mandarin returned to the Carp lake today,
Curlew, 3 Ruff (Main lake) & a Woodcock by the Carp lake were present,
Also seen was Chiffchaff (singing on the West path), female Brambling & Coal tit (Maize field feeders), a pair of Bullfinches (West path), 2 Lesser redpolls (East path),  Red kite, & a male Stonechat on Cell 'B'
Wednesday 10th February 2021
A female Goldeneye & Pink-footed goose were on the Main lake,
On the Silt pond, there was a Dunlin, with 3 Ruff on the Main lake island,
The female Brambling was on the East path Coal tit nearby,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (New workings), 2 Red kites, the Pink-footed goose (Main lake), 2 Little owls & a pair of Stonechats
Thursday 11th February 2021
Yesterday's Dunlin was still on the Silt pond, with the female Goldeneye on the Main lake,
Also seen was female Brambling (Maize field feeders), Coal tit, 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier, Peregrine, 2 Red kites, about 40 Red-legged partridges, 3 Ruff (Main lake), 91 Shelduck & 4 Stonechats
Friday 12th February 2021
There was a male & 2 female Bramblings at the Maize field feeders, along with a Coal tit,
Also seen was Barn hunting in the afternoon, 2* Lesser redpolls West path), 2 Little owls & 2 Red kites
Saturday 13th February 2021
2 Woodcocks were on the West path today, with a Water rail on the East path & at least a Ruff on the Main lake,
A male Brambling was by the Maize field feeders, with a pair of Bullfinch on the West path, along with 2 Lesser redpolls also,
5 Little egrets were on the Carp lake, with 2 Little owls, a Marsh harrier & Red kite on the East ridge also being seen
Sunday 14th February 2021
The first Mediterranean gull ( a second winter) of the year was on the Main lake today,
6 Whooper swans, 92 Shelduck & 226 Wigeon were counted today,
Also seen was a male & female Brambling (Maize field feeders), 2 Little owls, 2 Marsh harrier, a Woodcock & Treecreeper
Monday 15th February 2021
3 Woodcock were seen along the East path, with a Pink-footed goose on the Main lake, 4 Curlews & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
By the Maize field feeders, there were a male & female Brambling, a male & 2 female Bullfinches & 2 + Greenfinches,
Also seen was Marsh harrier south, a Grey partridge, Barn owl & 2 Little owls
Tuesday 16th February 2021
A Barnacle goose was on the Main lake, with the Pink-footed goose on the North field, 6 Whooper swans & 2 males & 3 female Goosander on Cell 'A',
11 Curlew were on the North field, with 2 Green sandpipers in the New workings & 2 Ruff,
The male & female Bramblings were by the Maize field feeders, along with 2 Coal tits & a pair of Bullfinches, 
Also seen was a Barn owl (hunting in the late afternoon), 7+ Buzzards on the East ridge, 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier, 4 Oystercatchers, Treecreeper, Water rail & 2 males & 4 female Stonechats
Wednesday 17th February 2021
The first Great crested grebe of the year was on the Main lake, along with yesterday's Barnacle goose,
6 Whooper swans were on the North field, along with the Pink-footed goose, 3 Ruff & 14 Curlew,
Two males & 3 females were on Cell 'A' at dusk, with 2 hunting Barn owls at the same time. There was also 2 males & a female Goldeneye on the Silt pond,
Also present was a female Brambling (Maize field feeders), Coal tit, 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), 2 Grey partridges (New workings), 5+ Lesser redpolls, 2 Little owls, a Marsh harrier south, 5+ Oystercatchers, Red kite & 6+ Stonechats
Thursday 18th February 2021
6 Whooper swans & the 2 male & 3 female Goosanders were seen on Cell 'A', 
Also seen was 2 hunting Barn owls (in the late afternoon), female Brambling & 2 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), 3+ Curlew, Green sandpiper (New workings), 4+ Lesser redpoll (Far lake), 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier, 8 Oystercatcher, Ruff (Main lake) & 4 Stonechat
Friday 19th February 2021
The 6 Whooper swans were still present, along with a male & 2 female Goosanders on Cell 'A',
4 Oystercatchers, 20+ Redshank (Main lake) & Ruff were also present,
The female Brambling was about the Maize field feeders, with 2 Coal tits & 3+ Lesser redpoll & 10 + Siskins elsewhere. The 2 Little owls were also seen
Saturday 20th February 2021
The 6 adult Whooper swans were present, as was a pair of Goosander on Cell 'A',
15 Golden plover flew south over the reserve, with 4+ Oystercatchers, 2 Green sandpipers (New workings) & 50+ Redshanks (Cell 'A')
A male & female Brambling were at the Maize field feeders, Grey partridge (New workings), 2 males & 4 female Stonechats, Red kite, 2 Marsh harriers & 5+ Yellowhammers in the New workings
Sunday 21st February 2021
A Common redpoll was seen on the West path today,
5 Curlew, a Green sandpiper (New workings), 8+ Oystercatcher, 30+ Redshank & 2 Ruff (Cell 'A') were also present,
11 Pink-footed geese were seen to fly south over the reserve, a Mediterranean gull (New workings) & Water rail were seen,
Also seen was Coal tit, 2 Grey partridges (New workings), 3 Little owls, 2+ Lesser redpolls (West path), Marsh harrier, Red kite (East ridge), 30+ Siskin (West path), Treecreeper & at least 10 Stonechats about the reserve.
Monday 22nd February 2021
Today, there was a pair of Bearded tits & a Canada goose on the Reed-bed, with a Bittern seen in between the Island lake & Reed-bed,
6 Curlew were in the North field, with 15 Dunlin seen briefly, 45+ Redshank & 3 Ruffs (North field),
The Common redpoll was by the Far lake, with 6+ Lesser redpoll & 35+ siskins,
Also seen was a Barn owl hunting late afternoon, 2+ Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), 2 Little owls, 200 Pink-footed geese flying north west, Water rail & 2+ Stonechats
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
2 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A' today, with 7 Whooper swans on the Main lake,
Also seen was a male Brambling on the Maize field feeders, Green sandpiper, 2 Little owls, 2+ Lesser redpolls, 3 Ruff & 2 Stonechats.
Wednesday 24th February 2021
Today, 25 + Dunlin flew south, with 10+ Oystercatcher & 2+ Ruff (Cells 'A' & 'B'),
Also seen was 6 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), Chiffchaff, Lesser redpoll, 3 Little owls, 10+ Siskin (West path) & 15+ Yellowhammers (New workings)
Thursday 25th February 2021
There were 9 Whooper swans present today,
Also seen was 4+ Lesser redpoll, 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier, Red kite, 2+ Ruff & 30+ Siskin
Friday 26th February 2021
2 Barn owls were hunting in the late afternoon, with a Marsh harrier south,
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (New workings), at least 1 singing Chiffchaff, 9 Great crested grebes, 2+ Lesser redpolls, Little owl, 3 Ruff (Cell 'A') & 15+ Yellowhammers
Saturday 27th February 2021
A Corn bunting was heard singing today, with a male Bearded tit in the Reed-bed, female Brambling on the East path & Coal tit on the West path,
5 Curlews were on the North field, a Green sandpiper in the New workings & 2 Ruffs on Cells A & B,
8 Whooper swans flew north east in the afternoon, with about 300 Pink-footed geese being seen flying in the same direction,
Also seen was 4+ Lesser redpolls (Far lake), Little owl, 20+ Siskin (Far lake) & 2 Stonechats
Sunday 28th February 2021
11 Whooper swans, including a juvenile were seen today,
There was a singing Redwing today,
Also seen was 2 Green sandpipers, 6+ Lesser redpolls (Far lake), 2 Little owls, 2+ Red kite & a Stonechat
Posted By: Barry on 3/1/2021 4:10:38 PM

January 2021

Friday 1st January 2021
Due to the ice cover on the lakes, no swans roosted on the reserve,
In the morning, there were parties of 12 & 14 Whooper swans, briefly about Cell 'A', plus two separate single birds. There were 30 birds returning to Cell 'A', in the evening,
Tawny owls were heard along Cliffe road & by the 'Bus-stop' hide in the early morning,
Also seen was Treecreeper (West path), 2 Coal tits (Far lake), Grey wagtail, 13 roosting Little egrets, 2 Marsh harriers, Pink-footed geese (several skeins overhead), 4 Golden plover west, Green sandpiper (New workings), Little owl & 2 Ruffs (Village lake)
Saturday 2nd January 2020
A second record for the reserve, was a Water shrew seen in the morning,
There were 30 Whooper swans roosting on Cell 'A', all leaving by 08:05,
A covey of between 5 & 6 Grey partridges were in a field in the New workings,
Over 80,000 Starlings flew over in the early morning movement,
2 pairs of Stonechat were present, with a Coal tit (Far lake), 2 Grey wagtails, Woodcock (Dragonfly ponds), Kingfisher & Ruff (Village lake), Peregrine, Little owl & Marsh harrier
Sunday 3rd January 2021
22 Whooper swans were on Cell 'A' this morning, all departing by 8 am. A further 5 were seen flying north west later on in the morning,
Also seen was a Tawny owl (Far Corner), a skein of Pink-footed geese east, Water rail (several heard), 2 Ruff (Village lake), Green sandpiper (New workings), Woodcock, 2 Lesser redpoll overhead, Little owl, a pair of Stonechat (Maize field), Marsh harrier & separate male & female Bullfinches.
Monday 4th January 2021
2 drakes & a female Goosander were on Cell 'A' in the late afternoon,
100,000 Starlings went north west at dawn,
Also seen was Tawny owl (Far Corner), 6+ Golden plover (North field), 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine north, 6 roosting Little egrets, 3 Lesser redpolls east, 2 Ruffs, Whooper swan, Treecreeper & the pair fo Stonechats by the Dragonfly pond.
Tuesday 5th January 2021
There were 10 Whooper swans on Cell 'A' this morning, all departing at about 8 am,
Also on Cell 'A', there was 2 drakes & a female Goosander,
A Ruff was on the Village lake, 4 Curlews were on the North field, 2 Little & a Tawny owls, a Marsh harrier east, 7 roosting Little egrets, 2 Coal tits, 100,000 Starlings north east at dawn & 3 Starlings.
Wednesday 6th January 2021
25+ Golden plover flew west, with 7 Curlew in the North field,
9 Grey partridges were in the New workings,
6 Lesser redpolls, 2 Coal tits, 4 Stonechats, 2 Little owls, a Marsh harrier north, 28 Redshanks, 2 Ruffs & a Treecreeper were seen.
Thursday 7th January 2021
2 Little & a Tawny owl, Coal tit, 20 Red-legged partridge, 2 Stonechats & 30,000 Starlings south west in the evening
Friday 8th January 2021
New for the year today, was a Jay heard in the New workings & a Mistle thrush on the North field,
Also present, were 60+ Linnets, Marsh harrier, 20+ Red-legged partridges, 4 Stonechats, Tawny owl & a calling Water rail.
Saturday 9th January 2021
40 Whooper swans were in the Cell 'A' in the early morning,
Also seen was a Little owl, 15 Red-legged partridge, Tawny owl & a Stonechat
Sunday 10th January 2021
16 Whooper swans were seen at dawn,
6+ Little egrets roosted, with 2+ Lesser redpolls, Little owl, male Marsh harrier north, 20 Mute swans, 100,000 Starlings north west at dawn, 10+ Siskin, A Stonechat, Treecreeper, 2 calling Water rails & a Woodcock seen along Dryham lane.
Monday 11th January 2021
A Jack snipe was in the Snipe field, with 11 Curlews in the North field,
23 Redshank, 2 Ruff (North field) & 18 Snipe were also seen,
600 Pink-footed geese flew north west over the reserve
Tuesday 12th January 2021
16 Curlew were in the North field, with 3 Green sandpipers seen also,
A 100,000 Starlings went north west at dawn, with 10 Whooper swans on Cell 'A' at the same time,
Also seen was 3+ Bullfinch, 2+ Coal tit, 60+ Linnets (North field), 3 Little egrets (roosting), Little owl, Marsh harrier, 400 Pink-footed geese north, 40 Redshank & 2 Ruffs in the North field, 20 Siskin (Dryham lane), Treecreeper, Tawny owl & 4+ Yellowhammers in the New workings
Wednesday 13th January 2021
10+ Golden plover flew over,
Also seen was a Jay (New workings), 5+ Bullfinch, 2 Little owl, 17 Red-legged partridge, 10+ Siskin, 2 Stonechats & 6+ Yellowhammers
Thursday 14th January 2021
A female Brambling appeared by the Maize field feeders,
10+ Siskins & a Lesser redpoll were on the East path,
40+ Redshank were in the North field,
About 30,000 Starlings flew south east at dusk
Friday 15th January 2021
The female Brambling was still present by the Maize field feeders, with 2 Coal tits, 20+ Siskins, Pink-footed goose & a Little owl seen.
Saturday 16th January 2021
In the afternoon, 3 Whooper swans in the north west of the North field, were joined by a further 16,
4 Curlews were on the North field
Also seen was2 Little owls, a Tawny owl, a Marsh harrier east, Peregrine, 7 roosting Little egrets, 18 Golden plover north, Ruff (Village lake), 140 Pink-footed geese south east. 2 Coal tits, 100,000 Starlings over north west at dawn & 3 Stonechats,
Sunday 17th January 2021
25 Whooper swans, 837 Teal, 283 Wigeon, 8 Curlew, 5 Jack snipe & 42 Redshank were counted today,
Also present, was the female Brambling (Maize field feeder), 2 Coal tits, 2 Green sandpipers, 10 Grey partridges, 2 Little owls, 3 Marsh harriers, 2 Ruff, 75,000 Starlings north west at dawn, Tawny owl, Treecreeper & 16 Yellowhammers
Monday 18th January 2021
The Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the afternoon, with 7 Curlew (North field), Green sandpiper (New workings), 2 Little owls, an escaped Peregrine east, 3 Stonechats, Tawny owl, 2 Water rails & 25 Whooper swans
Tuesday 19th January 2021
The 25 Whooper swans were again present in the morning,
There were 16 Curlew in the North field, with 3 Green sandpipers in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Little owls, 19 Red-legged partridges & 3 Ruffs (Village lake)
Wednesday 20th January 2021
Today, 20+ Whooper swans were seen, as well as 16 Cormorants on the Main lake, 13 Curlews on the North field & 2 Ruffs on the Village lake,
The female Brambling was still by the Maize field feeders, with Little owl also present
Thursday 21st January 2021
3 males & a female Goosander were present, as was 16 Cormorants (Main lake), a Pink-footed goose, 2 Ruff (Village lake) & 32 Whooper swans (Cell 'A'),
Also seen was the female Brambling (Maize filed feeders), 2 Little owls, 2 Marsh harriers & a Stonechat
Friday 22nd January 2021
32 Whooper swans, a pair of Goosander & a Green sandpiper were seen on Cell 'A' in the afternoon,
The female Brambling & 2 Greenfinches were by the Maize field feeders,
Alsos een was marsh harrier, Ruff, 2 Little owls, 10+ displaying Buzzards, 2 Lesser redpolls (East path), a pair of Stonechats & Yellowhammer
Saturday 23rd January 2021
A female Goldeneye was on the Far lake, with 20+ Whooper swans on Cell 'A', 3 Ruff on the Village lake, 2 Green sandpipers & Water rail heard,
By the Maize field feeders there was a female Brambling & a Greenfinch, Also seen was Tawny owl (Far Corner), 2 Little owl, 6+ Stonechats & 6+Yellowhammer
Sunday 24th January 2021
The first Oystercatcher of the year was on the Silt pond, with 2 Ruffs on the Village lake, 15 Snipe over Dryham lane, a Pink-footed goose west & 10+ Whooper swans,
On the Maize field feeders, there was 10 Grey partridges, 3 female Bramblings & Greenfinch,
Also seen was Coal tit, 10+ Siskins (East path), 3 Stonechats, Tawny & 2 Little owls, plus 2 Marsh harriers
Monday 25th January 2021
A Woodcock was on the West path,
Also seen was 6+ Grey partridges, 4 Bullfinches, 2 Coal tits, Little owl & 2 Stonechats
Tuesday 26th January 2021
About 2,000 Starlings were in the North field,
Also seen was Coal tit, Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), 9+ Grey partridge (New workings), 2 each of Little owl & Marsh harrier, 20 Mute swans in the North field, Over 200 Wigeon in Cell 'A' & Treecreeper (New workings)
Wednesday 27th January 2021
A Green sandpiper & 11 Grey partridges were in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 each of Little owl & Marsh harrier, Mistle thrush (North field), 20+ Redshank  & 2 Ruff in Cell 'A', 3+ Stonechat & a Water rail that was heard
Thursday 28th January 2021
3 males & a female Goosander were on Cell 'A' at dusk, with a Barn owl hunting the reserve at the same time,
15 Curlew (North field), 2 Ruff & 28+ Redshank (both Cell 'A') were present,
Also seen was 6+ Grey partridge (New workings), 2 Little owls, Coal tit, pair of Bullfinches, Greenfinch & 2+ Stonechats
Friday 29th January 2021
A Red kite was seen over the East ridge,
5 Curlew were in the North field, 2 Ruff on the Village lake & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Greenfinches (Maize field feeders), Coal tit, Grey wagtail, 2 Little owls, 25+ Mute swans & 2+ Stonechats
Saturday 30th January 2021
A male & 3 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A' at dusk,
2 Bramblings were back at the Maize field feeders, along with 3 Greenfinches,
Also seen was 2 Coal tits, Curlew, 2 Little owls, Marsh harrier, Oystercatcher (Silt pond), 3+ Red kite & 8+ Stonechats
Sunday 31st January 2021
Just a single Brambling was at the Maize field feeders, with at least 2 Greenfinches,
Also seen was at least 3 Coal tits, a Lesser redpoll (West path), 2 Little owls, Green sandpiper (New workings), 2 Ruff (Cell 'A'), 25+ Redshank, a single Whooper swan & 2 Stonechats
Posted By: Barry on 1/10/2021 2:16:38 PM

December 2020

Tuesday 1st December 2020
There were 48 Whooper swans (including 12 juveniles) on the Reed-bed this early morning,
On the Main lake, there was 3 female Goldeneyes, plus the 'hybrid' goose & 2 Pink-footed geese with the Greylags on the lake,
A female Goosander flew high north over the Main lake in the morning,
A male Blackcap was on the West path,
Also seen was 3 Ruff (2 on Village lake & 1 on Reed-bed), a pair of Stonechat & Bullfinch in the North hedge, Coal tit (West path), 30 Cormorants (Far lake) & Great crested grebe (Silt pond)
Wednesday 2nd December 2020
There were 33 Whooper swans (including 7 juveniles) on the Silt pond, with a further 26 on Reed-bed, all had departed by 8am,
23 Cormorants were in the Far lake roost, with a Treecreeper on the West path,
3 Ruffs were on the Reed-bed, with 11 Curlew on the North field,
The 3female Goldeneye were still on the Main lake, with several skeins of Pink-footed geese being seen overhead.
Thursday 3rd December 2020
The Common scoter briefly returned to the Main lake in the early morning & then went to the Reed-bed, before flying off south,
In the early morning, there were 68 (including 14 juveniles) Whooper swans on the Reed-bed, with a further 5 on the Reed-bed & 18 flying north overhead,
3 female Goldeneyes were on the Main lake, with at least a single Ruff on the Reed-bed,
About 7,000 Pink-footed geese flew over north in the morning, along with 20,000 Starlings flying in 3 waves,
Also seen was 22 Curlew (North field), Marsh harrier, Tawny owl (West path), 2 Lesser redpoll (Carp lake) & Coal tit (Dryham lane)
Friday 4th December 2020
Today, there was a family of 4 Bewick's swans with the 103 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed. They were the last to fly off north at 08:15,
There were 19 juveniles amongst the Whooper swans, plus 4 Curlews & 30 Pink-footed geese.
Also seen was Avocet (Village lake), 3 Ruff (Reed-bed), drake Mandarin (Carp lake), Marsh harrier, Peregrine, 2 male Stonechats & 3 female Goldeneyes (Main lake)
Saturday 5th December 2020
The family of Bewick's swans were briefly on the Reed-bed in the early morning & then flew off to the north. In the late afternoon they re-appeared & were seen to fly south towards the Humber,
95 Whooper swans roosted on the Island lake, flying off in 3 parties in the early morning,
A female Common scoter was briefly on the Main lake in the morning,
About 5,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve in the morning,
Also seen was 20 Curlew (North field), 3 Ruff (Reed-bed),  a drake & 3 female Goldeneye (Main lake), 10+ Golden plover flying south, 2 Green sandpiper (New workings), Bearded tit (1 seen from the Turret hide), Coal tit (Dryham lane), Lesser redpoll, 9 roosting Little egrets, Treecreeper (West path), Little owl, pair of Stonechat (Maize/North field)
Sunday 6th December 2020 Today, there were 92 Whooper swans (with 21 juveniles) on the Reed-bed. leaving by 8:15 am in 4 parties, An European white-fronted goose attached itself to the Greylag flock on the Main lake, with the Common scoter also being seen there Also seen was 3 Ruff (Reed-bed), 20 Curlew (North field), a drake & 3 female Goldeneyes (Main lake), 10+ Golden plover south, 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), Bearded tit (Turret hide), Coal tit (Dryham lane), 2 Marsh harriers, pair of Stonechat (Maize field), Marsh tit (Far Corner) & Kingfisher Monday 7th December 2020 The Bewick's swan family returned to the Reed-bed, this morning & came back in the evening, 94 Whooper swans, with 19 juveniles were on the Reed-bed, all departing by 08:30, The Common scoter & 2 female Goldeneyes were on the Main lake, Also seen was 3 Ruff & 4 Pink-footed geese (Reed-bed), Coal tit (Maize field feeder), female Goldeneye (Far lake), Kingfisher (Main lake), 3 Pintail (Over Far lake), drake Mandarin (Cell 'A'), 3 Stonechats, Treecreeper, Tawny owl (East path), plus several Curlew, 12 Dunlin & a Golden plover all on the North field, Tuesday 8th November 2020 In the early morning, the 4 Bewick's swans were on the Island lake, along with 5 Whooper swans. A further 69 Whoopers (with 16 juveniles) were on the Reed-bed. All departed before sunrise, On the Main lake, the Common scoter, 2 female Goldeneyes & an European white-fronted goose (with the Greylags) were present, On the North field there was 25+ Curlew, 65+ Golden plover, 21+ Dunlin & 20+ Redshank, Also seen was 26 Shelduck (Reed-bed), female Goldeneye (Far lake), Tawny owl (Dryham lane), 5 Stonechats, 2 Treecreeper & 2 Coal tits (Maize field feeder & West path) Wednesday 9th December 2020 This morning, the 4 Bewick's swans & 11 Whooper swans were on the Island lake, with 65 on the Reed-bed, all leaving by 08:30, A Woodcock was flushed near the Turret hide path in the morning, The Common scoter & female Goldeneye were still on the Main lake, with 5 Golden plovers, Curlew & 2 Ruffs, with a pair of Stonechats nearby, Thursday 10th December 2020 There were 78 Whooper swans roosting on the reserve (49 on the Reed-bed & 29 on the Silt pond), The Bewick's swans, roosted on the Silt pond & then moved to the Reed-bed before departing north, At least 45 Redshank were on the Island lake, with 20 Curlew on the North field, with the 2 Ruff being mobile & a Woodcock briefly alighting by the Maize field feeding station, The Common scoter was still on the Main lake, Also seen was Marsh harrier, Chiffchaff (Carp lake), Stonechat & 2 Coal tits (Far lake & Maize field feeders). Friday 11th December 2020 The family of 4 Bewick's swans roosted on the Island lake & left for their feeding grounds at 8am, There were 78 Whooper swans on the reserve (10 on the Silt pond, 55 on the Reed-bed & 13 on the Island lake), The European white-fronted goose was with the Greylags on the Main lake, with several skeins of Pink-footed geese being seen, On the Main lake, the Common scoter continued it's stay, with the drake Mandarin being seen on Cell 'A' 28 Curlew, 10 Golden plover & 2 Ruffs were on the North field, with a Dunlin seen on the Island lake/Reed-bed, The 2 male Bearded tits showed well from the Turret hide in the Village lake reeds, A Tawny owl was on the East path, with 27 Shelducks seen on the Reed-bed, Also seen was Coal tit (Far lake), a pair of Bullfinches (North hedge), plus a pair of Stonechats on the Maize field. Saturday 12th December 2020 The 4 Bewick's swans were on the Island lake leaving at about 8:25 am, There were 79 Whooper swans on the reserve (70 on the Reed-bed, 7 on the Silt pond & 2 on the Island lake), all leaving by 9am, 10 Goosanders were seen to fly over the reserve in 2 separate groups, The Common scoter was still on the Main lake, 14 Curlew were on the Northfield, with a flock of 15 Dunlins seen, Also seen was Ruff, Barn owl (Reed-bed), Coal tit (Far lake), 2 male Bearded tits (Village lake), at least 3 Water rails (Reed-bed) & Lesser redpoll Sunday 13th December 2020 The 4 bewick's swans were on the Island lake, leaving at about 8 am, Whooper swans were on the Island lake (2), Reed-bed (33) & Silt pond (68), again all leaving by 8 am, The Common scoter was still on the Main lake, with the 2 male Bearded tits being seen in the Village lake reeds, Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Goosanders (flying west), 3 Ruff (Cell 'A'), 3 Dunlin, Coal tit, 22 Curlew (North field), pair of Stonechats & Little owl. Monday 14th December 2020 Today, the 4 Bewick's swans were on the Island lake, with 50 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed, 29 on the Silt pond & 10 on the Island lake, all leaving by 8 am, About 30 Pink-footed geese roosted on the Reed-bed, About 50,000 Starlings flew north west over the reserve in the early morning, Also seen was Common scoter (Main lake), 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), 295 Wigeon (Main lake), Kingfisher (Carp lake), Female Bearded tit (Village lake), Coal tit, 3+ Stonechats, Treecreeper (West path), 22 Curlew (North field), Marsh harrier, Tawny owl (East path) & Barn owl. Tuesday 15th December 2020 The 4 Bewick's swans were again on the Island lake in the early morning, along with 46 Whooper swans (plus 45 on the Reed-bed) all leaving by 07:45, On the Main lake, the Common scoter was still present, with 2 Ruffs nearby on Cell 'A', 15 Curlews were on the North field, Also seen was Treecreeper (West path), 2 Coal tits, Marsh harrier, 10+ Lesser redpolls (Far corner) & 2 Stonechats Wednesday 16th December 2020 In the early morning, 82 Whooper swans (6 each on the Silt pond & Island lake) & 70 on the Reed-bed, were with the family of 4 Bewick's swans (Island lake), all leaving by 08:15, Later a family of 4 Whooper swans were briefly on Cell 'A', with a lone juvenile on the Silt pond, The Common scoter was on the Main lake, with a female Goosander briefly here in the afternoon, 14 Curlew were feeding on the North field, with Coal tit by the Maize field feeder. Thursday 17th December 2020 There were 85 Whooper swans on the reserve this morning (78 on the Reed-bed & 7 on the Silt pond), with the 4 Bewick's swans on the Island lake. All had left by 8am, The Common scoter was still on the Main lake, 22 Curlews were on the North field, whilst 2 Ruffs were on the Island lake, with 1 on the Village lake, Also seen was a pair of Stonechats along the North field, Treecreeper, Marsh harrier, Little & tawny owl, Grey wagtails & the juvenile Whooper swan on the Silt pond Friday 18th December 2020 The family of 4 Bewick's swans were again on the Island lake in the early morning, There were 6 Whooper swans on the Island lake, 20 on the Silt pond & 58 on the Reed-bed today, with a juvenile still on the Silt pond, The Common scoter was still on the Main lake, 13 Curlew were feeding in the North field, with 2 of the Ruffs being seen, About 40,000 Starlings flew north west over the reserve in the early morning, Also seen was a Coal tit (Maize field feeder), Tawny owl (East path), Treecreeper (West path) & a pair of Bullfinch (North hedge) Saturday 19th December 2020 The 4 Bewick's swans were again on the Island lake, early morning with 89 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed at the same time, all had left by 8 am, 5+ Barnacle geese flew over the reserve, with 3 Goosanders being seen to fly off the Reed-bed in the early morning, The Common scoter was still on the Main lake, with a Ruff nearby on Cell 'A' & 24 Curlew on the North field, Also seen was Barn owl (Maize field), Bearded tit (heard from the Turret hide), 2 Coal tits, Green sandpiper (new workings), Little owl, Grey wagtail (Far lake), 10 Little egrets roosting, 2 Ruffs (Island lake), 2 Marsh harriers, Treecreeper & 10,000+ Starlings in the morning & evening Sunday 20th December 2020 The 4 Bewick's swans roosted again on the Island lake, being the first swans to leave, 75 Whooper swans roosted on the Reed-bed, along with 7 Curlews, all these left by 07:50, A Woodcock flew over the Turret hide path in the early morning, with a Barn owl nearby, Also seen were 2 Bearded tits (Village lake reeds from the Turret hide), pairs of Stonechats & Bullfinches (Dragonfly ponds), 2 Lesser redpoll (North dyke), Little owl, Grey wagtail, 20+ Yellowhammer (Mew workings), 2 Ruff (Island lake) & 21 Curlews (North field). Monday 21st December 2020 The 4 Bewick's swans were on the Island lake, with 70 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed. The former were the first to leave, all departing by 8am 10 Curlews roosted on the Reed-bed, with 5 seen elsewhere, as well as a Ruff & 46 Redshanks on the Island lake, Also seen was a female Goldeneye (Main lake), Grey wagtail (Far lake) & Coal tit (Maize field feeder). Tuesday 22nd December 2020 There were 72 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed, with a further 11 on the Island lake. Departure started at 8 am & finished at 08:15, There were 18 Curlews (North field) & 3 mobile Ruffs, The early morning Starling spectacle continued, Also seen was 9 Lesser redpolls (reserve entrance), pairs of Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds & Cell 'B'), 2 Bearded tits (Village lake from the Turret hide) & 2 Coal tits (Carp lake & Maize field feeders). Wednesday 23rd December 2020 The family of 4 Bewick's swans returned to the Island lake the previous evening, leaving just after 8 am, There were 36 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed & Silt pond this morning, with 4 later seen flying south & 8 spending the afternoon on the Silt pond, On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Ruffs & 7 Dunlins with 7 Pink-footed geese seen flying north, Also seen was Coal tit (Maize field feeder), pair of Stonechat (Maize field) & a pair of Bullfinch (North hedge). Thursday 24th December 2020 There were 80 Whooper swans this morning (74 on the Reed-bed & 6 on the Island lake), 13 Whooper swans flew south over the Carp lake, The Starlings performed well over the reserve in the early morning, On the North field & Reed-bed, there were 3 Ruff, 26 Curlew, 25+ Golden plovers & 10 Dunlins, A pair of Stonechats were by the Dragonfly ponds, with a Barn owl over the Maize field, 2 Marsh harriers hunting Dryham Ings & Coal tit on the Maize field feeders. Friday 25th December 2020 There were 65 Whooper swans on the Reed-bed in the morning, with the Bewick's family on Cell 'A', departing north in the early morning, 50,000+ Starlings flew north west over the reserve in the early morning, Also seen was 9+ Curlew (North field), 2 Golden plover, 8 roosting Little egrets, Marsh harrier, 2+ Ruff, Tawny & 2 Little owls, Treecreeper & Coal tit Saturday 26th December 2020 The family of Bewick's swans were on Cell 'A', leaving at 08:15, with 65 Whooper swans nearby on the Silt pond (including 11 from the Reed-bed), departing in 3 parties by 08:15, 50,000+ Starlings flew north west over the reserve in the early morning, Also seen was about 100 Pink-footed geese flying south west, 2 Ruff (Reed-bed & Village lake), Green sandpiper (New workings), 20+ Curlew (North field), Golden plover, Great crested grebe (Silt pond), pair of Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds), Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Treecreeper, Tawny owl (Far corner) & 2 Little owls. Sunday 27th December 2020 There were 75 Whooper swans on the Silt pond, with the 4 Bewick's swans on Cell 'A'. All groups had left by 08:25, flying north west as usual, The early morning Starling over flight involved over 50,000 birds again, Also seen was 22 Curlew & 2Ruffs (North field), Red kite (west), Goosander, Marsh harrier, Treecreeper, 80 Pink-footed geese (south), 2 Little owls, 2 Bearded tits, Coal tit & a pair fo Bullfinches (North path), plus pair of Stonechats (Dragonfly ponds). Monday 28th December 2020 The family of 4 Bewick's swans were again on Cell 'A', with 70 Whooper swans on the Silt pond. Due to the misty conditions, departure was delayed, the last birds leaving at 09:20, A Coal tit was feeding on the Maize field feeders, Tawny owl (East path), Bearded tit (heard on Dryham Ings), 2 Golden plovers north, 13 Little egrets roosting & a pair of Stonechats by the Dragonfly ponds. Tuesday 29th December 2020 67 Whooper swans were on the Silt pond, with the 4 Bewick's swans on Cell 'A'. Today, it looks as if the Whooper swans have used the Silt pond as a staging area & did not roost there. All swans had left by 08:20, Also seen was Red kite, 3+ Marsh harriers, 2 Little owls, 3 Coal tits (2 on Maize field feeders & 1 on West path), 2 male Bearded tits (Village lake), 20+ Curlew (North field), Ruff (Village lake), 8+ Golden plover, Grey wagtail & Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds) Wednesday 30th December 2020 There were 65 Whooper swans this morning (36 on Cell 'A', 13 on Reed-bed & 16 on Island lake), The 4 Bewick's swans were on Cell 'A'. There was a late departure today, the last bird was about 08:50, 70+ Whooper swans & the 4 Bewick's swans returned to the Silt pond in the late evening, Also seen was Tawny owl (East hide), 3 Eygptian geese overflying, 50,000+ Starlings south east at dusk, 400 Pink-footed geese flew over, 2 Coal tits (East & West paths), Golden plover (2 flocks), 2 Ruffs (Village lake), 3+ marsh harriers, Peregrine & water rail (Island lake & Cell 'B'). Thursday 31st December 2020 This morning, only the Reed-bed, Village & Main lakes, Cell 'A' & the Silt pond had any ice free water, This meant that the 70 Whooper & 4 Bewick's swans were on the Silt pond, with a final departure of 09:20, Also seen was 2+ Ruff (Village lake), 150 Pink-footed geese over, Marsh tit (East path), Tawny owl (North hedge), Little owl & 4+ Stonechats.
Posted By: Barry on 12/12/2020 5:12:45 PM

November 2020

Sunday 1st November 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Village lake, with a female Goldeneye on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Pink-footed goose, 12 Curlew, Marsh harrier, Green sandpiper, Grey wagtail, Stonechat (Reed-bed) & Chiffchaff
Monday 2nd November 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was again seen on the northern most island of the Village lake,
There were 3 Ruffs on the reserve (2 on the Reed-bed, 1 on the Village lake),
A Green sandpiper & 2 skeins of 10 Pink-footed geese were seen on the New workings,
11 Whooper swans flew south over Cell 'C',
On the Main lake, there was a drake & 2 female Goldeneyes.
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Good numbers of Whooper swans were present in the morning, with 32 on the Silt pond (including 12 juveniles), 25 on the Main lake & 5 including 2 juveniles on the Reed-bed. All 3 parties flew south soon after brief stays,
The drake Green-winged teal (Village lake), 2 Ruff (North field), Marsh harrier & Red kite were all seen
Wednesday 4th November 2020
10 Whooper swans were briefly on the Silt pond in the early morning,
Over 2,000 Pink-footed geese were over the reserve,
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village lake,
Also seen was Ruff (Reed-bed), Green sandpiper, 16 Curlew, Yellowhammer & Little owl (all of the latter 3 on the New workings)
Thursday 5th November 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Village lake, along with 2 Ruffs & a Green sandpiper,
There was another Ruff on the Reed-bed & 2 Lesser redpolls on the West path.
Friday 6th November 2020
A misty morning, that improved as the day went on,
A pair of Red-crested pochards was on the Far lake,
10 Whooper swans were on the Reed-bed, briefly in the morning, with others heard in the mist, with the same being true for skeins of Pink-footed geese,
Also seen was Ruff (Reed-bed), Siskin (Dryham lane), Corn bunting (North hedge), 2 Lesser redpoll, 2 Marsh harrier, Little owl & 200+ Fieldfare (Dryham lane & West path)
Saturday 7th November 2020
There were 7 Whooper swans briefly on the Reed-bed in the early morning, followed by 6 (including 4 juveniles) that alighted on the Village lake late morning,
A drake Pintail was on the Main lake, with 3 Ruffs on the Village lake,
4 Crossbills flew north over the Carp lake, with female Blackcaps in the Far corner & Butterfly walk, 
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (East path) , male Stonechat (Turret hide), Water rail (Island lake), Marsh harrier, several skeins of Pink-footed geese (including 7 on the Village lake) & Little owl.
Sunday 8th November 2020
In the early morning, there was 7 Whooper swans including 5 juveniles on the Village lake,
A pair of Goldeneye was briefly on the Silt pond,
In the mist, there was 1,000+ Pink-footed geese flying over, with some individuals alighting on the Village lake,
Also seen was 20 Golden plover flying north, Dunlin (Reed-bed/Silt pond), 3 Ruff, 3 Green sandpipers, Marsh harrier, Bearded tit (Reed-bed), Stonechat (Turret hide & Dryham farm), Chiffchaff, Little owl, Grey wagtail, drake Mandarin (Carp lake), Canada goose, 10+ Little egrets (roosting by the Far lake), Mistle thrush & Tawny owl (East path)
Monday 9th November 2020
Today's highlight was a juvenile Greenland white-fronted goose with the Greylags on the Village lake, where it was also joined by up to 16 Pink-footed geese,
Waders today, included Green sandpiper (Village lake), 2 Ruff (village lake/Reed-bed), a Golden plover (Island lake), plus a Dunlin on the Reed-bed,
Up to 5 Stonechats were on the reserve (pairs on the Dragonfly ponds & Village lake, plus a male in Cell 'B'),
Also seen was 13 Curlew , Jack snipe (flew over the Island lake), with at least a single Lesser redpoll, Little owl & Red kite
Tuesday 10th November 2020
At least 32 Whooper swans were on the Silt pond in the early morning,
The juvenile Greenland white-front & 2 Pink-footed geese returned to the Village lake in the morning with the Greylags,
A female Goldeneye was on the Main lake, with 2 Ruffs on the Reed-bed & a Stonechat near Dryham farm
Wednesday 11th November 2020
27 Whooper swans were over the reserve in the morning,
The juvenile Greenland white-fronted goose was back on the village lake from mid morning onwards,
Also seen was 2 Ruffs (Reed-bed), 3 Lesser redpolls (Carp lake), Little owl, 4 Green woodpeckers, 3 Pink-footed geese (Village lake) & 2 Treecreepers (West path)
Thursday 12th November 2020
7 Whooper swans flew high south over the reserve in the morning, a little later a single bird circled the Reed-bed & then alighted on the Main lake for the rest of the day. Later on it was joined by an adult & juvenile,
13 Curlew were on the North field, with 5 Ruffs (4 on the North field & 1 on the Village lake).
A single Pink-footed goose was briefly with the Graylags on the Main  lake, 
 A pair of Stonechats was at the back of the Silt pond, with a Tawny owl heard on the Butterfly walk & Marsh harrier seen,
A ringed Greylag goose 'VC6' was ringed 2 days earlier at Wheldrake.
Friday 13th November 2020
10 Whooper swans were seen flying north in the morning, with a few skeins of Pink-footed geese seen overhead,
2 Ruffs were on the North field/Reed-bed, with 3 Stonechats seen nearby,
A pair of Bullfinches were on Crossland's lane, 
Common darters were seen today.
Saturday 14th November 2020
An overcast day,
Whooper swans were the birds of the day, with herds of 41. 7 & 6 & a single bird that was mobile around the reserve,
An immature male & female Goldeneye was on the Main lake,
Also seen was 3 Ruffs, Lesser redpoll (West path), pair of Stonechat & Corn bunting (North hedge).
Sunday 15th November 2020
Yesterday's Whooper swan was still on the Silt pond, with a further 73 (53 & 20) seen in the morning,
A Grey plover flew over the Reed-bed south in the morning, there was also 3 female Goldeneyes on the Main lake,
3 Ruff were mobile around the reserve, with Green sandpiper, Lesser redpoll, Marsh harrier & Pink-footed goose seen
Monday 16th November 2020
What was eventually posted as a hybrid Lesser white front x Greater white fronted goose was on the Reed-bed with the Greylags,
3 female Goldeneyes were on the Main lake,
2 Ruff were on the Reed-bed, with 5 sleeping Curlew on the Island lake,
A total of 11 Curlews were on the North field,
Also seen was 2 Lesser redpoll (Far Corner) 7 3 Stonechats on the posts between Cells 'B' & 'C'
Tuesday 17th November 2020
In the early morning, 69 Whooper swans were on the Reed-bed, with 20 on the Silt pond, both groups flying off north at first light,
The 'hybrid' goose & 4 Pink-footed geese were on the North field with the Greylags, other Pink-footed skeins being seen overhead,
Also seen was 3 Ruff (Reed-bed), Curlew (North field), 3 female Goldeneyes (Main lake), Kingfisher & 4 Lesser redpolls (Far lake)
Wednesday 18th November 2020
In the early morning, there were 22 Whooper swans (with 14 juveniles) on the Silt pond, with a further 84 on the Reed-bed (in herds of 44 & 40). all herds flew off north at sunrise. In the late afternoon, 60 alighted on the Main lake,
Also 22 Cormorants roosted on the Far lake trees,
A Grey plover flew south over the Reed-bed in the morning,
The 'hybrid' goose was still on the North field,
Also seen was 3 Ruff (North field), 2 female Goldeneye (Main lake), 2 Lesser redpolls (Far lake) & Coal tit (West path)
Thursday 19th November 2020
This morning, there was 54 Whooper swans (with 9 juveniles) on the Reed-bed, all leaving by 06:45. Later 6 adults flew west over Dryham Ings. Also on the Reed-bed was the 'hybrid' & a Pink-footed goose, 14 Curlew & 3 Ruffs,
2 female Goldeneyes were on the Main lake, with a male Stonechat in Cell 'B' & Marsh harrier seen
Friday 20th November 2020
In the early morning, there was 15 Whooper swans (including 9 juveniles) on the Silt pond, with a further 11 adults on the Reed-bed, all groups leaving by 7am,
With the Greylags on the Reed-bed, there was a Pink-footed goose & the 3 Ruffs,
On the Main lake, the female Goldeneye was joined by a male,
A Treecreeper, 2 Lesser redpoll & a male Yellowhammer were by the Far lake,
13 Curlew & 83 Pink-footed geese were in the North field
Saturday 21st November 2020
At the Silt pond this morning, there were 39 Whooper swans (including 19 juveniles) that departed early in the morning as did a further 5 adults on the Reed-bed,
The Cormorant roost held 16 birds, with the Little egret roost holding 14,
Between 5 & 6,000 Starlings flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
The drake & 2 female Goldeneyes were on the Main lake, with a drake Pintail being seen to fly from the New workings towards the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Green sandpiper (Silt pond), 3 Ruffs (Red-bed), 18 Curlew (Island lake), Little owl & 10 Lesser redpoll (Far lake)
Sunday 22nd November 2020
66 Whooper swans were seen today (47 on the Silt pond, 12 on the Reed-bed & 7 flying north), this included 24+ juveniles,
50,000+ Starlings flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
Over 7,000 Pink-footed geese flew over in the morning,
There was 19 Cormorants & 5 Little egrets at the roost in the morning,
10+ Lesser redpoll were in the Far corner, with 9 by the Viewing platform,
The drake Goldeneye, plus 2 females were on the Main lake, along with the' hybrid' goose,
Also seen was 9 Curlew (Island lake), Green sandpiper (New workings), 3 Ruff (Reed-bed), drake Mandarin (Carp lake), Peregrine (New workings), Treecreeper, Coal tit & Stonechat (New workings).
Monday 23rd November 2020
There were 40 Whooper swans (including 14 juveniles) on the Silt pond in the early morning, 2 equal parties leaving by 07:30am,
The drake & female Goldeneye were on the Main lake,
The 'hybrid goose was with the Greylags on the Main lake,
Also seen was a Peregrine (over the Reed-bed, Ruff (Reed-bed) & 10+ Lesser redpoll in the Far corner & Viewing platform area
Tuesday 24th November 2020
There were 52 Whooper swans (including 17 juveniles) on the Silt pond in the early morning, They left in 4 parties all in a north west direction by 07:30,
A Short-eared owl was seen flying high south west over the New workings, with Little owl, Green sandpiper & Stonechat also seen here,
Also seen was 3 Ruff (Reed-bed), 2 skeins of Pink-footed geese, Siskin & Lesser redpoll (Far Corner), Coal tit (East path) & Treecreeper (Carp lake)
The drake & female Goldeneyes were still on the Main lake.
Wednesday 25th November 2020
In the early morning on the Silt pond, there was 68 Whooper swans (with 17juveniles), by 07:40 these had all left in 4 parties north west,
The drake & female Goldeneye were on the Main lake, with a Woodcock flushed nearby on the Butterfly walk,
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (Far Corner), 3 Ruff (Reed-bed), Water rail (Village lake) & male Bullfinch (East path)
Thursday 26th November 2020
There were 72 Whooper swans on the Silt pond, with 17 juveniles, this early morning, with departure before 8am. In the evening 84 birds returned,
On the Main lake, there was a the drake & 2 female Goldeneyes, plus 2 Pink-footed geese & the 'hybrid' goose,
Also seen was 3 Ruff (Reed-bed), 2 Bearded tit (Village lake), Little owl (New workings), Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds), Water rail (Island lake) & Lesser redpoll (West path)
Friday 27th November 2020
This morning, 84 Whooper swans were on the Reed-bed, with 19 juveniles. 9 adults were seen separately flying high south over the Reed-bed,
Over 7,000 Pink-footed geese flew south in the afternoon, with about 40,000 Starlings flying south east at the same time,
The male & female Goldeneyes were still on the Main lake, being joined later by 2 Pink-footed & the 'hybrid' goose,
Up to 8 Lesser redpolls were in Black dyke by the Far lake,
Also seen was Barn owl (back of Main lake), Coal tit (Far lake), 18 Curlew (North field), Marsh harrier, 3 Ruff (Reed-bed), Stonechat & Little owl.
Saturday 28th November 2020
85 Whooper swans (including 20 juveniles) were on the Reed-bed in the early morning, all departing by 07:30 am,
5 Goldeneyes (2 males & 3 females) were on the Main lake, with one of the  males visiting the other lakes),
Also seen was Stonechat (North field), 2 Lesser redpoll (Far lake), 2 Ruff (Reed-bed), 2 Pink-footed geese (Reed-bed), pls about 3,000 flying northwards, Dunlin (Reed-bed), 2 Grey wagtails, Water rail, 2 Coal & a Marsh tit (West path)
Sunday 29th November 2020
There were 102 Whooper swans (including 20 juveniles) on the Silt pond this early morning, with a drake Goosander briefly there as well,
A Marsh harrier was feeding on a dead goose on the Main lake,
Also seen was 4 female Goldeneyes (Main lake), Green sandpiper, 140 Golden plover, Canada goose, Coal tit (West path), Corn bunting (New workings), Ruff (reed-bed), Stonechat (North dyke), Lesser redpoll (Far lake), Little & tawny owl & at least 1,000 Pink-footed geese north
Monday 30th November 2020
There were 67 adults & 18 juvenile  Whooper swans on the Silt pond this early morning, with 5 (including 3 juveniles) on the Reed-bed), all leaving to the north west, with 2 juveniles flying north over the Reed-bed later,
A female Common scoter visited the Main lake & Reed-bed, settling on the Silt pond,
Also seen was 2 female Goldeneyes (mobile), Woodcock (east path), 150 Golden plover, Marsh harrier & a pair of Stonechats (Snipe field)
Posted By: Barry on 11/15/2020 10:35:15 AM

October 2020

Thursday 1st October 2020
2 Whooper swans were seen to fly north west over the Main lake in the evening
Friday 2nd October 2020
A Great white egret was seen to fly east over the Main lake at midday,
A Swift flew over Dryham lane & Cell 'A' in the morning,
Also seen was 2 Eygptian geese, a Common & Green sandpiper (Cell 'A'), Merlin south, at least 2 Grey wagtails flying over, about 700 Pink-footed geese flying south during the day, 2 Redwings (Carp lake), 8 Stonechats (4 each in Cell 'B' & by the Dragonfly ponds), 20+ Swallow (North field), Willow warbler, Chiffchaff & Blackcap
Saturday 3rd October 2020
A Pintail was on the Far lake, with 4 Dunlin & a Curlew on the Reed-bed,
On Cell 'A', there was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus 20+ Swallows,
The Main lake had 34 Canada & a single Pink-footed goose,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Goldcrest, Chiffchaff & Shelduck.
Sunday 4th October 2020
A drake Green-winged teal just coming out of eclipse plumage was on the Island lake in the mid morning,
A pair of Pintail were on the New workings,
13 Curlew came down to the Island lake,
Also seen was 4 Stonechats (Cell 'B'), 2 Swallows & a Green sandpipers (both Cell 'C'), Chiffchaff & a Mistle thrush over Dryham lane
Monday 5th October 2020
On the Island lake today, there was 2 Green sandpipers, a Shelduck & Grey wagtail,
Also seen was Stonechat (Dragonfly ponds), at least 50 Canada geese (Reed-bed) & 110 Shoveller on the reserve
Tuesday 6th October 2020
There were 4 Curlews & the injured Eygptian goose on the Island lake,
An eclipse drake Pintail was on the Far lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp lake,
There was 4 Pink-footed & 80+ Canada geese with the Greylags on the Main lake,
A further 8 Curlew & Green sandpiper were seen on the Island lake in the afternoon,
Also seen was Siskin, Chiffchaff & Stonechat
Wednesday 7th October 2020
The Pink-footed goose was on the Village lake, with a skein of 80 flying south high above the lake,
A Green sandpiper & the pair of Eygptian geese were on the Island lake,
2 pairs of Stonechats were by the Dragonfly ponds,
In the evening, there were several Bearded tis, 2 Curlews & a Redshank on the Island lake, with 10 Curlews seen flying south,
A Coal tit was on the West path by the Carp lake, 2 Swallows over the Village lake, with a Tawny owl on the East path in the evening.
Thursday 8th October 2020
A Green sandpiper & the 2 Eygptian geese were by the Far lake, with a Greenshank on the Island lake,
A Jay was along the West path, with 4 Swallows hawking over the Carp lake,
On Cell 'B', there was 3 Stonechats, plus a Bearded tit (heard) & Chiffchaff
Friday 9th October 2020
A Great white egret was in the Far lake trees,
In the afternoon, there was a single Whooper swan in the Reed-bed,
On the Main lake, there was an eclipse drake Pintail,
The Island lake had 2 each of Green sandpiper & Redshank, plus 9 Curlew,
Also seen was 3 Eygptian geese, 2 Marsh harriers, drake Mandarin (carp lake), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Greenshank (Village lake), Ruff, Tawny owl (East path), House martin (4 south), Kingfisher, Pink-footed goose (4 seen), Water rail (Main lake), Stonechat (4+ Maize field), 8+ Yellowhammers (New workings), Mistle thrush (1 south) & 11 Swallows (Reed-bed)
Saturday 10th October 2020
The Green-winged teal was present on the Village lake in the afternoon,
A Crossbill flew west over the reserve in the morning,
Waders today, included Greenshank (New workings), Ruff (Village lake) & 2 Green sandpipers (Island lake & Cell 'A'),
4 Eygptian geese were present today (3 in the North field & one on the Reed-bed),
In the early morning 10 Whooper swans were on the Silt pond, where they were joined by yesterday's bird on the Reed-bed, all 11 were later seen to fly south,
Also seen was Lesser redpoll, Stonechat, 8+ Curlew, Kingfisher, marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose, Pintail (Main lake), Goosander, 2 Tawny owls (East path), Little owl & 4 Swallows
Sunday 11th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village lake,
2 Great white egrets flew south west over the Carp lake in the morning,
Waders today, included 2 Ruffs (Cell 'A'), Greenshank (New workings), 5 Redshank & a Green sandpiper (Island lake),
Two skeins of Pink-footed geese (30 & 40) overflew the reserve, 4 Eygptian geese were in the North field/Island lake & a female Goldeneye was on the Main lake,
Drake Pintail & Mandarins were on the Carp lake,
3 Stonechats were seen
Monday 12th October 2020
There were eclipse Pintail drakes on the Reed-bed & Carp Lake,
The 3 Eygptian geese were on the North field,
On the Island lake, there was 6 Curlew, plus single Green sandpiper & Redshank (2 others were on the Silt pond),
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (Dryham lane), Stonechat, Ruff (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier & several skeins of Pink-footed geese )including 2 with the Greylags on the Village lake)
Tuesday 13th October 2020
The 2 Ruffs were on the Reed-bed, with a new drake Pintail on the Main lake,
At least 5 Eygptian geese were seen, with 3 Whooper swans flying south,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp lake, with at least 2 Pink-footed geese with the Greylags on the Reed-bed,
A Green sandpiper (Island lake) & 3 Redshanks were on the reserve,
Also seen was a male Bearded tit (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, 11 House martins, 2 Swallows, Fieldfare & lesser redpoll (Dryham lane)
Wednesday 14th October 2020
There was a Ruff on the Reed-bed, plus another 4 on the North field, with 3 Redshank also,
In the early morning over 60 Canada geese flew east over Dryham Ings, with later on about 600 Pink-footed geese being seen flying north east over the reserve,
During the night, there had been a good migration of Redwings, with over 200+ being seen over Dryham lane & the West path,
Also seen was a male Bearded tit (flying from Cell 'A' to Cell 'B'), Eygptian goose (Island lake), drake Mandarin, Kingfisher (Far lake), Marsh tit (West path), Sand martin (over Carp lake), 6 Swallows, 8 Curlews, Green sandpiper (Island lake) & Mistle thrush (flying west over the Island lake).
Thursday 15th October 2020
A Snow bunting was seen flying in a north easterly direction over the North field 'set aside field',
The drake Green-winged teal was seen from mid-morning on the Main lake,
A single Greenshank was on the New workings, with a Green sandpiper on the Island lake & Dunlin on the Reed-bed,
The 3 Ruffs were feeding on the North field, with a further bird on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 9 Curlews (Island lake), Marsh harrier, Stonechat (New workings & reserve centre), about 60 Pink-footed geese flying north east, about 2,000 Starlings flew north over the reserve & there were a few Swallows over the New workings.
Friday 16th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on Cell 'A' today,
3 Ruff were on the Reed-bed, which later became 10 on the North field, with a Green sandpiper on the New workings,
The pair of Eygptian geese were about the Reed-bed/Island lake,
About 3,000 Pink-footed geese were seen flying north east in several skeins,
About 4,000 Starlings flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats (Cell 'B'), Bearded tit (Reed-bed), 4 Curlew, Grey wagtail, Lesser redpoll, 3+ Swallow (New workings), 2 Water rails & Bullfinch (Dryham lane).
Saturday 17th October 2020
There were 10 mobile Ruff about the reserve today,
2 Green sandpipers (Island lake & new workings), plus 3 Curlew were seen,
Over 1,000 Pink-footed geese were seen overhead, with 3 to 4 alighting on the Village lake to join the 2 Eygptian geese that were already there,
Also seen was Marsh tit (Crossland's lane) & Grey wagtail
Sunday 18th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the east shore of the Main lake,
Also seen was the pair of Eygptian geese (Island lake), 3 Green sandpipers, a Canada goose, Little owl, Pink-footed goose, 7 Ruff, 6+ Lesser redpoll flying over, 147 Shoveller, Greenshank & a pair of Stonechats (New workings), 2 Grey wagtails & 2 Water rails.
Monday 19th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village lake in the morning,
There was a Greenshank & 3 Green sandpipers on the New workings, with a Ruff on the Far lake (later on 3 were seen) & 6 Curlew over,
A Peregrine was hunting the Reed-bed & Pink-footed geese were heard within the incoming Greylags, there was a Marsh harrier & single Eygptian goose seen.
Tuesday 20th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village lake, with a female Goldeneye & 3 brief Pintail on the Main lake & the drake Mandarin on the Carp lake,
3 Ruffs were on the reserve (2 on the Village lake & a one on the Reed-bed)
Wednesday 21st October 2020
An Eygptian goose, plus a Curlew were on the Island lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp lake,
8 Curlew flew north, with a Ruff being seen on the Reed-bed,
There were at least 3 Pink-footed geese with the Greylags,
A male Bearded tit was in the Village lake reeds by the Turret hide, with Kingfisher, 2 Stonechats, Goldeneye & Treecreeper seen
Thursday 22nd October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village lake again,
A Short-eared owl flew west, the Little owl & 2 Stonechats were seen,
On the Island lake, there was 2 each of Curlew & Dunlin,
The Reed-bed had 2 Ruff, the female Goldeneye & a passing Marsh harrier,
A Green sandpiper flew into the New workings from  the north, with 3 being seen here,
Lesser redpoll & Siskin were by the Carp lake,
6,000 Pink-footed geese were seen commuting to their feeding grounds in the morning,
A Greenshank was mobile around the reserve, with Bearded tit & Water rail heard by the Village lake & Tawny owl on the East path.
Friday 23rd October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Village lake in the morning,
7 Whooper swans were briefly on the Reed-bed in the morning, before flying off south. In the afternoon, 29 flew south east over the reserve,
Marsh harrier (Reed-bed) & Peregrine (Cell 'A') were present today,
2 Ruff, 6 Redshanks & 3 Green sandpipers were present, with 18 Curlews being seen to fly south,
2 Swallows were seen over the New workings, with 20+ Lesser redpolls along Dryham lane, Little owl, water rail, Bearded tit (heard on the Reed-bed) & Stonechats by the Reed-bed & Dryham farm,
Saturday 24th October 2020
A male Crossbill flew south over the reserve in the morning,
6 Whooper swans were briefly on the Reed-bed, along with the drake Green-winged teal & a Bearded tit,
Also seen was Ruff (North field), 5 Golden plover, Green sandpiper (New workings), Grey wagtail, Marsh harrier & Pink-footed goose
Sunday 25th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island lake, along with a pair of Eygptian geese,
Also seen was Little owl, 2 Marsh harriers, Grey wagtail, Lesser redpoll, pair of Stonechats (New workings), bearded tit (Reed-bed), 22 Curlew (19 on the North field & 3 on the Island lake), 3 Ruff, 500+ Pink-footed geese, 7 Redshank & Water rail
Monday 26th October 2020
An European white-fronted goose was on the Village lake, with the Greylags, with the drake Green-winged teal there also,
A Ruff, 5 Redshanks,12 Lesser redpoll (New workings), pair of Stonechat, Peregrine (north over the Reed-bed) & Marsh harrier were seen
Tuesday 27th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Reed-bed, with the 'injured' Eygptian goose on the Island lake & 2 Ruff on the Reed-bed, where a male Bearded tit was calling,
Also 7 calling Lesser redpolls flew over & 2 Marsh harriers (including a wing tagged birds) were seen
Wednesday 28th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal, Eygptian goose, Ruff & 11 Red-legged partridges were seen today,
18 Little egrets roosted this evening,
Thursday 29th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Village lake,
Also seen was Stonechat (Reed-bed), Eygptian goose, Marsh harrier, 3 Ruff, Bearded tit, a few Lesser redpolls & 200+ Pink-footed geese flying south.
Friday 30th October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village lake, along with a Ruff & Green sandpiper,
A Curlew was on the Island lake, with 2 Ruff & 3 Redshank on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Stonechat by Dryham farm, 5000+ Starlings in the evening, drake Pintail (Carp lake), 9 Redshank (Reed-bed) & 2,000 Pink-footed geese south in the afternoon.
Saturday 31st October 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the village lake in the morning,
11 Whooper swans were briefly on the Reed-bed in the morning, before flying off south,
Also seen was 3 Ruff, 7 Curlew (Island lake), 11 Redshank, drake Pintail (Village lake), a few flocks (totalling about 130) of Golden plover flying over the reserve, Water rail (heard on the Reed-bed) & 2,000 Pink-footed geese (both over the reserve, with a few on the Village lake).
Posted By: Barry on 10/16/2020 3:00:25 PM

September 2020

Tuesday 1st September 2020
2 Dunlin were on the Reed-bed, where a Peregrine flew east over the lake,
The Pink-footed goose was seen to fly over the Reed-bed & land on the Island lake,
There were 4 Green sandpipers (2 each on the Village lake & New workings), plus Common sandpiper (new workings) & Curlew (Cell 'A),
In the evening, 3 Ruff were on the Island lake,
The 2 Eygptian geese were still present on the reserve,
3 Whinchats were on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C'.
Wednesday 2nd September 2020
2 Ruff & a Green sandpiper were on the Island lake,
The Reed-bed had an eclipse drake Pintail. 6 Wigeon, Canada goose & yesterday's 2 Dunlin,
On the set aside filed at he west end of the North path, there was 3 Whinchats,
In the New workings, there was the 2 Eygptian geese, single Green & Common sandpipers, plus a Yellow wagtail,
A Greenshank was on the Village lake/Cell 'A', with a Swift over the West path,
Thursday 3rd September 2020
There was 5 Green sandpipers & a Ruff on the Island lake,
The pair of Eygptian geese were on the New workings in the early morning, moving tot he Island lake later on,
Also on the New workings, there was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, with another Common sandpiper on Cell 'A',
Barn owl & Curlew were also seen.
Friday 4th September 2020
A Turnstone briefly circled the Silt pond, before flying off north west,
Up to 2 Whinchats were in the west part of the set aside part of the North field,
On the Island lake, there was 2 Green sandpipers & 2 Ruffs, with a further 6 Green sandpipers on the New workings,
2 Dunlin & the Pink-footed goose were on the Reed-bed,
A Water rail was on Cell 'C', with 5 Siskins about the Carp lake.
Saturday 5th September 2020
On the Island lake today, there was a Greenshank, the 2 Ruffs & Green sandpipers,
Also seen was 2 Common & a total of 7 Green sandpipers, 3 Greenshanks (flying south), juvenile Common tern, juvenile Little ringed plover, plus 2 Whinchats on the North field.
Sunday 6th September 2020
Today's waders included, Greenshank (Island lake), Ruff (Reed-bed) & Green sandpipers,
The Mandarin drake was on the Village lake, with a Whinchat on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C',
Also seen was Little owl & Marsh harrier
Monday 7th September 2020
Waders today, 11 Golden plover flying south,
2 Green sandpipers, a Ruff & Dunlin were on the Island lake,
Also seen was Little owl, juvenile Common tern & at least 8 Wigeon on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 9th September 2020
Today 3 Pintail were on the Reed-bed, before departing north,
Green sandpiper & Ruff were on the Island lake,
Thursday 10th September 2020
The 2 Eygptian geese were on the Island lake,
Also seen was Pintail (Island lake), male Stonechat & Marsh tit (East path).
Friday 11th September 2020
3 Eygptian geese were seen today (Village/Island lake & Reed-bed), 24 Canada & 3 Pink-footed geese,
A Ruff (Reed-bed), with Common & Green sandpiper, plus juvenile Little ringed plover,
Also seen was Pintail, 2 Kingfishers, Little owl & the male Stonechat from yesterday.
Saturday 12th September 2020
A Wheatear was in the New workings today,
The Pink-footed goose was present, with 40 Canada geese flying over, with the 3 Eygptian geese on the reserve as well,
3 Common & 2 Green sandpipers were the only waders seen today,
Also seen or heard, included Bearded tit (Reed-bed), a Grey wagtail north & Peregrine flying north.
Sunday 13th September 2020
Today's highlight was an Osprey that flew over the reserve,
With the lowering of the Island lake water levels, there was an increase in the number of waders, with 6 Curlew, 9+ Green sandpiper, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers & 3 Ruff (an adult plus 2 juveniles),
A Common sandpiper was in the New workings,
Also seen was a Peregrine, Little owl, Bearded tit (heard in the Reed-bed) & 3 adults & a juvenile Coal tit (East path).
Monday 14th September 2020
Today on the Island lake, there was 3 Eygptian geese, 4 Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers & a Ruff,
Another Ruff was on the Reed-bed, with a Dunlin, Common & Green sandpipers in the New workings,
On the fence post between Cells 'B' & 'C', there was a Stonechat & Whinchat,
A Red kite flew over
Tuesday 15th September 2020
3 Eygptian geese were on the Reed-bed today
Wednesday 16th September 2020
The pair of Stonechats were on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C'
Thursday 17th September 2020
The pair of Stonechats were on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C'
Friday 18th September 2020
5 Canada geese & a single Eygptian goose were on the Village lake,
Waders included 2 Dunlin (Silt pond), 3 Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers & an adult & 2 juvenile Ruff (both on the Island lake),
5 Lesser redpolls were seen along Dryham lane,
Also seen was a drake Mandarin, juvenile Marsh harrier east, Treecreeper (Dryham lane) & the pair of Stonechats on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C'.
Saturday 19th September 2020
Waders today, included a Common sandpiper, 2 Green sandpipers, single Dunlin, plus the 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, 6 Curlew & 3 Ruff all on the Island lake,
Alos seen was the 3 Eygptian geese, single Pink-footed goose, Marsh harrier, Bearded tit (heard from the Reed-bed) & 7 Stonechats
Sunday 20th September 2020
Waders today, Common sandpiper (Cell 'A'), Green sandpiper, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers & Curlew all on the Island lake,
3 Canada geese & the Eygptian  & Pink-footed goose were on the Village lake,
They was still up to 6 Stonechats on the reserve,
12+ swallows were over the New workings,
There was a good passage of Meadow pipits, with at least 30 seen
Monday 21st September 2020
A Golden plover & the 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers were on the Island lake,
At leats 6 Yellow wagtails along with the 2 pairs of Stonechats were on the Cell 'C' fence post,
10 Curlews flew south, with the drake Mandarin on the Main lake,
A Little owl was seen along Dryham lane, with Corn bunting also present.
Tuesday 22nd September 2020
A Golden plover was on Cell 'A', along with a pair of Stonechats,
The drake Mandarin was on the Village lake with 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers & Gren sandpiper on the Island lake, with 8 Curlews flying south.
Thursday 24th September 2020
A Kingfisher was on the Main lake posts outside the South hide,
A Green sandpiper was on the Island lake, with a Water rail on Cell 'C',
The Pink-footed goose was on the Reed-bed, with a Marsh harrier south & a brief Pintail on the Far lake
Friday 25th September 2020
A female Scaup was on the Main lake,
5 Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Ruff & 3 Eygptian geese were present today,
Also seen was 35 Pink-footed geese south, Chiffchaff, 10+ Swallow by the New workings, 10+ Siskins (Carp lake), a Mute swan family with 6 juveniles, pair of Stonechat on Cell 'B' & 75+ Linnets on the New workings
Saturday 26th September 2020
The female Scaup on the Main lake, was briefly joined by a second female,
2 Eygptian geese, 2 Dunlin (Island lake), Green sandpiper & 2 Ruff (Village lake) were also present,
Up to 5 Marsh harriers, a Peregrine (over the Village lake), 4+ Swallows (New workings), Stonechat, plus a Grey wagtail flying west past the South hide were seen
Sunday 27th September 2020
The female Scaup was still on the Main lake, with 3 Eygptian geese on the Island lake,
2 Dunlins were on the Reed-bed, with a Redshank on the Silt pond,
Also seen was a single Green sandpiper, Grey wagtail, Kingfisher, 5+ Lesser redpoll, at least 2 Marsh harriers, 2 Mistle thrushes flying east, Little owl, Pintail, 60 Pink-footed geese flying south, Hobby (over the New workings), 7 Stonechat, 15+ Swallow & Water rail (Reed-bed),
The first Redwings of the autumn were seen, with 5 birds briefly in the Dryham lane hedge, before flying off west
Monday 28th September 2020
The female Scaup was still on the Main lake,
On the Island lake, there was the 3 Eygptian geese, plus 4 Curlews,
A Jay was seen by the reserve entrance in the morning
Tuesday 28th September 2020
A Great white egret was seen to fly north over the reserve in the early morning,
Also seen was the 3 Eygptian geese, the Pink-footed goose, 2 Green sandpipers & a Curlew on the Island lake,
Also present was Grey wagtail, Reed warbler (Reed-bed), drake Mandarin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Kingfisher & 3+ Stonechats in Cell 'B'
Wednesday 30th September 2020
Seen today, was the Eygptian geese & a Marsh harrier
Posted By: Barry on 9/26/2020 12:18:10 PM

August 2020

Saturday 1st August 2020
4 Crossbills flew from east to west along Dryham Ings in the early morning,
There were 9 Green sandpipers on the reserve, Village lake & Reed-bed (1), New workings (2) & Island lake (5),
An adult & juvenile Little ringed plover were on the Island lake, along with a Curlew,
A Hobby, Red kite & Peregrine was seen,
The summering Pink-footed goose was on Cell 'A', with Corn bunting on the New workings, Coal tit (West path), Dunlin & Water rail (Reed-bed) & juvenile Yellow wagtail on Dryham lane
Sunday 2nd August 2020
There were 4 Green sandpipers on the Island lake, with singles on the Village lake, Reed-bed & New workings,
A Common sandpiper was on the Island lake, with a Dunlin on the Reed-bed,
30 Canada geese flew east over Cell 'A', where the summering Pink-footed goose was.
Monday 3rd August 2020
Green sandpipers today, were 5 on the Island lake, 2 in the New workings & singles on the Silt pond & Reed-bed,
2 Common sandpipers were in the New workings, with another on the Reed-bed were it was joined by a Dunlin,
Also seen was a juvenile Yellow wagtail (New workings), Marsh tit (Dryham lane), Coal tit (Carp lake) & Corn bunting (North field),
2 new Tufted duck broods of 6 & 11 were in the New workings.
Tuesday 4th August 2020
A Redstart was briefly seen in the North hedge, by the Dragonfly ponds in the early morning,
There were 9 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, mobile about the reserve,
2 Dunlins were on the Reed-bed, with a Hobby flying north over this location,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (New workings), Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A') & Water rail (Reed-bed)
Wednesday 5th August 2020
Today there was 11 Green & 2 Common sandpipers on the Island lake,
2 adult Yellow wagtails were on the New workings,
Water rail was heard on the Reed-bed, Kingfisher on the Main lake & the summering Pink-footed goose on Cell 'A',
2 Dunlins were on the Reed-bed, with Treecreeper & Coal tit on the West path
Thursday 6th August 2020
Today in the morning, there was a juvenile Cuckoo from the Viewing platform,
On the ploughed field opposite Dryham farm, there was a Wheatear,
The 11 Green sandpipers from yesterday were still around, but split into small groups around the reserve,
Common sandpipers were on the Island lake & Cell 'A',
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (New workings) & summering Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A'),
A new Tufted duck family of 8 ducklings was on a pond next to the Silt pond
Friday 7th August 2020
A Cattle egret was seen briefly on the Reed-bed in the evening,
2 Whinchats were at the back of Cell 'A',
On the New workings, there was a moulting Mediterranean gull, juvenile Cuckoo, 3 Common sandpipers & 2 Yellow wagtails,
A total of 10 Green sandpipers were on the reserve, with a juvenile Little ringed plover & 3 Curlew, plus Snipe on the Island lake,
Cell 'A' had a Greenshank & the summering Pink-footed goose
Saturday 8th August 2020
Today was about the Cattle egret that was visible about the reserve from early morning onwards,
It was joined by a juvenile Cuckoo that was mobile within Cell 'C' & the Viewing area,
8 Green sandpipers (6 on the Island lake & 2 on the New workings/Cell 'A'). plus a Common sandpiper (New workings), plus 3 Snipe in Cell 'A', were the only waders about,
14 juvenile Common terns were counted today,
Also seen was the summering Pink-footed goose, Kingfisher & Marsh tit (East path) & singing Corn bunting & Yellowhammer (North field)
Sunday 9th August 2020
The Cattle egret was still mobile around the reserve today,
A Whinchat was on the fence posts between Cell 'a' & 'B',
The juvenile Cuckoo showed well around Cell 'C',
Waders today, included 8 Green sandpipers (6 on the Island lake), a Common sandpiper, Greenshank (New workings), Dunlin (New workings) & 2 juvenile Ruff (Reed-bed),
Also seen was an adult Mediterranean gull, Kingfisher, Peregrine (Reed-bed), Hobby (new workings), Corn bunting (North field) & the summering Pink-footed goose
Monday 10th August 2020
The Cattle egret was still on the reserve, being seen on the Village lake, early morning,
8 Green sandpipers were on the reserve (6 on Island lake), with a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A' & a Curlew in the New workings,
A new Tufted duck family of 10 was in the New workings along with a Coot family of 2,
Also seen was Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A'), Corn bunting & Yellowhammer (North field) & adult Yellow wagtail (New workings),
A final count of 16 Common tern juveniles was made
Tuesday 11th August 2020
The Cattle egret was still on the reserve, it favours the Village lake in the morning, there were also 18+ Little egrets on the reserve,
The Island lake had 12 Green sandpipers & a Common sandpiper, with a Ruff on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Peregrine, Corn bunting (North hedge), Kingfisher, Water rail (Island lake) & the summering Pink-footed goose
Wednesday 12th August 2020
The cattle egret was still on the reserve, being see on the Village lake & reed-bed,
4 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake, with a Common sandpiper here & another on the New workings,
On the East path, there was a Marsh tit, with a juvenile Stonechat being seen from the Turret hide,
A Whinchat was on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C' in the afternoon,
The summering Pink-footed goose was still on Cell 'A'
Thursday 13th August 2020
The Cattle egret was present today again,
Waders today, a total of 12 Green sandpipers (7 on the Island lake), 2 Common sandpiper (Island lake & New workings), juvenile Avocet (Island lake) & 4 Curlew (New workings),
Also seen was juvenile Cuckoo, Hobby & Peregrine (New workings), several Yellow wagtails, the Pink-footed goose & 2 Grey wagtails (Cell 'A')
Friday 14th August 2020
The Cattle egret was still present on the reserve,
2 Whinchats were seen at the back of Cell 'C', also there were several Yellow wagtails scattered about the reserve,
8 Green sandpipers (6 on the Island lake), Avocet (Island lake), Common sandpiper (Village lake), 2 Curlews (Island lake) & 2 Redshanks (Reed-bed) were the only waders seen,
Also seen was a Peregrine (west over the Village lake), Grey wagtail (1 north), Kingfisher (Far lake), Water rail (Reed-bed), Coal tit (Dryham lane) & the summering Pink-footed goose
Saturday 15th August 2020
The Cattle egret was still on the reserve,
There were 7 Green sandpipers (4 on the Island lake), 2 Common sandpipers, 5 Redshank & a brief Ringed plover (both Reed-bed), a Curlew (New workings) & a Greenshank,
Also seen was a juvenile Peregrine, 4 Corn buntings (Maize field), adult Mediterranean gull, 2 Kingfishers (Far lake) * Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A')
Sunday 16th August 2020
There were 14 Green sandpipers on the reserve (10 on the Island lake),
On the Reed-bed, a juvenile Ringed & Little ringed plover were seen,
In the New workings, the juvenile Cuckoo & a Hobby were seen, with a Golden plover being heard,
A Garganey, Water rail & Greenshank were seen on the Reed-bed, with 2 Common sandpipers also seen,
Kingfisher was seen on the Far lake, Mediterranean gull (Cell 'A'), Treecreeper & 3 Yellow wagtails (New workings) were also present
Monday 17th August 2020
A good day for waders after the previous heavy rain,
On the Island lake, there was 9 Green sandpipers, a juvenile Little ringed plover & a Greenshank in the early morning. Laster on therewas 2 Redshank, 2 Ruff & 6 Greenshanks,
A total of 15 Green & 2 Common sandpipers were on the reserve,
The juvenile Cuckoo was on the New workings again,
A Marsh harrier was hunting the North field,
A new family of 2 Little grebe chicks were on the Village lake with also another Tufted duck family of 7 ducklings on the New workings
Tuesday 18th August 2020
Definitely a wader day,
There were 16 Green sandpipers (13 on the Island lake), 8 Greenshanks (7 on the Island lake), 4 Redshanks, 2 Little ringed plovers & a Ruff (all on the Island lake), plus 2 Common sandpipers elsewhere,
The Garganey was seen on the Reed-bed, along with a colour ringed Lapwing & Water rail,
A Peregrine was over Cell 'C'.
Wednesday 19th August 2020
On the Island lake today, there was 10 Green sandpipers, a Common sandpiper, 5 Greenshanks, 2 Little ringed plovers & single Ruff & Redshank,
Other Green sandpipers were on the Dragonfly ponds & 2 on the New workings (along with a Common sandpiper),
A Greenshank was on the Reed-bed, with 2 Yellow wagtails on the New workings,
2 Kingfishers were on the Far lake, a Canada goose was wit the Greylags on the Reed-bed & Treecreeper along Dryham lane
Thursday 20th August 2020
There were 19 Green sandpipers counted today (16 on the Island lake, 2 Reed-bed & 1 in the New workings),
On the Island lake today - 16 Green sandpipers, 2 Greenshank, Redshank, Little ringed plover & single Wood sandpiper, Common sandpiper & Ruff,
There were 2 Green sandpipers on the Reed-bed, with a Kingfisher by the Far lake,
The New workings had a Grenshank, Green sandpiper, 2 Canada geese & 2 Yellow wagtails,
2 Hobbies hunted over the Island lake at midday,
A juvenile Whinchat was on the fence line between Cells 'B' & 'C', with a Coal tit by the Carp lake
Friday 21st August 2020
On the New workings this morning, there was a Garganey, 12 Canada geese, Common & Green sandpiper & Yellow wagtail,
The Island lake had 8 Green & a Common sandpiper, 2 each of Greenshank, Redshank & Ruff,
The Kingfisher was seen on the Far lake
Saturday 22nd August 2020
Wader wise, there was 9+ Green sandpiper, 6 Common sandpiper, 2 Ruff, 2 Greenshank & 2 Curlew,
A male Bearded tit was along the Reed-bed reeds, with a Dunlin also present, with the Kingfisher by the Far lake,
A Marsh harrier & Hobby flew over
Sunday 23rd August 2020
Wasers today, were 5 Common sandpiper, 17 Green sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 2 Ruff, 4 Snipe & a Curlew,
Also seen was a juvenile Marsh harrier, single Canada goose, the Pink-footed goose (on the Village lake), a flock of 7 Red kites, 2 Whinchats (on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C'), Treecreeper & Yellow wagtail
Monday 24th August 2020
2 Eygptian geese were with the Greylags in the New workings,
On the Island lake today, there was 4 Green sandpipers, 2 Greenshank & a Ruff,
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A'.
A Pied flycatcher was at the reserve entrance,
Tuesday 25th August 2020
The 2 Eygptian geese were on the Island lake, with the Greylags,
Also on the Island lake, was 5 Green & a Common sandpipers, plus single Ruff, Greenshank & a Water rail,
The first returning Wigeon was on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 26th August 2020
The 2 Eygptian geese were present, but mobile around the reserve,
A pair of Spotted flycatcher were along the West path,
On the Island lake today, was 4 Green sandpipers, plus Greenshank & Ruff,
A pair of Grey partridge & 3 Green sandpipers were on the New workings
Thursday 27th August 2020
The 2 Spotted flycatchers were seen at the end of Dryham lane,
The drake Mandarin was seen on the Village lake, back for it's 5th winter stay at the reserve,
Waders today - Green sandpiper (6 on the Island lake & 2 on the New workings), 3 Common sandpipers (2on the Island lake & 1 on the New workings), Ruff (Island lake) & Greenshank (Island lake/Reed-bed, Cell 'A' & New workings), Kingfisher & Wigeon were on the Reed-bed
Friday 28th August 2020
Today, a Spotted redshank was sighted on Cell 'A', before settling on the Island lake,
At the same place, there was 6 Green sandpipers, 2 Ruff, 2 Redshanks, 2 Common sandpipers & a single Greenshank,
Other Greenshanks were on the Village lake & Cell 'A',
The 2 Eygptian geese were on the Island lake & a Pink-footed goose on the Village lake in the afternoon,
3 Bullfinches were on the East path.
Saturday 29th August 2020
The juvenile Spotted redshank returned tot he Island lake in the mid morning, along with a pair of Eygptian geese,
Also on the Island lake, was 6 Green sandpipers, Redshank & 3 Curlews,
A further 3 Green, a Common sandpiper & Yellow wagtail were on the New workings,
3 Common sandpipers & 2 Greenshanks were on Dryham Ings,
The Pink-footed goose was on the Reed-bed, with a Canada goose nearby,
A Peregrine flew north, with a Marsh harrier flying south,
A Whinchat was on the fence post between Cells 'B' & 'C'.
Sunday 30th August 2020
The juvenile Spotted redshank was on the Island lake, along with the Pink-footed goose, 3 Curlew & 3 Green sandpipers,
A Common & Green sandpiper were on Cell 'A',
Greenshanks were on Cell 'A' & the Island lake,
The drake Mandarin was on the Village lake, Coal tit along the West path & Kingfisher by the Far lake,
Another Green sandpiper was on the New workings, along with 3 Yellow wagtails, pair of Yellowhammer & juvenile Marsh harrier,
A Hobby headed east over Dryham Ings.
Monday 31st August 2020
A male Redstart was by the Far Corner,
In the New workings, there was a Hobby, 2 Eygptian geese, 2 each of Common & Green sandpipers, Little owl, juvenile yellow wagtail & Jay,
A Whinchat was ion the North field & on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C',
3 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake,
Also seen was Peregrine (going west over the Reed-bed), a juvenile Marsh harrier over the New workings, a Curlew south, 2 Bullfinches (West path), Kingfisher, Pink-footed goose, Water rail (Main lake), plus a Greenshank on the Village lake,
A Corn bunting was on the North hedge.
Posted By: Barry on 8/7/2020 3:44:42 PM

July 2020

Wednesday 1st July 2020
A juvenile Tawny owl was calling on the East path in the early morning,
The Greenshank was still on the Reed-bed, with the Corn bunting singing on the North hedge,
On the Silt pond, there was the Pink-footed goose, with Kingfisher (Far lake) also
Thursday 2nd July 2020
The Greenshank was seen on the Village lake, with the female Goldeneye on the New workings,
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'C', with the Pink-footed goose still on the Silt pond,
Again the Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge, with another in the New workings, also a Mediterranean gull was present,
A Green sandpiper was on the 'Bus-stop pool' in Cell 'C'.
Friday 3rd July 2020
The Greenshank & Pink-footed goose were both on Cell 'A' in the morning,
2 Green sandpipers were seen on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Corn bunting (New workings & North field), female Goldeneye (New workings) & 2 Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 4th July 2020
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge, being joined by a Yellowhammer,
2 Green sandpipers were seen at various parts of the reserve, the Greenshank was again on Cell 'A', with a Gadwall family of 6 seen there as well,
The female Goldeneye was on the Far lake,
Marsh tit was seen on the East path in the morning, with Marsh harrier, Kingfisher & 2 Mediterranean gulls
Sunday 5th July 2020
2 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake, with another elsewhere,
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Common sandpipers, Greenshank & 2 Wigeon,
The Pink-footed goose was on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North hedge & New workings), Red kite, Hobby & Yellow wagtail,
Monday 6th July 2020
A male Whinchat was by the eastern end of the Reed-bed,
Just 2 Green sandpipers on the Island lake, with a Common sandpiper there also,
The Greenshank was on the Village lake, with the Pink-footed goose still on the Silt pond,
Also seen, Reed kite, female Goldeneye (Main lake), Corn bunting, 13 Little egrets, a pair of Grey partridge (New workings), Kingfisher (Carp lake) & Little ringed plover
Tuesday 7th July 2020
5 Black-tailed godwits dropped onto the Reed-bed in the early morning,
A party of Bearded tits was heard in Cell 'C',
A Grey partridge was in the New workings,
The Greenshank was in Cell 'A', Green sandpiper on the Village lake & Pink-footed goose on Cell 'A',
A juvenile Coal tit was seen along Dryham lane, Marsh tit & at least 15 Little egrets were on the reserve.
Wednesday 8th July 2020
2 Green sandpipers were on the freshly lowered Island lake, with another bird in the New workings,
The Greenshank was on the Village lake,
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Hobby (New workings), Marsh tit (East path), Yellowhammer (Maize field) & Corn bunting (North hedge).
Thursday 9th July 2020
On the Island lake, this morning there was 3 each of Redshank & green sandpiper, 2 Common sandpiper & a Greenshank, with a Curlew appearing later on,
Elsewhere there was a Dunlin on the Silt pond, plus 2, a Green sandpiper & Curlew on the New workings,
A Hobby flew north over the Main lake, with the Corn bunting still singing in the North hedge,
The female Goldeneye was in the New workings, with 16 Little egrets seen on the reserve.
Friday 10th July 2020
On the Island lake today, there was 4 Green sandpipers, 3 Dunlin, Curlew, Greenshank, plus 8 Black-tailed godwits circling the reserve before flying off north east,
In the late afternoon, 9 Black-tailed godwits were mobile around the reserve,
Other birds on the reserve included Peregrine (Over the Island lake), singing Corn bunting (North hedge), Water rail (Reed-bed), Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A'), Common sandpiper (New workings), Kingfisher, female Goldeneye (Main lake), Barn owl (evening) & Hobby over
Saturday 11th July 2020
2 male Whinchats were at the back of the dragonfly ponds in the late afternoon,
A Bittern was heard & briefly seen on the Reed-bed in the early morning,
On the Island lake today, there was 3 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus a Greenshank & 5 Black-tailed godwits,
A further Green sandpiper was on the Village lake,
2 Corn buntings were on the Maize field, with Barn owl hunting there in the evening,
A flock of about 50 Curlew flew south, with a Grey wagtail being seen to also fly south, a 2nd year Mediterranean gull & Yellow wagtail on the North path
Sunday 12th July 2020
3 Black-tailed godwits were briefly on the Reed-bed, before flying off south,
3 Green sandpipers were on the Island lake, with a further bird on the New workings,
2 Corn buntings were singing on the Maize field, along with a Yellowhammer,
10 Little egrets were on the reserve with Pink-footed goose on the Silt pond.
Monday 13th July 2020
A Black-tailed godwit was with 8 Green sandpipers, Greenshank & Curlew on the Island lake,
2 Tufted duck families of 1 & 5 ducklings were on the New workings,
Water rail was heard on the Village lake & Kingfisher seen on the Far lake.
Tuesday 14th July 2020
Today, a juvenile Cuckoo was briefly in the New workings before flying off south,
2 Siskins were by the Far lake, with Corn bunting on the North hedge & New workings,
Island lake waders included 6 Green sandpipers, 2 Curlew & Greenshank,
The Pink-footed goose was on Cell 'A',with a Common sandpiper in the New workings & Hobby north over the Reed-bed
Wednesday 15th July 2020
On the Village lake today, there was 3 Green sandpipers & a Black-tailed godwit,
The Island lake had 2 Green sandpipers, a Greenshank, plus an adult & juvenile Avocets,
2 Corn buntings were on the Maize field, with another Green sandpiper in the New workings,
76 Coot were counted on the Reed-bed
Thursday 16th July 2020
On the Island lake today, the 2 Avocets, Black-tailed godwit, Greenshank & 3 Green sandpipers,
Also seen was 2 Curlew & Corn bunting (North hedge)
Friday 17th July 2020
On the Island lake today, there was 4 Green sandpipers, 2 Avocets, 2 Juvenile Little ringed plovers, Greenshank & Common sandpiper,
also seen was Yellow wagtail (New workings), 2 Corn buntings (Maize field), 2 juvenile Mistle thrushes (Far Corner), Kingfisher, Treecreeper & Hobby (Far lake).
Saturday 18th July 2020
2 Garganeys were on the Reed-bed & later the Island lake,
On the Island lake today, 5 Green sandpipers, 2 Avocets, 2 Common sandpipers, Curlew, juvenile Little ringed plover, Ringed plover & Greenshank,
72 Black-tailed godwits dropped onto the Island lake in the evening,
Another Common sandpiper was on Cell 'a', with Corn buntings seen on the North field & New workings, Marsh tit (East path) & Kingfisher on the Far lake,
The 1st Common tern juvenile of the year was seen,
A new family of 6 Tufted ducks on the Reed-bed, was followed by another family of 5 on the New workings
Sunday 19th July 2020
A juvenile Hobby was hunting dragonflies over the Reed-bed during the ady,
On the Island lake today, 12 Black-tailed godwits, 3 Green sandpipers, 2 Avocets, single Common sandpiper & Greenshank. One of yesterday's Garganey was on this lake as well,
5 Ringed plovers flew south over the New workings in the morning,
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field, 5 juvenile Common terns were about, 2 Red kites over the reserve, a Marsh harrier south, 3 Kingfishers on the Far lake, Pink-footed goose (Silt pond) & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
7 Black-tailed godwits were seen to fly to the north in the evening.
Monday 20th July 2020
On the Island lake today, there was 2 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Avocets, a Green sandpiper & Greenshank,
A Garganey was on the Reed-bed, with Corn bunting singing nearby on the North hedge,
2 Common sandpipers, a Curlew & the Pink-footed goose were on Cell 'A', with Coal tit along Dryham lane,
A Little ringed plover, Green sandpiper & Yellow wagtail were on the New workings
Tuesday 21st July 2020
On the Island lake today, there was 3 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Avocets & a single Greenshank & 4 Green sandpipers,
Within the New workings, a pair of Partridge & a Green sandpiper were seen,
A juvenile Hobby was briefly over the main lake, with a Treecreeper & juvenile Goldcrest along the West path,
The Corn buntings were singing in the New workings & North hedge
Wednesday 22nd July 2020
A Great white egret was briefly on Cell 'A', in the morning, before flying off to the south,
On the Island lake, a Ruff joined the 2 Avocets, Black-tailed godwit, 2 Green sandpipers & Greenshank at midday,
Other Green sandpipers were on the Village lake & New workings,
Also seen was Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A'), Curlew & Common sandpiper (Cell 'A'), 2 Coal tits (by the Viewing platform), Corn bunting (North hedge & New workings) & Grey partridge (New workings)
Thursday 23rd July 2020
Yesterday's male Ruff was still on the Island lake, along with 3 Green sandpipers (also seen on the New workings), 2 Avocets, 2 Common sandpipers (1 of these also seen on Cell 'A'), single Greenshank & a returning Snipe. Later on the Ruff was joined by another, as well as a juvenile Little ringed plover,
2 Green sandpipers were on the Village lake, giving a site total of 5,
On Cell 'A', there was the summering Pink-footed goose & a Curlew. later on 4 Common sandpipers were seen here,
A Hobby was briefly over the Main lake, along with a Red kite,
Also seen was a Coal tit (Carp lake), Kingfisher & Corn bunting (New workings),
29 Little egrets were counted on the reserve in the morning
Friday 24th July 2020
3 Spoonbills circled the reserve in the mid evening & then flew off south west,
On the Island lake today, there was 5 Green sandpipers, 2 Ruff, 2 Common sandpipers & a Greenshank,
The Reed-bed had a Snipe, with 2 Common sandpipers, the Curlew & Pink-footed goose on Cell 'A',
Green sandpipers on the Village lake & New workings, gave a day's total of 7,
Corn bunting was singing in the New workings, with a Peregrine being chased off here by the terns
Saturday 25th July 2020
This morning on the Island lake, there was 5 Green sandpipers, 3 Little ringed plovers, 2 Common sandpiper, 2 Avocet & a Greenshank,
Elsewhere, there was a Green sandpiper & 4 Dunlin on the New workings & 3 Common sandpipers on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Curlew & Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A'), Peregrine (Reed-bed), Hobby over Main lake), Corn bunting & Yellowhammer (New workings), Kingfisher (Far lake) & Grey wagtail (east over Island lake)
A Spoonbill flew over late in the evening
Sunday 26th July 2020
On the Island lake today, 5 Green sandpipers, 2 Avocets, single Greenshank & Common sandpiper,
Another Green sandpiper was on the Village lake, with a Common sandpiper & Dunlin on the New workings,
Corn bunting & Yellowhammer were on the North hedge, with a pair of Bullfinch & Coal tit along Dryham lane, also the Pink-footed goose on Cell 'A',
The Curlew was back on Cell 'A', with 2 Red kites also seen
Monday 27th July 2020
On the Island lake today, 5 Green sandpipers 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, 2 Avocets & a single Common sandpiper,
There was 4 Green sandpipers & a Common sandpiper on the New workings, with the Greenshank on the Reed-bed & a Curlew on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A'), Corn bunting (New workings) & Treecreeper (North hedge)
Tuesday 28th July 2020
On the Island lake today, was 5 Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, 2 Avocets & a Common sandpiper,
There was another Common sandpiper on Cell 'A', with 2 Green sandpipers on the New workings,
The Pink-footed goose was on Cell 'a', with Corn bunting singing in the North field & new workings
Wednesday 29th July 2020
On the Island lake this morning, there was 4 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus the 2 Avocets,
A Little ringed plover, Green & Common sandpipers were on the New workings, along with 7 Common tern chicks,
Also seen was the summering Pink-footed goose on Cell 'A',
Thursday 30th July 2020
There were 4 Green sandpipers on the Island lake, with 2 each on the Village lake & new workings,
A Common sandpiper & Little ringed plover was on the Island lake,
The summering Pink-footed goose was still on Cell 'A', with Treecreeper on the West path by the Far lake,
8 Common tern chicks were counted on the New workings,
8 Canada geese were on Cell 'A', a total of 4 Common sandpipers were on the reserve, a juvenile Hobby was over the New workings, Kingfisher (Reed-bed), a male Marsh harrier was also over the New workings & 2 Snipe were on the Reed-bed
Friday 31st July 2020
Green sandpipers today were, singles on the Village lake & Reed-bed, with only 2 on the Island lake & New workings,
A Little ringed plover was on both the Island lake & reed-bed,
Single Black-tailed godwit was on the Village lake, with a Curlew & Common sandpiper on the Island lake,
A Corn bunting was singing on Dryham Ings, with Mistle thrush on Dryham lane, Yellow wagtail (New workings) & Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A')
Posted By: Barry on 7/7/2020 3:53:18 PM

June 2020

Monday 1st June 2020
The Cuckoo was seen in the morning,
Also seen was Pink-footed goose & Water rail (Reed-bed), 2 Mistle thrushes (Reserve entrance) & Little owl,
A Gadwall family party of 7 ducklings was on the Reed-bed
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
A Ringed plover was on the Reed-bed in the morning,
The drake Wigeon was joined by a drake Teal, with both being seen on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Red kite & Little owl
Wednesday 3rd June 2020
A male Red-necked phalarope was on the Reed-bed form about midday, until late evening, when it was seen to fly high to the east,
The Ringed plover is still on the Reed-bed, along with a Little ringed plover, 2 Redshank, 3 Teal & a drake Wigeon,
The Oystercatcher pair on Cell 'A' have hatched 3 young, a Kingfisher was seen on the Main lake
Thursday 4th June 2020
The drake Wigeon & a Teal were on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Red kite over the Village/Island lake, with Marsh harrier & Cuckoo also
Friday 5th June 2020
2 Canada geese flew in from the west to Cell 'A',
The Cuckoo & a Peregrine were present,
The Cell 'A' Oystercatcher pair, still have 3 chicks, a Marsh harrier was also present
Saturday 6th June 2020
The Red kite paid it's daily visit over the Island/Village lakes,
6 Teal were on Cell 'A', with the drake Wigeon on the Reed-bed & Water rail in Cell 'C',
A Shoveller family of 7 ducklings was on Cell 'A'.
Sunday 7th June 2020
32 Canada geese were briefly on the Reed-bed, before flying off north,
A pair of Teal were on Cell 'A', with the drake Wigeon on the Reed-bed,
Water rail on Cell 'C', 2 Mediterranean gulls, Yellowhammer, with Kingfisher by the Far lake
Monday 8th June 2020
The male Red-necked phalarope returned to the Reed-bed from mid morning onward,
The Red kite visited in the morning, with 3 Mediterranean gulls being seen.
Tuesday 9th June 2020
A Little ringed plover was seen on the Village lake & reed-bed with a Canada goose flying west,
A Curlew flew over north,
A Redshank chick was seen.
Wednesday 10th June 2020
7 Canada geese flew north, with the drake Wigeon, 5 Teal & a Little ringed plover on the Reed-bed,
A Redshank chick was seen on the Reed-bed, along with at least 3 of the Lapwing chicks,
The Far Lake had a drake Pochard
Thursday 11th June 2020
The 3 Lapwing chicks & a Redshank chick were on the Reed-bed this morning, along with the drake Wigeon & 5 Teal,
On Cell 'a', only 2 Oystercatcher chicks could be seen,
Red kite & Marsh harrier were seen today
Friday 12th June 2020
A Barn owl was hunting in the New works in the early morning,
5 Teal & the 3 Oystercatcher chicks were in Cell 'A', with the drake Wigeon on the Reed-bed
Saturday 13th June 2020
A Hobby was over the New workings,
2 Oystercatcher chicks were seen on Cell 'A', with Yellowhammer on the New workings,
Also Curlew was on the New workings & Kingfisher seen by the Far lake,
Also seen was Corn bunting, Green sandpiper (New workings), 8+ Little egret (roosting), 3 Little owls, Yellow wagtail (New workings), 4+ Mediterranean gulls, Red kite, Marsh harrier & 3 Water rails (Cell 'C')
Sunday 14th June 2020
3 Black terns were seen from the Turret hide, just after midday,
Juvenile Marsh & Coal tits were on the West path,
A Greenshank was on the Village lake, with 8 Black-tailed godwits south east, plus Ringed plover in the New workings,
3 Mediterranean gulls were seen (2 x 2nd summer, 1 x 1st summer),
A Green sandpiper was in the New workings, with Little owl, Barn owl, Marsh harrier, Kingfisher & Corn bunting seen.
Monday 15th June 2020
Yesterday's Greenshank was still on the Village lake,
On the New workings, there was a Dunlin, pair of Pochard & fly over Yellow wagtail,
A Gadwall family of 7 ducklings was on the Main lake, with Red kite overhead,
Both Oystercatcher families of 3 & 2 chicks were seen on Cell 'A' & the New workings,
Barn owl & 2 Redshanks were also seen
Tuesday 16th June 2020
The Pink-footed goose was seen on Cell 'A',
A Red kite was over the Island lake in the morning, with a Corn bunting singing in the North field,
2 x 2nd summers & a 1st summer Mediterranean gulls were present,
Barn owl was present in the evening,
21 Shelduck ducklings were counted, along with 5 Shoveller ducklings & 5 Avocet chicks.
Wednesday 17th June 2020
2 Corn buntings were in the North field,
7 Teal & the drake Wigeon were on the Reed-bed, with the Redshank family on the New workings,
The usual Red kite flew over in the morning, with the Pink-footed goose seen on Cell 'A' in the afternoon
Thursday 18th June 2020
A Greenshank was on Cell 'A', in the early morning, with the Pink-footed goose & 2 drake Pochard there as well,
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field, with a Barn owl being seen there in the evening.
The 5 Teal & drake Wigeon were on the Reed-bed
Friday 19th June 2020
The Greenshank was on Cell 'A', along with the Pink-footed goose, a different Wigeon & the 3 Oystercatcher chicks,
5 Teal & the drake Wigeon were on the Reed-bed, with the Corn bunting nearby on the North field
Saturday 20th June 2020
The Pink-footed goose was in Cell 'A', with a Water rail in Cell 'C', Red kite over the reserve in the morning, Corn bunting on the North path,
The Greenshank was on Cell 'A', with Kingfisher being seen on the Main lake & 2 Bullfinches on the East path.
Sunday 21st June 2020
One of the two Corn buntings were singing on the North path,
The Greenshank was on Dryham Ings reservoir,
The Pink-footed goose was on Cell 'C', with 2 juvenile Coal tits along Dryham lane,
Also seen was 3+ Mediterranean gulls & Little owl
Monday 22nd June 2020
A Green sandpiper was still in the New workings,
The Corn bunting was still singing by the North field, with at least 3 Yellowhammers in the New workings,
The Mute swan cygnet remaining from the Cell 'C' pair, has turned up on Cell 'A'.
Tuesday 23rd June 2020
An eclipse drake Garganey was on Cell 'A' in the morning,
A Cuckoo was on the North path, at about the same time,
Also seen was Pink-footed goose (Cell 'A') singing Corn bunting (North field), Green sandpiper & a Redshank chick (Reed-bed)
Wednesday 24th June 2020
A Sandwich tern flew over Dryham farm, with Marsh tit also seen on the East path,
The eclipse drake Garganey is still on Cell 'A', along with a Greenshank & Pink-footed goose,
The Corn bunting was singing on the North path,
A Marsh harrier was over the New workings, with a Green sandpiper seen, Coal tit along the North path & the drake Wigeon on the Island lake,
Thursday 25th June 2020
The Greenshank was seen on both the Reed-bed & Village lake,
On Cell 'A', there was the Pink-footed goose,
Also seen was Corn bunting (New workings), Kingfisher (Far lake) & a juvenile Green woodpecker (Carp lake)
Friday 26th June 2020
On Cell 'A', this morning a Wood sandpiper, Black-tailed godwit & the eclipse drake Garganey were present,
3 more Black-tailed godwits were on the Island lake, with the Greenshank being seen on both Cell 'A' & the Reed-bed,
2 Green sandpipers were on the Silt pond & New workings,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North hedge), Marsh tit, 5 Mediterranean gulls & 2 juvenile Green woodpeckers.
Saturday 27th June 2020
A total of 34 Black-tailed godwits were seen today (10 flying over, 15 briefly on the Reed-bed & 8 on the Island lake),
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A' in the afternoon,
The Greenshank was on the Reed-bed, along with the first Tufted duck family of 7 ducklings,
2 adults & 3 juvenile Green woodpeckers were seen along Dryham lane, as was a Coal tit,
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings, Kingfisher & Pink-footed goose (Silt pond).
Sunday 28th June 2020
A Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A', with Greenshank still on the Reed-bed,
Hobby over the reserve in the afternoon,
A gadwall family of 5 was on the Carp lake,
Also seen was Pink-footed goose (Silt pond), Green sandpiper (New workings), & 2 Corn buntings (North field)
Monday 29th June 2020
The Greenshank was seen on both Cell 'A' & the Reed-bed, with the eclipse drake Garganey at the former,
A creche of 14 Shelduck duckling was on the Island lake,
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge, 4 Mediterranean gulls with a Marsh harrier over the reserve in the morning
Tuesday 30th June 2020
2 Cuckoos were seen around the Snipe field in the morning,
On the Reed-bed, there was the Greenshank, a Common sandpiper & drake Wigeon,
Cell 'A' had a Common sandpiper & the eclipse drake Garganey & an early morning female Goldeneye (also seen on the New workings),
The Pink-footed goose was on the Silt pond, 4 Mediterranean gulls were seen & the Barn owl was on the Maize field in the morning
Posted By: Barry on 6/7/2020 3:48:56 PM

May 2020

Wednesday 13th May 2020
On Cell 'A', there was a Temminck's stint, Wood sandpiper, 2 Black-tailed godwits, drake Wigeon & an adult Mediterranean gull. Later on the Cell was visited by 2 Ringed plovers,
A Grasshopper warbler was 'reeling' by the Turret hide path, with a Bearded tit seen in the Reed-bed,
A pair of Little ringed plover & a Corn bunting were in the New workings,
In the evening, a pair of Black-necked grebes were on the Main lake,
A Cuckoo was heard, with a pair of Redshanks on Cell 'A' & the Village lake, plus Grey partridge on the Maize field,
Lastly, there were Whimbrels at the Reed-bed roost in the evening
Thursday 14th May 2020
On Cell 'A', the Wood sandpiper & Temminck's stint were still present, with a drake Teal also,
Still a pair of Redshank about, with a pair of Kingfishers seen by the Main & Far lakes.
Friday 15th May 2020
On Cell 'A', there was a Temminck's stint, Common & Wood sandpipers & 2nd year Little gull,
A Cuckoo was calling at the reserve entrance,
Also seen was 2 Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Great spotted woodpecker, Peregrine, Pink-footed goose (North field), drake Wigeon & Yellow wagtail
Saturday 16th May 2020
The Temminck's stint was seen on Cell 'A', from the mid morning onwards,
Also seen was Red kite, Marsh harrier, 2 Corn buntings, Little owl, Bullfinch, Yellow wagtail & Yellowhammer
Sunday 17th May 2020
A drake Garganey spent the day at the reserve, either on the Reed-bed or Cell 'A',
A Shelduck family of 11 ducklings were on the Silt pond,
A Hobby was briefly over the Main lake,
Also seen was 2 Pink-footed geese (Reed-bed/North field), 2 Corn buntings, drake Wigeon, Yellowhammer & Yellow wagtail
Monday 18th May 2020
2 Pink-footed geese were on the North field,
A Corn bunting was in the New workings.
Tuesday 19th May 2020
Just a single Pink-footed goose was on the North field today,
On the Reed-bed, the Mute swan pair, have 2 cygnets, with the first Gadwall family of 5 ducklings being seen here,
Also seen was Red kite & Corn bunting
Wednesday 20th May 2020
In the early morning, 5 Whooper swans flew south over Cell 'A',
A Cuckoo was heard from the North path,
The drake Wigeon is still on Cell 'A', with Corn bunting & Yellowhammer in the New workings,
Also seen was Peregrine & Red kite (North field)
Thursday 21st May 2020
A Greenshank was briefly on the Island lake & Reed-bed, before flying off,
A pair of Garganey were on Cell 'C' int he morning,
A Cuckoo was calling in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 drake Pochards (over the Reed-bed), female Bullfinch & Little grebe plus chick on the Far Lake.
Friday 22nd May 2020
In the rain & wind, just a Red kite was over the Island lake in the early morning,
3 Sanderlings were in the New workings,
Hobby was over Dryham Ings
Saturday 23rd May 2020
A male Cuckoo was seen at various spots on the reserve in the morning,
A Dunlin was on the New workings,
2 families of 3 & 2 Oystercatcher chicks were on the reserve,
Shelduck broods of (11, 9 & 8) were seen today,
Also seen was Red kite, over 100 Lesser black backed gulls, Water rail (Cell 'C') & Canada goose (Reed-bed & North field)
Sunday 24th May 2020
A Little gull was briefly on Cell 'A' this evening,
Also seen was Little owl, Peregrine & the Mute swans on Cell 'C' have 2 cygnets
Monday 25th May 2020
2 Cuckoos were seen at various parts of the reserve today, with a favoured spot being just off the North path,
A Corn bunting showed well on the North path,
Also seen was Red kite, Water rail (Cell 'C'), Little owl & female Pochard
Tuesday 26th May 2020
One of the Cuckoos was about the Reed-bed & Far lake in the morning, before flying off north,
The Little gull returned to Cell 'A' in the late morning,
The 2 Oystercatcher families were seen today, as well as 4 Avocet families with chicks,
A Red kite was seen over the reserve in the morning.
Wednesday 27th May 2020
A Hobby flew south over the Island lake,
A drake Garganey was briefly on the Main lake (it was later seen on the Reed-bed), with at least 38 Canada geese flying north over the reserve,
Also seen was Red kite & Cuckoo (North path)
Thursday 28th May 2020
The Cuckoo was calling at several spots in the reserve in the morning,
Also seen was Red kite, 4 Lapwing chicks (Reed-bed) & 3 Pochard.
Friday 29th May 2020
The Cuckoo was calling in the New workings,
2 Corn buntings were on the North path, with 9 Canada geese dropping onto the Reed-bed
Saturday 30th May 2020
The Cuckoo was calling from the direction of Dryham Ings in the morning,
Great crested grebe pairs on the Village lake & Cell 'A' have hatched 2 & 3 young,
The Little owls were seen, with Red kite & a pair of Pochard (New workings)
Sunday 31st May 2020
The Little owl was showing well in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Red kites & Yellow wagtail
Posted By: Barry on 5/20/2020 2:49:31 PM

March 2020

Sunday 1st March 2020
A drake Mandarin was on the Village lake in the afternoon,
The Green-winged teal was seen on the Main lake today,
Both the Tundra bean & 2 Pink-footed geese were in the North field today,
Again the drake Scaup was on the Silt pond,
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (New workings), Barn owl (dusk), male & 2 female Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Curlew, Kingfisher (Main lake), 11 roosting Little egrets, Marsh harrier, Marsh tit, 2 adult Mediterranean gulls (Main lake), 2 Red kites, Peregrine (Main lake), 73 Shelduck, male Stonechat (Snipe field) & 2 Yellowhammers (New workings).
Monday 2nd March 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Main lake, the drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond & the Tundra bean goose was still on the North field,
A Chiffchaff was seen by the western end of the Reed-bed,
Also seen was a Curlew (Island lake), Mediterranean gull (Main lake), Red kite, Barn owl (dusk), Marsh harrier (Dryham Ings), Kingfisher & Bearded tit (heard on Cell 'B', the Village & Island lakes)
Tuesday 3rd March 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Main lake, with the drake Scaup on the Silt pond,
The Tundra bean goose was in the North field,
A Green sandpiper & 2 Yellowhammers were in the New workings,
A pair of Stonechats were seen in the Snipe field,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Bearded tits (Village & Island lakes) & 2 Mediterranean gulls
Wednesday 4th March 2020
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
Our pair of Stonechats were on Cell 'B' today,
Also seen was Treecreeper (North path), Mediterranean gull, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier & 3 Yellowhammers (New workings)
Thursday 5th March 2020
2 Pink-footed geese were on the North field in the morning, with the Tundra bean goose being seen on Cell 'B' in the afternoon,
A Green sandpiper & 2 Yellowhammers were in the New workings,
Also seen was 2 Marsh tits (East path), Marsh harrier , Pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), 2 Mediterranean gulls & 3 Red kites.
Friday 6th March 2020
The first 2 Avocets of the year were on the Village lake today,
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond, along with 2 brief Whooper swans,
The 2 Pink-footed geese were on Cell 'C',
A female Bearded tit was on the Reed-bed,
A Merlin flew north over the  reserve in the morning, with a Peregrine flying east just afterwards,
3 Jack & 28 Snipe were counted during survey work,
Also seen was Green sandpiper (New workings), Coal tit (East path), Treecreeper, Grey partridge  & Yellowhammer (both New workings), Mediterranean gull, 44 Redshanks & 23 Oystercatchers.
Saturday 7th March 2020
30 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
The drake Scaup returned tot he Main lake at midday & then later relocated to the Silt pond,
A Pink-footed goose was on the North field,
4 Bullfinches were along Dryham lane, with Marsh harrier & Mediterranean gulls also seen today,
A jack snipe was briefly on Cell 'B, where 2 Bearded tits were heard,
2 Avocets were still on the reserve, with 3 Curlew on the Island lake & a Green sandpiper in the New workings.
Sunday 8th March 2020
The drake Scaup was on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Little owl, Barn owl, Bearded tit (Village lake), 4 Curlew, Green sandpiper & 5+ Yellowhamers (both New workings), Grey wagtail (Viewing platform), Marsh harrier, single Pink-footed goose, 2 Mediterranean gulls.
Monday 9th March 2020
The drake Scaup is still on the Silt pond,
2 Chiffchaffs were singing (by the Viewing platform & Butterfly walk),
Also seen was the 2 Mediterranean gulls, 2 Green sandpipers (New workings) & 2 Red kites.
Tuesday 10th March 2020
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
2 Bearded tits flew from Cell 'C' to Cell 'B',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Water rail (Village lake), a Curlew (Island lake), a pair of Grey partridges & 2 Yellowhammers (both New workings), Mediterranean gull & Kingfisher (Carp lake)
Wednesday 11th March 2020
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
A Raven was in the New workings, with 2 Green sandpipers & 2 Yellowhammers also,
16 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
Also seen was Marsh tit (Maize field feeders), Pink-footed goose (North field), 2 Bullfinches (Carp lake), 2 Red kites & Mediterranean gull.
Thursday 12th March 2020
The drake Scaup is still on the Silt pond, where a pair of Grey partridges were also flushed,
The first Sand martin of the year was over the Main lake at about midday,
Also seen was a Peregrine (west over Cell 'A'), Pink-footed goose (north field) & Mediterranean gull (Main lake)
Friday 13th March 2020
A Sand martin was hawking over the Main lake & Cell 'B' today,
Bearded tits were heard in Cell 'B',
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
A Green sandpiper, female Goldeneye, a Grey partridge & 2 Yellowhammers were in the New workings,
On the North field, the Pink-footed goose was still showing,
Also seen was Treecreeper, singing Chiffchaff (Dryham lane), pair of Bullfinches, Barn owl (dawn) & Water rail (Reed-bed)
Saturday 14th March 2020
The drake Scaup is still on the Silt pond,
On the New workings, there were 2 Green sandpipers, female Goldeneye & peregrine,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull, 2 Avocets (Village lake), pair of Bullfinches (Dryham lane), Treecreeper & Kingfisher.
Sunday 15th March 2020
A herd of 8 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve in the early morning, followed by 3 that circled the New workings, before flying off in the same direction,
The drake Scaup is still on the Silt pond,
Also seen was 2 pairs of Goosander (Reed-bed), Canada goose (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, 2 Avocets (Island lake), Green sandpiper (New workings), Red kite, 2 Kingfishers, Barn owl (dawn & dusk), plus 50+ Redshank (Cell 'A').
Monday 16th March 2020
2 herds of 60+ & 40+ Whooper swans flew north over the reserve in the early morning,
2 Green sandpipers & a female Goldeneye was on the New workings,
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Mediterranean gull (Main lake), Pink-footed goose (North field), Barn owl (dawn), 3 Chiffchaffs, Red kite, 2 Lesser redpolls (Reed-bed), Water rail (Village lake) & 2 Avocets (Island lake)
Tuesday 17th March 2020
In the early morning, 3 separate herds of 38, 48 & 24 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve,
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
Just 2 Green sandpipers, plus Corn bunting in the New workings,
The Pink-footed goose was on the North field,
Also seen was 7 Avocets (Island lake), Marsh harrier, 7 Curlew (North field), 2 Kingfisher, 7 Little egrets (roosting), 4+ Yellowhammers (New workings), Mediterranean gull & 43 Shovellers on the reserve
Wednesday 18th March 2020
The Pink-footed goose was in the North field, along with 2 Curlews,
In the New workings today, there was 2 Avocets, a female Goldeneye, 2 Green sandpipers & 2 Yellowhammers,
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
Also seen was a male Blackcap (Butterfly path), 2 Kingfishers, marsh tit (East path), Water rail (Reed-bed), Yellowhammer (Cliffe road), Marsh harrier (Main lake), 2 Mediterranean gulls, 7 Avocets (5 on the Island lake) & a a pair of Bullfinches
Thursday 19th March 2020
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond, with the female Goldeneye on the New workings,
Also on the New workings, there was 2 Green sandpipers, Kingfisher, Grey wagtail, Corn bunting & 2 Yellowhammers,
Also seen, Peregrine (Reed-bed), Pink-footed goose (Reed-bed), Raven (North field), Water rail (Island lake), 11 Avocets & 2 Mediterranean gulls.
Friday 20th March 2020
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
On the New workings, there was 2 Green sandpipers, female Goldeneye & 4+ Yellowhammers,
Also seen was 11 Avocets, 4 Curlews (North field), Red kite, 10+ Greenfinch, 3 Bullfinch, 9 Little egrets (roosting), Peregrine, 2 Kingfishers, 2 Marsh tits (Maize field feeder), Grey wagtail (New workings), Pink-footed goose (North field) & 2 Mediterranean gulls
Saturday 21st March 2020
The first 2 Little ringed plovers of the year were on Cell 'A',
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond, with 2 Green sandpipers, a female Goldeneye & pair of Grey partridge in the New workings,
Also seen was Pink-footed goose (North field), Marsh tit (West path), 7 Avocets, Coal tit (East path) & 5 Bullfinches (Dryham lane),
Sunday 22nd March 2020
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond, with the female Goldeneye in the New workings,
A Coal tit was on the East path,
At least 2 Bearded tits were in the Reed-bed,
A Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Red kite, Water rail & Pink-footed goose (North field).
Monday 23rd March 2020
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond, with the Pink-footed goose on the North field,
On the New workings, there was the female Goldeneye, 3 Little ringed plovers, a Grey partridge, Grey wagtail & Corn bunting,
Also seen was Water rail (Reed-bed), 2+ red kite, 3 Sand martins & 2 Blackcaps
Posted By: Barry on 3/10/2020 6:34:45 PM

February 2020

Saturday 1st February 2020
The Bittern was seen in the Village Lake reeds from the Turret hide,
A Barn owl was seen along Cliffe road,
Also seen was Kingfisher, 47+ Redshank, Red kite, 10+ Fieldfare, 12 Cormorant (Island Lake), 2 Marsh tits (Maize field feeders), & 8 Oystercatchers
Sunday 2nd February 2020
The Bittern showed again on the Village Lake,
The pair of Stonechats were on the Snipe field,
The Barn owl was seen at both dawn & dusk,
3 Canada geese were on Cell 'A' in the morning, 450+ Fieldfares were about the reserve, Kingfisher (Main Lake), Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose, Water rail (2+), 10+ Yellowhammer (New workings), Coal tit on the East path, 2 Marsh tits (Maize field feeder) & Treecreeper also seen.
Monday 3rd February 2020
The Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the early morning,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake during the day,
Also seen was Coal tit (Far Lake feeders), Marsh harrier, 48 Redshank & 5 Curlew (Island Lake) & Treecreeper.
Tuesday 4th February 2020
In the afternoon, a Short-eared owl was hunting Cell 'B',
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main & Island Lakes,
Single Bullfinches were on the North path & Dryham Lane,
52 Gadwall were on the Reed-bed, with a Cetti's warbler singing nearby.
Wednesday 5th February 2020
In the early morning, 4 males & a female Goosander were on Cell 'A',
The Bittern was seen to fly over the Village Lake,
Also seen was Treecreeper (East path), 3 Green woodpeckers (Village Lake), the pair of Stonechats (Reed-bed), Water rail (Village lake & Reed-bed) & 5 Curlews (Island Lake).
Thursday 6th February 2020
The Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the morning,,
About 200 Pink-footed geese flew high north west over the reserve,
Also seen was Marsh tit (Maize field feeder), 11 Curlew (Island lake), 3 coveys of Red-legged partridge, 2 Corn buntings & Yellowhammers (New workings) & Treecreeper (East path).
Friday 7th February 2020
A male Goosander was on Cell 'a', early in the morning,
There was 2 Marsh tits at the Maize field feeders, with a Treecreeper nearby.
Saturday 8th February 2020
The Tundra bean goose returned to the Main lake & cell 'C', in the morning, with a Canada goose at the latter,
A Pink-footed goose was on the Reed-bed,
A Green sandpiper & Grey wagtail were on the New workings,
In the early morning, a male Goosander was on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 12+ Buzzard (East ridge), Stonechat (Snipe field), Coal & Marsh tit (Maize field feeder), Barn owl, Peregrine, Red kite, Treecreeper, Yellowhammer, Bullfinch (Dryham Lane), 15 Curlew (Island Lake) & 3 Water rails.
Sunday 9th February 2020
An Otter was in the Main Lake at about midday,
Also seen was the Pink-footed goose & Curlew on the Island Lake
Monday 10th February 2020
The Tundra bean goose was back on Cell 'C' in the morning, with a Pink-footed goose on the North field,
A drake Goldeneye was briefly on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 62 Shelduck (North field), 3 Curlew (Island Lake), Kingfisher (Main Lake), Treecreeper (East path) & Marsh tit (Maize field feeder).
Tuesday 11th February 2020
The drake Goldeneye returned to the Reed-bed,
A Green sandpiper was on the Silt pond,
4 Whooper swans briefly alighted on the Reed-bed in the mid morning,
Also seen was Marsh tit (Maize field feeders), 70 Shelduck (North field) & a Curlew (Island Lake).
Wednesday 12th February 2020
The Tundra bean goose was seen on the North field, with a Pink-footed goose on the Reed-bed,
On the Reed-bed, the drake Goldeneye continued it's stay,
A Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the morning,
Also seen was Stonechat (Village Lake), 4 Bullfinches (Dryham Lane) & Coal tit (East path).
Thursday 13th February 2020
The Tundra bean & Pink-footed geese were on the Reed-bed today,
Marsh & Coal tit were on the East path,
The pair of Stonechats were on the Snipe field in the afternoon,
Also seen was 16 Curlews (Island Lake), Red kite, Barn owl (dusk) & 3 Bullfinches (Dryham Lane).
Friday 14th February 2020
2 separate Pink-footed geese were on the Reed-bed & North field, with a skein of about 200 flying high in a north west direction,
A pair of Pintail were briefly on Cell 'A' in the morning,
3 Lesser redpolls were in the alders by the Viewing platform,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Main lake), Stonechat (Snipe field), 11 Curlews (Island lake), a pair of Bullfinches (Carp lake), 50+ Redshanks (Island lake), Water rail (Main lake) & 2 Treecreepers (East path)
Saturday 15th February 2020
The Tundra bean goose was on the North field, with the 2 Pink-footed geese nearby,
There was 2 Green sandpipers on the New workings,
A Grey wagtail was by the Silt pond,
11 Little egrets were at the roost today
Sunday 16th February 2020
2 Barn owls were hunting the reserve in the morning,
Also seen was Treecreeper (Far Corner), Marsh tit (Maize field feeder), 7 Curlew (Island lake) & Water rail (Reed-bed).
Monday 17th February 2020
A Jack snipe was seen on the Village lake,
The Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the early morning,
The Kingfisher was seen by the Main lake.
Tuesday 18th February 2020
The Tundra bean goose was with the Greylags on the North field,
A Green sandpiper was in the New workings,
Also seen was Marsh tit (East path), 80 Shelducks, Kingfisher (Main lake), Marsh harrier, 2 Curlew (Island lake), 3 Bullfinch (Carp lake) & Treecreeper (Reserve entrance).
Wednesday 19th February 2020
The Tundra bean goose was on the back of the Reed-bed, with a Pink-footed goose on the North field,
A pair of Goosanders were briefly on the Main lake in the morning,
Also seen were a pair of Grey partridge (New workings), Stonechat (Snipe field), Marsh harrier, 7 Snipe (Village lake), 3 Bullfinch (East path) & Treecreeper (East path).
Thursday 20th February 2020
2 Ravens were seen over Dryham Ings in the mid morning,
2 Pink-footed geese were in the North field, with a Merlin flying south over the Main lake in the afternoon,
Friday 21st February 2020
A drake Scaup was on Cell 'A' today,
The Tundra bean & Pink-footed geese were on the North field,
94 Shelduck were counted on the reserve, along with 124 Gadwall on Cell 'A' & 63 Redshank on the reserve,
The Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the morning
Saturday 22nd February 2020
The drake Scaup was still on Cell 'A' today,
The Tundra bean goose was on the North field,
Also seen was 2 Kingfishers, Marsh harrier, Little egret (11 roosted today), single Pink-footed goose, Red kite, Water rail & Yellowhammer.
Sunday 23rd February 2020
A drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Main lake in the late afternoon,
The Tundra bean goose was on the North field,
On Cell 'A', the drake Scaup was showing well,
Also seen were 2 Barn owls (in the morning), 2 Bullfinches (Cell 'A' hedgerow), 7 Curlew (Island lake), 2 Green sandpipers (New workings), Kingfisher, Stonechat (Snipe field), 2 Marsh harriers, Mediterranean gull (Island lake), single Pink-footed goose, Peregrine (North field), 2 Red kites, Marsh tit (Maize field feeders) & 6+ Yellowhammers (New workings)
Monday 24th February 2020
The drake Scaup was initially on Cell 'A' & then moved mid morning to the Silt pond,
The Tundra bean goose was with the Greylags on the North field,
Also seen was Marsh tit by the Maize field feeder & a pair of Bullfinch (Dryham lane)
Tuesday 25th February 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Main lake from late morning onwards,
The drake Scaup relocated to the Silt pond, with the Tundra bean goose & 2 Pink-footed geese on the North field,
Also seen was the pair of Stonechats (Snipe field), Marsh harrier, Coal tit, Treecreeper & 2 Yellowhammers (New workings)
Wednesday 26th February 2020
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Main lake, with the drake Scaup nearby on the Silt pond,
A female Brambling was in the Far Corner,
Cetti's warbler was singing on the Reed-bed, with the pair of Stonechats by the Dragonfly ponds,
A Curlew was on the Island lake, with Marsh harrier, Red kite & Mediterranean gull being also seen.
Thursday 27th February 2020
The drake Scaup was initially on Cell 'A' & then moved back to the Silt pond,
A Peregrine flew north over the North field,
2 Ravens flew west over the Reed-bed,
There is a flock of at least 40 Siskins on the West path.
Friday 28th February 2020
The drake Scaup was still on the Silt pond,
A single Pink-footed goose was with the Tundra bean goose & Greylags on the North field,
Also seen was an adult Mediterranean gull (Silt pond) & Kingfisher (Main lake)
Saturday 29th February 2020
The Tundra bean goose & Pink-footed goose were on the North field,
Again the drake Scaup was on the Silt pond,
A female Goosander flew west over the reserve in the early morning,
Also seen was 10+ Buzzard (East ridge), 12 Curlew (North field), Grey partridge (pair on New workings), 4+ Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull (Main lake), Red kite (over the North field), 40+ Siskin (by the Far lake), Stonechat (Snipe field), 2 Marsh tits (East path), Barn owl (dusk) & Treecreeper (East path)



Posted By: Barry on 2/9/2020 3:52:02 PM

January 2020

Wednesday 1st January 2020
A Short-eared owl was in the central part of the reserve in the early afternoon,
About 80 Pink-footed geese flew east,
A Dunlin flew north over the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 11 Curlew (Island Lake), Golden plover (about 40 flew south), 80+ Linnet (New workings), Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Red kite, Stonechat (Village Lake), Water rail (1 heard), 5 Lesser redpoll (Far Lake), Coal & 2 Marsh tits (Maize field feeders), 2 Tawny owls (East path), Barn owl (dusk), Treecreeper, Fieldfare (75+ on New workings) & 10+ Yellowhammers (New workings).
Thursday 2nd January 2020
The 2 White-fronted geese were in the North field, with the Greylags, before re-locating to the 'Bus-stop pool' in Cell 'C',
The bittern was seen on the Village Lake from the Turret hide, with 2 Bearded tits also seen there,
A Woodcock was seen outside Crossland's hide, with 3 males & a female Goosander on Cell 'A' at dusk,
A female Pintail was on the Main & Far Lake,
Also seen was 11 Curlew (Island Lake), 70 Golden plover (south), Barn owl (dusk), Coal & Marsh tits (Maize field feeders), Water rail (Village Lake), 17 Shelduck, & a pair of Stonechats (Cell 'B')
Friday 3rd January 2020
The Short-eared owl was again seen in the centre of the reserve at midday, before flying off north,
The 2 White-fronted geese were in the North field,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, pair of Stonechats (Cell 'C'), 3 Pink-footed geese, Barn owl (dawn), Treecreeper (North path & Far Lake), plus Bearded tit (Village Lake).
Saturday 4th January 2020
6 Whooper swans (2 adults & 4 juveniles) flew first to the Island Lake & then Cell 'C', before leaving early in the morning,
The 2 White-fronted geese were in the North field, before moving to the Main Lake in the mid morning,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Barn owl (dawn & dusk), 10 Curlew (Island Lake), 50+ Fieldfare (New workings), Peregrine (East ridge), 4 Pink-footed geese (west), Water rail, 10+ Yellowhammer (New workings) & 4 Bullfinches (Maize field feeders).
Sunday 5th January 2020
The Bittern showed well on the Village Lake in the afternoon,
2 Ravens flew west over the reserve,
The 2 White-fronted geese were on the North field,
2 Whooper swans were briefly on the Reed-bed in the afternoon, before departing to the south east,
Also seen was Water rail, 2 Goosanders west, a single Pink-footed goose, 44+ Redshanks, Bearded tit (1+ on the Village Lake), Treecreeper, 4+ Greenfinch, female Bullfinch, pair of Stonechat (reserve centre), Coal & 2 Marsh tits, 10+ Yellowhammers (New workings), 8+ Marsh harrier, Barn owl (dusk).
Monday 6th January 2020
The 2 White-fronted geese were in the North field with the Greylags,
A Peregrine flew over the New workings, alighting on a tree near the 'Barn owl box',
Also seen was 6 Curlew & 41 Redshanks (Island Lake), plus Marsh harrier
Tuesday 7th January 2020
In the early morning, there were 2 males & 3 female Goosanders on the Silt pond,
The 2 White-fronted geese were again on the North field, with the Greylags,
A Raven flew north west over the New workings,
Also seen was a Barn owl (dawn), 5 Curlew & 52 Redshank (Island Lake).
Wednesday 8th January 2020
A Tundra bean goose was on the North field, along with the 2 White-fronted geese,
2 Lesser redpolls were in the Far Corner,
A Raven flew west over the Carp Lake,
The bittern was present in the Village Lake reeds from the Turret hide in the afternoon,
Also seen, was Red kite, Barn owl (dawn), drake Goosander (flew over Dryham Lane), Treecreeper (North path), Marsh tit (Maize field feeders) & 2 Bearded tits (Village Lake)
Thursday 9th January 2020
In the morning, the Bittern & 2 Bearded tits showed well on the Village Lake from the Turret hide,
The Tundra bean goose was on the Main Lake,
The pair of Stonechats were on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C',
Also seen were 2 Marsh harriers & a pair of Bullfinch (Butterfly walk)
Friday 10th January 2020
The Tundra bean goose was on the Main Lake again, with the Greylags,
The 2 White-fronted geese were seen on the North field,
Cell 'B' had the pair of wintering Stonechats on it,
At dusk, the Bittern was seen roosting,
Also seen was Bearded tit (6+ on Village Lake, reed-bed & Cell 'B'0, Kingfisher (New workings), 2+ Curlew, 3+ marsh harrier, 55+ Redshank, 3+ Water rail, Marsh tit (Maize field feeder) & Cetti's warbler.
Saturday 11th January 2020
3 Canada geese dropped onto the Reed-bed, with 90 Pink-footed geese also,
In the early morning, 4 males & a female Goosanders were on Cell 'A',
Also seen were 3+ Marsh harrier, 2 Red kites (East ridge), Peregrine (East ridge), Little egret (8 left the roost in the morning), Marsh tit (Maize field feeder), 20 Shelduck (Main Lake), Water rails (Village Lake) & 61 Redshanks (Island Lake).
Sunday 12th January 2020
The first 2 Great crested grebes of the year were on the Main Lake,
On the Village Lake side of the Turret hide, the Bittern showed in the morning & late afternoon, with a pair of Bearded tits also showing,
On the Central part of the reserve, there was 4 Pink-footed geese,
There were 3 males & 3 females Goosanders on Cell 'a' in the late afternoon,
Also seen was 2 Barn owls, Coal tit, 456 Greylag geese, 3 Marsh harriers, 6 Curlew (North field), 54 Redshank, 302 Wigeon, 3 Water rails & 10 Yellowhammers (New workings).
Monday 13th January 2020
2 Goosanders were on Cell 'A', early in the morning,
The pair of Stonechats were outside the East hide on the Village Lake banks,
Also seen or heard was Coal tit (Maize field feeder), 2 pairs of Bullfinch (East path & Carp Lake), 59 Redshank (Island Lake), Marsh harrier & water rail (Reed-bed).
Tuesday 14th January 2020
A pair of Goosanders flew west over the East path in the early morning,
63 Redshanks were counted today,
51 Tree sparrows were counted at the Maize field feeder,
Also seen was Treecreeper & 2 female Bullfinches (Carp Lake), plus female Stonechat (Cell 'B').
Wednesday 15th January 2020
The Tundra bean goose re-appeared, firstly on the Main lake with the Greylags & then on Cell 'C' by the 'Bus stop ' pool,
The Bittern was seen in the morning on the Village Lake from the Turret hide,
A Green sandpiper was on the New workings,
4 males & 2 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A' at first light in the morning,
Also seen was Treecreeper, pair of Stonechats (Cell 'B'), Water rail, Cetti's warbler, 22 Shelduck & 59 Redshank (Island Lake).
Thursday 16th January 2020
The Tundra bean goose was in the North field this morning,
The Bittern showed from the Turret hide,
A Treecreeper was seen from the East path
Friday 17th January 2020
On the Village Lake, the Bittern was seen, as well as a pair of Bearded tit,
There were 10 Cormorants & 7 Little egrets roosting today,
The Tundra bean goose was seen in the North field,
Also seen was a Golden plover (south), Marsh tit (Maize field feeder), Peregrine (1 south at dawn), a single Pink-footed goose (North field), 60 Redshank (Island Lake) & the pair of Stonechats (Cell 'C').
Saturday 18th January 2020
A female Brambling was seen along the West path,
The Tundra bean goose was seen on the Reed-bed in the morning only, although 23+ Pink-footed geese were seen,
The Bittern was again on the Village Lake reeds, seen from the Turret hide,
Also seen was 5 males & a female Bullfinch, 5+ Curlew (North field), 2 male Goosanders (flew west at dawn), Kingfisher (north ditch), 40+ Linnet (Dryham Lane), Marsh tit (Maize field feeders) & Water rail.
Sunday 19th January 2020
The Bittern was again in the Village Lake reeds, seen from the Turret hide,
2 Lesser redspolls were in the Far Corner,
The pair of Stonechats & Bearded tits were in Cell 'B',
Also seen was 3 Curlews & 5+ Bullfinches
Monday 20th January 2020
The Bittern showed again in the Village Lake reeds from the Turret hide,
Also seen was Treecreeper
Tuesday 21st January 2020
The Bittern was again seen in the village Lake reeds, from the Turret hide in the morning,
5 Pink-footed geese flew west over the North field,
A drake Goosander circled the Main Lake in the morning, before flying off east,
Also seen was 2 Coal tits (Maize field feeders), the pair of Stonechats (Cell 'C'), Red kite (Over Cell 'B'), Water rail (Main Lake), 9 Curlew (North field) 2 Bearded tits (Cell 'B').
Wednesday 22nd January 2020
The bittern showed in the morning, from the Turret hide,
A Kingfisher was on the Village Lake, as well as a Great crested grebe,
Also seen was 2 Bearded tits (Village Lake), pair of Goosander (Island Lake), 2 Marsh tits & 2 Greenfinch (Maize field feeders), 2 Mistle thrushes, Water rail (Village Lake & Reed-bed) & Barn owl (on the Maize filed in the morning)
Thursday 23rd January 2020
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake,
The Barn owl was seen both in the morning & evening,
Also seen 11 Curlew (Island Lake), 2 Water rails, Coal & Marsh tit (Maize field feeder).
Friday 24th January 2020
A Pink-footed goose was on the North field,
The Bittern was seen going to roost,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Reed-bed), Treecreeper (East path),13 Little egrets (roosting on the Main Lake), 25 Curlew (Island Lake), Water rail, pair of Stonchat in the reserve centre, Marsh harrier, Goosander (male flying west in the afternoon), Cetti's warbler & the pair of Bearded tits in the Village Lake reeds.
Saturday 25th January 2020
The Pink-footed goose was on the Island Lake at dawn,
A Green sandpiper was in the New workings,
The Bittern was seen from mid morning in the Village Lake reeds, from the Turret hide,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Kingfisher, 16 Curlew (Island Lake), Yellowhammer (New workings), Coal & Marsh tits (Maize field feeder), Barn owl (dawn) & Treecreeper (East path),
A ringed Greylag goose seen on 15th December had been ringed as an adult on the Lower Derwent on 30th June the same year
Sunday 26th January 2020
The Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the morning,
The Pink-footed goose roosted on the Island lake today,
Again, the Bittern showed in the Village Lake reeds from the Turret hide in the morning,
A Grey wagtail was by the Viewing platform,
Also seen was a male Bearded tit, Coal & marsh tit, Mediterranean gull, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Red kite, at least 2 Curlew, 36+ Redshank, pair of Stonechats (Top scrape), Treecreeper & Water rail.
Monday 27th January 2020
A Willow tit was seen & heard briefly on the East path in the morning, also seen here was a Treecreeper,
A Barn owl was over the Maize field in the late afternoon,
The Bittern showed briefly in the Village Lake reeds from the Turret hide in the morning,
Also seen was the pair of Stonechats (Cell 'B') & Lesser redpoll (Far Corner),
On the North field the Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags.
Tuesday 28th January 2020
The Marsh tit was at the Maize field feeders,
Also seen or heard was Barn owl (over the East hide), Treecreeper (East path), 2 Bullfinches (Dryham Lane), Water rail (Village Lake), 22 Shelduck & 11 Curlew (Island Lake).
Wednesday 29th January 2020
The Bittern showed well in the Village Lake reeds from the Turret hide,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 13 Curlew (Island Lake), Kingfisher (North dyke) & Coal tit (Maize field feeders)
Thursday 30th January 2020
The Bittern again showed very well on the Village Lake from the Turret hide,
A Grey partridge flew from the Maize field towards the North field,
The first Oystercatcher of the year was seen on Cell 'A',
The Pink-footed goose was on the North field with the Greylags,
An adult winter Mediterranean gull flew from the north onto the Reed-bed,
Also seen was a Barn owl on the Maize field & Kingfisher (Reed-bed).
Friday 31st January 2020
4 males & a female Goosander were on Cell 'A' in the early morning, later on a pair flew south over the same lake,
The Bittern was on the island opposite the East hide on the village Lake, early in the morning,
Also seen was Treecreeper (East path), marsh tit (East path), Barn owl (Village Lake), 11 Curlew, 42 Redshank, 11 Little egrets (roosting) & 3 Oystercatchers (mobile about the reserve)
Posted By: Barry on 1/7/2020 1:19:52 PM

December 2019

Sunday 1st December 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake,
A male Blackcap was on the East path in the morning,
19 Pink-footed geese were in the North field, with 120 flying south,
4 Bearded tit were in the Far Corner, along with a Lesser redpoll,
The murmention of Starlings was above the Reed-bed in the evening,
Also seen was a Goosander (flying west), Coal & Marsh tit (Maize field feeders), Treecreeper, 6+ Bullfinch, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 11 Curlew, Grey wagtail, Water rail (Village Lake) & Jay (heard west of the Silt pond)
Monday 2nd December 2019
The Bittern was seen during the morning on the Village Lake,
A White-fronted goose flew onto the Main Lake far bank with some Greylags, later on there was 4,
28 Pink-footed geese were in the North field,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Water rail (Village Lake), Curlew (North field), 7 Golden plover (flying south), creeper (East path), 4 Siskin (Far Corner) & a Marsh tit (Maize field feeder).
Tuesday 3rd December 2019
2 White-fronted geese were with the Greylags in the North field, as well as 28 Pink-footed geese feeding there,
The pair of Stonechats were seen on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C',
Also seen was Lesser redpoll (North hedge), 6 Bullfinches (North hedge & Maize field feeders), Water rail (Village Lake), 6 Redshanks (Island Lake) & Bearded tit flying west.
Wednesday 4th December 2019
12 Pink-footed geese were in the North field,
Lesser redpoll & Treecreeper were in the North hedge,
Thursday 5th December 2019
4 White-fronted geese were in the North field.
Friday 6th December 2019
The 4 White-fronted geese, plus 30+ Pink-footed geese were in the North field,
13 adults, plus a juvenile Whooper swans were briefly on Cell 'A' in the morning,
Also seen was 6+ Bullfinch (North hedge), Coal tit, Marsh tit (2 on Dryham Lane, plus 1 on the East path), 11 Curlew (North field), 31+ Redshank & 3 Water rails.
Saturday 7th December 2019
The 4 White-fronted geese, 38+ Pink-footed geese were in the North field with the Greylags,
A pair of Stonechats were on the North path,
Also seen were 18 Curlew (North field), 4+ Bullfinch (North path), Coal tit, Grey wagtail (New workings), 2 Great crested grebes, Kingfisher, 2+ Lesser redpoll, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 2+ Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Red kite & 8+ Yellowhammer (New workings).
Sunday 8th December 2019
4 White-fronted geese were ion the North field,
The Bittern was briefly seen today,
Also seen was Treecreeper,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Red kite, Kingfisher, 7 Bullfinches (North hedge), a pair of Stonechats (Snipe field) & 6 Goosanders (4 females & 2 Males), that dropped into Cell 'A' in the late evening
Monday 9th December 2019
The Bittern showed briefly in the morning in the Village Lake reeds,
14 Pink-footed geese were in the North field feeding on the potatoes with the Greylag geese,
10 Curlew were on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Main Lake) & a pair of Stonechats.
Tuesday 10th December 2019
There were 6 Pink-footed geese in the North field with the Greylags,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 3 Curlew, 20 Redshank (Island Lake), Coal tit (reserve entrance) & Marsh tit (Maize field feeders)
Wednesday 11th December 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake in the late afternoon,
2 drake Pintail were on the Village & Main Lakes from midday onwards,
2 Whooper swans flew south over the Village Lake, with a further one consorting with Mute swans on Cell 'A',
A Ruff was on the Village Lake in the early morning, with 41 Redshank on the Island Lake,
There was at least 60 Pink-footed geese with the Greylags on the North field,
Also seen was Red kite, Water rail (Village Lake) & Marsh tit (East path & Maize field feeders)
Thursday 12th December 2019
The Bittern showed well on the Village Lake from the Turret hide,
The 4 White-fronted geese were on the North field,
4 drake Pintail (an adult & 3 1st winters), plus 2 female Goldeneye were on the Main Lake,
Again, the Ruff was on the Main Lake, along with 45 Redshanks on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Marsh tit (Dryham Lane), Water rail (Village Lake), Bearded tit (Village Lake) & Siskins on the West path
Friday 13th December 2019
The Bittern again showed well on the Village Lake from the Turret hide,
The 4 White-fronted geese were still on the North field, with the Greylags & about 50 Pink-footed geese,
Also a pair of Stonechats were seen on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C',
Also present was Bearded tit (heard on Cell 'C'), Red kite, 40+ Linnet (at Dryham Lane at dusk), Marsh harrier, 47 Redshank & a Ruff (both on the Island Lake)
Saturday 14th December 2019
The Bittern was again showing well on the Village Lake, from the Turret hide, with a Water rail there as well,
4 White-fronted geese were on the North field, with at least 32 Pink-footed geese,
The Ruff was on the Island Lake with 48 Redshank & a Curlew,
4 Bullfinches were in the North hedge, with a pair of Stonechats in Cell 'B',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Bearded tit (Village Lake), Lesser redpoll, 2 Treecreepers, plus Coal & Marsh tits.
Sunday 15th December 2019
The Bittern was again showing on the Village Lake, from the Turret hide,
The 4 White-fronted geese were on the North field, along with 42 Pink-footed geese,
On the Island Lake, there was the Ruff, plus 49 Redshanks,
Over 3,000 Starlings roosted on the Reed-bed this evening,
5 Goosanders flew into Cell 'A' in the late afternoon,
Also seen was 4 Whooper swans (flying south), Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Kingfisher, 5 Curlew, a Pair of Stonechats (Cell 'B'), 2 Treecreepers, Marsh tit, Water rail & 3 Yellowhammers.
Monday 16th December 2019
The Bittern again showed well on the Village Lake from the Turret hide,
4 White-fronted geese were in the North field, with at least 30 Pink-footed geese also,
30 Redshank & the Ruff were counted on the Main Lake,
Also seen was 4 Curlew (North field), Coal tit (Carp Lake) & Treecreeper.
Tuesday 17th December 2019
The Ruff was seen on the Island Lake today,
At least 12 Pink-footed geese were on the North field, with a Raven briefly there in the morning,
Coal tit was on the Dryham Lane feeders, with a pair of Greenfinch on the Maize field feeders,
5 Bearded tits were on Cell 'B', with a Water rail on the Village Lake
Wednesday 18th December 2019
The Bittern again showed on the Village Lake, from the Turret hide,
2 of the White-fronted geese were seen on the grassed part of the North field, with the Greylags,
Also seen was 6 Lesser redpolls (Far Corner), Pink-footed goose (heard over the North field), Bearded tit (Cell 'B') & 5 Siskin (Viewing platform)
Thursday 19th December 2019
The Bittern showed well on the Village Lake side of the Turret hide,
45 Redshank & the Ruff were on the Island Lake,
Coal & Marsh tits were on the Maize field feeders,
On the North field with the Greylags, there was 30 Pink-footed & 4 White-fronted geese,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Cell 'A') & Great crested grebe (Main Lake)
Saturday 21st December 2019
2 Ravens flew west over the Island Lake in the mid morning,
A Dunlin was on the Main Lake, with the Ruff on Cell 'A' & 59 Redshanks counted,
2 Whooper swans, 2 White-fronted & 5 Pink-footed geese were on the North field,
Marsh & Coal tits were seen at the Maize filed feeders,
Also seen was 12 Curlew (North field & Island Lake), Water rail (North path), Golden plover (26 flew south), at least 80 Siskins (Carp Lake), singing Cetti's warbler (Island Lake). Barn owl (Dusk), Tawny owl (East path at dawn), Treecreeper & Marsh harrier
Sunday 22nd December 2019
The Bittern was in the Village Lake reeds, from the Turret hide from the late morning onwards,
On the North field, 2 White-fronted geese & 7 Pink-footed geese were with the Greylags,
4 Golden plovers flew over the reserve in the morning,
Coal & marsh tits were by the Maize field feeders,
8 Corn buntings were in the North field,
Also seen was an immature Marsh harrier, 7 Shelduck, Bearded tit (2 in Cell 'B'), 2 singing Cetti's warblers, 80+ Siskins (around the reserve), 48 Redshanks, Water rail (3 heard & 1 seen on the Village Lake), female Stonechat (Cell 'B'), Yellowhammer (North hedge) & 2 Curlew over the Village Lake.
Monday 23rd December 2019
A Short-eared owl headed east over the Village Lake in the early afternoon,
A Brambling & Marsh tit were by the Maize field feeders,
At least 46 Pink-footed & 2 White-fronted geese were on the North field,
Also seen was Peregrine & Kingfisher.
Tuesday 24th December 2019
The Bitern showed again on the Village Lake from the Turret hide,
A Great white egret was briefly on the Island Lake, early in the morning,
The 2 White-fronted geese, plus at least 6 Pink-footed geese were in the North filed, along with 8+ Curlew,
2 Ravens flew west over the reserve,
Also seen was Cetti's warbler, Coal & Marsh tits (Maize field feeder), Green sandpiper (Silt pond), 2+ Marsh harrier, Tawny owl (East path), Water rail (Village Lake), Treecreeper & 8+ Yellowhammers (New workings).
Wednesday 25th December 2019
A Merlin flew north in the early morning,
A Whooper swan flew over the reserve in the early morning,
The 2 White-fronted geese, 6+ Pink-footed geese & 5 Curlew were in the North field,
At least 3 Water rails were heard,
Also seen was Coal & Marsh tits, Stonechat (Cell 'C') & at least 44 Redshank (Island Lake).
Thursday 26th December 2019
The Bittern was again on the Village Lake, from the Turret hide,
A Whooper swan was with the Greylags, 2 White-fronted geese & Pink-footed geese on the North field,
A Merlin flew south over Cell 'A',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Coal tit (Maize field feeder), pair of Stonchat (Cell 'B'), 2 Curlew, 2 Bearded tits (Cell 'B') & 50 Redshank (Island Lake).
Friday 27th December 2019
The Bittern showed again on the Village Lake side of the Turret hide,
51 Redshanks & 11 Curlew were on the Island Lake,
3 Pink-footed geese were with the Greylags today, along with the Whooper swan which was still in the North field,
Also seen was the marsh harrier, pair of Stonechats (Cell 'B'), Treecreeper (East & West paths), Kingfisher, Tawny owl (East path). Coal & marsh tits (Maize field feeders), Lesser redpoll (West path) & Yellowhammer (New workings)
Saturday 28th December 2019
The 2 White-fronted geese were with the Greylag flock on the Main lake today,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Marsh tit & Greenfinch (both by the Maize field feeder)
Sunday 29th December 2019
In the early morning, 3 Goosanders flew east over the reserve, with a Merlin seen to fly east,
Later on the White-fronted geese were with the Greylags on the Main Lake,
The Whooper swan was still feeding on the North field,
Also sen was 2 Bearded tit (Village Lake), 4 Bullfinch, Cetti's warbler, 11 Curlew, Marsh harrier (Village Lake), Kingfisher (Black dyke), 51 Redshank, pair of Stonechat (Cell 'B'), at least 30 Snipe (Island Lake) & marsh tit (Maize field feeder).
Monday 30th December 2019
A Great white egret flew over the East path at dusk,
The Bittern was seen on the Viewing platform & East hide in the Village Lake reeds,
A single White-fronted goose was seen with the Greylags on the Main Lake,
The Ruff returned to the Island Lake, along with 41 Redshanks & 17 Snipe,
Also seen was 5 Curlew (Northfield & Island Lake), Marsh harrier, 3 Water rail, 2 Bearded tit (Village Lake), 6+ Little egrets (roosting), Stonechat (Cell 'B'), Kingfisher , Coal tit (Reserve entrance) & Marsh tit (Maize field feeder).
Tuesday 31st December 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake again,
The 2 White-fronted geese were on the North field with the Greylags,
A Merlin flew south over the Village Lake,
A pair of Bearded tits were on the Village Lake, with 2 females on Cell 'B',
The Maize field feeder had 2 pairs of Bullfinch, 2 Marsh & a Coal tit,
also seen was Marsh harrier, 14 Curlew (south at dusk), Red kite (over the East ridge), 45+ Redshank (Island lake), pair of Stonechat (Cell 'B'), 30+ Snipe & Treecreeper
Posted By: Barry on 12/11/2019 7:07:04 PM

November 2019

Saturday 30th November 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake throughout the day,
Up to 30 Pink-footed geese were in the Maize field,
2 Marsh & a Coal tit were on the Maize field feeders,
6 Bullfinches were in the North hedge,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Goosanders (flew east), Green sandpiper (Island Lake), 2+ Curlew , Kingfisher (Carp Lake), Lesser redpoll (Village Lake), Stonechat (Dryham Ings), Tawny owl (East path), Treecreeper, Yellowhammer & at least 2 Water rails
Friday 29th November 2019
A male Blackcap was seen in the Far Corner,
In the morning, a Merlin flew over the reserve, with Marsh harrier also seen,
In early morning, 12 Whooper swans flew west over the reserve,
There was up to 34 Pink-footed geese on the Main lake with the Greylags, as well as 20 on the North field,
A Woodcock flew over the East path to come down on the Village lakeside,
The Bittern was present on the Village Lake in the mid afternoon,
Also seen was Barn owl (dusk), Bearded tit (2 in Cell 'B), 20+ Cormorant (roosting by the Far Lake), 6+ Curlew, Starling (1,000+ roosted), 4 Bullfinch (North hedge), Coal & Marsh tits (Maize field feeder) & the drake Mandarin (Carp Lake)
Thursday 28th November 2019
At least 24 Pink-footed geese were with the Greylags on the North field,
A Green sandpiper was on the Silt pond in the morning,
Also seen was Grey wagtail (Cell 'A'), drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), Treecreeper, Marsh tit, Great crested grebe (Village Lake), plus at east 100 Goldfinches throughout the reserve
Wednesday 27th November 2019
39 Pink-footed geese were feeding in the North filed with the Greylag geese,
A Brambling was on the West path by the Far Lake,
Also seen were 28 Redshanks (Village Lake), Coal tit (Maize filed feeders), Water rail (Village Lake), Curlew (North field), Lesser redpoll & 8 Bullfinches (North hedge)
Tuesday 26th November 2019
5 Eygptian geese flew in from the south to join the Greylags in the North field,
The Coal & Marsh tits were at the Maize field feeders, along with 2 Greenfinches,
8 Curlew were on the Island Lake in the morning,
A Lesser redpoll & 9 Bullfinches were in the North hedge
Monday 25th November 2019
2 Goosanders flew south west in the late afternoon,
At the Maize field feeders, there was Coal & Marsh tit, plus 2 Greenfinches,
In the evening, there were mumentations of Starlings above the reserve,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 2 flocks of about 25 Golden plovers flying south & 29 Redshanks.
Sunday 24th November 2019
A Merlin flew south east over Cell 'C' in the mid afternoon,
The drake Mandarin was on Cell 'A' this morning, later on going to the Crap lake,
Also seen was 8 Bullfinches (North hedge), Coal & Marsh tits (Maize field feeders), Marsh harrier & Water rail (Reed-bed)
Saturday 23rd November 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake from the Turret hide in the morning,
Coal & Marsh tits were on the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinch (North path), about 60 Pink-footed geese (circled the reserve) & the drake Mandarin (Carp Lake)
Friday 22nd November 2019
3 Waxwings were in the hedge opposite Crossland's hide briefly before flying towards the village in the morning,
4 male Goosanders flew east over the Island Lake, where there were 10 Curlew, plus 2 Shelduck. A female Goosander was also seen,
The bittern was seen on the Village Lake in the late afternoon,
A Coal tit was on the East path, with a Marsh tit on the Maize field feeders,
2 Lesser redpolls flew over the Maize field, in the North hedge there was also 4 Bullfinches,
Bearded tits were heard in Cell 'B' & the Reed-bed, with a Water rail also heard at the latter location,
Also seen was Treecreeper (West path), 2 Red kites, Marsh harrier & 32 Redshanks.
Thursday 21st November 2019
2 White-fronted geese flew in to the North field to join the resident flock of Greylag geese there,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake,
A Raven was seen flying over the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Marsh tit (Maize field feeders), 2 Curlew (North field), Bullfinch (North path & Maize field feeders) & Marsh harrier.
Wednesday 20th November 2019
A Ruff was with the Redshanks on the Village Lake today, possibly last year's returning wintering individual,
4 Grey partridges were on the Maize field,
An adult Mediterranean gull overflew the reserve,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Curlews (North field), a pair of Stonechat (Cell 'B'), Bearded tit & Water rail (Reed-bed & Village Lake), 60 Pink-footed geese overhead, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 3 Shelduck (2 Silt pond, 1 Island Lake), Mistle thrush, 4 Bullfinch (North hedge), male Yellowhammer (Far Corner).
Tuesday 19th November 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake, just after midday,
A Canada goose flew over the Main Lake in the morning,
The Coal & Marsh tits, plus a Great spotted woodpecker were on the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 2 Shelducks (Silt pond), 6 Bullfinches (North hedge), drake Mandarin (Village Lake), a Curlew (North field), Siskins (Far Lake), Treecreeper (Dryham Lane) & water rail (Village Lake).
Monday 18th November 2019
10 Whooper swans were briefly on Cell 'A' in the morning, before departing south wards,
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake from the Turret hide in the morning,
About 20 Pink-footed geese were in the North field,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Bullfinches (West path), Great crested grebe (Main Lake), 2 Shelduck (Silt pond), Bearded tit & Stonechat (Cell 'B'0, Water rail (Village Lake) & 31 Redshank (Island Lake).
Sunday 17th November 2019
The Bittern was on the Village Lake & showed well from the Turret hide,
18 Whooper swans circled the reserve & then flew south, as did 5 others,
About 150 Pink-footed geese were feeding in the North field,
Marsh & Coal tits, plus Great spotted woodpecker were on the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechat on Cell 'C', 4 Marsh harriers, Water rail & Bearded tit (Reed-bed & cell 'C'), Great crested grebe, 5 Curlew (North field), 45+ Snipe over Cell 'B', 2 Bullfinch, Grey wagtail, Siskin & Treecreeper (North path).
Saturday 16th November 2019
The Bittern was seen in the afternoon on the Village Lake (from the Turret hide),
18 Whooper swans flew north, with 9 making a circuit over the reserve in the morning ,
2 Ravens flew over the Main Lake in the mid morning,
A Marsh & Coal tit were at the Maize field feeders.
Also seen was Bearded tit (cell 'B'), 9 Curlew (North field), Barn owl (dusk), Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Mistle thrush (Dryham Lane), Pink-footed goose (about 150 south), Red kite, Ruff (flew north over Cell 'A'), Treecreeper (West path) & Stonechat (Cell 'B')
Friday 15th November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village lake, along with a female Pintail,
2 Green sandpipers were on the North field,
8+ Bullfinch & a Lesser redpoll were in the North hedge,
13 Pink-footed geese were on the Main Lake, with about 160 flying south over the reserve,
Also seen was 8+ Curlew, 7 Jack snipe, Grey wagtail (flew east), 2 Red kite (over the East ridge), 32 Redshank (Island Lake) & 6 Shelduck (5 on the Silt pond & 1 on the Island Lake).
Thursday 14th November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village Lake, along with a female Pintail,
35 Redshanks were on the Island Lake,
Siskins were on the Far Corner & Dryham Lane,
On the Carp Lake, the drake Mandarin made a re-appearance,
Wednesday 13th November 2019
The Green-winged teal was on the Village Lake today,
15 Bearded tits (in parties of 6 & 9) were on Cell 'B', along with a male Stonechat,
Also seen was another male Stonechat on the North path, 5 Shelduck (Silt pond), a Curlew (North field), Treecreeper & a pair of Bullfinch (North hedge), Water rail Island & Village Lakes), plus 28 Redshank (22 on the Island Lake).
Tuesday 12th November 2019
The Green-winged teal was on the Village Lake today,
6 Bullfinches were in the North hedge, with a Brambling by the Far Lake,
Also seen was 3 Shelduck (2 on the Silt pond & 1 on Cell 'A'), plus 2 Little egrets, Curlew (North field) & Water rail (Reed-bed).
Monday 11th November 2019
The Green-winged teal returned to the Island Lake,
2 Bullfinches were by the Maize field feeders, with another 2 in the North hedge,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp lake, with 2 Shelducks on the Silt pond,
Also seen was 19 Redshanks, Marsh harrier, Water rail & Bearded tits (Reed-bed), 12 Pink-footed geese flying south, male Siskin on the Dryham Lane feeders & Treecreeper (West path)
Sunday 10th November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village lake today,
9 Bearded tits were in Cell 'C',
About 20 Pink-footed geese flew west, with one coming down to the Reed-bed,
There were at least 8 Bullfinches in the North hedge,
Both pairs of Stonechats were seen on the North path & Cell 'B',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Kingfisher (Island Lake), Marsh tit (Maize field feeder), Trecreeper (west path), Barn owl (dusk), 14 Redshanks (Island Lake) & Tawny owl heard on the Butterfly walk.
Saturday 9th November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake, where there were 2 Shelducks & 4 Curlews,
2 Marsh tits were by the Maize field feeders,
The Bittern was seen on the Village lake in the afternoon,
also seen was 6 Bearded tits (on the Island & Village Lakes), 4+ Bullfinch, 7 Golden plovers south, Kingfisher, drake Mandarin (Carp lake), 300 Pink-footed geese north, 250 Redwings west, Treecreper (North path) & 2 + Water rails
Friday 8th November 2019
7+ Jack snipe were on the reserve,
2 Goosanders were briefly on the Main Lake,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
A female Goldeneye is on the Reed-bed, with another female & immature male on the Carp Lake,
There was a Woodcock by the Far Lake,
4 Bearded tits were seen by the Island Lake & the Reed-bed,
A Dunlin flew north over the Reed-bed,
2 Shelducks were on Cell 'A', with another on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 9 Redshank (Island Lake), 7 Curlew (North field) & Mandarin duck.
Thursday 7th November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
There was a female Goldenye on the Reed-bed, along with the female & immature male on the Carp Lake,
A Woodcock was flushed along the West & North paths,
A Great crested grebe was still on the Main Lake.
Wednesday 6th November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
There was an immature male & female Goldeneye on both the Reed-bed & Carp Lake,
A male Stonechat was seen from the Viewing platform,
A Brambling was with the Chaffinch flock in the Oak trees by the New workings,
2 separate Water rails were heard in the Reed-bed.
Tuesday 5th November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake, along with a Jack snipe,
A Marsh tit was on the fat balls of the Maize field feeders,
There was a female Goldenye on the Reed-bed, along with the female & immature male on the Carp Lake,
2 Shelduck were still on the Silt pond, along with 231 Wigeon counted,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & about 300 Pink-footed geese north
Monday 4th November 3019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
One of the male Stonechats was 'flycatching' on the North path by the Reed-bed,
4 Bullfinches were in the North hedge,
The immature male & female Goldeneyes were on the Carp Lake, with 2 Shelduck & a Redshank on the Silt pond,
40 Pochard were counted on Cell 'A',
There were a few small skeins of Pink-footed geese flying overhead, but one dropped in with the Greylags on the Main Lake,
Bearded tits were seen.
Sunday 3rd November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
10 Whooper swans (including 2 juveniles) were briefly on the Silt pond in the afternoon,
2 Goldeneye were on the Carp Lake, with a female on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 3+ Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Barn owl (dusk), several skeins of Pink-footed geese north, Bearded tits (8 in Cell 'A'), 2 Black-tailed godwits south, 3 Golden plover south east, Brambling (over Dryham Lane), Grey wagtail (Viewing platform), Siskin, 2 Treecreepers, 2 pairs of Stonechat (North path & Dryham Ings), 6 Bullfinch, Yellowhammer & Water rail.
Saturday 2nd November 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake, along with 6 Redshanks,
71 Snipe were counted (41 on the Island Lake, 30 on Cell 'A' & 1 on the Village Lake),
A female Goldeneye was on the Reed-bed, with another 2 on the Carp Lake,
There was a Lesser redpoll in the Far Corner,
5 Curlews were in the Entrance field,
Up to 10 Bullfinches were present on the reserve, with Marsh harrier over the Main Lake,
Also seen was 6 Bearded tits (Cell 'A'), 10,000 Pink-footed geese north, Kingfisher, drake Mandarin & Water rail.
Friday 1st November 2019
A Raven flew north over the Maize field,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
On the Carp Lake, the drake Mandarin re-appeared,
There was a pair of Bullfinch & a male Yellowhammer in the North hedge,
About 300 Pink-footed geese flew north in 4 skeins
Posted By: Barry on 11/7/2019 5:38:03 PM

October 2019

Thursday 31st October 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the 1st island, looking from the Turret hide onto the Island Lake,
Along the North path, there was the pair of Stonechat, plus another pair of Bullfinches,
On the Reed-bed, there was a female Goldeneye, with an immature male on the Carp Lake,
4 Bearded tits were feeding on seeds in the Far Corner,
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Carp lake, with a Water rail on the Reed-bed & adult Mediterranean gull south over the Main Lake
Wednesday 30th October 2010
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
A female Goldeneye was on the Reed-bed, with the pair of Stonechats nearby on the North path,
Also on the North path was a pair of Bullfinches & 2 Fieldfares,
Lastly a Jay flew from the Silt pond hedge to the West path, by the Carp Lake,
Also seen was Grey wagtail & Water rail (Village Lake).
Monday 28th October 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
Also on this lake were 9 Curlews that came in from the north, briefly stayed & then departed north,
On the Main lake there was 3 Goldeneyes (an immature male & 2 females), plus a hunting Marsh harrier,
On fields west of the New workings, there was at least 1,000 Pink-footed geese feeding.
Sunday 27th October 2019
Whooper swans seen today, included 6 & 7 flying north & 4 flying south,
3 Goldeneyes were on the Carp Lake,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
8,000+ Pink-footed geese flew north in the morning,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite, 10+ Curlew, Bearded tit, 10+ Redshank, 15,000 Starlings south in the evening, 2 pairs of Stonechat (North path & Cells 'B' & 'C'), Kingfisher (Main Lake), a Swallow over the Main Lake & Treecreeper.
Saturday 26th October 2019
A family of 6 (including 4 juveniles) Whooper swans were on Cell 'A' briefly this morning, with 28 seen later on over the Village Lake ( 6 of whom briefly alighted on the Silt pond),
A female Goldeneye was briefly on the Main Lake, before joining the other 2 on the Carp Lake. Also here was a Marsh harrier & Kingfisher,
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake,
There were only a few skeins of Pink-footed geese flying north in the inclement weather,
5 returning Shelduck were on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Merlin, Redshank & Treecreeper.
Friday 25th October 2019
4 Whooper swans (including a juvenile) spent about 30 minutes on the Village Lake in the morning, before flying south. Later on 11 flew south over the Carp Lake,
The drake Green-winged teal showed well on the Island Lake, where there was also a Redshank,
2 Barnacle geese were seem to fly in with some Greylags & then peel off to the north east. Several skeins of Pink-footed geese also flew north over the reserve,
2 female Goldeneye were seen on the Carp Lake, with a juvenile Goosander on the Main Lake in the morning,
Pairs of Stonechat were seen on Cells 'B' & 'C' & also the North path,
A Marsh harrier alighted on the east side of the Main Lake, where there was also 9 Bearded tits & a Water rail
Thursday 24th October 2019
5 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve,
The drake Green-winged teal was on Cell 'A' this morning,
At least 5 Bearded tits were on the Reed-bed,
About 1,000 Pink-footed geese flew north in several skeins, 6 Curlews were in the Entrance field,
The Bittern was seen on the Main Lake in the afternoon, with an Eygptian goose on the Island Lake,
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp lake, with 3 Redshanks on site today.
Wednesday 23rd October 2019
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake, along with a Redshank,
6 Curlews were in the Entrance field,
About 3,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve,
The drake Mandarin returned tot he Carp lake, with 3 to 4 Bearded tits being seen on the Reed-bed.
Tuesday 22nd October 2019
A drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake today,
9 Whooper swans (8 adults & a Juvenile) were on the Silt pond in the afternoon,
About 15,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve, with 3 or 4 dropping onto the Village Lake,
Redshanks were on the Village Lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A' (2),
Also seen was Bullfinch (4 along Dryham Lane), Chiffchaff, 5+ Curlew (Island Lake), Water rail (2 Main Lake & 1 on Reed-bed), 2 Marsh harriers, Kingfisher, Bearded tit (at least 6), male Stonechat (North ditch), 2 Lesser redpolls & 2 Treecreepers (North path).
Monday 21st October 2019
Today there were over 20,000 Pink-footed geese flying north over the reserve in the morning,
The Bittern was seen on the Main Lake in the afternoon,
Redshanks were on the Island Lake & Cell 'A',
The male Stonechat & 3 Bearded tits were on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Gret wagtail (Silt pond) & Marsh harrier.
Sunday 20th October 2019
A pair of Red-crested pochard were on the Far Lake,
At least 10,000 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve, with 2 of them alighting on the Village Lake with the Greylags,
A Raven flew over the Far Lake in the morning,
A Ruff was on Cell 'A', with a Redshank on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Stonechat (pair on Cell 'B'), 2 Curlew (in the Entrance filed), Bearded tit (2 on the Reed-bed & 4 on Cell 'B'), Coal tit (by the South hide), Chiffchaff, 300 Fieldfare west, Grey wagtail (1 west), 2 Marsh harriers, 6+ Lesser redpolls flying over, 2+ Red kites, Water rail & Treecreeper.
Saturday 19th October 2019
At midday 16 Whooper swans were briefly on the Village Lake,
The Bittern was seen on the Main lake in the morning,
4 Pink-footed geese flew north west over the reserve,
4 Curlews were in the entrance field,
Bearded tits were seen in Cell 'B' & the Reed-bed,
The Stonechat was seen along the North path
Friday 18th October 2019
3 Curlews were in the Entrance field this morning along with a few overhead skeins of Pink-footed geese flying north,
A Redshank was on the Island Lake,
In the North hedge, there was a pair of Lesser redpoll, a male Stonechat & Chiffchaff,
4 Bearded tits were feeding on reed seed heads in the North west corner of the Reed-bed,
A Grey wagtail flew over Cell 'A', with the Mandarin duck also being seen.
Thursday 17th October 2019
A Bar-tailed godwit was briefly with the Curlews on the entrance field before flying off east,
The Bittern was seen on the Main Lake late in the afternoon,
Several skeins of Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve,
On the North path, there was a Stonechat, pair of Yellowhammer, a male Blackcap & a Treecreeper,
At least 3 Bearded tits were on the Reed-bed,
also seen was 2+ Marsh harrier, Red kite, 9+ Bearded tit, Grey wagtail, 3 water rails, 12 Curlew (Island Lake) & 2 Redshanks (Village Lake).
Wednesday 16th October 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Main Lake in the mid-morning, also here was 2 Bearded tits (6 were seen today), a Kingfisher & Water rail,
Over 6,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over in several skeins,
2 Bramblings were briefly with the New Workings Tree sparrow flock in the morning,
9 Curlew were in the entrance field, with 59 Snipe & 852 Teal being counted on the Island Lake. The drake Mandarin was on Cell 'C' & Marsh harrier was seen.
Tuesday 15th October 2019
At least 3,000 Pink-footed geese flew over north in several skeins in the early morning,
The Bittern was seen on the Main Lake,
There were many small flocks of winter thrushes flying west over the reserve,
At least 20 Siskins were in the Far Corner,
3 Pintails flew west over the Reed-bed,
A Jay flew over the Car park towards the Village.
Monday 14th October 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Main Lake in the morning, along with Kingfisher,
2 Pink-footed geese were with the Greylags on the Village Lake in the morning, with several skeins being seen overhead,
13 Curlews were briefly on the Island Lake,
3 Bearded tits were in the NW corner of the Reed-bed, with the pair of Stonechats being seen in the overgrown North field gulley,
A Lesser redpoll (Far Lake) & 20+ Siskins (Viewing area) were also seen.
Sunday 13th October 2019
The Bittern was seen on the Main lake in the afternoon,
45 Whooper swans briefly visited the Village Lake in the morning, then 3 small herds flew south over the reserve, with 7 again briefly alighting on the Village Lake also,
10 Black-tailed godwits flew south over the reserve,
Also seen was 4 Curlews, Marsh harrier, 56 Snipe (on the Island Lake), water rail (Main lake), Kingfisher & Treecreeper (North path).
Saturday 12th October 2019
Up to 2,000 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve,
20 Golden plovers flew west,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Bearded tit, 699 Lapwing, Skylark (80+ south), Treecreeper (Far Corner), 5 Whooper swan (south east), Stonechat (by North field dyke), Marsh harrier & Swallow
Friday 11th October 2019
Today, the Bittern showed on the Main Lake, as well as a Kingfisher,
A pair of Stonechat were on the North path,
11 Curlew & an adult Mediterranean gull were on the Island Lake,
Also seen was 3+ Bearded tits, 20+ swallows, Peregrine, 2+ Chiffchaffs, 50+ Snipe, Treecreeper, 3 Water rail & Marsh harrier.
Thursday 10th October 2019
10 Golden plovers flew south over the reserve, there were several skeins of Pink-footed geese flying east over the reserve,
The Bittern was seen on the Main lake today, with a Ring-tail Hen harrier seen from the South hide,
A male Stonechat was on the North field ditch that runs into Black dyke, with 2 on the fence posts separating Cells 'B' & 'C',
Male Yellowhammers were on the Silt pond & North hedges,
By the Dragonfly pond, there was a feeding flock of at least 30 Meadow pipits,
There were 3 Chiffchaffs on the reserve, with 66 Shoveller on the Far Lake, Water rail on the Main Lake & a returning 'hybrid' Shelduck on the Village Lake.
Wednesday 9th October 2019
680 counted on the reserve today,
A Marsh tit was along Dryham Lane.
Also seen was Water rail (Reed-bed), Kingfisher (Main Lake).
Tuesday 8th October 2019
The Bittern was seen twice on the Main Lake,
40 Pink-footed geese flew south west, as did 4 Golden plover over the reserve,
2 Redshanks were on the Island Lake, being later joined by a Green sandpiper, that had been on the Silt pond,
Also seen was drake Mandarin, Marsh harrier (North path), Kingfisher (Far Lake), Willow warbler & 3 Bearded tits (Dryham Lane), Swallow, Sand martin, Treecreeper, Water rail (Main Lake) & 18 Redwings flying west.
Monday 7th October 2019
About 150 Pink-footed geese flew south west over the Silt pond,
Also seen was House & Sand martins over the Island Lake, Redshank (reed-bed), drake Mandarin, Swallow & Kingfisher (Main Lake).
Sunday 6th October 2019
The Bittern was seen from the south west corner of the Main Lake, from midday on wards,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Village Lake), Curlew (East ridge), Marsh harrier, Peregrine (Over Cell 'A'), Grey wagtail, Green sandpiper (New workings) & Pink-footed goose (2 skeins).
Saturday 5th October 2019
The Bittern was on the Village Lake in the morning,
A Hobby was over the Carp Lake in the morning,
Over 1,000 Pink-footed geese flew south in several skeins,
The pair of Stonechats were on the North field drain,
Also seen was Water rail (Far Lake), Sand martin (over the Reed-bed), Grey wagtail (Village Lake), male & 2 female Bullfinches (Maize field), Chiffchaff (Dryham Lane) & Marsh harrier
Friday 4th October 2019
The Bittern was seen flying over the Main Lake in the mid afternoon,
A Whinchat was on the fences between Cells 'B' & 'C', with a pair of Stonechats in the North field,
On the Island Lake, there was a Green sandpiper & Water rail,
A Jay flew over Cell 'C',
Also seen was drake Mandarin & Redshank (Cell 'A'), Mistle thrush (Silt pond), Kingfisher (Main Lake), Treecreeper (West path), 3 Bearded ttis (Village Lake), singing Chiffchaff (Dryham Lane), Pintail (Reed-bed), 6 Curlew (Island Lake), & a pair of Yellowhammers (by the Dragonfly pond).
Thursday 3rd October 2019
The Bittern re-appeared on the Main Lake in the afternoon,
The 2 Whinchats were still on the fence posts in between Cells 'B' & 'C',
A juvenile Little ringed plover was on the Island Lake,
3 Bearded tits were seen flying from the Reed-bed towards the East ridge, where there was also a Water rail,
2 skeins of about 40 & 100 Pink-footed geese were seen flying south.
Wednesday 2nd October 2019
The 2 Whinchats were still on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C',
A juvenile Little ringed plover & Green sandpiper were on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Fieldfare, Redwing, Siskin, Willow warbler, Sand martin
& Swallow
Tuesday 1st October 2019
A Bittern was seen in the south western corner of the Main Lake from midday onwards,
A Whinchat was by the Dragonfly ponds, with 2 on the fences in between Cells 'B' & 'C',
A pair of Pintail flew north over the Main Lake, with the 7 Eygptian geese still on the Village Lake,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Cell 'C'), juvenile Little ringed plover (Island Lake), Peregrine (Reed-bed), 2 Redwings (North hedge), Curlew & Kingfisher (Island Lake), plus Swallows & a Sand martin
Posted By: Barry on 10/9/2019 6:15:56 PM

September 2019

Monday 30th September 2019
Today the 7 Eygptian geese were still with the Greylags on the Village Lake,
A Greta white egret flew south west over the Reed-bed, where htere were 3 Pintails & a Reed warbler,
A Green sandpiper was still on the Island Lake, with a male Whinchat by the Dragonfly ponds,
With the 2 Whinchats on the fence posts between Cells 'B' & 'C', there was also a male Stonechat.
Sunday 29th September 2019
7 Eygptian geese were with the Village Lake Greylags from late morning onwards,
At the fence posts separating Cells 'B' & 'C', there were 2 Whinchats, plus a Lesser whitethroat & Stonechat,
A duck Pintail was on the Reed-bed, with the drake Mandarin on the Village Lake,
Also seen was Green sandpiper (Cell 'C'), 50+ Snipe, 7 Curlew, Kingfisher, female Bullfinch, Treecreeper, 25+ Swallow, several House martins & 3 male Blackcaps along Dryham Lane
Saturday 28th September 2019
On the fence posts this morning, between Cells 'B' &'C', there was 2 Whinchats & a Wheatear,
A female Pintail was on Cell 'A', with the drake Mandarin on the Village Lake,
Other birds seen, included juvenile Hobby (hunting over the Main & Carp Lakes), 13 Canada geese, 2 Curlew, 4 Pink-footed geese flying over, 30+ swallow, Treecreeper, 2 Green sandpipers & 40 + Wigeon.
Friday 27th September 2019
A Great white egret was mobile around the reserve in the morning,
There was 2 Green sandpipers & a Water rail on the Island Lake, with 3 Yellow wagtails flying south over the Maize field,
Bearded tits were heard on the Reed-bed, with Kingfisher on the Main Lake,
97 Shoveller, a reserve record were counted today, with 16 Pink-footed geese flying over,
50+ Meadow pipit were on the North field, with 100+ Tree sparrows on the New workings.
Thursday 26th September 2019
The Green sandpiper was still on the Island Lake, as well as 4 Curlew, with 2 Redshanks on the Silt pond,
On the Reed-bed, 8 Bearded tits showed well
Wednesday 25th September 2019
Today, the drake Mandarin was back on the Village Lake, with just a single Green sandpiper on the Island Lake, with a Curlew also. 80 Shoveller were counted on the reserve today,
Marsh harrier was also present,
On the posts separating Cells 'B' & 'C', there were 2 Whinchats.
Tuesday 24th September 2019
There was a pair of Pintail on the Reed-bed in the morning,
A Green sandpiper, Curlew & juvenile Little ringed plover were on the Island Lake.
Monday 23rd September 2019
2 Great white egrets flew west over the Far Lake in the morning,
The drake Mandarin was on the Village Lake, with a single Green sandpiper on the Island Lake,
There were 8 Bearded tits along the Reed-bed reeds, 17 Wigeon were on the  reserve today,
Also seen was Treecreeper (North path), Pink-footed goose (about 100 flying south) & Grey wagtail (Carp Lake).
Sunday 22nd September 2019
An Avocet was on the Silt pond all day today, with a Green sandpiper on the Island Lake, plus 3 Curlew on the Reed-bed,
A male & 4 female Bearded tits were on the Reed-bed, with the drake Mandarin returning to the Village Lake,
Kingfisher & Treecreeper (East path), were also seen.
Saturday 21st September 2019
A Hobby flew south over the Village Lake in the early morning, with 2 in the afternoon hawking over the Carp lake & Central area,
A Green sandpiper was on the Village/Island Lake, with 3 juvenile Little ringed plovers on the latter,
A Greenshank was on the Reed-bed,
A flock of 100+ Tree sparrows was on the New workings, with between 20 - 30 Meadow pipits on the reserve,
Also heard or seen, was Cetti's warbler, Bearded tit (Reed-bed), 9 Curlew (Island Lake), female Bullfinch, juvenile Marsh harrier (early morning), 2 Treecreepers (Carp Lake), Water rail (island Lake), 13+ Wigeons (Cell 'A') & 2 Yellowhammers (Car Park).
Friday 20th September 2019
On the Island Lake, there was 2 Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers a Dunlin & Water rail,
There was a Greenshank on the Reed-bed,
Also seen or heard was 5 Cetti's warblers, Yellow wagtail (flying over the Reed-bed), 2 Yellowhammers (in the North hedge), 3 Great spotted woodpeckers, Bearded tit, Kingfisher, 5 Canada geese (Silt pond) & Treecreeper (East path).
Thursday 19th September 2019
A Green sandpiper was on the Village lake, with a Goldcrest on the East path,
On the Island lake, there was 3 Green sandpipers, & 2 each of juvenile Little ringed plovers & Dunlin,
Also seen or heard was 4 Cetti's warblers, 2 Wigeon (Cell 'A') & a Curlew
Wednesday 18th September 2019
There was a Coal tit by the Viewing platform,
2 Snipe & a Green sandpiper were on the Village Lake,
On the Island Lake, there was 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, 2 Dunlin, a Water rail, plus 5 Bearded tits that made a fleeting visit to the reeds,
A Little ringed plover was on the Reed-bed, with 5 Golden plovers on the Silt pond in the morning,
The Carp lake had a Grey wagtail & Kingfisher,
A Yellowhammer was in the North hedge.
Tuesday 17th September 2019
On the Island Lake today, there was 3 Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers & a Dunlin,
The Reed-bed had a Redshank, 2 of the Green sandpipers & at least 3 Bearded tits,
There was a flock of 6 Meadow pipits feeding by the Dragonfly ponds
Monday 16th September 2019
Waders today. included 2 Ruff on the Reed-bed, 3 Green sandpipers & a juvenile Little ringed plover on the Island Lake,
There was a Water rail on the Bus-stop poll in Cell 'C', with a Garden warbler on Dryham Lane
Sunday 15th September 2019
A Raven flew west over the Main Lake in the early morning,
There were 14 mobile Pink-footed geese on the reserve today,
Waders included 3 Green & a single Common sandpiper, 2 Ringed & a juvenile Little ringed plover & a Curlew, most of these being on the Island Lake,
Also seen was 1763 Greylags, Kingfisher, drake Mandarin, Marsh harrier, Tawny owl, Treecreeper, 2 Water rails & 10 Wigeon
Saturday 14th September 2019
Waders today, included, 4+ Green & a Common sandpiper, 6 Curlew & 5 Ringed plovers,
21 Pink-footed geese flew west, with 22 south & 10 coming down to the reserve,
Also seen or heard was Bearded tit, 3 Cetti's warbler, Goldcrest (Far Lake), Kingfisher, drake Mandarin, Corn bunting (North field), Marsh harrier, Swallow, Sand martin, Swift, 10+ Wigeon, 2 Yellowhammers & 2 Yellow wagtails
Friday 13th September 2019
2 juvenile Hobbies were hawking Dragonflies over the Carp Lake & Silt pond in the morning,
Waders included 3 Green & 2 Common sandpipers, a Dunlin (Island Lake), plus 2 juvenile Ringed & a juvenile Little ringed plovers on the Island Lake,
Also seen or heard was 4+ Cetti's warblers, 10+ Chiffchaffs, 50+ House martins (over the Island Lake), Marsh harrier, 150+ Swallow, 10 Wigeon (Cell 'A') & Yellow wagtail
Thursday 12th September 2019
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond
Wednesday 11th September 2019
On the Island Lake today, there was 4 Green & a Common sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, 2 Little & Ringed plovers, plus 4 Curlew,
Also seen was the drake Mandarin (Village Lake), Water rail (Main Lake) & Grey wagtail (Far Lake)
Monday 9th September 2019
About 15 Pink-footed geese flew west
Sunday 8th September 2019
A Greenshank was on the Bus-stop pool in Cell 'C' & also Cell 'A', where there was also a Common sandpiper,
A Curlew & Green sandpiper were on the Reed-bed, along with at least 2 Bearded tits,
On the Island Lake, there was a Dunlin, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, 3 Green & 2 Common sandpipers,
A Whinchat was by the Dragonfly ponds,
A 3rd year Yellow-legged gull was on the Silt pond, with Coal tit by the Carp Lake
Saturday 7th September 2019
2 Greenshanks were present today (Island Lake & Cell 'A'),
3 Hreen & a Common sandpiper on the Island Lake, along with a drake Garganey, 6 Snipe & a juvenile Shelduck,
Another drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed, along with a Common sandpiper,
Another Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with a juvenile Little ringed plover on the Silt pond,
Also seen was drake Mandarin (Village Lake), 4 Cetti's warblers, Bearded tit (Reed-bed), Barn & Tawny owl & Water rail
Friday 6th September 2019
2 Greenshanks on site, 1 on Cell 'A' & the other mobile,
3 Green sandpipers on the Island Lake, with the 2 Garganeys,
Common sandpipers on the Island Lake & Silt pond,
Curlew & drake Garganey on the Reed-bed, with drake Mandarin on the Village Lake,
Also seen or heard was Swift & Tawny owl (East path), Kingfisher (Main Lake).
Thursday 5th September 2019
Single Common sandpipers were on the Island Lake & Silt pond,
2 Green sandpipers were on the Reed-bed, with a single on the Island Lake,
Greenshanks were on the Island Lake/Reed-bed & Cell 'A',
The 3 drake Garganeys were present on the Reed-bed (1) & Island Lake,
A Marsh tit was in the Far Corner, with Grey wagtail in the New workings,
Also seen was Cetti's warbler, 2+ Bearded tits (Reed-bed), Curlew, Kingfisher, Little ringed plover (juvenile on the Reed-bed), Goldcrest, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 50+ Pied wagtail, Ruff (Cell 'A'), 2 Yellow wagtails plus 80+ Tree sparrow (New workings).
Wednesday 4th September 2019
On the Island Lake, there was 4 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, 3 Snipe plus the 2 Garganeys,
The Reed-bed had a Redshank, juvenile Little ringed plover & Garganey,
There was a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond, with a Greenshank on Cell 'A',
Also seen was a drake Mandarin & Kingfisher (Village Lake), Curlew (Island Lake) & Cetti's warbler.
Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Waders today, included 5+ Green & 4+ Common sandpipers, 3 Greenshanks & a juvenile Little ringed plover,
A female Merlin flew west over the North fields in the morning,
The 3 Garganeys were seen on the Reed-bed & Island Lake,
A pair of Partridges flew from the Maize field,
Also seen was Curlew (2), Marsh tit, Kingfisher, 4+ Cetti's warbler, Bearded tit (heard on the Reed-bed), juvenile Goldcrest (West path), Grey wagtail (New workings), Barn owl, 4 Swifts & a Water rail chick on the Main Lake.
29 Pochard, 78 Shoveller & 262 Lapwings were counted today
Monday 2nd September 2019
Today single Common sandpipers were on the Island Lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A',
3 Green sandpipers were on the Island Lake, along with the 2 Garganeys,
Separate Greenshanks were on the Island Lake & Reed-bed,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Yellow wagtail & Garden warbler (Butterfly walk).
Sunday 1st September 2019
There was a leucistic Sand martin over the Village Lake today,
The 2 Garganeys, Greenshank, Common & Green sandpipers were present,
A Peregrine was over the Silt pond.

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Posted By: Barry on 9/8/2019 9:16:48 AM

August 2019

Thursday 1st August 2019
A Quail was heard several times during the day from the Far Corner,
A total of 9 Wood sandpipers were mobile about the reserve (Island Lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A'),
Common sandpipers were on the Island Lake (2) & Cell 'A;
There were 3 Green sandpipers on the Island Lake, with a further 1 on Cell 'A',
Also the Island Lake had 2 Greenshanks,
At least 2 Bearded tits were seen on the Reed-bed.
Friday 2nd August 2019
3+ Quails were calling in the North field,
A Marsh tit was seen at the start of the Turret hide path,
At least 9 Wood sandpipers were on the reserve (Reed-bed, Island Lake & Cell 'A'),
There were separate Green sandpipers on Cell 'A' & 'C' & 3 on the Island Lake,
Common sandpipers were on Cell 'A' (2), Main Lake (1), Village Lake (1), Island Lake (2),
2 Greenshanks were on Cell 'A' & the Island Lake, with Dunlins on the Island Lake & Silt pond,
The 2 drake Garganeys were on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Bearded tits, Barn owl, 7 Curlew (Island Lake), Kingfisher, 23 Little egrets & 6 Yellow wagtails.
Saturday 3rd August 2019
Today a Crane flew south over the New workings at midday,
A Marsh tit was seen again on the Turret hide path & outside Crossland's hide,
9 Wood sandpipers were on the reserve (Island Lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A'),
6 Common sandpipers were on either the Island, Village or Main Lakes & Cell 'A',
3 Green sandpipers, 10 Curlew & 3+ Dunlins were on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Cetti's warbler, 4+ male Bullfinches, single Golden plover east, Water rail (reed-bed), 5+ Yellow wagtails, Barn owl (2) & Tawny owl
Sunday 4th August 2019
Again there were 10 Wood sandpipers, & 5 each of Green & Common sandpipers on the Island Lake,Cell 'A' & Reed-bed,
On the Island Lake, there was Dunlin, Greenshank & the 2 drake Garganeys,
Yellow wagtail was on the Snipe field,
A new family of 7 Tufted ducks was on Cell 'A',
A Whinchat was on the dividing fence between Cells 'A' & 'B' in the afternoon,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Treecreeper (West path), 3+ Quail calling form the North field, Golden plover & 4 Curlew.
Monday 5th August 2019
Most of today's waders were on the Island Lake, with 5 Wood, 4 Common & a Green sandpiper, 2 Curlew, a Dunlin & 1 of the Garganeys,
There was a Common sandpiper on the Village Lake, with a fly over Greenshank,
Cetti's warbler was by the Far Lake, with a pair of Bullfinches by the Carp Lake.
Tuesday 6th August 2019
There were still 9 Wood sandpipers on the reserve (Island Lake, Reed-bed & Cell 'A'),
Single Green sandpipers on the Island & Village Lake, with 2 Common sandpipers on the Island Lake & a Ruff on Cell 'A',
Also seen, Yellowhammer & Yellow wagtail (Reed-bed).
Wednesday 7th August 2019
The Main Lake had 2 Green sandpipers, plus a fleeting visit from the Kingfisher,
On Cell 'A', there was 2 Wood sandpipers,
A Yellow wagtail was on the Maize field, 
The Island Lake had 3 Curlew, 5 Wood sandpiper, 4 Green sandpiper & 3 Common sandpiper, 3 Snipe & the 2 drake Garganey.
Thursday 8th August 2019
A juvenile Spotted redshank flew in from the north to the Reed-bed in the morning,
5 Wood sandpipers on the Island Lake & singles on the Reed-bed & Cell 'A',
3 Green & 2 Common sandpipers on the Island Lake, with one of the drake Garganeys also,
Also seen or heard was Quail (North field), Little ringed plover, 4 Greenshank, Cetti's warbler & Bearded tit (Reed-bed).
Friday 9th August 2019
The juvenile Spotted redshank was still on the Reed-bed today, along with a Dunlin,
There were at least 5 Wood sandpipers (Island Lake & Reed-bed), 4 Green sandpipers (Island Lake & Cell 'A'), 2 Common sandpipers (Island Lake) & 2 Curlew (Island Lake),
The 2 drake Garganeys were still on the Island Lake,
A Little grebe chick was seen on the Reed-bed, with Grey wagtail on the New workings,
Also seen was Bearded tit, Greenshank (Reed-bed), 80+ Goldfinch (Island Lake), Cetti's warbler, Kingfisher (Main Lake), Little ringed plover (adult & juvenile), juvenile Peregrine (Reed-bed), Redshank (Reed-bed) & Yellowhammer.
Saturday 10th August 2019
On the Island Lake today, there was 2 Ringed plover, a Little ringed plover, 4 Green, 3 Wood & 2 Common sandpipers, plus the 2 drake Garganeys,
The Spotted redshank was still on the Reed-bed, moving to Cell 'A' in the evening,
2 Greenshanks were on the Main Lake in the afternoon,
Also seen was Avocet & 5 Common sandpipers (Silt pond), Treecreper & Marsh tit (Far Corner) & Goldcrest (East path).
Sunday 11th August 2019
In the afternoon, there was a juvenile Knot on Cell 'A',
The Spotted redshank was seen on the Main Lake & Reed-bed today,
8 Wood sandpipers are still about the Island Lake & Reed-bed,
11+ Common sandpipers were also about (Island Lake, Silt pond & Cell 'A'),
5+ Green sandpipers were on the Island Lake, with a further one on Cell 'A',
Little ringed plover, a Dunlin & the 2 drake Garganeys were on the Island Lake,
Also seen was 3 Kingfishers (Main Lake), 5+ Bullfinch, adult & juvenile Common tern, 2 Curlew, Marsh harrier, Quail singing in the North field & Garden warbler (Dryham Lane)
Monday 12th August 2019
The juvenile Spotted redshank was still on the Reed-bed, along with 2 Wood sandpipers & a Greenshank,
On the Island Lake, there was 4 Green & 3 Common sandpipers, 3 Curlews, a Dunlin & the 2 drake Garganeys,
A Common sandpiper & Kingfisher were on the Main Lake, with a further 2 Kingfishers on the Carp Lake,
Also seen was Cetti's warbler, Quail (heard in the North field) & a further Green sandpiper over the Village Lake.
Tuesday 13th August 2019
A Greenshank was on the Village Lake early morning, with 2 Green , 3 Common & a brief Wood sandpipers on the Island Lake,
A wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with a Garden warbler nearby in the North hedge (giving a total of 2 Wood sandpipers on the reserve). The juvenile Spotted redshank was also seen here in the morning,
A Golden plover was over the Silt pond, with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A',
2 Kingfishers were on the Village Lake tern raft & a Cetti's warbler was by the Far Lake,
Also present was Marsh harrier, Barn owl, Peregrine, 5 Curlew, 400+ Sand martin roosting on the Reed-bed, 2 Quails heard in the North field & 2 fly over Yellow wagtails.
Wednesday 14th August 2019
The Spotted redshank was on the Reed-bed, with 2 Dunlin on the Island Lake,
5 Green sandpipers (Island Lake & Cell 'A') & 4 Common sandpipers (Island Lake & Cell 'A') were present,
On Cell 'A', there was the 5th pair of Little grebes with 2 chicks,
A Marsh tit was with a tit feeding flock on the Butterfly walk,
Also seen today, was Kingfisher, Cetti's warbler, Bearded tit, with 444 Lapwings counted.
Thursday 15th August 2019
The Spotted redshank was still on the Reed-bed, with Quail calling nearby in the North field,
A Whinchat was by the Dragonfly ponds in the afternoon,
On the Island Lake, there was 3 each of Common & Green sandpipers, with a Dunlin & the 2 drake Garganeys,
A Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with a Green sandpiper & 18 Canad geese on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Bearded tit, Cetti's warbler, Barn owl & Greenshank.
Friday 16th August 2019
The Whinchat was still on the posts by the eastern most dragonfly pond,
Again, the Spotted redshank was  still on the Reed-bed, with Bearded tit heard here & Marsh tit along the North hedge,
A Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with 2 & a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A',
Cell 'C' had a Water rail in the morning,
On the Island Lake, there was up to 7 Green & 4 Common sandpipers, a Dunlin, 5 Curlew, 5 Snipe & the 2 drake Garganeys,
Overall there was 8+ Green & 6+ Common sandpipers,
Also seen or heard was Cetti's warbler, Golden plover & Kingfisher.
Saturday 17th August 2019
The Spotted redshank was still on the Reed-bed,
On the Island Lake, there was 4 Green & 2 Common sandpipers, plus Curlew & the 2 Garganeys,
A Wood sandpiper was briefly on the Village Lake in the morning,
A Greenshank was mobile about the reserve,
3 Common sandpipers were on Cell 'A',
A total of at least 7 Green & 5 Common sandpipers were on the reserve today,
The Whinchat appeared in the afternoon, with Kingfisher, Cetti's warbler, Grey wagtail (New workings), Garden warbler (West path), Quail (singing in the North field), Yellow wagtail & 6 Yellowhammers.
Sunday 18th August 2019
A Greenshank & Green sandpiper were on the Village Lake,
2 Green & a Common sandpiper, 6 Curlew & a Snipe, plus a brief Wood sandpiper were on the Island Lake,
Common & Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Kingfisher, juvenile Ringed plover (Cell 'A' & Quail calling in the North field
Monday 19th August 2019
There was a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A', with 2 on the Island Lake,
On the Island Lake, 3 Green & a Wood sandpipers & the 2 Garganeys,
Also seen was 2 mobile Kingfisher & Curlew & juvenile Little ringed plover on the Island Lake
Tuesday 20th August 2019
An adult & juvenile were on Cell 'C' in the morning,
On the Island Lake, there were 4 Green & 2 Common sandpipers, a juvenile Little ringed plover, the 2 Garganeys & a Snipe,
The Reed-bed had Bearded tits & a Green sandpiper,
There was a Common & Green sandpiper on Cell 'A',
A Coal tit was by the Butterfly walk.
Wednesday 21st August 2019
There were single Green sandpipers on the Island, Village Lakes & Reed-bed,
Common sandpipers were on the Island Lake, Cell 'A'/Silt pond,
Kingfisher was on the Village Lake, with the 2 drake Garganeys & 4 Curlew on the Island Lake,
602 Lapwings were counted today
Thursday 22nd August 2019
There was a mobile Greenshank on the reserve,
A Ringed plover circled the Reed-bed, before landing on the Island Lake, where there was also 3 Green, a Common sandpiper & the 2 Garganeys,
A Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond,
Also seen or heard was Cetti's warbler, Kingfisher & Marsh harrier
Friday 23rd August 2019
In the mid morning, an Osprey flew over the reserve,
The drake Mandarin (in eclipse plumage) returned to the Village Lake,
A Greenshank was on Cell 'A', with 3 Green sandpipers on the Island Lake,
2 Common sandpipers were on the Island Lake, with a single on the Silt pond/Cell 'A',
Also on the Silt pond, there was a Ringed plover,
Also seen or heard was 3+ Cetti's warbler, Kingfisher, Peregrine (juvenile Dryham Ings) & 15+ Stock dove on Dryham Ings,
7+ Green & 3+ Common sandpipers were on the reserve.
Saturday 24th August 2019
The Greenshank was again mobile about the reserve,
Common sandpipers were on the Silt pond & Island Lake,
There was a single Green sandpiper on the Reed-bed & 4 on the Island Lake,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed, along with Bearded tits,
The 3 Garganeys were again present, 
A Whinchat was in the hedge opposite the Silt pond,
Water rail was heard on Cell 'B' & the Reed-bed, as well as being seen on the Main Lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Coal tit (East path), Goldcrest (North path), Jay (Butterfly walk), Redshank (2 on the Silt pond), Marsh harrier, Yellow wagtail & Curlew (2 on the Island Lake).
Sunday 25th August 2019
The Greenshank was again mobile about the reserve,
Common sandpipers were on the Silt pond & Island Lake,
Green sandpipers were on the Reed-bed (1) & island Lake (4),
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake, along with the Bearded tits,
The 3 Garganeys were seen again,
A Whinchat was on the hedge opposite the Silt pond,
Water rail was heard on Cell 'B' & the Reed-bed & seen on the Main Lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Coal ti (East path), Goldcrest (North path), Jay (Butterfly walk), Redshank (2 on the Silt pond), Marsh harrier, Yellow wagtail & Curlew (2 on the Island Lake).
Monday 26th August 2019
Two Spotted redshanks made a brief stay on the Reed-bed in the early morning, before flying off to the south,
In a ditch off the North path, there was at least 3 Whinchats, with a further 2 on the fence that separates Cells 'B' & 'C',
The Island Lake had 4 Green sandpipers, plus 7 Curlew, a Snipe & the 2 Garganeys,
There was a mobile Greenshank (with a flock of 6 in the evening) & Redshank about the reserve,
Also seen was Ringed plover (3 adults & a juvenile on the Silt pond), Ruff (Reed-bed), Treecreeper (New workings), Grey & yellow wagtails, Kingfisher (2 Village Lake), juvenile Marsh harrier (Village Lake), Barn owl, Peregrine, Cetti's warbler, Bearded tit, Corn bunting & Yellowhammer (New workings).
Tuesday 27th August 2019
Just a single Whinchat was left on the dividing fence between Cells 'B' & 'C',
The Greenshank was again mobile about the reserve,
Single Green sandpipers were on Cell 'C' & the Village Lake, with 3 on the Island Lake,
The 2 drake Garganeys were on the Island Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Village Lake,
Also seen or heard was Kingfisher, Marsh tit (Butterfly walk), Water rail (Main Lake), Curlew & Cetti's warbler.
Wednesday 28th August 2019
There was 4 Green sandpipers on the Island Lake, plus the 2 drake Garganeys & a late juvenile Water rail,
A Common sandpiper & Greenshank were on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Marsh tit (North hedge) & Kingfisher.
Thursday 29th August 2019
An Osprey was over the Main Lake in the morning, before continuing south & a Tawny owl was in the Far Corner,
3+ Green sandpiper (Island Lake), 4+ Common sandpiper (Island Lake, Cell 'A' & the Silt pond),
3 Ruff & 3 Greenshank (2 on Cell 'A' & 1 on the Island Lake),
The 2 Garganeys & 3 Wigeon were present,
Water rail & Kingfisher were on the Main Lake.
Friday 30th August 2019
A juvenile Cuckoo was seen on the Butterfly walk in the early morning,
Waders seen included Ruff (Silt pond), Greenshank (Island Lake), 3 Green & 3 Common sandpipers (Island Lake) & Common sandpiper (Reed-bed), plus 2 Cell 'A',
Later on there was 2 Greenshanks on Cell 'A', with 2 Ruffs also,
The 2 drake Garganeys were on the Island Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Village Lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Grey wagtails, Barn owl, a Swift, 4 Yellow wagtails, yellowhammer & Kingfisher,
Overall there was 4+ Common & 6+ Green sandpipers on the reserve,
Today there was 130 Teal, 23 Tufted duck & 8 Pochard.
Saturday 31st August 2019
There were 6+ Common & Green sandpipers on the reserve today,
The 3 Garganeys were seen again,
A juvenile Cuckoo was by the Maize field in the morning,
A Greenshank was on Cell 'A', with 2 Ruffs,
Also seen was a juvenile Goldcrest, Kingfisher, Little ringed plover (juvenile on the Island Lake), 2 Swifts, Yellow wagtail & Treecreeper
Posted By: Barry on 8/8/2019 6:36:53 PM

July 2019

Monday 1st July 2019
8 Black-tailed godwits were briefly on the Reed-bed, with another 5 on the Island Lake,
A Hobby was over the Carp Lake in the evening,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (North field), Bearded tit (heard on the Reed-bed), Cetti's warbler & Yellowhammer (East field)
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
The 5th Gadwall brood of 8 was on the Village Lake,
The 2nd Tufted duck brood of 9 was on the Bus-stop pool on Cell 'C',
A Yellow wagtail flew over the Silt pond, with a Coal tit in the Carp Lake pines,
Also seen was Little owl, Cetti's warbler & Yellowhammer.
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Today, there were 3 juvenile Bearded tits on the Reed-bed, with a Gadwall family of 8 & a Tufted duck family of 4,
On the Carp Lake, there was a Tufted duck family of 8,
The adult & juvenile Mediterranean gull returned to the Main Lake,
A Redshank & Green sandpiper were on Cell 'C',
Also seen was Marsh harrier & Yellowhammer (East field).
Thursday 4th July 2019
6 Mediterranean gulls were on Cell 'C' this evening,
12 Black-tailed godwits were mobile around the reserve in the evening, with with 5 flying off & 7 alighting on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Peregrine, Marsh harrier, Barn owl, Redshank & 3 Little ringed plovers.
Friday 5th July 2019
Just a single Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A' today,
There were 9+ Mediterranean gulls (5 adults, 2 second, 1 first summer & juvenile),
Also seen was Cetti's warbler, Little owl, Peregrine, Marsh harrier, Tawny owl, Kingfisher, Garden warbler, Green sandpiper, Corn bunting, 2 juvenile Bearded tits, 2 juvenile Redshanks, Oystercatcher & Yellowhammer.
Saturday 6th July 2019
A Wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed this morning,
There was 8+ Mediterranean gulls (3 adults, 2 second. 3 first summers & the juvenile) on Cell 'A'. On the birds had been ringed in Holland, in 2017. Later on 14 birds were counted.
A Kingfisher was also on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Black-tailed godwit (Island Lake), 2 Little ringed plovers, Hobby, Corn bunting & at least 6 Avocets
Sunday 7th July 2019
In the evening, there were 9 mobile Black-tailed godwits, 2 Little ringed plovers, Hobby, 16+ Little egrets roosting & a Tufted duck family of 9 ducklings,
Also seen today, was Barn owl, 2 juvenile Bearded tits (Reed-bed), pair of Bullfinches, 7 juvenile Common terns (Cell 'A'), 3 Green sandpipers, 2 Marsh harriers, Kingfisher (Reed-bed), 7 Mediterranean gulls, the adult & juvenile Redshanks, a Wigeon & Yellowhammer
Monday 8th July 2019
The drake Mandarin was on Cell 'C' this evening, along with a Snipe,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & Barn owl
Tuesday 9th July 2019
Today, a juvenile Cuckoo was seen on the telegraph wires along Dryham Ings,
Also seen was 2 Green sandpipers (Cell 'C'), Cetti's & Garden warblers, 5 Little egrets, juvenile Green woodpecker & flying Common tern chicks
Wednesday 10th July 2019
A Common sandpiper was on the Main Lake in the morning,
3 Little ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed, with the Bearded tits also being seen,
Also seen was juvenile Peregrine (Village Lake), 2 Barn owls & a Marsh harrier
Thursday 11th July 2019
A Kingfisher flew by the Main Lake,
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were on Cell 'A',
The adult Redshank was on the Reed-bed, with the juvenile on Cell 'C',
A Yellow wagtail flew over the Reed-bed, with Marsh harrier, Red kite & the 3 juvenile Bearded tits also present
Friday 12th July 2019
2 juvenile Grey partridge were in the New workings,
An eclipse Garganey was initially on the lowered Island Lake before moving to the Village Lake,
A Little ringed plover was on the Reed-bed, along with a new family of 8 Tufted ducklings,
A further family of 3 was on Cell 'A', where there was at least 9 Mediterranean gulls,
Also seen was 2 Corn buntings (New workings), pair of Bullfinch, 6 Green sandpiper (cell 'C'), 2 Grey wagtail (Cell 'C'), Kingfisher & at least 3 Yellowhammers.
Saturday 13th July 2019
Today there were 15 Mediterranean gulls on Cell 'A',
A Little ringed plover was on the Reed-bed, with a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A' & eclipse Mandarin, plus 2 Green sandpipers on Cell 'C',
An adult & juvenile Avocet are still about the reserve,
Also seen was Red kite, Kingfisher, Corn bunting, 2 Yellow wagtails, Treecreeper & Yellowhammer.
Sunday 14th July 2019
The eclipse Garganey turned up today on the Island Lake & then the Reed-bed,
A Green sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with a Greenshank flying over,
5 Bearded tits were seen on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Tawny owl (Far Corner), eclipse drake Mandarin (Cell 'C'), 9 Mediterranean gulls (Cell 'A'), Barn owl, Goldcrest (Far Corner), Cetti's warbler, Peregrine, 3 other Green sandpipers, Grey wagtail, 4 Yellow wagtails & Yellowhammer
Monday 15th July 2019
In the morning, 2 Otters were briefly seen on the Village Lake,
The eclipse drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed, along with a late hunting Barn owl & 4 juvenile Bearded tits,
On the Island Lake, there was a Black-tailed godwit, Little ringed plover, Green sandpiper & 3 Yellow wagtails,
Also seen or heard was Yellowhammer, Cetti's warbler, drake Mandarin, Garden warbler, 2 Red kites & juvenile Mediterranean gull.
Tuesday 16th July 2019
Green sandpipers on Cell 'A' & the Island Lake,
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A', as well as an adult Mediterranean gull,
The eclipse drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed, along with 2+ Bearded tits,
A Tawny owl was heard fro the East path in the early morning,
Also seen was Hobby (Far Corner), Coal tit (Dryham Lane), Marsh harrier, Water rail (island Lake) & Barn owl.
Wednesday 17th July 2019
A juvenile Peregrine stooped over Cell 'A', where there was also a Common sandpiper,
The eclipse drake Garganey was still on the Island Lake, where 15 Shelduck ducklings were counted,
A Kingfisher was by the Far Lake,
A single Little ringed plover was on the Reed-bed, with 2 on the Island Lake,
6 Grey herons & 53 Mute swans were on the reserve today.
Thursday 18th July 2019
In the afternoon, there were 2 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A' & a single on the Reed-bed,
At the same time, there was 3 Green sandpipers on the Island Lake, earlier there had been a Little ringed plover  & Snipe as well,
A pair of Kingfisher were about the Carp & Village Lakes,
In the morning, a Peregrine was chased off the reserve by 4 Common terns,
Also seen was a Canada goose (Village Lake & Cell 'A'), Yellow wagtail (North field) & Red kite.
Friday 19th July 2019
Up to 5 Green sandpipers, a Redshank, Little ringed plover & the eclipse Garganey were on the Island Lake,
3 juvenile Bearded tits were seen from the North hide on the Reed-bed, along with another Tufted duck family of 8 & a Yellow wagtail nearby,
A parent & juvenile Avocet were on the Reed-bed,
Kingfisher & 2 Snipe flying over the Carp Lake,
There were 3 Common sandpipers on Cell 'A',
A Wigeon was on the Village Lake.
Saturday 20th July 2019
Today, Teal was proved to breed on the reserve, with 3 young & a female being seen on the Bus-stop pool in Cell 'C', with a juvenile Pochard also seen,
Waders included 3 Common sandpipers (Cell 'A'), 2 Avocets (Silt pond), 5 Green sandpiper & a Little ringed plover (Island Lake), with 9 Black-tailed godwits (Island Lake) in the evening,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 1st year Mediterranean gull (Silt pond), 2 Kingfishers (Far Lake), 20 Little egrets (Carp Lake), Bearded tits & Barn owl (Reed-bed), eclipse Garganey, 4+ Yellow wagtails (Island Lake), Redshank, 3 Green woodpeckers, Red kite & Yellowhammer (New workings).
Sunday 21st June 2019
A Quail was calling from the western end of the New workings,
3 Green sandpipers were on the Island Lake, with further singles on Cell 'C' & the New workings,
A Dunlin & Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A', with 4 adults & 3 second summer Mediterranean gulls,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Grey partridge & Barn owl, Little owl (New workings) & Kingfisher (Main Lake).
Monday 22nd July 2019
On the Island Lake today, there was a Curlew, 4 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus 2 Snipe,
A first summer Mediterranean gull was on Cell 'A'.
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
On the Island Lake, there was 4 Green & a Common sandpipers, 2 Curlew, 3 Snipe & juvenile Yellow wagtail,
On the Silt pond/Cell 'A', there was a Common sandpiper & Redshank,
A Garden warbler was along Dryham Lane, with Marsh harrier & Kingfisher also seen,
A family of 7 Tufted ducks was on the Village Lake.
Wednesday 24th July 2019
On the Island Lake, there was 4 Green & a Common sandpiper, 3 Snipe, the eclipse drake Garganey & 2 Yellow wagtail,
A Coal tit was in the Carp Lake pines, whilst the Bearded tits were seen on the Reed-bed.
Thursday 25th July 2019
On the Island Lake today, a Black-tailed godwit, 2 Curlew, a Common & Green sandpiper, the drake Garganey & Yellow wagtail.
Friday 26th July 2019
On the Island Lake today, 5 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Curlew, 5 Green sandpiper, a Common sandpiper, Little ringed plover, Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, the eclipse Garganey & Yellow wagtails,
There were 2 Bearded tits seen on the Reed-bed,
3 Common sandpipers, a Black-tailed godwit & Wood sandpiper were on the Silt pond/Cell 'A',
A total of 7 Green sandpipers were on site today,
2 Wigeons were on the Main Lake & Reed-bed.
Saturday 27th July 2019
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake, whilst 12 flew south over the Main Lake,
On the Island Lake, there was 2 Curlew, 4 Wood sandpipers (in the afternoon), Greenshank, 2 eclipse drake Garganeys & 2+ Yellow wagtails, a Peregrine stooped over here & the Reed-bed in the morning,
3 Dunlins were present (1 on the Island Lake & 2 on the Silt pond), 9 Common sandpipers (5 on the Silt pond, 2 Cell 'A' & 2 on the Island Lake), 10 Green sandpiper (7 on Island lake & 2 on the Silt pond),
A Wigeon was also on the Island Lake, with Kingfisher & Yellowhammer seen.
Sunday 28th July 2019
Today's highlight was  definitely Wood sandpiper on the Reed-bed, where numbers built up from 3 to 14 during the day (they were also seen on Cell 'A' & the Silt pond),
There was 5 Common sandpipers & a Redshank on the Silt pond,
A Common sandpiper was on 'A',
2 & 12 Golden plovers flew south in the afternoon,
A Quail was heard in the field north of the Far Lake,
2 adults & 4 juvenile Bearded tits were seen in the Reed-bed
The Barn owl was hunting the Reed-bed in the morning, with 2 in the evening,
Other birds seen, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Mediterranean gull, Tawny owl, Water rail (Cell 'B') & Yellowhammer.
Monday 29th July 2019
On Cell'A' today, there was a Black-tailed godwit & Common sandpiper,
The Reed-bed still had 3 Wood sandpipers on it, plus a Yellow wagtail & an unsuccessful stooping Peregrine,
Birds on the Island Lake, included Black-tailed godwit, Curlew, 3 Greenshank, 2 Common sandpiper, 3 Green sandpiper, 2 Wood sandpiper, Snipe, Yellow wagtail & the 2 drake Garganeys,
The Village Lake had 2 Common sandpipers & a Kingfisher.
The Quail was singing in the North field, late in the evening, at the same time 9 Wood & 10+ Common sandpipers were counted, with 23+ Little egrets roosting.
Tuesday 30th July 2019
There were at least 10 Wood sandpipers on the reserve today (Island Lake & Reed-bed),
3 Greenshanks were also present, visiting both lakes,
The Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A', with a Common sandpiper & Dunlin on the Silt pond,
Another Common sandpiper was on the Carp lake, with another 2 on the Island Lake,
3 Green sandpipers, a Curlew, the 2 drake Garganeys & Yellow wagtail were also on the Island Lake,
A Peregrine was seen, as was a Partridge on the New workings.
Wednesday 31st July 2019
Today, there was at least 10 Wood sandpipers on the reserve (9 on the Island Lake & 1 on Cell 'A'),
Also on the Island Lake was 3 Curlew, 3 Green sandpipers, 2 Common sandpipers, a Greenshank, plus 2 Dunlins,
Earlier there was a Wood sandpiper & Dunlin on the Village Lake, but these were spooked to the Island Lake, by a passing Peregrine,
Lastly there was a Wood & Green plus 3 Common sandpipers on Cell 'A',
In the evening, Tawny owl was on the New workings & a Pair of Barn owls was seen
Posted By: Barry on 7/11/2019 5:13:06 PM

June 2019

Saturday 1st June 2019
The drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed in the morning, before returning to Cell 'A',
A Cuckoo was calling by the Carp Lake & Far Lake in the morning,
8 Canada geese flew north in the morning, with 40+ north over the New workings in the evening,
The Reed-bed Mute swans have 5 cygnets, with 2 Little grebe chicks on the Carp Lake,
Also seen or heard was Cetti's warbler, Garden warbler (East path), 7 Avocet chicks (Village Lake), Red kite, 2 Marsh harriers, the 2 1st year Mediterranean gulls (Cell 'A'), 2 Curlews (north), 2 drake Wigeon (Reed-bed), a drake Teal (Village Lake), Pochard & Yellowhammer.
Sunday 2nd June 2019
Today, there was 3 immature Little gulls, plus the 1st year & an adult Mediterranean gull on Cell 'A',
6 Barnacle geese briefly flew onto the Village Lake in the morning,
12 Canada geese were on the Reed-bed, plus a further 29 that flew onto the Main Lake, later flying north,
The drake Garganey was on Cell 'C', with the 2 drake Wigeons still on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, Dunlin (Reed-bed), 7 Avocet chicks, Peregrine, Hobby (over Dryham Lane), Redshank, pair of Bullfinch, singing Garden warbler (East path), Cetti's warbler & Yellowhammer.
Tuesday 4th June 2019
2 drake Garganeys were about on the Reed-bed & Cell 'C',
There are still 7 Avocet chicks on the Village Lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, Cetti's warbler, Garden warbler (East path), 2 drake Wigeon (Reed-bed), Redshank (Cell 'A'), Kingfisher, Yellowhammer (East field) & a family of Bullfinches
Wednesday 5th June 2019
The drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed, with 3 Oystercatcher chicks nearby,
Also here was Dunlin, 9 Curlew, a Whimbrel, Redshank, the 2 drake Wigeon, juvenile Bearded tit, 3 Pochard & the pair of 1st year Mediterranean gulls,
Marsh harrier was seen over Dryham Ings
Thursday 6th June 2019
A Red kite was over the Island Lake
Friday 7th June 2019
The drake Garganey was on Cell 'C', where there was also a Lapwing chick,
7 Avocet chicks were on the Village Lake, with the Oystercatcher chicks on the Snipe field,
2 drakes & a duck Teal were seen, as well as the 2 drake Wigeon,
A Water rail was on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was a Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Cetti's warbler, Garden warbler, 2 pairs of Bullfinches, Treecreeper (East path), Kingfisher & Yellowhammer
Saturday 8th June 2019
In the morning, a Spotted flycatcher was in the Far Corner,
The drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed,
2 adults & a 1st year Mediterranean gull was seen on the reserve,
A new family of 4 Shelducks was on the Bus-stop pond on Cell 'C',
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite, Teal (pair on the Reed-bed), 2 drake wigeon (Reed-bed), 10 Canada geese (Main Lake), Redshank, 2 Little owls, Corn bunting, Garden warbler (East path) & Yellowhammer.
Sunday 9th June 2019
The drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed in the morning, with another one also seen,,
Also seen or heard was 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite, Kingfisher, 1st year Mediterranean gull, Bearded tit, 2 drake Wigeon, drake Teal, 8 Curlew (Reed-bed), Cetti's warbler, Corn bunting & Yellowhammer.
Monday 10th June 2019
A Garden warbler was seen carrying food,
2 Dunlin were on the Island Lake,
Both drake Garganeys were seen on Cell 'C' & the Reed-bed, where there was also a Green sandpiper,
Also seen was 2 drake Teals, 9 Curlew, juvenile Bearded tit, Cetti's warbler, 5 Little egrets (roosting on the Far Lake), Marsh harrier, Red kite & 3 Mediterranean gulls (adult, plus two 1st summers)
Tuesday 11th June 2019
The drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed, with Marsh harrier, Green woodpecker & Bulfinch also seen
Wednesday 12th June 2019
2 drake Garganey were on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 7 Avocets (Village Lake), Cetti's warbler, 3 Teal & Yellowhammer (East field).
Thursday 13th June 2019
On the Reed-bed today, there was Little ringed plover, 4 drake Teals & a Mediterranean gull,
On Cell 'A', there was three 1st year Mediterranean gulls, 2 Redshanks, Marsh harrier, with a pair of Bullfinches nearby.
Friday 14th June 2019
6 Avocet chicks are on the Village Lake, with 5 Mute swan cygnets on the Far Lake,
In the morning a party of 2 adults & 2 juveniles Bearded tits were seen on the western end of the Reed-bed,
One of the 6 Common terns pairs on Cell 'A' have hatched 2 young,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers. Peregrine, 5 Teals, Redshank. Little ringed plover, air of Bullfinch & Yellowhammer.
Saturday 15th June 2019
A Green sandpiper was on the Reed-bed in the morning, along with 13 Teal,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite, Redshank, 5 Little egrets & Yellowhammer
Sunday 16th June 2019
Today, one of the Avocet families moved to the Island Lake,
2 Oystercatcher chicks were on Cell 'A',
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Little ringed plover (Reed-bed), Treecreeper (Butterfly walk), Little owl, Redshank & Cetti's warbler
Tuesday 18th June 2019
The 6 Avocet chicks are equally divided between the Island & Village Lakes,
A summer plumaged Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 19th June 2019
Today the drake Mandarin (in eclipse plumage) was on Cell 'C',
On Cell 'A', there was 2 adults & 3 1st summer Mediterranean gulls,
Also there was Marsh harrier, Kingfisher, Redshank & Cetti's warbler
Friday 21st June 2019
Today the 6 Avocet chicks were still on the Island & Village Lakes,
A new family of 10 Shelduck ducklings was on the Reed-bed,
2 young Redshank chicks were with 4 adults on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, adult Mediterranean gull, Green sandpiper, female Wigeon (Reed-bed), Red kite & Little owl
Saturday 22nd June 2019
3 Whimbrel were briefly on the Reed-bed in the morning, before flying off north. There was 6 Black-tailed godwits briefly in the same area in the evening, that flew off south,
A new colony of 14 Sand martins was found in the New workings,
Also seen was Water rail (Cell 'A'), Mediterranean gull (adult & 1st summer), 2 Little ringed plovers, Peregrine, Red kite, Cetti's warbler, female Wigeon & Yellowhammer.
Sunday 23rd June 2019
There were 13 Pochards counted on the reserve today,
The first Shoveller family of 8 ducklings was on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 2 Red kites & Marsh harriers, Little owl, 2nd summer Mediterranean gull, Cetti's warbler, Rdshank & Yellowhammer (East field)
Monday 24th June 2019
A juvenile Bearded tit was seen in the North west corner of the Reed-bed, with the 2nd summer Mediterranean gull seen also.
Tuesday 25th June 2019
The first Gadwall families of the year (5 on the Island Lake & 3 on the Main Lake) were out today,
On the Reed-bed, there was a pair of Little ringed plover, Redshank & a Yellow wagtail,
A Garden warbler family was feeding along the west path, by the Carp Lake.
Friday 28th June 2019
The first Tufted duck family of a single duckling was on the Main Lake today,
Also seen was juvenile Peregrine, with Barn owl hunting in the evening,
A Ringed plover was on the Reed-bed, with Corn bunting (singing in the North field), 2 juvenile Oystercatchers (Cell 'A') & 4 juvenile Common terns on Cell 'A'.
Saturday 29th June 2019
The 3rd Gadwall family of 6 ducklings was on the Island Lake, with Water rail on the Reed-bed,
A Garden warbler was along the West path,
2 young Redshank, plus adult were on the Bus-stop pool on Cell 'C', with a Green sandpiper also in the general area,
Also seen was Hobby (New workings), Great crested grebe with 2 chicks (Main Lake), 2 juvenile Green woodpeckers, drake Mandarin (Cell 'C'), Corn bunting (North field), Little owl, 2 juvenile Oystercatchers & Yellowhammer
Sunday 30th June 2019
A day for Black-tailed godwits, with 3 on the Island Lake & 31 on Cell 'A',
An adult & juvenile Mediterranean gull was on the Main Lake, indicating successful breeding,
The 4th Gadwall of the year consisting of 10 ducklings was on the Carp Lake,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite, Peregrine, 2 juvenile Green woodpeckers, 6 juvenile Avocets, Little ringed plover, Garden warbler, Treecreeper, Corn bunting, Yellow wagtail, 2 juvenile Little grebes, Cetti's warbler & Yellowhammer
Posted By: Barry on 6/7/2019 8:45:00 PM

May 2019

Wednesday 1st May 2019
2 Ruffs were still on Cell 'A', with the drake Mandarin nearby on the Main Lake,
A Yellow wagtail was on the North field, with Red kite over the East ridge,
Bearded tits were seen carrying food in the Reed-bed,
Thursday 2nd May 2019
2 Wood sandpipers were on Cell 'A' in the afternoon, with 2 Ruffs & a Greenshank nearby,
A single Whimbrel was at the Reed-bed roost tonight,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Barn owl & 2 Swifts.
Friday 3rd May 2019
The first Hobby of the year was over Cell 'A' & the Main Lake,
On Cell 'A', there was 7 Yellow wagtails, 2 Ruff & Wigeon,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Cetti's warbler, 4 Pochard (male & 3 females), 6 Whimbrel (on Reed-bed roost), Bearded tit, Kingfisher, Snipe & Yellowhammer singing on the East path.
Saturday 4th May 2019
There was an Arctic tern briefly on Cell 'A' this morning, along with the 2 Ruff & a Common sandpiper. Later on there was 4 Ringed plovers & a Dunlin,
The pair of Grey partridges were on the New workings, with a Hobby over the Maize field & Dryham Lane,
10 Whimbrel were at the Reed-bed roost,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinches (East path), Peregrine & Swift.
Sunday 5th May 2019
Waders today, included a new Ruff on Cell 'A', Common sandpiper at the same place, Green sandpiper on the Reed-bed & a Whimbrel over the Village Lake in the afternoon,
3 Yellow wagtails alternated between Cells 'A' & 'B',
The pair of Bearded tits were seen carrying food again,
9 Whimbrel & 2 Curlew were at the Reed-bed roost tonight,
Also seen was Green woodpecker, 2 singing Cetti's warbler, Treecreeper, Red kite & Kingfisher.
Monday 6th May 2019
A Common sandpiper was mobile around the reserve, along with a Ruff on Cell 'A',
The Bearded tit was seen collecting food on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 2 singing Cetti's warblers, with a pair of Bullfinches on the East path,
Red kite & 2 + Yellow wagtail were also seen.
Tuesday 7th May 2019
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with a Whimbrel on the Reed-bed,
10 Pairs of Avocet are sitting,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite & Yellowhammer (singing on the East field).
Wednesday 8th May 2019
With the rain, came 3 Black terns, plus 2 Arctic terns on the Reed-bed & Main Lake,
On Cell 'A', there was a Sanderling with 4 Dunlin, also there was a Ruff & Common sandpiper,
Also seen was Peregrine & Yellow wagtail.
Thursday 9th May 2019
2 Black terns were still about the Main Lake,
On Cell 'A', there was 16+ Dunlin & 2 Wood sandpipers in the late afternoon,
A new Sanderling was on the Reed-bed,
A Pink-footed goose was in the North field,
2 Yellow wagtails were on the North path.
Friday 10th May 2019
On Cell 'A' today, there was 2 Dunlin, plus a Whimbrel (with 3 flying high north),
In the morning, a pair of Garganey were on the Main Lake,
The Bearded tits were seen on the Reed-bed, along with Little ringed plover,
Also seen was Yellow wagtail (Cell 'A'), Pachard (pair), 2 Redshank (Cell 'A'), Hobby (flew north over the Main Lake), Common sandpiper, Marsh harrier & Cetti's warbler.
Saturday 11th May 2019
A Spoonbill flew south east over the reserve in the afternoon,
In the morning, a Wood sandpiper was seen in one of the channels in Cell 'B', staying for the rest of the day,
The pair of Grey partridges are still on the New workings,
Also seen of heard, was Cetti's warbler (Far Lake & Dryham Lane), Marsh harrier, hobby (over the Silt pond), Ruff (Cell 'A') & Yellowhammer (New workings).
Sunday 12th May 2019
The Wood sandpiper was still on Cell 'B' today,
There were 2 Common sandpipers on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Bearded tit (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, Peregrine, 2 Cetti's warblers (heard), drake mandarin, Red kite, Ringed plover (Cell 'A'), 5 Whimbrel & a Curlew (Reed-bed), 2 Redshanks & Yellowhammer (East field).
Monday 13th May 2019
A Cuckoo was calling in the afternoon,
Redshank, Cetti's warbler, Curlew & Corn bunting were seen.
Tuesday 14th May 2019
2 juvenile Bearded tits in the Reed-bed, giving the reserve's first breeding record of this species,
A Garden warbler was singing on the West path,
Wednesday 15th May 2019
The Garden warbler was again singing on the West path,
Also seen or heard, was Cetti's warbler, Treecreeper & Bearded tit
2002 Black headed gulls were counted.
Thursday 16th May 2019
A Black tern was over the Main Lake from early morning onwards,
An Osprey drifted south over the Main lake at mid-day, with 2 Greenshanks (Cell 'A'), Peregrine, Marsh harrier, Hobby, Garden warbler, Curlew & Bearded tit also being seen.
Friday 17th May 2019
A pair of Garganey spent the day on the Reed-bed,
4 young Treecreepers were seen, this being the reserve's first breeding record for this species,
Also seen was Bearded tit, Cuckoo (heard), 2 Garden warblers (West path), Curlew, Yellowhammer (East field), Marsh harrier, Red kite & Peregrine.
Saturday 18th May 2019
A Cuckoo was heard & seen by the Far Corner & Reed-bed,
The Little owl & Yellowhammers were on the New workings,
Little ringed plover, a Dunlin & Common sandpiper were on the Reed-bed,
In the evening, a Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'A', along with another Common sandpiper,
Also seen was Red kite, Marsh harrier, 2 Redshank, 3 Garden warblers, Treecrepers, 3 Yellow wagtails, Bullfinch (pair), Pochard & Cetti's warbler (heard).
Sunday 19th May 2019
A 1st year Little gull was first seen over Cell 'A' & then became mobile about the reserve,
The first Avocet chicks (3) have hatched on the Village Lake, with the Silt pond Great crested grebes hatching 2 chicks,
Early in the morning, the Cuckoo was seen about the Reed-bed,
The Wood sandpiper was still on Cell 'B', with a Redshank on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Treecreeper, Garden warbler, Red kite, Yellow wagtail (Reed-bed & Island Lake), Yellowhammer, Teal & Marsh harrier.
Monday 20th May 2019
Treecreeper was present along the West path, with 3 Avocet chicks still surviving on the Village Lake.
Tuesday 21st May 2019
This evening, there was a breif summer plumaged Golden plover, Wood sandpiper, 2 Redshanks & a Turnstone on Cell 'A', the Turnstone later appeared on the Silt pond,
6 Avocet chikcks & 9 sitting birds were on the Village Lake,
In the morning, the Cuckoo was heard by the Reed-bed,
Cetti's warbler were singing, with 2 Yellow wagtails being seen.
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
The Turnstone was still on Cell 'A' today, where it was joined by a drake Garganey.
Thursday 23rd May 2019
All interest was on Cell 'A', with the Turnstone & drake Garganey being joined by a Male Ruff & 2 overflying drake Mandarins,
Also seen was a Wood sandpiper & Marsh harrier.
Friday 24th May 2019
Again, all interest was on Cell 'A', with a Temminck's stint joining the Turnstone & drake Garganey. Also seen here was a Dunlin & Redshank,
Elsewhere, there was a Common & wood sandpiper on the Reed-bed,
A Raven flew south over the Main lake in the late afternoon, being chased by a Carrion crow,
There was a Pink-footed goose on the Village Lake,
8 Avocet chicks were on the Village Lake,
Also seen was Cetti's warbler, 2 Yellow wagtails, Red kite & Yellowhammer.
Saturday 25th May 2019
From yesterday the drake Garganey, Turnstone, Dunlin & Temminck's stint were still present on Cell 'A', later on there was a second drake Garganey there,
There was a Common sandpiper on the Reed-bed, with another on Cell 'A',
On the Village Lake, there was 6 Avocet chicks, plus an adult Mediterranean gull,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Pochard, Red kite, Redshank, Corn bunting, Cuckoo (in the evening), Curlew, 1st year Mediterranean gull, Treecreeper, Yellow wagtail & Yellowhammer.
Sunday 26th May 2019
The Dunlin & Turnstone were still on Cell 'A', along with a drake Garganey, later on another Dunlin & 2 1st summer Mediterranean gulls were also here,
On the Reed-bed, there was another drake Garganey, along with a Common sandpiper, with Marsh harrier seen.
Monday 27th May 2019
The 1st year Little gull returned to Cell 'A', briefly in the morning & then longer in the afternoon,
A Dunlin, 2 first year Mediterranean gulls, Redshank & drake Wigeon were there also,
In the morning, the Cuckoo was seen & heard by the Reed-bed,
A drake Garganey was asleep in Cell 'C' in the morning,
8 Avocet chicks were counted on the Village Lake.
Tuesday 28th May 2019
A Hobby flew west over the reserve
Wednesday 29th May 2019
The 2 immature Little gulls were on Cell 'A', along with a Yellow wagtail,
The drake Garganey was again on Cell 'C',
A family of 14 Shelduck ducklings were on the Reed-bed,
8 Avocet chicks of 3 families, plus 6 sitting birds were on the Village Lake
Thursday 30th May 2019
The drake Garganey was on Cell 'C', with Cetti's warbler also heard,
2 Yellowhammers were in the North field.
Friday 31st May 2019
The pair of 1st summer Mediterranean gulls were on Cell 'A',
The 2 immature Little gulls re-appeared on Cell 'A' in the evening,
Also seen drake Garganey (Cell 'C'), Red kite, Treecreeper & 2 drake Wigeon
Posted By: Barry on 5/5/2019 8:20:03 PM

April 2019

Monday 1st April 2019
A Marsh tit was on the West path by the Far Lake.
Tuesday 2nd April 2019
4 Little ringed plovers were on Cell 'A',
2 Green woodpeckers were on the reserve today,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinches (East path), 6 Curlews (North field) ,& Kingfisher (New workings). 
Wednesday 3rd April 2019
A female Common scoter was on the Main & Village Lakes in the afternoon,
The pair of Bearded tits was seen close by the North hide,
Also seen was Cetti's warbler, Red kite, Little ringed plover, 50+ Sand martins & Treecreeper.
Thursday 4th April 2019
2 House martins, 10+ Swallows & 50+ Sand martins on the reserve today,
There were 3 adult Mediterranean gulls, plus 23 Avocets, 2 Little ringed plovers on Cell 'A' & Curlew in the entrance field,
A Cetti's warbler was on the West path
Friday 5th April 2019
A Dark-bellied brent goose was mobile around the reserve in the morning,
3+ Little ringed plovers, plus Dunlin & Ruff were on Cell 'A',
A female Brambling was on the West path,
Also seen was 3 Mediterranean gulls, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 3 Goosander west, Peregrine (south over the Main Lake), Kingfisher & Treecreeper on the West path.
Saturday 6th April 2019
A male Merlin flew east over the North field,
Ruff, plus 3+ Little ringed plover were on Cell 'A', with 4 Curlew on the North field,
The immature Whooper swan that is attached to a pair of mute swans was on the Village Lake,
In the Far corner, there was a male Brambling, plus 2 Treecreepers, 
Also seen was 2 singing Cetti's warblers, Marsh harrier, Little owl, Marsh tit (Carp Lake), 2 Red kites, Barn owl (evening), Corn bunting, Yellowhammer, drake Mandarin (Village Lake) & 3 Mediterranean gulls.
Sunday 7th April 2019
The first Willow warbler of the year was by the Carp Lake,
The immature Whooper swan was back on the Village Lake,
6 Mediterranean gulls were present today,
A male Brambling was by the Maize field feeders, with 2 Treecreepers in the Far Corner,
22 Curlew flew north in the afternoon, with a Green sandpiper on the Silt pond,
Also seen was the 2 Bearded tits (Reed-bed), 2 singing Cetti's warblers, 2 Kingfishers. Barn owl (early morning), Little owl & Yellowhammer (5+ in the New workings).
Monday 8th April 2019
A male Wheatear was on the Snipe field by the Dragonfly ponds,
Also seen was male Brambling, 3 Little ringed plovers (2 Cell 'A' & 1 Reed-bed), 4 Mediterranean gulls, & 2 each of Cetti's warbler & Kingfisher.
Tuesday 9th April 2019
A Ruff was on Cell 'A', with 4 Little ringed plovers (3 on Cell 'A' & 1 on Reed-bed),
The male Brambling was under the Maize field feeders & a Cetti's warbler were seen
Wednesday 10th April 2019
Seen today, was male Brambling (Maize field feeder), Marsh harrier, Barn owl, Cetti's warbler & Ruff (Cell 'A').
Thursday 11th April 2019
The first Reed warbler of the year was singing in the north eastern corner of the Reed-bed, with the pair of Bearded tits nearby,
In the North field, in the afternoon was the first Yellow wagtails of the year, with 24+ Curlew there as well,
The drake Mandarin was back on the Carp Lake,
A Ruff was on Cell 'A', 3 Mediterranean gulls, 2 Kingfishers, Treecreeper by the Viewing platform & the male Brambling seen under the Maize field feeders.
Friday 12th April 2019
The Ruff on Cell 'A' was joined by a Curlew,
5 Mediterranean gulls were on the reserve today,
Little ringed plovers were seen on the Village Lake & Cell 'A', with at least 32 Avocets on the former,
Cetti's warbler was singing by the Far Lake,
Also seen was Barn owl (evening), 10+ Curlew, female Goosander east, 2 Kingfishers, Treecreeper & Yellowhammer.
Saturday 13th April 2019
A pair of Grey partridge were in the New workings, with another in the North field,
Also in the New workings was Little owl & Green sandpiper,
The Ruff was in Cells 'A' & 'B', with 9 Curlews on the reserve, as well as 6 Snipe,
In the morning, the Barn owl was about,
The first Greylag goose goslings of the year were on Cell 'A,
2 Cetti's warblers were singing, with 4+ Bullfinches on the West path, as well as a pair of Treecreepers, 
Marsh harrier, Peregrine (over Cell 'B'), Green woodpecker, 57 Wigeon, 2 Little ringed plovers (Reed-bed) & 3 Mediterranean gulls were also seen.
Sunday 14th April 2019
Today, the 2 Cetti's warblers were singing along the Far Lake & Dryham Lane,
A White wagtail was in the North field, with the 2 Bearded tits nearby in the Reed-bed,
Several Yellowhammers were in the New workings,
3 Mediterranean gulls were present, along with Treecreepers (West path), Ruff (cell 'A'), Green sandpiper, Marsh harrier, Drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), Barn owl (evening), 2 Yellow wagtails (North field).
Monday 15th April 2019
Up to 2 Yellow wagtails were on the North field, with 2 Grey partridges on the New workings,
A Ruff was on Cell 'A'.
Tuesday 16th April 2019
A Yellow wagtail was in the North field again, along with 30+ Curlew on the same field.
Wednesday 17th April 2019
The first Sedge warblers of the year were on Cell 'A' & the Reed-bed.
Thursday 18th April 2019
There was a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond, with 3 Ruff & a Ringed plover on Cell 'A',
2 Common terns were over the Main Lake, along with the drake Mandarin,
Also seen was 2 Yellow wagtails (North field), the first Mallard family of the year & Marsh harrier
Friday 19th April 2019
The first Whimbrel of the year was seen today (3 on the North field), with also 3-4 Ruffs on site (Cell 'A' & the Village Lake) & Ringed plover on the latter,
An immature drake Goosander was on the Reed-bed,
Pairs of Bullfinch were on both East & West paths, with at least 2 Cetti's warblers singing,
Also seen was Goldcrest (East path), 7 Curlews (North field), 2 Yellow wagtails, Green sandpiper, Mistle thrush (Cell 'A'), plus several Yellowhammers
Saturday 20th April 2019
A Grasshopper warbler was singing in between the Viewing platform & East hide in the early afternoon,
A Whitethroat was to the west of the Silt pond in the early morning,
4 Ruffs were on Cells 'A' & 'B', with up to 6 Little ringed plovers present, as well as 3 Curlews on the North field,
The female Bearded tit was in the North west corner of the Reed-bed, with a Treecreeper in the Far Corner,
Also seen was the drake Mandarin (flying east from the Village Lake),  Barn & Tawny owls (at dusk), 4+ Bullfinch (West path), Common tern (Reed-bed), 8+ Little ringed plovers, Common & Green sandpipers & 2 singing Cetti's warblers
Sunday 21st April 2019
A Wood sandpiper was briefly on Cell 'A', before flying off north,
Single Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake, with 38 Avocets as well,
8 Ruffs were on Cells 'B' & 'A', plus the Village Lake,
3 Yellow wagtails & 6 Curlews were in the North field, with a Corn bunting  in the North hedge,
Common tern was on the Main Lake & Reed-bed with 5 elsewhere on the reserve, Green & Common sandpipers, Barn owl (evening), 87 Gadwall, 97 Tufted duck, the 2 Cetti's warblers singing, Yellowhammer on the East field & Treecreeper on the West path
Monday 22nd April 2019
A Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'A' today, along with up to 6 Ruffs (also seen on the Village Lake),
The first Lesser whitethroat of the year was in the Far Corner,
On the Main Lake, the drake Mandarin made a reappearance,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinch (West path), Yellowhammer (East field), 2 singing Cetti's warblers, Canada goose, 7 Yellow wagtail & Corn bunting (all the North field), Treecreeper & Common sandpiper (Silt pond).
Tuesday 23rd April 2019
A Greenshank was on the New workings,
On Cell 'A', there was 4 Ruff (2 flying over to the Reed-bed), plus a Dunlin
Wednesday 24th April 2019
There were 6 Ruffs & a Dunlin on Cell 'A',
6 Mediterranean gulls were on the reserve,
Also seen was singing Cetti's warbler, 2 Grey partridge (New workings), Treecreper, Yellow wagtail, Corn bunting & 6 Little egrets.
Thursday 25th April 2019
12 Whimbrel were on the Reed-bed in the late evening,
A Common sandpiper was on the Main lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier & Ruff
Friday 26th April 2019
2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A',
A Green sandpiper was seen to fly from the Main lake to Dryham Ings reservoir,
There are now 8 Avocets sitting on the Village Lake,
Cetti's warbler was singing by the Butterfly walk,
13+ Common terns were on the Reed-bed, along with 5 Whimbrels,
9+ Curlew were on the North field, along with a Corn bunting.
Saturday 27th April 2019
A pair of Grey partridges were on the New workings, with a Common sandpiper on the Silt pond,
The first Swift of the year was seen,
2 Ruffs were mobile around the reserve, with a Curlew in Cell 'A',
Corn bunting was on the North field, with Bearded tit heard in the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Cetti's warbler, 40+ Avocets, 6+ Curlew, Canada goose (Main Lake), 14 Common tern & 5 Whimbrel (Reed-bed at dusk), Marsh harrier, Red kite, 100+ Sand martins, Barn owl (dusk), Treecreper & Yellowhammer
Sunday 28th April 2019
The 2 Cetti's warblers were singing by the Butterfly walk & Far Lake,
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field,
6 Wigeon were still on Cell 'A' , with 9 Avocets sitting on the Village Lake,
Also seen were 8 Whimbrel roosting on the Reed-bed, Bearded tit (heard), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), 10+ Curlew, drake Mandarin (Reed-bed), Marsh harrier, 2 each of Yellow wagtail, Corn bunting & Ruff
Monday 29th April 2019
3 Whimbrel were at the Reed-bed roost tonight, along with a Curlew,
The 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A',
Other birds seen were Cetti's warblers singing by the Butterfly path & Far Lake, plus a pair of Bullfinches along the East path
Tuesday 30th April 2019
An Arctic tern was over the Main Lake today,
At the Reed-bed roost, there was 14 Whimbrel, 11+ Common tern & a Curlew,
The pair of Bearded tits were on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Common sandpiper, Marsh harrier & drake Mandarin.
Posted By: Barry on 4/9/2019 8:12:41 PM

March 2019

Friday 1st March 2019
A Ringed plover flew north over Cell 'A', with the Black-tailed godwit at the same location, 3 Golden plovers flew west, a Green sandpiper on the New workings & 26 Oystercatchers counted,
The adult Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake, with the Barn owl nearby at dusk,
A Goosander flew south,
Also seen was Chiffchaff, 10+ Siskin, Treecreeper & a Pair of Bullfinch (Dryham Lane), Lesser redpoll, Marsh harrier, Grey wagtail (New workings) & Yellowhammer
Saturday 2nd March 2019
The Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A' & the Reed-bed today,
There was a count of 27 Oystercatchers & 9 Curlew,
Also seen was Little owl & Kingfisher (New workings), Marsh harrier, 2 Red kites, Peregrine, 5 Goosander south west, adult Mediterranean gull, 5 Little egrets, singing Chiffchaff (Butterfly walk) & Yellowhammer (west of Silt pond). 
Sunday 3rd March 2019
A Great white egret circled the Main Lake & headed south east in the afternoon,
The Ruff was back on the Village Lake, with 9 Curlew on the North field,
There were at least 3 Chiffchaffs on the East & West paths, with a Treecreeper by the Carp Lake,
Also seen was the adult Mediterranena gull (Village Lake), Black-tailed godwit (Cell 'A') & Marsh harrier.
Monday 4th March 2019
The Great white egret re-appeared on Cell 'A', on the bank from Crossland's hide in the late morning.
Tuesday 5th March 2019
2 Mediterranean gulls were on the reserve (1 on the Village Lake & 1 Cell 'A'), 
2 Treecreepers were by the Far Corner,
A male Brambling (Maize field feeders), Grey wagtail & Chiffchaff were also seen.
Wednesday 6th March 2019
The Great white egret returned & was seen in the Main Lake trees, with 4 Little egrets (out of a reserve total of 5), in the evening for about 45 minutes, before flying off north,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Far Lake) & 2 males & a female Goosander on Cell 'A'.
Friday 8th March 2019
2 Dunlin were on Cell 'A', with 8 Curlew on the North field,
Also seen was Chiffchaff, a Grey wagtail east, Kingfisher (New workings, 50+ Pied wagtail (North field) & Green woodpecker.
Saturday 9th March 2019
33 Oystercatchers were counted today, with 8 Curlew in the Reed-bed,
A Grey wagtail flew west, Treecreeper was by the Butterfly walk, 20+ Pied wagtail were on the North field, Marsh harrier, Red kites & 8 Stock doves in the Entrance field.
Sunday 10th March 2019
There were 3 Avocets on the Village Lake on & off all day,
3 Mediterranean gulls were in residence on the Village Lake in the morning,
Also seen was Marsh harrier.
Monday 11th March 2019
20+ Corn buntings were on the New workings,
Chiffchaff & Grey wagtail on the Carp Lake, with Kingfisher on the Main Lake,
14 Curlew were mobile around the reserve, 
Barn owl at dusk on the East field & 2 Marsh harriers.
Tuesday 12th March 2019
2 Pink-footed geese were at the back of the Main Lake,
24 Oystercatchers were on Cell 'A', with 13 Curlews seen,
4 Red kite were along the East ridge, with Marsh harrier also,
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Village Lake,
A female Brambling was under the Maize field feeders, with Treecreeper, Goldcrest, Chiffchaff & 5 Fieldfares in the Far Corner
Wednesday 13th March 2019
2 Canada geese were on the Main Lake,
The Ruff, 7 Curlew & 10 Goosanders (3 males & 7 females) were on Cell 'A',
Marsh harrier & Barn owl (East fields) were also seen.
Thursday 14th March 2019
3 males & 4 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A' this evening, along with 17 Curlew,
On the Village Lake, there was 3 Mediterranean gulls & 4 Avocets,
2 Marsh harriers were present.
Friday 15th March 2019
4 Mediterranean gulls were seen today,
34 Oystercatchers were counted, with the Barn owl being seen in the evening over the East ridge,
15 Curlew were in the North field.
Saturday 16th March 2019
A pair of Pintail were on the Reed-bed, with 3 Avocets on the Island Lake,
3 males & 6 female Goosander were on Cell 'A' in the afternoon, 
Single Chiffchaff was on the East path, with adult Mediterranean gull on the Village Lake & Great spotted woodpecker by the Far Lake.
Sunday 17th March 2019
The first Sand martins of the year (3) were seen over the Main Lake & Cell 'A' in the late afternoon,
25+ Golden plover flew north, whilst 28 Curlews were in the North field & 3 Avocets on the Village Lake in the morning,
A Marsh tit was in the Far Corner in the morning,
Peregrine was over the East ridge, with 10+ Buzzards also & Barn owl in the evening,
Also seen was Grey wagtail, Chiffchaff, Marsh harrier, adult Mediterranean gull (Village Lake), 2 Red kite & Redwing.
Monday 18th March 2019
16 Avocets were on the Village Lake in the evening,
Tuesday 19th March 2019
10 Avocets were on the Village Lake, along with 2 Mediterranean gulls,
Also seen was Little owl & Yellowhammer in the New workings,
Lastly 21 Whooper swans alighted on Cell 'A' in the late evening.
Wednesday 20th March 2019
45 Whooper swans were on Cell 'A' in the morning,
In the afternoon, 8 more were on the Village Lake, departing in the late evening,
A Goldcrest was singing on the East path
Thursday 21st March 2019
15 Whooper swans were on the Silt pond in the early morning,
Kingfisher was on the New workings & Yellowhammer in the East fields were seen.
Friday 22nd March 2019
A single Whooper swan flew north in the early morning,
34 Avocets were on the Village Lake today,
The drake Mandarin returned to the Main & Village Lakes,
A female Goosander flew south west over the Reed-bed,
2 Treecrepers were by the Far Corner, with 20+ Pied wagtails in the North fields,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Mediterranean gulls, 2 Red kites & Kingfisher.
Saturday 23rd March 2019
A returning Cetti's warbler was singing by the Dryham Lane feeders,
2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Red kite, drake Mandarin, 12 Curlew south, Little owl (New workings), Great spotted woodpecker & 147 Tufted duck.
Sunday 24th March 2019
The first Little ringed plover was on Cell 'A' in the morning, along with a brief Ringed plover, also there were 35+ Avocets on the reserve,
Also here after midday was a pair of Bearded tits in the reeds,
150 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve, along with 20 Whooper swans, north west,
The Cetti's warbler was still singing by the Dryham Lane feeding station,
A male Brambling was under the Maize field feeder,
Also seen was Yellowhammer (Far Corner), 4 Red kite, 4+ Chiffchaff singing, 20+ Fieldfare (in the North field), drake Mandarin (Main Lake), Peregrine (hunting Dryham Ings) & a Sand martin over the Main Lake.
Monday 25th March 2019
2 Ruffs & a Little ringed plover were on Cell 'A',
The Cetti's warbler was still singing at the Dryham Lane feeding station,
A female Brambling & Yellowhammer were under the Maize field feeders,
19 Curlew were in the North field.
Tuesday 26th March 2019
A female Merlin flew south over the Reed-bed, with the Barn owl seen in the evening,
6 Chiffchaffs were singing on the reserve,
The Cetti's warbler was singing on Dryham Lane, with 5+ Sand martins mobile about the reserve,
Also seen was 3 Red kites (north), 2 Mediterranean gulls & 4 Curlew.
Wednesday 27th March 2019
The Cetti's warbler was singing by the Dryham Lane feeders,
Barn owl was out this evening, with Tawny owl on the East path,
4 Fieldfares flew north, with 24 Curlew in the North field
Thursday 28th March 2019
2 Cetti's warblers were singing today, with the new one by the Far Lake,
A Ruff was on the Reed-bed (also on the Main Lake), with 3 Fieldfare north,
A Little ringed plover was on Cell 'A',
2 Mediterranan gulls were on the Main Lake, a Water rail on the Village Lake, 10 Curlew on the North field & Barn owl nearby.
Friday 29th March 2019
A Bearded tit was calling by the eastern edge of the Reed-bed,
The Cetti's warbler was showing well & singing along Dryham Lane & in the Far Corner,
Also seen was Barn owl, Little ringed plover (Cell 'A'), 2+ Mediterranean gull, 2 Red kites & 30 Whooper swans north in the afternoon. 
Saturday 30th March 2019
The first Blackcap of the year was on the Butterfly walk in the afternoon,
A pair of Bearded tits were in the north east corner of the Reed-bed,
2 Cetti's warblers were again singing along Dryham Lane & the Far Corner,
Male & female Bramblings were by the Maize field feeders,a s was a pair of Bullfinches,
2 Treecrepers were along the West path,
Little ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed (1) & Cell 'A' (2),
Also seen was 2 Mediterranean gulls, 2 Red kites & 5+ Yellowhammers.
Sunday 31st March 2019
2 Swallows were over the Reed-bed in the afternoon, with 2 Bearded tits at the same location in the morning,
4 Bramblings were on site (3 by the Far Lake & 1 under the Maize field feeders),
Also seen was 2 Kingfishers (West side), 2 Little ringed plovers (Cell 'A'), 2 singing Cetti's warblers, 4 Bullfinches (West path), 15+ Curlew, 3 Mediterranean gulls, 2 Red kites, 2 Treecreepers (west path) & Yellowhammer.
Posted By: Barry on 3/13/2019 9:33:46 PM

February 2019

Friday 1st February 2019
Just the Main, Village Lakes & Cell 'A', were the only parts of the reserve that had open water this morning,
The Coal tit was feeding from the Maize field feeders in the morning,
Barn owl was out in the afternoon, with marsh harrier, 6 Pink-footed geese (East field) & Water rail (Village Lake), also present.
Saturday 2nd February 2019
A ring-tailed Hen harrier was over the New workings, before flying off east over the North fields in the morning,
The drake Mandarin returned to the half frozen Village Lake, with 11 Pink-footed geese seen flying south over the reserve & the Ruff on Cell 'A',
A Grey wagtail was seen on Black dyke, with a Coal tit back on the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, 4 Curlew (Village Lake), Corn bunting, a Little egret & 2 Barn owls in the afternoon.
Sunday 3rd February 2019
At midday, 2 Black-tailed godwits were feeding with the Wigeons on Cell 'A', along with the Ruff,
A Barn owl was seen in the morning & late afternoon, along with a Tawny owl on the East path at dusk, Marsh harrier & Peregrine on the New workings,
117 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve, with 5 Curlew seen,
60+ Shelduck were on the reserve, with a Grey wagtail again on Black dyke,
A pair of Stonechat were at the back of the Silt pond, with 2 Treecreepers on the West path, Coal tit on the Maize field feeder & Yellowhammer seen,
A Water rail was present, as well as 1,000 Starlings south at dusk.
Monday 4th February 2019
The juvenile Whooper swan re-appeared on the Village Lake in the afternoon, with the 2 Black-tailed godwits back on Cell 'A',
In the morning, 2 males & 3 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 14 Curlew, Ruff & drake Mandarin (all 3 species were on the Village Lake), Marsh tit, plus Barn owl at dusk.
Wednesday 6th February 2019
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake,
2 Black-tailed godwits were still on Cell 'A', with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
2 Bramblings were under the Maize field feeders, with Coal tit also,
Also seen was Corn bunting (North field), Barn owl (morning), 3 Goosander (2 males & a female) south west & Curlew. 
Friday 8th February 2019
The ring-tailed Hen harrier flew east over the North fields in the mid afternoon,
3 Oystercatchers were on Cell 'A', with the Lapwings,
Along with the Ruff, 2 Black-tailed godwits & 16 Curlew were on the Village Lake,
In the late afternoon, 4 males & 5 female Goosander were on Cell 'A',
Also seen, was Marsh harrier, 50 + Fieldfares (North field) & 50+ Shelduck (Island Lake).
Saturday 9th February 2019
A single Black-tailed godwit was seen to fly to Cell 'A',
Along Dryham Lane, there was a Treecreeper & female Brambling by the feeding station,
13+ Goosander were on Cell 'A' in the late afternoon,
Also seen was 17 Curlew (Entrance field), Kingfisher (Cell 'A'), Barn owl (late afternoon), 3 Oystercatcher (Village Lake), 2 Red kite, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 20+ Fieldfare (North field) & Marsh harrier
Sunday 10th February 2019
A Woodcock was seen flying south west corner of the Main Lake,
Other waders seen, included the 2 Black-tailed godwits (Cell 'A'), Ruff (Village Lake), Green sandpiper (New workings) & 3 Oystercatchers,
By the Maize field feeders, there was a male & female Bramblings, Coal & Marsh tits, 2 Stonechats west of the Silt pond, 4 Treecreepers were seen on the West path, 
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Red kite, 2 Lesser redpoll (Main Lake), 14+ Curlew (Entrance field), female Goldeneye (briefly), 2 Grey wagtail & Pink-footed goose (Village Lake).
Monday 11th February 2019
Today, the first Great crested grebe of the year was on the Main Lake, along with 2 Canada geese,
Also seen was the Tawny owl in the evening, with Goldcrest as well.
Wednesday 13th February 2019
The 2 Black-tailed godwits, along with the Ruff were on the Village Lake, with 9 Curlews in the Entrance field & 5 Oystercatchers (3 in Cell 'A' & 2 on the Main Lake) present,
The 2 Bramblings were under the Maize field feeders, plus Treecreeper on the West path,
Also seen was 2 Red kites, Marsh harrier, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), pair of Bullfinch (Carp Lake), 60+ Tree sparrows (Dryham Lane) & Pink-footed goose (Main Lake).
Thursday 14th February 2019
In the afternoon a Barn owl was present, as well as a male Brambling in the trees by the Maize field feeder,
A male Goosander was on the Main Lake, with 2 Black-tailed godwits & the Ruff nearby on Cell 'A', the Ruffwas also seen on the Village Lake,
Treecreeper on the West path,
Friday 15th February 2019
5 Bearded tits were seen in Cell 'B' in the late afternoon,
The male Goosander was still on the Main Lake, with 2 Black-tailed godwits & the Ruff nearby on Cell 'A',
3 Great crested grebes were present, as well as Marsh harrier & 2 Curlew on the Village Lake
Barn & Tawny owls were out at dusk,
70 Pink-footed geese flew over, with 2 Mistle thrushes seen flying east.
Saturday 16th February 2019
The ring-tailed Hen harrier was seen over the reserve in both the morning & afternoon,
2 Black-tailed godwits, plus the Ruff were on Cell 'A', 9+ Curlew on the Entrance field, plus 10 Oystercatchers on the reserve,
A Treecreeper & Kingfisher were by the Carp Lake, with Lesser redpoll in the Far Corner,
In the New workings, there was 2 Green sandpipers, plus a Grey wagtail,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, Peregrine, Barn & Tawny owls (at dusk), 2 Pink-footed geese, 6 Great crested grebes & Water rail on the Village Lake.
Sunday 17th February 2019
The Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake in the morning,
There was a Brambling under the Maize field feeders,
Also seen was Green woodpecker, 3 Yellowhammers (North path), Marsh harrier, Peregrine (New workings), 6 Curlew (Entrance field), Treecreeper, 3 roosting Little egrets (Main Lake), Barn & Tawny owls (at dusk).
Monday 18th February 2019
There were 3 males & 2 female Bramblings under the Maize field feeder.
Tuesday 19th February 2019
A Barn owl was present at dusk, with 2 pairs of Goosander being seen flying over the reserve.
Wednesday 20th February 2019
3 male & 4 female Goosander were on Cell 'A' at dusk.
Thursday 21st February 2019
7 Curlew were seen today, with a Canada goose on the Village Lake.
Friday 22nd February 2019
A Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake in the morning,
3 Curlew & the Black-tailed godwit were on the Village Lake in the evening,
22 Oystercatchers were counted today, with Ruff (Village Lake), Red kite & Barn owl.
Saturday 23rd February 2019
On the Village Lake this morning, was a Black-tailed godwit & adult Mediterranean gull,
The Maize field feeder had a male Brambling, with 50 Golden plovers overhead,
A male Goosander flew to the Main Lake, with a Green sandpiper on the New workings,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, 8+ Curlew, Tawny owl (evening), + 30+ Stock doves on the New workings.
Sunday 24th February 2019
Two new birds for the year, a Ringed plover & Dunlin were on the Village Lake. In the evening, there were 4 males & 3 female Goosander on the same lake,
In the afternoon, 3 Whooper swans were on the Silt pond in the afternoon, with the Little owl nearby in the New workings,
Also on the Village Lake, was Black-tailed godwit & adult Mediterranean gull, 3+ Red kite, male & female Brambling (Maize field feeder), single Curlew, Kingfisher & Treecreeper (both Far Lake) & Yellowhammer.
Monday 25th February 2019
The highlight today, was 45 Whooper swans that spent the day on either the Silt pond or the Island lake,
A pair of Pintail was on the Main Lake,
The Little owl was still in the New workings,
2 pairs of Goosander were on Cell 'A' at dusk,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Red kites, 2 Pink-footed geese, Treecreeper & Yellowhammer.
Tuesday 26th February 2019
On the Village Lake, today there was the first 2 Avocets of the year, Dunlin & adult Mediterranean gull,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite & Barn owl (dusk).
Wednesday 27th February 2019
The male Stonechat was back in Cell 'B',
2 Marsh harriers were over the Main Lake.
Thursday 28th February 2019
A Chiffchaff was singing along Dryham Lane,
Barn owl seen in the evening,
2 Marsh harriers, 4 Curlews & a murmentation of  500+ Starlings were also present.
Posted By: Barry on 2/19/2019 9:31:30 PM

January 2019

Tuesday 1st January 2019
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake. Nearby, the Peregrine was in the New workings trees,
At the middle gate, the male Brambling was showing at Dryham Lane, with the male Stonechat nearby on Cell 'B', 
Also seen was 2+ Marsh Harrier, 3+ Red kite, Barn owl (dusk), Tawny owl, 4 Corn buntings (North hedge), Lesser redpoll & 3 Bullfinches (East path), 3 Greenfinches, Coal tit, 22 Curlew, 5 Pink-footed geese (flying south), 2 Water rails (heard), & Treecreeper (West path).
Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Seen today, was 9 Corn buntings in the North hedge & 2 Lesser redpolls on the East path,
There was 22 Curlew & a Water rail on the Village Lake also.
Thursday 3rd January 2019
Seen today, was Curlew & Marsh harrier.
Friday 4th January 2019
Today, there was a drake Pintail on the Main Lake, with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake & the drake Mandarin returning to the Village Lake,
7 Lesser redpolls were by the Carp Lake, with 60+ Siskins & a Treecreeper on the West path,
At the back of the Silt pond, there were 20+ Yellowhammers, plus the male Stonechat on Cell 'B',
The feeders at Dryham Lane had the male Brambling, plus 30+ Tree sparrows,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with 22 Curlew seen,
Barn owl (evening), Marsh harrier, Peregrine (New workings), Kingfisher (Silt pond), plus Water rail (1+ in the Reed-bed) were also seen.
Saturday 5th January 2019
Today 19 Whooper swans flew east in the morning,
Early in the morning, both Barn & Tawny owls were seen,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake,
At least 2 Marsh harriers were about, as well as the Peregrine in the New workings,
7 Lesser redpolls were at the Carp Lake again, with at least 60 Siskins on the West path & 20+ Yellowhammers by Dryham farm,
The male Stonechat showed well on Cell 'B',
200+ Linnets were on the New workings, with 60+ Skylarks by the Far Corner field, a Treecreeper was on the West path, with 20 Curlew on the Entrance field.
Sunday 6th January 2019
A Jay was seen by the Far Corner in the morning, where a Lesser redpoll was seen in the afternoon,
125 Pink-footed geese flew north west over the reserve, with 3 Goosander south in the morning & a pair east in the afternoon,
The female Goldeneye was still on the Far Lake, with 19 Curlew counted today,
Also the drake Mandarin was on the Carp/Village Lake, with about 30 Shelduck on the reserve,
The male Brambling re-located to the Maize field feeder, 250+ Linnets (New workings), 2 pairs of Bullfinch, Treecreeper & 50+ Tree sparrows were seen,
Barn & Tawny owls were seen, as well as 3 Marsh harriers & Peregrine (New workings), 2 Water rails were heard on the Village Lake/Reed-bed.
Monday 7th January 2019
Ruff & Marsh harrier on the Village Lake.
Wednesday 9th January 2019
The Coal tit was back on the Maize field feeders today,
Also seen was the female Goldeneye (Far Lake), Peregrine (on the New workings trees), a pair of Bullfinches, Ruff (Island Lake) & Marsh harrier.
Thursday 10th January 2019
The female Goldeneye was on the Far Lake, with the drake Mandarin returning to the Carp Lake,
Also present, was the Peregrine on the New workings, Barn owl at dusk, Tawny owl on the East path & Treecreeper on the West path,
A Brewer's duck (Mallard x Gadwall) returned to the Main Lake today.
Friday 11th January 2019
8 Goosanders flew west at dusk, with the female Goldeneye still on the Far Lake,
At least 2 Marsh harriers were still present, with the Peregrine on the New workings, Barn & Tawny owls at dusk.
17 Curlew were counted in the entrance field, a Kingfisher was on the Far & Main Lakes, Ruff on the Village Lake/Cell 'A', at least 35 Shelducks on the reserve & 5 Yellowhammers on the North hedge.
Saturday 12th January 2019
Today the Ruff was on the Village Lake, 18+ Curlew on the entrance field, with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake & a male plus 4 female Goosanders on the Island Lake,
Barn & Tawny owls were seen in the evening,
At least 2 Marsh harriers, plus a Peregrine were about the reserve,
A male Brambling was under the Maize field feeders, with 50+ Tree sparrows also, 200+ Linnets (New workings), a Lesser redpoll by the Carp Lake & Treecreper on the West path.
Sunday 13th January 2019
The female Goldeneye was initially on Cell 'A', before returning to the far Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake & 2 pairs of Goosander on the Island Lake,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with 18 Curlew on the Entrance field,
On the Maize field feeder, the Coal tit was back, with Tawny owl heard on the East path in the morning & Barn owl at dusk,
An adult Mediterranean gull was briefly on the Silt pond in the morning, with 5 Little egrets seen at the same time,
Red kite (over the East ridge), Marsh harrier, 50+ Siskins (Far Lake), Kingfisher (Far Lake) & Water rail (Main Lake) were also seen.
Monday 14th January 2019
Barn owl & Green woodpecker seen in the morning.
Wednesday 16th January 2019
A pair of Goosanders were on the Island Lake in the late afternoon,
Also present at the same time, was the Barn owl in the East field & 17 Curlew in the Entrance field.
Thursday 17th January 2019
A Water pipit was briefly on Cell 'A' at midday,
The first Oystercatcher of the year was on the Silt pond,
Also seen were 2 Pink-footed geese, Ruff (sen flying to Cell 'A'), 2 males & 4 female Goosanders (Island Lake at dusk), drake Mandarin (Village Lake), Barn owl (dusk) & 50+ Linnet (Along Dryham Lane).
Friday 18th January 2019
300+ Pink-footed geese flew north west,
The female Goldeneye was on the Far Lake, a male Pintail flew west along with 3 males & female Goosander in the same direction & the Ruff on the Village Lake,
A Grey wagtail was over the reserve, with 300+ Fieldfare about & a Male Bullfinch by the Viewing platform,
There was also 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine (New workings), Barn owl (in the evening), Treecreeper (West path), 14+ Curlew (in the North field), Oystercatcher (Cell 'A'/Silt pond), 50 + Siskin & 200+ Linnet (new workings).
Saturday 19th January 2019
The Water pipit returned to Cell 'A' on the eastern shore in the early afternoon,
5 Pink-footed geese were seen (1 on the Main Lake with Greylags & 4 flying north),
The Coal tit was on the Maize field feeders, with 3 Bullfinches nearby & 6+ Yellowhammers in the North field,
The female Goldeneye was still on the far lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake & Ruff on the Village Lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine (New workings), Barn owl (dusk) & 2 Water rails
Sunday 20th January 2019
Today 84 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve,
18 Curlew were counted, along with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake & Ruff on the Village Lake/Cell 'A',
The male Stonechat re-appeared on Cell 'B',
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine (New workings), 2 Water rails, 100+ Linnets & at least 16 Yellowhammers.
Tuesday 22nd January 2019
In the afternoon, there was a juvenile Whooper swan with 2 Mute swans on the Village Lake, along with the Ruff,
In the entrance field, there was 12 Curlew, plus Coal tit by the Maize field feeders & 6 Little egrets roosting.
Also seen was Barn owl & Marsh harrier.
Female Goldeneye & Kingfisher were on the Far Lake.
Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Barn owl & Marsh harrier present today,
5 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve.
Friday 25th January 2019
2 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A' in the late afternoon,
A Water rail was on the Island Lake, with the Ruff being seen on the Village Lake & Cell 'A', 
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinches, 200+ Linnets, 100+ Fieldfares & 50 + Redwings on the New workings, 16+ Curlew on the entrance field, 2 Marsh harriers & 6+ Yellowhammers on the New workings.
Saturday 26th January 2019
25 Golden plover flew south in the early morning,
A little later 2 male Goosander flew west, with a pair on the Island Lake at dusk,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake,
A Pink-footed goose flew over the main Lake, with a small skein of Greylags, with 40+ being seen to fly over it later on,
On the Main Lake margins, there was a pair of Bearded tits & a Water rail, with male Stonechat nearby on Cell 'B' & Kingfisher on Cell 'A',
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine (New workings), Red kite, 20 Curlew (in the Entrance field), Tawny owl (East path) & Yellowhammer,
An adult Black-headed gull with a yellow colour ring T8PE, was found the have been rung in  Kujawsko-Pomorskie in Poland on 21st May 2017, a distance of 1226km from the reserve.
Sunday 27th January 2019
5 pairs of Goosander were on Cell 'A' at dusk, with the female Goldeneye still on the Far Lake,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with 16+ Curlew in the entrance field,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine (North field & New workings), 39 Shelduck, 20+ Redshank & Kingfisher on the Far Lake.
Monday 28th January 2019
Barn owl in the morning.
Wednesday 30th January 2019
A Grey wagtail flew from the New workings to the Silt pond,
4 Goldcrests were seen.

Posted By: Barry on 1/31/2019 8:43:45 PM

December 2018

Saturday 1st December 2018
Seen today, was Peregrine, Goldcrest, Mandarin, 7 Curlews, Ruff (Village Lake), & 15 Redshanks on the Reed-bed.
Sunday 2nd December 2018
A pair of Bearded tits were below the Turret hide on the Village Lake side in the morning,
6+ Corn buntings & 15+ Yellowhammers were in the North hedge,
Also seen was 3 Bullfinch (East path), Goldcrest, 4 Little egrets, 2 Jays (New workings), Little owl (North barn), Peregrine (New workings), 2+ Marsh harriers, Mandarin duck (Carp Lake), 11 Curlew & 22+ Redshanks
Monday 3rd December 2018
A Woodcock was by the Maize field,
14 Curlew were seen in the North field,
50+ Linnets were along Dryham Lane,
Also seen was a Barn owl (at dusk), drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), & Marsh harrier.
Tuesday 4th December 2018
The Barn owl was seen in the morning,
15 Curlew were in the North field, with 5 Whooper swans flying south,
Also seen was a pair of Bullfinches, Peregrine (New workings), Marsh harrier, Kingfisher & drake Pintail (Far Lake), 3 Pink-footed geese (Main Lake), Ruff (Village Lake), Treecreeper (West path) & 2 Water rails.
Wednesday 5th December 2018
The drake Mandarin was on Cell 'A'.
Thursday 6th December 2018
A reserve record of 28 Corn buntings was in the hedge between the Far Lake & North hedge.
Friday 7th December 2018
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake, with a Peregrine also hunting the reserve,
20 Curlew were seen, with 14 on the Island Lake & 6 flying south,
Also seen was a male Bullfinch (Dryham Lane), Kingfisher, Lesser redpoll (west), 60 Redwing & 18+ Redshank (Village Lake).
Saturday 8th December 2018
In the afternoon, there was 2 adults & 3 juveniles on the Village Lake,
A pair of Pintail were on the Carp & Main Lakes, with 3+ Pink-footed geese also being seen,
Also present today was an afternoon Barn owl, Tawny owl on the East path in the evening, a hunting Marsh harrier, 12+ Curlew, 4+ Dunlin (Island Lake), 30+ Skylark on the North field & Yellowhammer.
Sunday 9th December 2018
The highlight today, was a Ring-tailed Hen harrier, briefly interacting with a Marsh harrier over the Village Lake,
A Brent goose was with the Greylags on the Main/Village Lake, until mid morning, when it flew over the East ridge with some Greylag geese,
Also seen was the Barn owl (at dusk), Tawny owl, 8 Curlew, a Goosander, Kingfisher, Treecreeper, the drake Mandarin duck, Peregrine, 5 Pink-footed geese, Water rail & Yellowhammer.
Monday 10th December 2018
The Ruff was on the Village Lake,
Also seen was Barn & Tawny owls, Marsh harrier, 12 Curlews (south) & Kingfisher.
Tuesday 11th December 2018
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with Curlew also seen.
Wednesday 12th December 2018
Seen today was 7 Curlew, 2 Marsh harriers & Yellowhammer.
Thursday 13th December 2018
Today, there was a pair of Goosander on the Island Lake, with 13 Curlew also,
A Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake, with 16 Golden plovers over the New workings,
Several Marsh harriers were hunting the reserve, with 2 Peregrines also,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp lake, with numerous Fieldfares & Redwings about.
Friday 14th December 2018
The Barn owl was seen at dusk, with the drake Mandarin still on the Carp Lake,
16 Curlew were in the entrance field, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
A pair of Bullfinch were on the East path, with a returning female Brambling by the Dryham Lane feeders,
200+ Fieldfare & Redwing were on the reserve, along with 15+ Yellowhammers in the North hedge,
Marsh harrier & Peregrine were present today.
Saturday 15th December 2018
A Hen harrier was over the New workings, chasing a Peregrine,
Coal & Marsh tits were at the Maize field feeders,
Again, there were very many Redwings & Fieldfares on the reserve, particularly in the North hedge & Dryham Lane,
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake,
Corn buntings & Yellowhammers were in the North hedge,
Also seen were 4 Golden plovers south, Treecreeper, Marsh harrier & 2 Peregrines (New workings).
Sunday 16th December 2018
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
Barn owl & Tawny owl were both seen or heard at dusk,
The Maize field feeders had Coal tit, plus 30+ Tree sparrows, with 200+ Linnets on the New workings,
A male Stonechat was on Cell 'B', with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
Marsh harrier, Peregrine (New workings), 2 Red kite, 6+ Corn bunting, 20 Yellowhammers (North hedge), 14 Curlew & 6+ Siskins were seen.
Thursday 20th December 2018
9 Pink-footed geese were seen flying south, along with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake & the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
A Green sandpiper was heard, with 19 Curlew on the Village Lake at dusk,
Also seen was 3 Marsh harriers, Barn owl (dusk), male Stonechat (Cell 'B'), Kingfisher, Jack snipe (North path), 2 Little egrets, Coal tit (Maize field feeder) & 21 Redshank on Cell 'A'.
Friday 21st December 2018
In the morning, a Hen Harrier was over Cell 'A', before flying off west,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake,
The Ruff was on Cell 'A' & the Village Lake, with 18 Curlew present,
24 Shelducks were on the Silt pond,
2 Coal tits were on the Maize field feeders, with 3 Bullfinch & Goldcrest nearby,
Also seen was 3 Marsh harriers, 50+ Skylark (North field), Barn owl (at dusk), male Stonechat (Cell 'A'), 2 Treecrepers (West path) & 20 + Siskins.
Saturday 22nd December 2018
19 Curlew were in the North field, with a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Thed rake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake, with a Little egret there also,
Also on the reserve, was Marsh harrier, 2 Treecreepers (Dryham Lane), male Stonechat (Cell 'B'), Barn owl (dusk), 10+ Meadow pipits (Cell 'B') & Yellowhammer.
Sunday 23rd December 2018
The female Goldeneye & drake Mandarin ducks were on the Far & Carp Lakes respectively,
14 Curlew were about, along with Marsh harrier, 20+ Skylark (North path), 15+ Siskin (West path), Barn owl (dusk) & 2 Water rails heard from the Reed-bed
Monday 24th December 2018
The female Hen harrier was seen in the early morning over the Reed-bed, before flying to the East ridge after being chased by crows,
19 Curlew were in the entrance field, with the Ruff in Cell 'A',
The drake Mandarin moved tot he Village Lake, with the female Goldeneye still on the Far Lake,
Also seen was 3 Whooper swans (flying south late in the day), Marsh harrier, Barn owl (at dusk), 2 Treecreepers (Far Lake), Grey wagtail (Island Lake), Coal tit (Maize field feeders), male Stonechat (Cell 'B'), Tawny owl (East path) & Water rail (Reed-bed).
Tuesday 25th December 2018
The female Hen harrier re-appeared in the afternoon, over the east side of the Main Lake,
Also seen was the Ruff (Village Lake), 2 Lesser redpolls (East path), Barn owl (from mid pm), Marsh harrier & female Goldeneye (Far Lake).
Wednesday 26th December 2018
Today, there was a pair of Lesser redpoll by the reserve entrance, with 2 Pairs of Bullfinches just beyond the East hide,
The Coal tit was feeding from the Maize field feeders,
On the Village Lake, the Ruff was present, 22 Curlews in the entrance field,
2 Treecreepers were along the West path, with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake & a Green sandpiper in the New workings,
Also seen was 3 Marsh harriers, plus Peregrine (New workings).
Thursday 27th December 2018
A pair of Pintail were on Cell 'A', with 4 drakes on the Main Lake,
Of the regulars, the female Goldeneye was on the Far Lake, with Ruff on the Village Lake,
The Maize field feeders had Coal tit, whilst a male Brambling was on the Dryham Lane feeders,
Also seen was Bran owl (mid pm to dusk), Tawny owl (East path at dusk), 3+ Marsh harriers, male Stonechat (Cell 'B'), Lesser redpoll (Dryham Lane), 10+ Curlew (entrance field), 20+ Siskin & a Water rail on the Reed-bed.
Friday 28th December 2018
A Peregrine was seen hunting the Reed-bed in the morning & then perching on trees in the New workings, it was later joined by at least 2 Marsh harriers,
The female Goldeneye was still on the Far Lake, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
A Coal tit & male Greenfinch were on the Maize field feeders, with the male Brambling by the Dryham Lane feeders,
Also seen was Barn owl (from mid pm), 15+ Curlew (entrance field), 2 Treecreepers (West path), Kingfisher (Far Lake), 15+ Cormorants (Main Lake) & male Stonechat (Cell 'B').
Saturday 29th December 2018
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake, with the female Goldeneye on the Far Lake & the Ruff still on the Village Lake,
A Chiffchaff was by the Far Corner in the morning,
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers, female Brambling (Dryham Lane feeders), Coal tit (Maize field feeders), Barn owl (morning & dusk), Curlew (18 in the Entrance field), Yellowhammer, Red kite & Peregrine.
Sunday 30th December 2018
Today, the ring-tailed Hen harrier was seen twice (once flying south over the East ridge),
Also the female Goldeneye was still on the Far Lake, with 20 Curlews on the Entrance field/Village Lake & the Ruff on the Village Lake & Cell 'A',
The male Stonechat was on Cell 'B', with Barn owl (morning & dusk), Tawny owl (East path), Red kite, Marsh harrier & Peregrine (New workings) were seen,
4 Corn buntings were on the East path, with Coal tit (Maize field feeders), 2 Treecreepers (North path) & Little owl by the North field barn,
Lastly a Water rail was heard on the Village Lake.
Monday 31st December 2018
A Bearded tit was heard on the Main Lake,
The female Goldeneye was still on the Far Lake, along with a flock of 30 Siskins, Chiffchaff & Treecreeper,
A male Brambling was at the Dryham Lane feeders, with Coal tit by the Maize field feeders,
220 Wigeon were present today,
Also seen was a Whooper swan (south), 90 Pink-footed geese (North west), Peregrine, Red kite, 2+ Marsh harrier, Ruff (Village Lake), Fieldfare (60+ on the New workings), Tree sparrow (30+ on the Dryham Lane feeders), 26 Curlew, Water rail (Reed-bed) & Yellowhammer (North hedge).
Posted By: Barry on 1/7/2019 10:36:12 PM

November 2018

Thursday 1st November 2018
A male Bearded tit was in the Village Lake reeds below the Turret hide,
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake,
A Green sandpiper was on the Silt pond,
17 Curlew were in the North field, with a Marsh harrier nearby,
Friday 2nd November 2018
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake, with Kingfisher on the Main & Carp Lakes,
Treecreeper & Goldcrest were on the West path,
18 Curlew were seen, with 3 Bearded tits in the Village Lake reeds below the Turret hide,
A Water rail was heard on the Village Lake.
Saturday 3rd November 2018
The highlight of the day, was a Nuthatch seen at the seat end of the Carp lake in the evening,
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
In Cell 'C', the Jack snipe was seen again,
14 Curlew were in the North field, with 2 Corn buntings in the North hedge,
20+ Cormorants roosted tonight,
Also seen was Lesser redpoll, Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose (Main Lake), Grey wagtail, Treecreeper, Peregrine, Water rail (heard) & Kingfisher.
Sunday 4th November 2018
A Great grey shrike was seen on the Snipe field from the Turret hide in the mid-morning,
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
Other birds seen, included 15 Curlews (North field), Brambling (flew east), 2 Treecreeper, Grey wagtail, 4+ Yellowhammers (at the end of Dryham Lane), Bullfinch (pair along Dryham Lane) & Marsh harrier.
Monday 5th November 2018
The Jack snipe was on Cell 'C' today
Tuesday 6th November 2018
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake,
7 Curlew & 2 Redshank were on the Island Lake,
A Dunlin was on the Village Lake, with Grey wagtail & Pink-footed goose also seen.
Wednesday 7th November 2018
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake,
12 Curlew were in the entrance field.
Thursday 8th November 2018
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
6+ Curlew on the Island Lake,
Also seen was a Bran owl (at dusk), Bullfinch (2+ on West path), Golden plover (20 & 25 flying south), Kingfisher (far Lake), 2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine (hunting Dryham Ings), an adult Mediterranean gull, 10,000 Starlings south east at dusk & Treecreeper (West path).
Friday 9th November 2018
Today, Peregrine, 2 Marsh harriers & Merlin flying west,
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake, with Pink-footed goose seen also,
65 Golden plover flew south, with 11+ Curlew seen,
Also seen was 2 Treecreepers (West path) & 10,000 Starlings south east at dusk.
Saturday 10th November 2018
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
A male Stonechat was west of the Silt pond,
By the Far Corner, there was a Cetti's warbler,
2,000 Starling flew south east at dusk,
Also seen was Peregrine, Marsh harrier, Barn owl, Grey wagtail, Water rail (heard), Kingfisher, Treecreeper & Goldcrest.
Sunday 11th November 2018
The Jack snipe was back on Cell 'C',
The drake Pintail was still on the Far Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
Also seen, was Peregrine (hunting over the Reed-bed),  Curlew on the Island Lake, 500+ Golden plovers flying south, 2 Treecreepers, Barn owl (at dusk), 20 Pink-footed geese flying south west & Water rail (heard).
Tuesday 13th November 2018
2 Marsh harriers were seen,
An immature Whooper swan spent some time on the Main Lake in the morning, before being chased off by the resident pair
Wednesday 14th November 2018
20+ Pink-footed geese were over the Main Lake,
A Kingfisher was seen on the Island Lake, along with Red kite
Thursday 15th November 2018
2 Marsh harriers were seen
Friday 16th November 2018
20+ Pink-footed geese flew north, with the drake Pintail still on the Far Lake & 100 Golden plovers south,
Other birds seen, included Barn owl (mid pm), 3 Curlew, Grey wagtail, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, 6+ Siskin, male Stonechat (in the kale field to the back of the Silt pond), 2 Treecreepers & 3 Yellowhammers in the North hedge.
Saturday 17th November 2018
A adult Mediterranean gull was with the gulls on the Silt pond,
The Stonechat showed well in the kale field to the back of the Silt pond,
100 Pink-footed geese flew over, with the drake Pintail still on the Far Lake,
A Brambling flew north over the reserve, with 2 Lesser redpolls seen from the East hide,
Over 10,000 Starlings flew south west to their roosts in the evening,
On the Village Lake, there was a Ruff, with a Curlew on the Island Lake (with 8 in the entrance field),
Also seen was 2+ Marsh harriers, Peregrine, Treecreeper (West path), Siskin (4 on East path), 4 Bullfinch(East path), Water rail (Main Lake) & the 5 Yellowhammers from yesterday.
Sunday 18th November 2018
A Raven flew across Cell 'A', towards Dryham farm in the late afternoon,
The drake Pintail & Mandarin were in their usual haunts,
Behind the Silt pond, the male Stonechat was about,
Also seen was Peregrine, Marsh harrier, Red kite, Treecreeper (West path), Grey wagtail, Goldcrest, Bullfinch, Water rail (Main Lake), & 9 Curlews (Island Lake).
Tuesday 20th November 2018
6 Whooper swans flew across Cell 'B'.
Wednesday 21st November 2018
The drake Pintail as seen on the Far Lake.
Thursday 22nd November 2018
The drake Pintail as seen on the Far Lake.
Friday 23rd November 2018
Today there was a mobile Ruff on the reserve, as well as 2 Marsh harriers,
The drake Pintail was on the Far lake, with a female Goldeneye on the Main Lake & Silt pond,
45 Pink-footed geese flew south at dusk,
4 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve,
10,000 Starlings flew over, with about 5,000 roosting in Cell 'B',
Also seen was 3 Bullfinches by the Maize field, 2 Dunlin (Island Lake), 9 Curlew (Entrance field), drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), 10 Shelduck (Silt pond), 2 Treecreepers (North path) & 191 Wigeon.
Saturday 24th November 2018
Over 500 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve, including 100 east,
The drakes Pintail & Mandarin were on their usual lakes,
A Ruff was on the Village Lake in the morning, with a Black-tailed godwit that flew west over the reserve & 9 Curlew in the entrance field,
Single Bearded tit was heard on the Main Lake,
Also seen was Peregrine (New workings), 2 Marsh harriers, Great spotted woodpecker, 4+ Grey herons, Little owl (by North field farm barn), Kingfisher (Island Lake), 4+ Yellowhammer (Dryham Lane), Water rail (heard on Island Lake) plus 2,000 Starlings roosting in Cell 'B'.
Sunday 25th November 2018
In the morning, 22 Whooper swans were on the Main Lake, before flying off south,
2 males & 3 female Goosander flew from east to west over the reserve,
5,000 Starling flew south west in the evening over the reserve, with about 1,000 roosting on the Reed-bed & Cell 'B',
Also seen was Barn owl (at dusk), 2 Marsh harriers, 3 Red kites (over the New workings), Peregrine (New workings), Treecreeper (West path), drake Mandarin (Carp lake), 14 Curlew, 60 Pink-footed geese (south), Ruff (Village Lake), 2 Bullfinch (East path) & 4 Yellowhammers.
Tuesday 27th November 2018
13 Curlew were in the reserve entrance field today,
Also seen was Mandarin duck (Carp Lake), Marsh harrier, Peregrine (New workings), Golden plover (several flying south), Ruff (Village Lake), Water rail (Main Lake), male Stonechat (to the west of the Silt  pond) & Yellowhammer
Wednesday 28th November 2018
The drake Pintail was seen on both the Far & Main Lakes,
\A female Merlin flew south over Dryham Lane,
An adult Mediterranean gull was on the Silt pond,
10-20 Corn buntings were on the North field, along with Yellowhammers,
Also seen was 2 Mars harriers, Golden plover, Kingfisher, Water rail (Main Lake) & 200 Linnets on the New workings.
Thursday 29th November 2018
A Bearded tit was heard on the Island Lake, with a female Goosander flying south east,
3 Marsh harriers & a Peregrine were hunting the reserve,
Also seen was Kingfisher (Far Lake), 4,000 Starlings over & Yellowhammer.
Friday 30th November 2018
The drake Pintail was back on the Far Lake,
There was a small Starling roost in the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 18 Curlew, 3 Marsh harriers, a Lesser redpoll (west), Water rail (Main Lake) & Yellowhammer.
Posted By: Barry on 12/31/2018 4:17:41 PM

October 2018

Monday 1st October 2018
The Hobby was in it's usual spot in the dead trees by the Main Lake gate off Dryham Lane,
The Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake,
The first Whooper swans (5) of the season were seen today.
Tuesday 2nd October 2018
The juvenile Hobby was in it's usual spot today,
Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake, with drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
2 Swallows & a male Bearded tit were seen from the Turret hide.
Wednesday 3rd October 2018
The Hobby was seen briefly in the morning,
A Treecreeper & Kingfisher were by the Far Lake,
Small skeins of Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve, with the 'resident' bird on the Main Lake,
4 Bearded tits were seen on Cell 'B',
6 Curlew flew south.
Thursday 4th October 2018
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake,
9 Curlew were in the North filed, with a Curlew also seen,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake,
Friday 5th October 2018
Over 2,000 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve, to feed in the morning & then returned over the reserve in the afternoon,
5 Bearded tits were in Cell 'B', with 4 seen in the morning in the Island Lake, before flying of north,
A Hobby flew over Cell 'C' in the afternoon,
Mandarin (Carp Lake), Marsh harrier, Treecreeper, Goldcrest, 2+ west Redwing, Curlew & 4 Swallows (flew south) as well.
Saturday 6th October 2018
Today there was a skein of 24 Pink-footed geese south,
A Treecreeper was by the Far Corner, with 4 Siskins over the Maize field,
6 Curlews were on the Island Lake,
Also seen was Wigeon (15+), Blackcap (4+), Chiffchaff (3+), Marsh harrier, Peregrine & Swallow over the Silt pond.
Sunday 7th October 2018
Good numbers of Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve in the morning,
2 Redshanks were on the Silt pond,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, along with a Grey wagtail,
3 Whooper swans were on the main lake, with a female Goosander on the Village Lake,
Redwing were along Dryham Lane, with Goldcrest on the West path, 
A Reed warbler was in the North west corner of the Reed-bed, with Siskin, Fieldfare (North hedge), Peregrine, 40 Golden plover (North east), Marsh harrier, Coal tit (East path), Kingfisher & Blackcap
Monday 8th October 2018
A Treecreeper was in the Far Corner, with a Marsh harrier also seen,
Wednesday 10th October 2018
A Marsh harrier was over Cell 'A', with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake & Siskin nearby,
About 125 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve, with 60 spending 30 minutes on the North field,
Great spotted woodpecker on Dryham Lane.
Thursday 11th October 2018
The Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake, with 4 Curlew on the Island Lake,
6 Swallows flew south
Friday 12th October 2018
An eclipse drake Pintail spent some time on the Main Lake,
Over 65 Wigeon were present on the reserve (including 60+ on Cell 'A'),
On the North field there was the resident Pink-footed goose, plus 9 Curlew,
A Redshank was on the Reed-bed
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 3 Shelducks (adult & 2 juveniles), plus 2000+ Starlings east at dusk.
Saturday 13th October 2018
The drake Pintail was still on the Main Lake,
A Greenshank was seen briefly over the Main Lake & seen to go down onto Cell 'A',
Also seen was Dunlin (Silt pond), Pink-footed goose, 2 Marsh harriers, 
Kingfisher (Main Lake), Treecreeper, Goldcrest (Carp Lake), 6 Curlew (North field).
Sunday 14th October 2018
About 600 Pink-footed geese roosted over night on the Reed-bed, with half of that total spending the morning on the North field,
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, with 3 Curlews & 2 Water rails about,
A Sand martin & 2 Swallows were also seen.
Monday 15th October 2018
Today the Dunlin was on the Reed-bed, with 3 Curlew also seen,
A Brambling flew west & a Grey wagtail was on the Far Lake,
Cell 'A' had a Pintail, with 150 Redwings flying thro' the reserve,
On the West path, 2 Sand martins & 3 Swallows were seen
500 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve,
Finally a pair of Stonechats were on the North path, with 2 Water rails heard.
Tuesday 16th October 2018
A Bearded tit was heard by the Dragonfly ponds.
Wednesday 17th October 2018
Today's highlight was a Ring ousel on the Cell 'C' hedge with Dryham Lane,
There was a mobile flock of 12 Bearded tits in Cell 'B', with a single bird on the Village Lake,
2+ Bramblings were by the Far Lake, with 2 Bullfinches on the Maize field,
2 Coal tits were in the North hedge, with 4 Corn buntings & a Dunlin on the Reed-bed,
A drake Pintail was on the Silt pond/Main Lake, the drake Mandarin on Dryham Ings reservoir,
There were 1,000s of Pink-footed geese flying over the reserve,
Also seen was Barn owl (at dusk), Curlew (3+ in the North field), 10+ Fieldfare, Grey wagtail (Far Lake), Lesser redpoll (1 flew west), Kingfisher (New workings), Marsh harrier, 20+ Siskins (Far Lake) & Water rail (heard).
Thursday 18th October 2018
Several Bearded tits were heard around Dryham Ings,
Good numbers of Fieldfares & Redwings were present,
2 Whooper swans flew over, along with 100s of Pink-footed geese flying over,
Also seen was Green & Great spotted woodpeckers, Lesser redpoll, Water rail (Main Lake), drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), Jay (North field), Treecreeper (West path), 2 Goldcrest, Grey wagtails, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, pair of Bullfinch (Carp Lake) & 3 Redshank.
Friday 19th October 2018
On the Main Lake in the morning, there was a pair of Pintails (eventually flying off eastwards),
Also here were 6+ Bearded tits on the eastern side of the same lake & a Kingfisher,
2 Lesser redpolls & a Blackcap were by the reserve entrance,
A Brambling was seen on Dryham Lane, by the Cell 'A' gate,
A Jack snipe was on Cell 'C', with 7 Redshanks on the Reed-bed, 3 Red kites, Stonechat (1 on Cell 'C'), Barn & Tawny owl, Treecreeper, Curlew, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), Goldcrest, Curlew & Yellowhammer seen.
Saturday 20th October 2018
Today's highlight was the Jack snipe showing well on the 'Bus-stop' pool on Cell 'C',
7 Bearded tits were feeding in the south west corner of the Reed-bed,
On the Main Lake, the drake Pintail remained from yesterday,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers (Main Lake), Bullfinch (East path), Grey wagtail (Reed-bed), 9 Curlew (North field), Treecreeper (North path), Jay (North path), drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), both woodpeckers, Kingfisher & several skeins of Pink-footed geese south.
Sunday 21st October 2018
The Jack snipe was still showing on the 'Bus-stop' pool at Cell 'C',
There were at least 20 Bearded tits on the reserve today,
7 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve,
2 Marsh harriers, Peregrine, 7 Curlew (Island Lake), Grey wagtail (Island Lake), Pink-footed goose (about 250), Coal tit (North path), were also present.
Monday 22nd October 2018
5 Bearded tits flew north west,
7 Curlew were in the North field, with a Dunlin on the Island Lake, 
A Great crested grebe re-appeared, along with the Main Lake Pintail, Pink-footed goose & 2 Canada geese south,
Also seen was Goldcrest, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Red kite, 100+ Redwing & Treecreeper on the North path
Wednesday 24th October 2018
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake,
100+ Fieldfares & Redwings were on the reserve,
Also seen was a Marsh Harrier (Cell 'A'), 10 Curlew (North field), Pink-footed goose, Treecreeper & 20 Yellowhammers on the North path.
Thursday 25th October 2018
Today 5 Bearded tits, Marsh harrier, 54 Pink-footed geese, Marsh tit, drake Pintail (Main Lake) & Goldcrest were seen,
Also seen was a male Bullfinch on the East path, Green sandpiper (Cell 'C'), 6+ Curlew, Grey wagtail & drake Mandarin.
Friday 26th October 2018
Today, the drake Pintail was on the Far Lake, with 17+ Curlew on the North field,
\2 Jack snipe (1 in Cell 'C'), were seen,
2 Bearded tits were seen in the Village Lake reeds, below the Turret hide,
Also seen was 2 Treecreepers, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), Marsh harrier, 100 Pink-footed geese (south), Kingfisher (New workings), male Peregrine (over the reserve) & a Water rail (that was heard).
Saturday 27th October 2018
2 males & a female Goldeneye were on the Main Lake in the afternoon (with a Water rail also) & the drake Pintail on the Far Lake,
10 Pink-footed geese spent the afternoon on the North field,
16 Curlew, 5 Redshank & 100 Wigeon were also present,
100+ Fieldfare, 300+ Redwings, 10+ Goldcrests, Great spotted woodpecker & Kingfisher seen today
Sunday 28th October 2018
The Pintail was still on the Far Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
A Woodcock was flushed from the Far Lake in the morning,
A Dunlin was on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was a Brambling, Marsh harrier, Blackcap & Chiffchaff (in a midday tit feeding flock), Goldcrest, 10+ Curlew, 5 Redshank, Grey wagtail (Carp Lake) & Red kite.
Monday 29th October 2018
2 Treecreepers were on the West path,
4 Whooper swans were on Cell 'A' in the afternoon.
Wednesday 31st October 2018
The drake Pintail was on the Far Lake, with Corn bunting in the North hedge,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake,
Peregrine, Marsh harrier, Treecreeper (West path) & 18 Curlew (North field) were also seen.
Posted By: Barry on 11/19/2018 3:50:19 AM

September 2018

Saturday 1st September 2018
A Spotted flycatcher was seen nearby the Far Corner,
The Reed-bed had a Common sandpiper (1 also on Cell 'A'), with 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers,
Also seen was Great spotted woodpecker, 3 Yellow wagtails (North hedge), 2 Curlews (North field), Green sandpiper (main lake), Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose, Treecreeper (West path) & Water rail.
Sunday 2nd September 2018
On the newly lowered Island Lake, there was a Greenshank (flew in from the north), Ringed plover, 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, Curlew & 2+ Common sandpipers,
A Great white egret was seen from the Turret hide & Main Lake at midday,
A Garden warbler was with the feeding flock in the Far Corner,
Also seen was 2 Grey wagtails, 
20+ Yellow wagtails, Kingfisher, Water rail, 4 Wigeon (Silt pond), Pink-footed goose & a fly over Whimbrel.
Monday 3rd September 2018
An eclipse drake Pintail was on the Village Lake & Reed-bed in the morning,
On the lowered Island Lake, there was the Greenshank, 1 Ringed & 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers, Curlew & 16 Golden plovers in the evening,
3 Common sandpipers were on the Silt pond, with another on Cell 'C', 
35 Canada geese were present,
Also seen was 2+ Yellow wagtail, Coal tit (East path), Water rail (Island Lake) & a Wigeon.
Tuesday 4th September 2018
On the mud of the Island Lake, there were 2+ Common & 2 Green sandpipers, Curlew, an adult & juvenile Little ringed plover & Ringed plover.
Also seen was 30+ Canada geese, Pink-footed goose, Kingfisher, Treecreeper (Dryham Lane) & 20+ Yellow wagtails.
Wednesday 5th September 2018
On the Island Lake, 2+ Common & Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Little ringed & Ringed plover, Redshank, plus Water rail. 2+ Yellow wagtails were on the Reed-bed.
Thursday 6th September 2018
Waders today, included 2+ Common & 3+ Green sandpipers, 2 juvenile Little ringed & 3 juvenile Ringed plovers.
A Hobby was over the reserve, along with Pink-footed goose, Treecreeper (West path), Wigeon (Cell 'A') & 6+ Yellow wagtails on the Reed-bed.
Friday 7th September 2018
35 Canada geese were on the reserve today,
Waders included 4 Common & 3 Green sandpipers, Curlew & Ringed plover,
 Also seen was a charm of 40+ Goldfinch, Kingfisher, Pink-footed goose, a Swift, 3+ Wigeon & 4+ Yellow wagtails.
Sunday 9th September 2018
Today, there was 3 Ruff, 3 Common sandpipers & 2 Green sandpipers on the Village & Island Lakes,
Also seen today was 1620 Greylag geese, the Pink-footed goose, Marsh harrier, Yellow wagtail & Coal tit on the West path.
Tuesday 11th September 2018
A Ruff was on the Island Lake, with single Common & Green sandpipers on Cell 'A', 
By the Carp Lake, there was a Spotted flycatcher, & nearby Yellow wagtail.
Wednesday 12th September 2018
A Great white egret was on the Island Lake in the evening, flying next to the Reed-bed & then Cell 'A' & ultimately southwards,
In the morning, a juvenile Bar-tailed godwit flew with 9 Curlews onto the North field, later spending some time on the Island lake, along with a Pintail & 2 Ruff,
Other waders seen, included 3 Common & 2 Green sandpipers & a Little ringed plover.
15+ Yellow wagtails, 60+ Pied wagtails & 25 Meadow pipits were about the reserve,
Yesterday's Spotted flycatcher was still at the end of Dryham Lane,
Also seen was Hobby, Red kite, Peregrine, Water rail (heard) & Kingfisher.
Thursday 13th September 2018
The Bar-tailed godwit was still present, commuting between the Island Lake & North field,
Other waders seen, 2+ Common sandpiper, Curlew, a Golden plover south, 2 Green sandpipers & a juvenile Little ringed plover,
A Hobby was seen, with a Treecreeper on the West path.
Friday 14th September 2018
In the afternoon, a Whinchat was in the Snipe field. Other passerines present, included Treecreeper, Goldcrest (West path) & Yellow wagtail,
The single Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake, with 66 in 4 flocks migrating over the reserve,
Waders today, included Bar-tailed godwit (Island Lake & North field), Curlew, juvenile Ringed & 2 Little ringed plovers, 2 Ruffs & 2 Common & Green sandpipers,
A Water rail was on the Island Lake.
Saturday 15th September 2018
The 2 Ruffs, a juvenile Little ringed plover, a Common & Green sandpiper were on the Island Lake in the morning. The Bar-tailed godwit was seen here in the afternoon,
Again a Common & Green sandpiper were on Cell 'A',
A Treecreeper was with the tit feeding flock, along Dryham Lane, Wheatear & Corn bunting were in the North field, Yellow wagtail was on Cell 'A'.
Sunday 16th September 2018
On the Island Lake today, 2 Ruff, juvenile Little ringed plover, Common & Green sandpiper, 
Nearby, Marsh harrier & Hobby were seen, 
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A',
Kingfisher & Peregrine were also seen.
Tuesday 18th September 2018
This morning, a Ring-necked parakeet was briefly on Dryham Lane,
Also seen, was 2 Hobbies over the North field,
Common & Green sandpiper, plus Little ringed plover, Red kite & 2 Kingfishers.
Wednesday 19th September 2018
With the wind, the waders were on Cell 'A' & the Main Lake today. These included a Common & 2 Green sandpipers, plus a Dunlin,
8 Wigeon were on the Main lake, with 14 Cormorant on the Village Lake,
A charm of 60+ Goldfinch were along the Turret hide path,
Also seen was 3 Curlew (North field), Kingfisher (Main Lake), & Yellow wagtail.
Thursday 20th September 2018
A Ruff was on the Village Lake, with 3 Common sandpipers on Cell 'A',
Along the North path, there was a Peregrine, Corn bunting & 4 Yellowhammers,
5 Curlew circled the reserve,
42 Pink-footed geese flew south,
A Treecreeper was along the West path, with Marsh harrier & Great spotted woodpecker also seen.
Friday 21st September 2018
On the Island Lake, there was a Black-tailed godwit, Dunlin & juvenile Little ringed plover,
On the Main Lake, was a Green sandpiper, with Kingfisher on both Main & Island Lakes
Saturday 22nd September 2018
A Bittern was seen to fly from the South hide to the Turret hide,
In the morning, a Merlin flew south west over the reserve, with a Hobby south,
Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with Black-tailed godwit on the Island Lake & Ruff on the Village Lake,
The resident Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake, along with 18 that briefly rested there, with 145 also south in 3 skeins,
Corn bunting was in the North hedge, with 6+ Curlew nearby, Grey wagtail south, 3 Siskins, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Treecreeper, Water rail (Island Lake), Wheatear (Snipe field) & 2+ Yellow wagtails.
Sunday 23rd September 2018
400 Pink-footed geese flew south,
A female Merlin flew over the reserve,
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake, the Ruff was seen on the Reed-bed & a Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A', 
Also seen was Curlew, drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), Great spotted woodpecker, 2 Jays, 3 Yellowhammers (North hedge) & 5+ Yellow wagtails.
Monday 24th September 2018
The Black-tailed godwit was again on the Island Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake & Red kite seen.
Tuesday 25th September 2018
A Whinchat was on the posts between Cells 'B' & 'C', whilst a Stonechat was between the Maize filed & Dragonfly ponds,
2 skeins of Pink-footed geese were seen, as well as the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
Waders included 3 Redshank on the Village Lake & Green sandpiper on Cell 'A',
A Marsh harrier was also seen.
Wednesday 26th September 2018
The Whinchat was again on the posts between Cells "B' & 'C', with the Stonechat on the Maize field paths,
A Dunlin was flushed by a Marsh harrier on the Island Lake,
2 skeins of Pink-footed geese, with a total of 78 birds flew north in the morning,
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp lake,
Also seen, was Curlew, Peregrine, 2 Yellow wagtails, Barn owl & 2 Kingfishers.
Thursday 27th September 2018
The Whinchat was again on the posts between Cells "B' & 'C',
In the afternoon, the Black-tailed godwit was back on the Island Lake,
Pink-footed goose & Peregrine were also seen.
Friday 28th September 2018
A juvenile Hobby gave good views from the Ash tree by the Main Lake Dryuham Lane entrance,
Along the North hedge, a Yellowhammer, 2 Corn buntings & a Spotted flycatcher.
Many small skeins of Pink-footed geese flew south & north in the morning & evening,
In the morning, a Treecreeper was on the West path,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher, 40 Golden plover north, 40+ Tree sparrow, Barn owl, Jack snipe (Cell 'B'), Marsh harrier, Red kite & Peregrine.
Saturday 29th September 2018
A Bearded tit was at the Dragonfly ponds, flying to the Reed-bed later in the mid morning, Later on 10 flew over Cell 'B',
In the afternoon, the juvenile Hobby re-appeared in the same tree as yesterday,
The Black-tailed godwit was again seen on the Island Lake,
2 Yellowhammers were again in the North hedge, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
Also seen, Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Red kite, Barn owl, Common sandpiper, Grey wagtail & Pink-footed goose.
Sunday 30th September 2018
In the morning, there was 3 Bearded tits seen from the Turret hide, with a further 5 in Cell 'C',
The Black-tailed godwit spent some time on the Island Lake,
The Hobby was back in the dead trees by the start of the Butterfly walk (it was presumed to have roosted), where later it was joined by a 2nd bird,
About 250 Pink-footed geese flew west, with the regular bird also on the Main Lake,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Red kite, Peregrine, 3 Curlew (North field), Kingfisher, Common sandpiper & Yellowhammer
Posted By: Barry on 10/21/2018 7:42:47 PM

August 2018

Wednesday 1st August 2018
The 27 Little egrets were still present, along with 2 Green sandpipers (Reed-bed & Main Lake), 2 Common sandpipers on Cell 'A' & Barn owl in the evening.
Thursday 2nd August 2018
The Village Lake, had the eclipse Mandarin & Pink-footed goose,
A Curlew was on the Island Lake, with Green sandpiper on the Main Lake,
A Greenshank was briefly on Cell 'A', with 4 Common sandpipers there as well & 1 on the Silt pond
Friday 3rd August 2018
2 Green & Common sandpipers were present
Saturday 4th August 2018
Today 2 Green sandpipers were on the Reed-bed & Main Lake,
Treecreeper was in the Far Corner, with a Yellow wagtail, 3 Red kites & a Pink-footed goose also seen
Sunday 5th August 2018
A Treecreeper was on the West path, with 3 Yellowhammers on the Maize field,
Green sandpiper on the Main Lake, with an adult & juvenile Water rail there in the morning,
A Curlew was on the North field, with another on the Reed-bed,
The Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake, with a Greenshank there in the evening
Monday 6th August
2 Curlew were on the Village Lake.
Tuesday 7th August 2018
2 Green sandpipers flew over Cell 'A', a Common sandpiper was on the New workings & 3 Curlew were on the Island Lake,
A Kingfisher was on the Far Lake.
Wednesday 8th August 2018
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper on the Main Lake,
Thursday 9th August 2018
In the evening, there was a flyover Greenshank, as well as 2 Common sandpipers,
In the south east corner of the Main Lake, there was a Water rail & Kingfisher,
Also seen, was a juvenile Cuckoo over Dryham Ings & a Black-tailed godwit on Cell 'A'.
Friday 10th August 2018
Today's highlight, was a Spoonbill that flew in from the North west, briefly onto the Village Lake & then spent some time on the Reed-bed,
The Pink-footed goose was also on the Village Lake,
A male Whinchat was on the Snipe field,
A Common sandpiper was on the Island Lake, with 2 on Cell 'A',
Finally, the eclipse drake Mandarin was on the Far Lake,
Also seen was, Hobby, male Bullfinch, 2 Curlew (Reed-bed), Green sandpiper, Kingfisher (Main Lake), juvenile Little ringed plover, & Water rail (Main Lake).
Saturday 11th August 2018
A Ruff was on the Main Lake, with Common sandpiper also (later on the Village Lake),
The drake Mandarin was still on the Far Lake,
On the Reed-bed, there was a Peregrine, 3 Curlew (on the Silt pond) & a Dunlin
Sunday 12th August 2018
The Pink-footed goose was again on the Village Lake,
A Dunlin was on the Reed-bed, 
Treecreeper & Garden warbler were along Dryham Lane, by the Carp Lake.
Monday 13th August 2018
3 Green sandpipers were on the Village Lake, with a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A',
A Bittern was present on the Village Lake.
Tuesday 14th August 2018
The Bittern was seen again, both in the Main Lake west side reeds & the Village Lake,
2 Treecreepers were with a feeding flock in the North hedge,
Green sandpiper on the Main lake, along with Kingfisher & Water rail,
2 Common sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with another on the Reed-bed,
A Marsh harrier was also seen.
Wednesday 15th August 2018
On the Main Lake in the morning, there was a Common sandpiper & winter plumaged Black-necked grebe,
The Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake, with a Curlew also seen.
Thursday 16th August 2018
The Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake.
Friday 17th August 2018
The Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake,
The Bittern was mobile around the reserve today,
3+ Common sandpipers & 2 Curlew flying south were seen,
Also seen, was Hobby, Kingfisher (Main Lake), Pink-footed goose, Whimbrel (over the Main Lake), juvenile Water Rail (Main Lake), Great spotted woodpecker & Treecreeper (West path).
Saturday 18th August 2018
The Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake,
There was Treecreeper in the Far Corner,
Also seen, was Yellow wagtail, Peregrine, 2 Common sandpiper (Cell 'A'), Green sandpiper & Curlew (Island Lake) & Pink-footed goose (Village Lake)
Sunday 19th August 2018
Kingfisher was on the Far Lake, with Treecreeper by the Butterfly walk,
A Curlew was in the North field, with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A',
A Peregrine flew over the Main Lake.
Monday 20th August 2018
The Pink-footed goose was again on the Village Lake,
The Bittern was seen to fly across the Turret hide in the afternoon.
Tuesday 21st August 2018
Today 4 Common & 2 Green sandpipers were on the reserve,
A Kingfisher was on the Reed-bed,with a Water rail on the Main Lake,
3 Curlews were on the North field,
The Pink-footed goose was on Cell 'A', but trailing it's right wing.
Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Common & Green sandpiper were on the Silt pond,
Kingfisher was on the Island Lake,
Thursday 23rd August 2018
The Bittern was seen about the Main Lake,
A Dunlin was on the Reed-bed, with 2+ Common sandpipers, plus %+ Curlew on the North field,
3 Yellow wagtails flew south, with Kingfisher, Pink-footed goose & Marsh harrier present.
Friday 24th August 2018
The Bittern was again seen around the Main & Village Lakes & later seen flying into Cell 'B',
2 Common sandpipers & a Green sandpiper were mobile around the reserve, as was a Kingfisher,
On the Silt pond, there was a Dunlin, plus 3 Common terns,
A Yellow wagtail flew south, with a Water rail on the south eastern side of the Main Lake.
Saturday 25th August 2018
A very mobile Black-necked grebe was on the reserve today, (seen on the Silt pond, Main, Island & Village Lakes),
Also seen was Kingfisher & Water rail (both on the Main Lake), plus Common & Green sandpipers, with Curlew in the North field (with 9 flying south later), Treecreeper on the West path, Dunlin on Cell 'A' & Pink-footed goose.
Sunday 26th August 2018
Today's highlight was a brief Redstart by Dryham Farm & a Hobby over the Village Lake,
12 Black-tailed godwits flew south over the reserve in the early morning,
2 Common & a Green sandpiper were present,
Also seen was 2 Treecreepers on the West path & a Yellow wagtail on the Main Lake.
Monday 27th August 2018
A Marsh harrier was around the Main Lake,
Common sandpiper on Cell 'A',
32 Little grebes were counted on the reserve today,
A Greenshank flew west, with a Ringed plover on Cell 'A'.
Tuesday 28th August 2018
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A',
There was a Garden warbler in the Dryham Lane hedge by the Carp Lake
Wednesday 29th August 2018
A Whinchat was seen on the fence between Cells 'B' & 'C',
Waders today, included 2 Ringed plovers on the Reed-bed, Greenshank heard over the Silt pond, with 12 Golden plover also over there as well,
There was also 2 Common & 2 Green sandpipers on Cell 'A', with another Common sandpiper on the Reed-bed, plus 3 Curlew on the North field,
Kingfisher & 3 Yellow wagtails (North hedge) were also seen.
Thursday 30th August 2018
On the Reed-bed today, was Ruff, 2 Ringed plovers & a Dunlin, with a Wheatear both here & on the ploughed part of the North field,
A Spotted flycatcher was in the North hedge,
Also seen, was Common & Green sandpipers, Water rail (Cell 'C'), Pink-footed goose, 3 Curlew, Bullfinch & Great spotted woodpecker.
Friday 31st August 2018
The 2 Ringed plovers & Dunlin on the Reed-bed, were joined by a juvenile Little ringed plover,
Also seen was a Green sandpiper (Reed-bed), 2 Common sandpipers (Cell 'A' & Reed-bed) & curlew (North field),
Seen also was 2 Treecreepers, Marsh harrier & Kingfisher, 
Posted By: Barry on 9/29/2018 7:09:35 PM

July 2018

Sunday 1st July 2018
Today 11 Black-tailed godwits flew over the reserve, leaving 6 on Cell 'A' in the evening, where there was also a young Oystercatcher,
A Little ringed plover family of 3 chicks was in the New workings,
The Green sandpiper was seen on the Reed-bed & Cell 'A', with a Snipe in Cell 'B',
Also on the Reed-bed was 1 of the juvenile Water rails, with Corn bunting & Grey partridge in the North field,
A Treecreeper was seen along the West path, with a Great spotted woodpecker also,
Also seen was Red kite & Little owl, plus a new Tufted duck family of 6 ducklings on the Village Lake.
Tuesday 3rd July 2018
A Green sandpiper & Redshank were on Cell 'A', with another Green sandpiper on the Reed-bed & a Curlew on the Island Lake,
An adult & 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed,
4 Avocet chicks were still on the reserve, with Corn bunting & Yellow wagtail also present, with Barn owl & Marsh harrier seen.
Wednesday 4th July 2018
Seen today, Pink-footed goose (Main Lake), Dunlin (Cell 'A') & Kingfisher (Island Lake).
Thursday 5th July 2018
A Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed today,
Also seen was 2 Green sandpiper, a Dunlin (Cell 'A') & 8 Little egrets.
Friday 6th July 2018
A juvenile Peregrine was over the Reed-bed, with an adult in Cell 'A', both in the afternoon, with Hobby also seen,
2 Dunlin were in Cell 'A', along with the eclipse drake Mandarin & 3 Oystercatcher chicks,
2 Green sandpipers, 2 Redshanks, 4 Avocets chicks, plus 3 juvenile Common terns, a family of 8 Shovellers & the 2 juvenile Water rails were on the Reed-bed in the evening,
On the Main Lake, there was 40 Tufted ducklings of 6 pairs, with a further family of 8 on the Island Lake.
Saturday 7th July 2018
2 young Pochards were on the Village Lake,
2 Black-tailed godwits (Village Lake & Reed-bed), 2 Green sandpipers, a Redshank (Cell 'A') & the 2 juvenile Water rails were seen,
Also seen, Red kite, 2 Little owls, 4 Little ringed plover (Reed-bed) & Yellowhammer
Sunday 8th July 2018
97 Tufted ducklings were counted today,
On the Reed-bed, there were the 2 juvenile Water rails, 2 Redshank, a Green sandpiper & 6 Little ringed plovers,
Also seen was a Marsh harrier, 2 juveniles Little owls, Peregrine, Red kite, Hobby, Barn owl, Greenshank & Yellowhammer
Monday 9th July 2018
The 2 juvenile Water rails were on the Reed-bed, with a Red kite bring seen.
Wednesday 11th July 2018
On the Reed-bed, there was a  single juvenile Water rail & Green sandpiper,
A Marsh harrier was seen, with a Corn bunting singing in the North field
Thursday 12th July 2018
On the Reed-bed, the 2 juvenile Water rails & Green sandpiper were present,
2 adult Mediterranean gulls, plus a juvenile were seen,
A Peregrine was on the telegraph poles on Dryham Ings,
A ringed Oystercatcher seen on Cell 'A', on 5th June had been ringed off Friskney, Lincolnshire on 22nd August 2017.
Friday 13th July 2018
The 2 juvenile Water rails, plus the Green sandpiper were seen on the Reed-bed again, with 11 Tufted ducklings also,
A Tawny owl was being mobbed by small passerines on the East path this morning,
A male Peregrine has taken up residence on a telegraph pole by the Nest box in Cell 'C',
The 2 adult Mediterranean gulls, plus juvenile were seen on both the Village Lake & Reed-bed,
A Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A' in the afternoon, with Pink-footed goose on the Main Lake,
Also seen was a single Avocet, Curlew, Corn bunting, Marsh harrier, Yellow wagtails & Yellowhammer
Saturday 14th July 2018
Early in the morning, there were 14 Black-tailed godwits on the Reed-bed, 9 flew off leaving 5 & a single there for the rest of the day,
Also there was a Green sandpiper, juvenile Little ringed plover & Dunlin here,
At mid-day, there was a Wood sandpiper on the Island Lake, with a juvenile Mediterranean gull on the Village Lake, along with 4 Redshanks,
The Peregrine was again on the telegraph pole above Cell 'C',
There were 4 Avocets on the Silt pond & 11 Grey herons were in Cell 'A',
Marsh harrier, Hobby, Pink-footed goose (Main Lake) & the 2 juvenile Water rails were also seen.
Sunday 15th July 2018
The Wood sandpiper was still on the Island Lake, with the juvenile Mediterranean gull on the Village Lake,
The male Peregrine was seen with a kill on Cell 'A' in the morning,
Also seen was Green sandpiper, Yellow wagtail & Yellowhammer.
Monday 16th July 2018
On the Reed-bed today, Green & Wood sandpiper, Little ringed plover & juvenile Water rail.
Tuesday 17th July 2018
The Wood sandpiper was seen in the morning, with Green sandpiper on Cell 'A'.
A Greenshank & juvenile Water rail were on Reed-bed,
The Peregrine was again on the telegraph poles between Cells 'B' & 'C',
 A Common sandpiper was on the New workings, with a Curlew south,
2 Little owls were seen by the North field barn.
Wednesday 18th July 2018
Common, Green sandpipers & Curlew were on the Reed-bed,
A Ruff was on the Main Lake, with at least 16 Little egrets present & singing Yellowhammer.
Thursday 19th July 2018
A Little owl was seen on the North field farm, plus Barn owl in the late evening,
Green sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, plus a Curlew south.
Friday 20th July 2018
21 Black-tailed godwits were seen in the evening,
The Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake, with 2 Green sandpipers on the Reed-bed,
Adult Mediterranean gull & juvenile were on the Silt pond, with a Juvenile Water rail & drake Mandarin on Cell 'A',
Also sen was 2 Marsh harriers.
Saturday 21st July 2018
The Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake, with a juvenile Water rail on the Island Lake,
A Garden warbler was  with the feeding party on the West path, with Common sandpiper on Cell 'A',
At least 12 Grey herons & 14 Little egrets were on the site, with Red kite also seen.
Sunday 22nd July 2018
Waders were 2 Green sandpiper (Island Lake & Reed-bed), 2 Common sandpipers (Main Lake & reed-bed) & a Dunlin on the Reed-bed,
2 Little owls were in seen in the morning in Dryham farm,
An adult & juvenile Water rail were on the Island Lake in the morning,
Also seen was the Pink-footed goose & 1st year Mediterranean gull.
Monday 23rd July 2018
On Cell 'A', there was a Common & Green sandpiper,
Also seen was another Green sandpiper, Barn owl & juvenile Water rail,
Tuesday 24th July 2018
The Kestrel family in the Dryham Ings nest-box have raised 3 chicks,
Green sandpipers were on the Main Lake & Silt pond.
Wednesday 25th July 2018
A Green sandpiper was on the Main Lake, with a single Common sandpiper on the Silt pond & 2 on Cell 'A'.
Thursday 26th July 2018
A Curlew was seen
Friday 27th July 2018
The Green sandpiper was still in the south west corner of the Main lake, along with a Juvenile Water rail,
Common sandpipers were on Cell "A" & the Carp Lake,
There was a Greenshank & juvenile Little ringed plover on the Reed-bed,
A Peregrine was also seen
Saturday 28th July 2018
A record count of 25 roosting Little egrets by the Far Lake was counted this evening,
At least 7 Common sandpipers (1 on Village Lake, 2 on Reed-bed, 2 on Cell 'A') were counted, along with 2+ Green sandpipers & 2 juvenile Water rails,
A Little grebe chick was on the Village Lake,
Also seen was Curlew (North field), Marsh harrier & Pink-footed goose
Sunday 29th July 2018
4 Common sandpipers, a Green sandpiper (Reed-bed), plus Curlew & juvenile Little ringed plover on the Village Lake, where the Pink-footed goose was also present.
A juvenile Water rail was seen in the Main Lake margins,
A Treecreeper was in the feeding flock along the West path
Monday 30th July 2018
The Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake, with a Green sandpiper on the Island Lake & a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A'.
Tuesday 31st July 2018
Today, there was 2 Green sandpipers, plus a record count of 27 Little egrets roosting by the Far Lake
Posted By: Barry on 9/2/2018 12:10:20 PM

June 2018

Friday 1st June 2018
20+ Avocet chicks are present, all on the Village Lake, apart from 1 on the Reed-bed,
A Cetti's warbler was singing along the West path,
103 Lapwings, plus the 3 Barnacle geese were on Cell 'A',
A site record of 12 Mediterranean gulls was present today,
Also seen was Marsh harrier (Cell 'C'), a Pair of Ringed plovers (Reed-bed), 9 Teal & a male Wigeon.
Saturday 2nd June 2018
19 Avocet chicks are on the reserve, (all on the Village Lake, except for 1 on the Reed-bed). There are 5 pairs still sitting (4 on the Reed-bed & 1 on the Village Lake),
The pair of Ringed plovers were still on the Reed-bed, with 10 returning Teal & the pair of Water rail & 2 juveniles,
The 3 Barnacle geese are still on Cell 'A'.
Sunday 3rd June 2018
3 Ringed plovers & 2 Dunlin were on the Reed-bed early morning, before flying off north, also here was 4 Shoveller ducklings,
30 adults & 24 Avocet chicks were counted, with 4 pairs sitting on the Reed-bed,
The Cetti's warblers & Corn bunting were singing in their normal places,
Also seen was the 3 Barnacle geese (Cell 'A'), drake Mandarin (Cell 'A'), Marsh harrier (Dryham Ings), Yellow wagtail & 4 Yellowhammers (New workings)
Monday 4th June 2018
A Greenshank was on the Reed-bed in the morning, along with a Ringed plover,
The Cetti's warbler was singing in it's usual spot.
Tuesday 5th June 2018
4 Wigeon were on Cell 'A', with a family of Lesser whitethroat nearby along Dryham Lane,
The Ringed plover was on the Reed-bed, along with a family of 8 Gadwall ducklings & the Cetti's warbler singing nearby,
17 Avocet chicks were counted (1 on the Reed-bed), with the family of 4 chicks still intact.
Wednesday 6th June 2018
2 Pink-footed geese were seen on the Main Lake,
Thursday 7th June 2018
14+ Avocet chicks were about, with a Dunlin (Village Lake), Marsh harrier, Bullfinch (West path), 2 Cetti's warblers & Drake Wigeon (Cell 'A'),
2 Mute swan cygnets have hatched
Friday 8th June 2018
15+ Avocet chicks were counted, with a Common sandpiper on the Village Lake,
2 Corn buntings were singing, along with the 2 Cetti's warblers,
A Hobby was by the Sand Martin colony,
The Ringed plover was still on the Reed-bed, with the drake Mandarin being seen again.
Saturday 9th June 2018
A Water rail was heard in Cell 'A', with the family of 2 on the Reed-bed,
A new family of 10 Shelducks are on the Island Lake, making it 3 breeding pairs so far,
The Ringed plover was on the Reed-bed, with the Cetti's warblers singing nearby,
Unusually a family of 5 Great crested grebe chicks are on the Silt pond, with another pair nesting on the Village Lake,
The 2nd brood of Gadwall ducklings were on Cell 'A', 
A pair of Grey partridges were on the North field.
Sunday 10th June 2018
A Bittern circled Dryham Ings in the morning & then flew towards the Humber,
14 Avocet chicks were still about, with a Snipe on the Reed-bed,
The drake Mandarin was on Dryham Ings reservoir,
Along the West path, was the Cetti's warbler, plus a Great spotted woodpecker.
Monday 11th June 2018
An Osprey was over the reserve in the afternoon
Tuesday 12th June 2018
A Little gull was feeding on the Reed-bed in the morning,
The pair of Grey partridges were again in the North field.
Wednesday 13th June 2018
The pair of Grey partridge were again in the North field, along with a Pink-footed goose,
Also seen was the drake Mandarin, Marsh harrier, Cetti's warbler & Yellowhammer
Friday 15th June 2018
On Cell 'A' today, was a brief summer plumaged Curlew sandpiper, as well as 5 each of Dunlin & Ringed plovers, plus a Little ringed plover chick,
12 Avocet chicks were seen, as well as 7 Common tern chicks,
Also seen was Cetti's warbler, male Marsh harrier, Great spotted woodpecker, Red kite, plus 2 Redshank.
Saturday 16th June 2018
12 Avocet chicks were on site, along with 4 Mediterranean gull chicks,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, 2 Mute swan cygnets, Great spotted woodpecker & Hobby
Sunday 17th June 2018
Young birds counted today, included 12 Avocets, 416 Black headed gulls, 11 Common tern, 41 Coot, 8 Gadwall, 79 Greylag goose, 26 Mallard, 16 Shelduck & 6 Tufted duck, 
Also seen was Redshank, Water rail, Marsh harrier, Water rail & Little owl.
Monday 18th June 2018
2 Red kites were over the East ridge, with a Tawny owl heard by the reserve entrance.
Tuesday 19th June 2018
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake in the morning,
Also seen, drake Mandarin (Dryham Ings reservoir), male Marsh harrier, Redshank.
Wednesday 20th June 2018
A single bird on the Reed-bed, made the number up to 17 of the Black-tailed godwits that were on the Village Lake in the evening,
9 Avocet chicks were counted today, along with a Redshank on the Reed-bed, a Marsh harrier nearby & a pair of Grey partridge in the North field.
Thursday 21st June 2018
3 Black-tailed godwits were on site today, with a Redshank also on the Reed-bed,
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake, with a 2nd summer Mediterranean gull on Cell 'A'.
Friday 22nd June 2018
2 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A', the Village Lake & reed-bed during the day,
A Marsh tit was seen on the East path,
12 Avocet chicks were counted today (6 each on the Village Lake & Reed-bed),
A new family of 6 Tufted ducks was on the Village Lake,
Marsh harrier & Red kite were seen.
Saturday 23rd June 2018
A Wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed in the morning, although it was not seen in the evening, the 2 Black-tailed godwits being still there as well,
A Red kite & Peregrine were over Dryham Ings in the morning, with 2 Marsh harriers also seen,
 12 Avocet chicks were also counted, with just a single pair sitting on the Reed-bed,
2 Little grebe chicks were on the Carp lake,
A new family of 8 Gadwall ducklings were on the Main Lake, with another family of 6 Tufted ducklings on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was Barn owl (Dryham Ings), Hobby, Little owl, drake Mandarin (Dryham Ings reservoir).
Sunday 24th June 2018
11 Avocet chicks were counted today,
Also seen was Hobby (by the Sand martin colony), 2 Great spotted woodpeckers, Tawny owl & Corn bunting.
Tuesday 26th June 2018
A hybrid Mediterranean x Black headed gull was on Cell 'A' this morning,
At the same time a Green sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with a Curler nearby,
A Pink-footed goose was in the North field, along with the Corn bunting
Wednesday 27th June 2018
A male Ruff was on the Silt pond, with Green sandpiper still on the Reed-bed,
10 Avocet chicks were counted today.
Thursday 28th June 2018
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village Lake, with 2 Ruff on the Reed-bed & a Grey partridge in the North field.
Friday 29th June 2018
An adult Yellow-legged gull was on the Silt pond in the evening,
The Green sandpiper was on the Reed-bed in the morning, with a Juvenile Water rail in the evening, with 2 each of Yellow wagtails & Meadow pipits nearby,
A Corn bunting was singing on the North path,
10 Avocet chicks in 3 locations were seen (Village Lake, Reed-bed & Silt pond),
Marsh harrier was present today, 3 Little grebe chicks were on the Far Lake, the Cetti's warbler was heard, Pink-footed goose (in the North field).
Saturday 30th June 2018
10 Avocet chicks were present, along with 2 Oystercatcher chicks,
A family of Tufted ducks had 6 ducklings on the Main Lake, with 8 Gadwall ducklings on the Reed-bed,
The Green sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, along with 2 juvenile Water rails, 
2 Treecreepers were along the West path, Pink-footed goose on Cell 'A', 2 Marsh harriers, Barn & Little owl, Corn bunting, Curlew & the pair of Yellow wagtails.
Posted By: Barry on 8/12/2018 7:11:07 PM

May 2018

Tuesday 1st May 2018
The Greenshank was still on Cell 'A', with a Common sandpiper on the Main Lake, 2 Whimbrel & the Pink-footed goose on the Reed-bed, where the Cetti's warbler was still singing,
A Corn bunting was in the North field, along with a Yellow wagtail,
Also seen was a Red kite & 6 Common terns.
Wednesday 2nd May 2018
7 Whimbrel were on the Reed-bed in the afternoon, in a group of 6 & 1, later flying off with a Curlew,
On Cell 'A;, there was a Dunlin & Ringed plover, with a Common sandpiper on the Village Lake,
3 Greylag families are now present, with the first Coot families being seen,
A Barn owl was hunting in the evening,
The Cetti's warbler is still singing in it's usual spot
Thursday 3rd May 2018
On Cell 'A' this evening, there were 3 Common sandpipers, a Ringed plover, 6+ Little ringed plovers, 7 Whimbrel & a Dunlin,
The Reed-bed had 2 Whimbrel, plus a Yellow wagtail that flew north,
Other Whimbrel groups of 2 & 3 were seen to fly east,
The Cetti's warbler was still singing in the North west corner of the Reed-bed, with Chiffchaff heard from the Butterfly walk.
Friday 4th May 2018
In the morning, a White stork flew over Dryham Ings, attempted to land & then flew west. It was presumed to be Tophill Low bird seen earlier,
On Cell 'A', there was a Greenshank, plus Ringed plover, 2 Whimbrel, 3 fly over Curlew, 2 Redshank & a Common sandpiper,
A male Yellow wagtail was in the ploughed North field, with Cetti's warbler singing nearby,
On the Reed-bed, there were 7 Whimbrels in the afternoon,
3 Red kites were seen above the reserve, 
Also seen was Mandarin & Barn owl.
Saturday 5th May 2018
A Wheatear was on the unploughed section of the North field,
There are possibly 2 singing Cetti's warblers in the North west corner of the Reed-bed, where a Water rail was seen, as well the drake Mandarin,
Marsh harrier & Red kite flew over the reserve,
Cell 'A', had a Ringed plover, Greenshank, Common sandpiper & White wagtail,
6 pairs of Avocet are sitting, with 5 Greylag families & goslings, plus the 3rd Mallard family of 9 ducklings,
AT the end of TODAY the 'BIG WEEKEND COUNT OF 2018' is 78 Species
Sunday 6th May 2018
On the Reed-bed today, there was a single Bar-tailed, plus 6 Black-tailed godwits north, plus a Little gull. In the evening, there was a Greenshank & Whimbrel,
A drake Garganey was seen in the morning, firstly on the Main Lake & then sleeping on Cell 'A',
A Cuckoo & Barn owl were seen in the morning,
Also seen was a female Marsh harrier (over Dryham Ings), Peregrine, Red kite, Barn & Little owl, Bullfinch (on the West path), 2 Yellow wagtails, Yellowhammer, 1st year Mediterranean gull (on Cell 'A'), Mandarin, Water rail & Common sandpiper
Monday 7th May 2018
A Kingfisher was seen by the Main Lake,
The Cetti's warbler was singing in the North west corner of the Reed-bed, where a Water rail was seen, with the Corn bunting singing nearby,
A Peregrine was over the New workings,
9 Avocets are sitting, with 11 Greylag families,
3 Whimbrels were briefly on the Reed-bed in the evening, with the drake Garganey being seen on Cell 'A' at the same time,
Also seen was Red kite, Marsh harrier, Barn owl, 4 Yellow wagtails & drake Mandarin
Tuesday 8th May 2018
A Dunlin was on Cell 'A' in the morning.
2 Cetti's warblers were singing in their usual spots,
2 Corn buntings were singing in the North field,
2 Red kites were hunting the Village Lake in the evening, with a Hobby seen also,
On the Reed-bed, there was a Ringed plover, as well as a pair of Little ringed plovers, with Whimbrel also heard in the evening.
Wednesday 9th May 2018
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake, with one of the Cetti's warblers singing in it's usual spot,
Thursday 10th May 2018
The Black-tailed godwit was again on the Village Lake
Friday 11th May 2018
2 Cetti's warbler were singing by the Far Lake & North west corner of the Reed-bed,
Yesterday's Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed,
Corn bunting & Yellowhammer were on the North hedge,
A Kingfisher was on the Island & Main Lakes,
A White wagtail was on Cell 'A', with Yellow wagtail also seen
Saturday 12th May 2018
Today there was a Turnstone on the Reed-bed early in the morning, that subsequently relocated to Cell 'A', for the rest of the day with 2 Dunlins,
The 2 Cetti's warblers were singing with one being located on Dryham Lane by the Carp Lake,
A Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge, with Yellow wagtails nearby,
9 pairs of Avocet's were sitting, with one of these being in Cell 'A', 4 pairs of Common tern are about the reserve,
Marsh harrier & Ringed plover were seen.
Sunday 13th May 2018
3 Dunlin were on Cell 'A',
A 1st year Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake,
At least 3 Yellow wagtails were on the North field, with 2 Cetti's warbler singing nearby,
Also seen was Barn owl, Marsh harrier & Red kite
Monday 14th May 2018
A Green woodpecker was on the Maize field with a Marsh harrier nearby
Tuesday 15th May 2018
There was 2 Dunlins on Cell 'A', with the drake Mandarin nearby,
A pair of Yellow wagtails were on the North path.
Thursday 17th May 2018
A Common sandpiper & Dunlin were on Cell 'A',
A Hobby was seen over the West path, with the Cetti's warbler singing by the Far Lake
Friday 18th May 2018
A Hobby was over the Main Lake, with a Ruff on Cell 'A' & a Common sandpiper on the Reed-bed,
The Cetti's warbler was still singing, with singing Corn bunting on the North field,
Also seen was Mandarin & Red kite
Saturday 19th May 2018
A Cetti's warbler was singing in the Far Corner
Sunday 20th May 2018
A drake Garganey spent the day on the Reed-bed, with a Barnacle goose there in the afternoon,
Two parties of (5 briefly) & 9 Black-tailed godwits on Cell 'A',
A Hobby was over the North filed, where a Yellow wagtail was seen,
A Cetti's warbler was singing by the Far Lake, with 2 Corn buntings in the North field,
10 Pairs of Avocets were sitting (2 of these on Cell 'A').
The drake Mandarin was on Cell 'B'
Monday 21st May 2018
A good day for waders, with a Black-tailed godwit & Ruff on Cell 'A', along with a reported Grey plover,
On the Reed-bed, the drake Garganey was still about, along with a Common sandpiper & 2 Redshanks,
The 2 Cetti's warblers were still singing,along with Corn bunting in the North field,
Mandarin, Teal & Yellow wagtail were also seen.
Tuesday 22nd May 2018
2 Redshank & a Dunlin were on the Reed-bed, with a singing Cetti's warbler & Corn bunting nearby,
The first Avocet chick of the year was on the Village Lake, with a Great crested grebe chick on the Reed-bed,
2 Ruff & the drake Mandarin were on Cell 'B',
Wednesday 23rd May 2018
On Cell 'A' in the evening, there was 5 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Ruffs, a Dunlin & Common sandpiper,
4 Avocet chicks were on the Village Lake, with a Lapwing chick on the Reed-bed,
A Cuckoo was seen to fly over Cell 'B', into Dryham Lane hedge,
There was a Yellow wagtail in the North field, with the Cetti's warbler singing by the Far Lake,
A Marsh harrier was by the Reed-bed
Thursday 24th May 2018
A Black tern was on the Silt pond in the late evening,
8 Avocet chicks were seen today,
A pair of Bullfinches were along the West path,
On Cell 'A', there were 2 each of Dunlin & Ruff, plus the drake Mandarin,
Lastly a Corn bunting was singing in the North field.
Friday 25th May 2018
A 2nd year Iceland gull flew North west over Dryham Ings in the morning,
On Cell 'A', the 2 Ruffs & drake Mandarin were still present, with a Curlew & pair of Ringed plovers on the Reed-bed,
A Hobby was hunting Swifts over the reserve in the evening,
2 Cetti's warblers were by the Far Lake, with a singing Corn bunting nearby on the North field,
The first Oystercatcher chicks of the year were on the New workings
Saturday 26th May 2018
8 Avocet chicks were on the Village Lake, with 5 pairs still sitting. There was also 3 pairs of Common terns sitting here,
4 pairs of Common tern are sitting on the Main Lake tern raft,
A drake Goosander & a Barnacle goose were on the Village Lake in the morning, with the latter then seen on the Reed-bed,
The 2 Ruffs were still on Cell 'A', with the drake Mandarin & 2 Oystercatcher chicks,
The Cetti's warblers were singing in their usual spots, with Corn bunting & Yellow wagtail in the North field.
Sunday 27th May 2018
On the Reed-bed this morning, was a brief Greenshank, with the drake Garganey making a re-appearance, there was also 3 pairs of Avocets sitting, later on there were 3 Redshanks,
The Cetti's warblers were singing in their normal spots, with 2 Corn buntings in the North field, with Yellow wagtail nearby,
The drake Goosander from yesterday was on the Silt pond,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Red kite, Marsh harrier & Little owl
Monday 28th May 2018
2 pairs of Mediterranean gulls have hatched, with 2 chicks on the Main Lake & 3 on the Village Lake,
On the Reed-bed today, there was 3 Barnacle geese in the afternoon, the drake Garganey, 2 Redshanks & 3 Dunlin were also present,
There are still 8 Avocet chicks on the Village Lake,
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field, with Yellow wagtail seen also,
On Cell 'A', there was an unseasonal Canada goose, with another unseasonal bird, a Fieldfare at the reserve entrance,
Possibly 3 Cetti's warblers were singing with one being as far as Dryham Lane by the Carp Lake,
A Marsh harrier, Red kite, Mandarin & Goosander (Silt pond) were also seen
Tuesday 29th May 2018
A Grey plover was on the Silt pond in the evening, along with a Dunlin & the drake Goosander,
The drake Garganey was still on the Reed-bed, along with 5 Dunlin,
The 3 Barnacle geese moved onto Cell 'A',
Cetti's warbler & 2 Yellow wagtails were also present.
Wednesday 30th May 2018
A Black tern was over the Main Lake in the late evening,
On the Reed-bed this evening, was a Ringed plover, Dunlin, Wood sandpiper & 2 Redshanks,
The 3 Barnacle geese were still on Cell 'A', along with the Canada goose & drake Goosander on the Silt pond,
8 Avocet chicks were still surviving, with 8 pairs still sitting,
A Corn bunting was singing in the North field, with Cetti's warbler singing along the North path,
Great spotted woodpecker was seen today
Thursday 31st May 2018
10+ Avocet chicks were on the Village Lake today,
Also 2 families of 7 & 6 Shelducks were seen,
On the Reed-bed, there was the Wood sandpiper, Dunlin & Ringed plover, plus 4 pairs of Teal, with 2 Cetti's warbler singing nearby,
A Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings, with the 3 Barnacle geese & drake Mandarin on Cell 'A',
The Pink-footed goose was on the North field


Posted By: Barry on 7/14/2018 4:47:35 PM

April 2018

Sunday 1st April 2018
An adult & 2nd year Mediterranean gulls were on the Village Lake,
2 Chiffchaffs were present today,
The Pink-footed goose was in the entrance field, with the Ruff in the North field,
3 female Goosanders flew south,
A pair of Bullfinches were by the Turret hide
Monday 2nd April 2018
13 Avocets were on the Village Lake, Curlew flew south & a mobile Ruff,
A juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting, with Barn owl as well in the evening.
Tuesday 3rd April 2018
25 Avocets were counted today (2 on The Island & 23 on the Village Lake),
The first Sand martins over Cell 'A' & the Main Lake & Willow warblers of the year was sighted,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose, Mediterranean gull
Wednesday 4th April 2018
Today, the first House martin of the year was above Dryham Ings, where 3 Sand martins were also present.
32 Avocets were counted today, with Chiffchaff, a pair of Bullfinch (Dryham Lane), & Mediterranean gull, with a further adult & 2nd summer on the Main Lake in the evening,
Also seen was Swallow & Marsh harrier.
Thursday 5th April 2018
A Kingfisher was seen on the Carp lake, along with Chiffchaff nearby,
On the Village Lake, there was the adult Mediterranean gull & Ruff,
The first Reed warbler of the year was singing in the North west corner of the Reed-bed this evening,
At least 3 Marsh harriers were present, as well as the Pink-footed goose, plus Red kite, Little owl & Curlew.
Friday 6th April 2018
Male & female Blackcaps were seen in front of the South hide, also seen was a Swallow by the Far Lake,
4 Mediterranean gulls (3 adults & a 2nd summer), were present,
2 Little ringed plovers were on Cell 'A' in the morning,
A Kingfisher was seen flying along the Maize field in the direction of Hotham,
An unusual record was that of 2 Canada geese in the North field & then on the Main Lake,
38 Avocets were present today,
Also seen were 3+ Marsh harriers, Ruff & Barn owl
Saturday 7th April 2018
In the afternoon, the first Yellow wagtail of the year was on Cell 'A', along with a White wagtail & 5+ Little ringed plovers,
A female Brambling was by the Carp Lake,
Peregrine & Marsh harrier were seen,
10+ Swallows & 35+ Sand martins were present,
In the North field, there was 4 Canada geese, plus 2 Snipe & a Curlew,
The 4 Mediterranean gulls were still present, Barn owl, Ruff (Cell 'A'), 2 Little owls, Blackcap & Chiffchaff were seen today
Sunday 8th April 2018
Despite the overcast conditions, today was outstanding,
Firstly, early in the morning, 11 Common cranes approached from the east, circled the reserve & then flew off south,
2 Whooper swans spent time briefly on the Main Lake, before flying off north,
The first Sedge warbler of the year was singing on the Reed-bed, with the first Hobby of the year flying east over Dryham Lane,
Also seen was Woodcock, Wheatear (in the North field), Willow warbler (singing by the Carp Lake), Barn owl, 6+ Little ringed plovers, 2 Marsh harriers, Pink-footed goose, Tawny owl, 15+ Yellowhammers,
There were 6 Mediterranean gulls (5 adults & a 2nd summer) on the reserve today.
Monday 9th April 2018
Today 2 Little owls were by Dryham farm,
5+ Little ringed plovers were on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Barn owl, Marsh harrier, 3 Canada geese, Pink-footed goose & Yellowhammer.
Tuesday 10th April 2018
A Whimbrel flew over south, with a Curlew & Pink-footed goose in the North field,
Marsh harrier & Barn owl were seen in the evening.
Wednesday 11th April 2018
4 Little ringed plovers were in Cell 'A' today.
Thursday 12th April 2018
Seen today, Barn owl, juvenile Marsh harrier, Pink-footed goose, Ruff (Cell 'A'), 3 Mediterranean gulls & Little ringed plover.
Friday 13th April 2018
There were 7 Little ringed plovers & a Dunlin on Cell 'A',
3 Curlew, 3+ Mediterranean gulls, 2 Marsh harriers, Little owl & Pink-footed goose were all seen.
Saturday 14th April 2018
The drake Mandarin returned, being seen on the Silt pond in the morning,
On the North field, there was a Pink-footed goose (150 were seen to fly east),
Cell 'A' had a Dunlin, as well as 5 Little ringed plover,
Barn owl, Bullfinch & 4 Mediterranean gulls were seen,
The first Greylag family of the year (7 Goslings) was on Cell 'C'
Sunday 15th April 2018
A Lesser redpoll was by the Viewing area in the morning,
2 Ruff were on Cell 'A', as well as the usual Little ringed plover,
The Pink-footed goose & a Curlew were in the North field,
A Yellowhammer was singing along Cliffe road,
6 Little gulls passed thro' the reserve,
4 Mediterranean gulls, Marsh harrier, Little owl, 2 Canada geese, 2 Bullfinches & Yellow wagtail were also seen.
Monday 16th April 2018
A Canada goose was on Cell 'A'
Tuesday 17th April 2018
A male Brambling was along the West path, with a female by the Butterfly walk,
3 Corn buntings were in the North field, with the Pink-footed goose & a Curlew nearby,
Also seen was a juvenile male Marsh harrier & 6 Mediterranean gulls
Wednesday 18th April 2018
An Eygptian goose was briefly on the Reed-bed & Main Lake in the morning, before spending the rest of the day with the Pink-footed goose on the North field,
5 Ruff were on the Reed-bed, with the drake Mandarin back on Cell 'A' in the evening,
A Green sandpiper was heard from Dryham Ings reservoir,
2 Bramblings from yesterday were on the West path,
Barn owl was also seen
Thursday 19th April 2018
Yesterday's Eygptian goose was again in the North field,
The first Lesser whitethroat of the year was singing on Dryham Lane,
3 different Ruff's from yesterday were on Cell 'A', as well as a Dunlin & Ringed plover,
2 Green sandpipers were in Cell 'B',
A Wheatear was on the central part of the reserve,
A Red kite was seen
Friday 20th April 2018
Today, the first Whitethroat & Common sandpiper (Silt pond) were seen,
On Cell 'A', there was a Black-tailed godwit, 6 Little ringed plovers, plus 3 Ruffs,
Also seen was Pink-footed goose, 2 Corn buntings (North field), 6 Mediterranean gulls, Curlew & 3 Snipe on Cell 'B'.
Saturday 21st April 2018
2 of the Ruffs were still on Cell 'A', along with 6 Little ringed plovers & the last female Wigeon,
In the evening, there was a Whimbrel on Cell 'A', plus 5 new Ruffs on the Reed-bed,
A Wheatear was in the extreme north west corner of the North field,
Also seen was Pink-footed goose, 2 Corn bunting (North field), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Yellowhammer, Barn owl, & Marsh harrier
Sunday 22nd April 2018
In the early morning, there was a Bar-tailed godwit, Wood sandpiper, plus 2 Ruff on Cell 'A', with 3 other Ruffs on the Reed-bed,
A total of 7 Mediterranean gulls (including a 1st summer), were present,
2 Wheatears were in the northern part of the ploughed North field,
Also seen was a Common sandpiper (Cell 'A'), 2 Whimbrel (North east), Green sandpiper, Ringed plover, Pink-footed goose, Marsh harrier, Red kite & Corn bunting (North field). 
Monday 23rd April 2018
The first Common tern of the year was over Cell 'A' in the evening, where up to 7 Ruff were present,
The first Swift of the year was over the Main Lake.
Tuesday 24th April 2018
Just a single Ruff on Cell 'A' this morning, along with a Common sandpiper on the Main & Island Lakes,
In the afternoon, there were plenty of House martins over the Main Lake, along with 2 Common terns on Cell 'A',
A Corn bunting was singing in the North field, with Buff-tailed bumblebee also seen
Wednesday 25th April 2018
Today, a Cetti's warbler was singing in the North west corner of the Reed-bed,
In the morning, a Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with a Common sandpiper still on the Island Lake,
The drake Mandarin was on Dryham Ings reservoir, with the Pink-footed goose with the Greylags on the North field,
Swift was seen above the reserve, as well as Marsh harrier & a Corn bunting in the North field.
Thursday 26th April 2018
The Cetti's warbler was still present in the afternoon,
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with 2 Curlews & 3 Common terns on the Reed-bed,
The Pink-footed goose was on the nearby North field,
Red kite was also seen.
Friday 27th April 2018
The Cetti's warbler was again singing in the North west corner of the Reed-bed,
3 Common terns were present on the reserve,
4 pairs of Avocet & 2 pairs of Great crested grebe are sitting at the moment,
2 Mallard families of 12 & 7 ducklings are on Dryham Ings
Saturday 28th April 2018
The Cetti's warbler was again singing in the North west corner of the Reed-bed, where 2 Common terns were present,
2 Curlew were in the North field, the drake Mandarin was in Cell 'B', whilst the female Wigeon was in Cell 'A', female Marsh harrier, Corn bunting (North field), Barn & Tawny owls.
Sunday 29th April 2018
A Cuckoo was seen flying along Dryham Lane,
The Cetti's warbler was still singing in the North west corner of the Reed-bed,
A Little ringed plover was on the Village Lake,
Red kite, female Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Common sandpiper (Cell 'A' & Corn bunting (North field) also seen,
Monday 30th April 2018
Today there was a Greenshank & White wagtail on Cell 'A', with Hobby also seen,
6 Whimbrel were on the Reed-bed, with the drake Mandarin seen on Cell 'C',
Other birds seen included, Pink-footed goose, Red kite, Marsh harrier, Common sandpiper, Swift, Great spotted woodpecker, plus 4 Common terns
Posted By: Barry on 6/21/2018 7:37:27 PM

March 2018

Thursday 1st March 2018
A pair of Pintail were on the Main Lake in the afternoon,
40+ Linnet were on the East path
Friday 2nd March 2018
An adult & near adult Mediterranean gulls were in the late evening gull gathering on the Main Lake,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, were there was a Peregrine,
3 Golden plover & 130+ Wigeon were seen,.
10 Oystercatchers were in Cell 'C', with 2 Barn owls at dusk,
A Great spotted woodpecker was seen along the West path
Saturday 3rd March 2018
Not as cold as recently,
The day's highlight was the Otter being spotted in the late morning in the Village Lake, where the Ruff, Snipe & a Dunlin were feeding on the remaining islands, with a Curlew over the Reed-bed,
2 Barn owls were seen in the morning, with an other in the late afternoon over the Maize field,
A Marsh harrier was hunting over the reserve in the morning,
At least 5 Reed buntings & Greenfinches were at the bird feeders,
Also seen was a pair of Stonechats (by the Silt pond), Treecreeper by the North path, Fieldfare, Tawny owl (heard on the East path), Water rail (Village Lake) & adult Mediterranean gull (Silt pond)
Sunday 4th March 2018
The Otter was again seen in the Village Lake in late morning, also Ruff & Dunlin were present,
22 Whooper swans were on the Reed-bed in the morning,
The drake Green-winged teal returned to the Main Lake,
40+ Snipe were on the reserve,
A male Stonechat was by the Silt pond,
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, 3 Bullfinches, 2 Water rails (Village Lake), 2 Tawny owls (by the East path) & 2 Barn owls.
Monday 5th March 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Main Lake today,
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, with the Little egrets back on Dryham Ings,
A female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve, with 2 Barn owls in the evening,
A Tawny owl was in the trees by the East path,
The pair of Stonechats were on Cell 'C', with a male Bullfinch along Dryham Lane.
Tuesday 6th March 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was back on the Island Lake, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
5 Little egrets roosted today, with Kingfisher seen,
2 Barn owls were seen at dusk
Wednesday 7th March 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was back on the Island Lake, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
A female Marsh harrier was hunting, with 2 Red kites seen north of the reserve,
The pair of Stonechat's were showing well on Cell 'C',
Adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Island & Main Lakes,
Barn owl in the evening
Thursday 8th March 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
The Little owl has returned to the North field barn,
A Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake.
Friday 9th March 2018
The first Avocets of the year (a pair), were on the Village Lake, before moving to Cell 'A',
A drake Goldeneye was briefly on the Village Lake, with a female on the Island Lake, along with the drake Green-winged teal,
There was a female Goosander on Cell 'A' at dusk,
The barn owl was seen to be hunting the reserve at dusk, with 3 Red kites seen to the north & 2 Marsh harriers hunting the reserve,
The reserve entrance field had a Pink-footed goose in it, with an adult Mediterranean gull & Water rail on the Island Lake,
28+ Oystercatchers were present today,
The pair of Stonechats were in Cell 'C', with a Yellowhammer in the Maize field & a Coal tit in the Far Corner,
Also seen was Curlew & Mistle thrush
Saturday 10th March 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
On the North filed, there was the Ruff, Pink-footed goose & an adult Mediterranean gull,
A Treecreeper was seen along Dryham Lane,
Also seen today, was Barn owl, an Avocet & a pair of Goosander (Cell 'A'), 3 Curlew, Marsh harrier, Red kite & male Stonechat in Cell 'C'.
Sunday 11th March 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake,
There was an adult Mediterranean gull on the Village Lake, along with 3 Avocets.
4 Curlews were on the Main Lake,
A Yellowhammer was singing by the Maize field & Cliffe road hedge,
Corn bunting was singing in the North field,
30+ Siskins were by the Far Corner, with a Pair of Bullfinches along Dryham Lane,
A Water rail was seen on the Main Lake.
Tuesday 13th March 2018
A mobile Eygptian goose was seen in the afternoon,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
Also seen, was an Avocet, 2 pairs of Bullfinch, 2 Marsh harriers, 3 Red kites, Kingfisher, Barn owl (at dusk) & Mediterranean gull
Wednesday 14th March 2018
A Pink-footed goose was in the entrance field,
8 Avocets (5 in Cell 'A' & 3 on Village Lake),
Chiffchaff along Dryham Lane,
Water rail on the Main Lake, plus Ruff & Mediterranean gull on the Village Lake.
Thursday 15th March 2018
A winter plumaged Black-necked grebe was on Cell 'A', along with a Dunlin & Ruff,
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake,
The drake Mandarin returned, being seen on the Main Lake,
Also seen was a Barn owl (dusk), 3 Curlew (in the North field), Mediterranean gull & 73+ Redshanks
Friday 16th March 2018
The winter plumaged Black-necked grebe moved to the Main Lake today, along with a male Goldeneye, that also visited the Reed-bed,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
A male & 2 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A' in the afternoon,
A total of 29 Dunlin were present, with 25 on the North field & 4 on Cell 'A',
3 Curlew (North field) & 83 Redshanks were present today,
54 Tree sparrows were counted at the feeders,
Also seen was a Marsh harrier, Kingfisher, Tawny owl & Mediterranean gull.
Saturday 17th March 2018
Snowy, windy & cold this morning,
All change, with the Black-necked grebe on the Village Lake & the drake Green-winged teal on Cell 'A', as well as 2 males & 3 female Goosanders in the evening,
Apart from these, a Dunlin was also on Cell 'A', with the Ruff mobile around the reserve & 3 Curlew in the North field,
100 Fieldfares were in the horse paddock by the Silt pond,
7 Great crested grebes were on the reserve,
Also seen, was Mediterranean gull, 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite & Water rail (Island Lake)
Sunday 18th March 2018
Today's highlight was a winter plumaged Little gull on the Main Lake in the afternoon,
The winter plumaged Black-necked grebe, continued it's tour of the reserve, being seen on the Silt pond,
There were 3 female Goosanders on Cell 'A' in the late afternoon,
The Ruff was mobile around the reserve,
2 Whooper swans flew over the Main Lake in the afternoon,
Also seen was 3 Curlew, Barn owl, Peregrine, Marsh harrier & 40 + Fieldfare.
Monday 19th March 2018
The Black-necked grebe was back on the Main Lake today,
2 pairs of Goosander were on the Island Lake,
2 Red kites were seen, with a Barn owl at dusk
Tuesday 20th March 2018
The Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake,
7 Whopper swans briefly flew onto the Village Lake & then flew south,
The Ruff & adult Mediterranean gull were on the same lake,
A pair of Bullfinches were along Cliffe road,
In the North field, there was a Curlew, with a Red kite over it & a Kingfisher along Black dyke,
Siskin & Treecreeper were in the Far Corner,
Finally a Pink-footed goose was in Cell 'C'.
Wednesday 21st March 2018
The Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake, where there was a hybrid Mediterranean x Black headed gull,
A male & 3 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A' in the afternoon, along with 2 Avocets & the Ruff,
On the Village Lake, there was 10 Avocets & a Mediterranean gull, 
A Pink-footed goose was in the entrance field, along with 2 Mistle thrush,
Barn owl, Bullfinch & 2 Curlews were also present.
Thursday 22nd March 2018
An Osprey was seen flying high over the Village,
The hybrid gull was on the Main Lake, along with the Black-necked grebe,
An adult & 2nd summer Mediterranean gulls were present,
A pair of Goosander were on Cell 'A',
On the Village Lake, there was 12 Avocets, plus the Ruff,
Also seen was a Pink-footed goose, Barn owl & 2 Marsh harriers
Friday 23rd March 2018
The hybrid gull was on the Main Lake, along with the Black-necked grebe,
On the Village Lake, there were 5 Avocets, as well as the Ruff & Mediterranean gull a 2nd summer bird was also present,
In the evening a male & 3 female Goosanders were on Cell 'A',
Also seen was Red kite, 2 Barn owls (at dusk), 3 Curlews (North field), & 2 Marsh harriers
Saturday 24th March 2018
In the afternoon, 48 Whooper swans flew north, with 2 spending time on the Main Lake,
On the Village Lake, there were 11 Avocets, plus the Ruff,
There was a Dunlin on Cell 'A', with a Pair of Goosanders there in the evening. A Water rail was seen in Cell 'C',
The Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake,
In the morning, the Barn owl was seen by the North barn, with a pair of Grey partridges flying from the Maize field over Cliffe road,
Also seen was a Pink-footed goose, 2 Marsh harrier, Red kite, Mediterranean gull, 5 Curlew & Corn bunting (all North field), 7 Yellowhammers, & 2 Little owls by the farm at the end of Dryham Lane
Sunday 25th March 2018
The first Chiffchaffs of the year were heard singing today,
3 Ruffs were on the reserve (between Cell 'A' & the Village Lake),
6 Avocets, along with the Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake,
A female Goosander was on Cell 'A' at dusk, with the 2 Little owls at Dryham farm,
2 Corn buntings in the North field, with a pair of Bullfinches (East path), Curlew, Marsh harrier, Red kite, plus 25 Fieldfare also seen.
Monday 26th March 2018
Red kite, Chiffchaff (by Butterfly walk), hunting Barn owl by the Main Lake, Snipe on Cell 'C', Marsh harrier flying south east in evening.
Tuesday 27th March 2018
The 3 Ruff were mobile around the reserve,
Pink-footed goose & Mistle thrush were in the entrance field,\
7 Avocets on the Village Lake, with 2 Curlew in the central part of the reserve,
30+ Fieldfares were in the North field,
In the evening, a female Goosander was on Cell 'A', as well as the Barn owl hunting nearby.
Wednesday 28th March 2018
A Whooper swan was on Cell 'A' this evening,
Mediterranean gulls were on the Village & Main Lakes,
18 Avocets, 3 Ruffs & a Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake,
2 Red kites flew east & a Tawny owl was heard on the East path
Thursday 29th March 2018
The 3 Ruffs were still present, along with 23+ Curlew on the North field,
30 Avocets (26 on the Village Lake) were seen, 
2 adult Mediterranean gulls & a Peregrine were seen,
Red kite, Chiffchaff & Dunlin (Cell 'A') were seen
Friday 30th March 2018
12 Avocets were on site today, with a Dunlin on Cell 'A',
27 Whooper swans flew north west,
A Ruff, plus the Pink-footed goose, & 2 adults & a 2nd summer Mediterranean gulls were also present,
Also seen was Coal tit, Marsh harrier, 10+ Buzzard, Red kite & 25+ Redwing
Saturday 31st March 2018
A Marsh harrier was hunting over the Island Lake, with the Ruff feeding with 28 Redshanks in the North field,
7 Black-tailed godwits flew North east,
Chiffchaff was singing on the East path,
The first Little ringed plover of the year was on Cell 'A',
The adult Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake,
The Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags in the reserve entrance field
Posted By: Barry on 5/16/2018 8:36:59 PM

February 2018

Thursday 1st February 2018
The Barn owl was seen in the Maize field in the late afternoon,
The drake Mandarin & Ruff were in their usual spots,
8 Oystercatchers were present, as well as 2 Red kites along the East ridge,
44+ Stock doves were in the North field,
A Tawny owl was calling at dusk.
Friday 2nd February 2018
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
2 Kingfishers were seen on Dryham Ings,
The juvenile male Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed,
70+ Shelduck were on the reserve,
A Corn bunting was in the North field,
Finally, Barn owl was seen in the evening
Saturday 3rd February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal returned to the Island Lake,
Both Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
A Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the morning,
50+ Siskin were by the West path,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Curlew & 7 Oystercatcher
Sunday 4th February 2018
The Barn owl was hunting over Dryham Ings in the morning.
2 pairs of Goosander were on Cell 'A' in the early morning,
The Ruff was with the Redshank flock, whilst the drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake,
102 Shelduck were counted today,
A Water rail was seen on the Island Lake,
7+ Oystercatchers were on Cell 'A', with Kingfisher seen nearby
Monday 5th February 2018
2 pairs of Goosander were present on Cell 'A' at dusk,
2 Barn owls were hunting Dryham Ings at this time,
The drake Mandarin & Ruff were in their usual places,
7 Oystercatchers were on Cell 'A'
Tuesday 6th February 2018
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, along with 3 Oystercatchers,
2 Curlew were on the Island Lake, later relocating to the North field,
A Treecreeper & Siskins were along the West path,
The drake Mandarin is still on the Carp Lake,
A Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed & Main Lake,
Finally a flock of 70+ Redwings were in the entrance field
Wednesday 7th February 2018
2 Lesser redpoll on the East path, plus the Ruff on the Village Lake
Thursday 8th February 2018
The Treecreeper was seen on the West path, along with the flock of Siskins,
Redwing & Kingfisher were seen by the Carp Lake,
5 Oystercatchers on Cell 'A', with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
Tawny owl was heard from the Butterfly walk,
A Curlew was on the Reed-bed at dusk
Friday 9th February 2018
A Barn owl was on the Main bird feeders in the morning, with 2 others seen in the evening,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
2 Curlew were in the North field, with the Marsh harrier also seen,
Treecreeper was on the West path, with a Tawny owl being heard by the Maize field,
10 Oystercatchers were on the Silt pond, with a pair of Goosander on the Silt pond in the late evening
Saturday 10th February 2018
Today, the drake Green-winged teal returned to the Main & Island Lakes all day,
A pair of Goosanders was on the Island Lake,
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spts,
2 Barn owls were seen at both dawn & dusk,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine, 8+ Oystercatcher, Kingfisher & Water rail
Sunday 11th February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Main Lake, but could be difficult to see,
In the morning, a Pair of Goosander were on the Island Lake, along with 2 Curlew (also seen in the North field) & a flock of 10 Skylarks in the same field,
2+ Marsh harriers & 2 Red kites over the East ridge,
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
2 Barn owls were present at both dawn & dusk,
A male Stonechat was seen in Cell 'C',
Also seen was Lesser redpoll, Kingfisher & Water rail
Monday 12th February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake today,
Also present was the Ruff on the Village Lake & drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake (seen to later fly off)
8 Oystercatchers were present on Cell 'A'
Kingfisher on the Main Lake & Marsh harrier hunting the Island Lake
Tuesday 13th February 2018
An Otter was seen on the Island Lake in both the morning & afternoon,
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
11 Goosander were seen at dusk,
A Barn owl was hunting the reserve at dusk,
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, with 10+ Redwings on the East path,
8 Oystercatchers were present,
At dusk 2 Tawny owls & 2 Water rails were heard calling
Wednesday 14th February 2018
Despite the ice, the drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, Marsh harrier also present.
Thursday 15th February 2018
17+ Goosander were on Cell 'A' at dusk,
Again the drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake,
The Barn owl was hunting at dusk, with Tawny owl calling as well, as well as 2 Water rails calling at the same time,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
Marsh harrier, Kingfisher (Carp Lake), & 8 Oystercatcher on Cell 'A'
Friday 16th February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake,
Peregrine, Marsh harrier & Red kite were seen,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake, along with a Kingfisher,
On the North filed, there were 2 separate groups of Stock doves (17 & 6), 2 Curlew, plus a flock of 60 Skylark,
At least 13 Oystercatchers were present today, with a Great crested grebe on the Silt pond,
The Treecreeper was seen by the Viewing platform,
At least 100 Shelduck were counted, with Barn owl seen at dusk.
Saturday 17th February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal (Island Lake), Ruff (Village Lake) & drake Mandarin (Carp Lake), were all in their usual spots,
A Treecreeper was with the Long-tailed tit flock in the Far Corner,
3 skeins of Pink-footed geese were seen flying west in the morning,
In the late morning a flock of 7 Whooper swans flew high north over the reserve,
In the afternoon, an adult Mediterranean gull was in the North field,
A Curlew dropped briefly onto the Island Lake.
Sunday 18th February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Island Lake in the morning,
At the same time, there was a Coal tit along the East path,
There was a Treecreeper & Lesser redpoll along the West path, with Stonechat on Dryham Ings.
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 2 Red kites, 9 Oystercatchers, 70+ Fieldfares, plus 4 singing Yellowhammers just past the Silt pond
Tuesday 20th February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
18 Oystercatchers were on Cell 'A', with 5 Goosanders at dusk,
3 Curlew were on the North field,
On the West path, there was a Treecreeper & Lesser redpoll,plus the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
Tawny owl was heard from the Butterfly walk
Wednesday 21st February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was back on the Island Lake,
2 Great crested grebes on Cell 'A', with the drake Mandarin on Cell 'C',
A Lesser redpoll was seen outside the South hide,
2 Barn owls were hunting at dusk,
An adult Mediterranean gull was on the Reed-bed, with 67 Pink-footed geese seen flying north.
Thursday 22nd February 2018
gain the drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
17 Oystercatchers were present, along with Marsh harrier & Kingfisher (Carp Lake),
2 Barn owls were seen at dusk.
Friday 23rd February 2018
As well as the Island Lake drake Green-winged teal, there was a drake Red-crested pochard on the Far Lake, that relocated to the Main Lake,
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
There was 21 Oystercatchers on the reserve,
5 Pink-footed geese were in the reserve entrance field,
2 Curlew on the Island Lake, plus Barn owl seen in the morning,
At dusk there was 2 males & a female Goosanders on Cell 'A'
Saturday 24th February 2018
The drake Red-crested pochard was seen on both the Carp & Village Lakes,
On the Island Lake, there was the drake Green-winged teal as well as a Curlew,
2 Red kites over the East ridge, with Marsh harrier & Peregrine also seen,
A Lesser redpoll was by the Carp Lake,
Water rail (Island Lake), 2 Bullfinch, 2 Mistle thrush & Treecreeper were also seen.
Sunday 25th February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake, with the Ruff on the Village Lake,
A Red kite was over the East ridge,with Marsh harrier also seen,
A male & female Stonechat were in Cell 'C',
A pair of Bullfinches were along Dryham Lane,
60+ Tree sparrows were by the Dryham Lane feeders,
Also seen was a Water rail, 4 Curlew, Kingfisher (Main Lake) & Barn owl
Monday 26th February 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Island Lake,
Barn owl & juvenile Marsh harrier, plus 2 Mistle thrush by the reserve entrance field
Tuesday 27th February 2018
The Island Lake had the drake Green-winged teal & 2 Curlew,
The Village Lake Ruff & a Marsh harrier were seen
Wednesday 28th February 2018
3 Canada geese were on the Island Lake
Posted By: Barry on 4/24/2018 6:44:18 PM

January 2018

Monday 1st January 2018
3 Whooper swans were on the Village Lake this afternoon,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with the Ruff being mobile about the reserve,
Within the mobile Siskin flock, there was a Lesser redpoll, also 4+ Bullfinches were on the West path,
Again the Barn owl was hunting Dryham Ings at both dawn & dusk, with 2 Marsh harriers & Peregrine also seen, 
5 pairs of Goosander were on Cell 'A' in the afternoon, with 34 Pink-footed geese seen flying over in the morning,
34 Shelduck were counted today,
A Coal tit was by the old bird feeding station,
2 Stonechats were in Cell 'B', with 2 more by the Silt pond, 
A Water rail was heard on the Island Lake, with 2 more heard from the Reed-bed,
Kingfisher was also seen, with 50+ Redshanks present on the reserve.
Tuesday 2nd January 2018
The Ruff & a Marsh harrier were both about the Village Lake,
2 males & a female Goosanders were on Cell 'A',
25 Pink-footed geese flew south, 
Curlew & Barn owl were seen.
Wednesday 3rd January 2018
A Kingfisher was in Cell 'A'
Friday 5th January 2018
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
3 Curlew & the Barn owl were seen,
A Water rail was on the Main Lake
Saturday 6th January 2018
A Jack snipe was in Cell 'B',
The Ruff was on the Village Lake,
2 Lesser redpoll were by the chair by the Far Lake,
A Great white egret was in Cell 'B' in the afternoon,
Also in the afternoon, there were 2 Whooper swans on the Main Lake, with 21 Shelducks, plus a male & 2 female Goosanders in Cell 'A',
A Treecreeper was seen along Dryham Lane, with a Brambling at the feeders.
Sunday 7th January 2018
A Barn owl was seen in both the morning & afternoon,
A female Goosander flew over the Carp Lake in the morning & a pair spent the afternoon on the Island Lake,
Of the regulars, the Ruff was mainly on the Main Lake, with the drake Mandarin being seen on Dryham Ings reservoir,
2 Marsh harriers were seen today, with a Red kite over the East ridge, as well as a Peregrine in the Far Corner,
52 Pink-footed geese flew east, with the year's first Great crested grebe being on the Silt pond, 
28+ Shelduck & 50+ Redshank were noted today,
About 25,000 Starlings flew south west in the late afternoon,
3 Lesser redpoll, Bullfinch, & the pair of Stonechats on Cells 'B' & 'C' were seen.
Monday 8th January 2018
The drake Mandarin was on the Village Lake
Tuesday 9th January 2018
A pair of Ravens passed over the East hide in the morning, being mobbed by various corvids
Wednesday 10th January 2018
In the late evening, 4 Goosanders flew south,
The Main Lake had 35 Shelduck on it,
The drake Mandarin was on Dryham Ings reservoir,
The pair of Stonechats were ion Cell 'B', with the cattle, along with a hunting Barn owl in the evening,
Golden plover & Curlew were heard in the evening
Thursday 11th January 2018
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
A Curlew was in the North field, with 2 Lesser redpolls on the West path,
The pair of Stonechats were in Cells 'B' & 'C',
Finally, a Marsh harrier was present.
Friday 12th January 2018
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
A female Goosander was on the Village Lake,
At least 2 Lesser redpolls were on the East path, with 30+ Linnets along Dryham Lane, along with 4+ Bullfinches & 20+ Redwings by the reserve entrance,
50+ Redshanks were on the reserve,
The pair of Stonechats were on Dryham Ings, with 5,000 Starlings flying south east in the evening
Saturday 13th January 2018
On an overcast day, the Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
An adult summer Mediterranean gull was on the Reed-bed in the morning,
A Treecreeper was with a mobile flock of Long-tailed tits along the West path,
At dusk 3 males & 4 female Goosanders were present,
10 Pink-footed geese flew north west in the morning,
A Whooper swan was on the Village Lake,
The pair of Stonechats were in Cells 'B' & 'C',
A Marsh harrier was seen, as well as a Barn owl at both dawn & dusk, with a Peregrine in the New workings,
2 Water rails were heard in the Reed-bed, 
A Grey wagtail east & 3+ Bullfinches were also seen from the West path.
Sunday 14th January 2018
The Whooper swan from yesterday was briefly seen in the morning. A further 5 (2 adults & 3 juveniles) flew south in the afternoon,
No sign of the Mandarin today, but the Ruff was on the Village Lake,
2 males & 3 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake in the afternoon, 
A Tawny owl was on the East path in the evening, with 2 Marsh harriers seen on the reserve,
There were 50+ Tree sparrows at the feeders, with the pair of Stonechats being seen in Cells 'B' & 'C', plus an extra male by the Silt pond,
Kingfisher & Lesser redpoll were seen from the South hide
Monday 15th January 2018
A Treecreeper & Goldcrest were in the North hedge, with a Kingfisher on Cell 'A'
Tuesday 16th January 2018
The pair of Ravens were seen over the East ridge, from the Turret hide,
3 males & 4 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake in the afternoon,
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, with the drake Mandarin re-appearing on the Carp Lake,
Lesser redpoll, Bullfinch, Marsh harrier & a flock of Golden plover were seen
Wednesday 17th January 2018
2 pairs of Goosander were on the Island Lake,
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots
50+ Linnet were mobile around the reserve, with Curlew in the North field,
40 Shelducks were on the reserve,
2 female Marsh harriers were hunting the reserve,
The Treecreeper showed briefly at the end of Dryham Lane,
Finally on the Main Lake, there was a Water rail & pair of Pintail
Thursday 18th January 2018
A Great white egret was seen to fly north over the reserve,
A Merlin was seen by the North hedge,
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
The pair of Stonechats were in Cell 'B', opposite the South hide,
Red kite & Marsh Harrier were seen
Friday 19th January 2018
A female Smew was briefly on the Main & Village Lakes in the morning,
At dusk, there was 3 pairs of Goosander on the Reed-bed, with Barn owl hunting nearby,
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
6 Golden plovers flew south,
A male Stonechat was by the Silt pond,
Also seen was 58+ Shelduck, Pink-footed goose (Main Lake), 
 2 Mistle thrush, Marsh harrier, Little egret & 2 Curlew (Reed-bed)
Saturday 20th January 2018
A Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake, along with 428 Greylag geese,
In the evening, a pair of Goosander were present,
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
2 Kingfishers were seen, as well as 3 Water rails counted,
Barn owl & Marsh harrier were seen,
A pair of Stonechat was by the Silt pond,
Tawny owl was heard along the West path,
64 Shelduck were counted,
4 Green woodpeckers were on the reserve today
Sunday 21st January 2018
A Great white egret was briefly seen on Cell 'C', with 12 Golden plovers seen flying south over the reserve,
In the early morning, a Woodcock was disturbed from the West path,
The frozen waters pushed the drake Mandarin to join the Ruff on the Village Lake, 
4+ Bullfinches were along Dryham Lane, with a pair of Stonechats on Cell 'C' & 10 Yellowhammers in the New workings,
Water rail was heard on the Reed-bed,
Also seen was 2 Lesser redpoll along Dryham Lane, Kingfisher by the Far Lake & Grey wagtail
Monday 22nd January 2018
The drake Mandarin was on the Village Lake & a Red kite & Kingfisher were seen
Wednesday 24th January 2018
The pair of Stonechats were in both Cells 'B' & 'C',
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
A single Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake, with Kingfisher seen by Cell 'A',
A Curlew was in the North field, 
2 Pairs of Goosander, came in to roost on the Island Lake in the late afternoon
Thursday 25th January 2018
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with the pair of Stonechats on the fences of Cell 'B',
A Pink-footed goose & 2 Curlew were on the Main Lake,
On & along by the Carp Lake, were the drake Mandarin & a pair of Bullfinches,
A Peregrine flew east over the reserve,
On the Reed-bed, were 2 Curlew, a Kingfisher & Water rail,
A Tawny owl was seen by the Island Lake, 
The first Oystercatcher of the year was on Cell 'A'
Friday 26th January 2018
A pair of Goosanders were on the Island Lake in the afternoon, before flying off. In the evening, they were replaced by 2 males & a female,
Both the Ruff & drake Mandarin were on the Village Lake,
There were 2 Oystercatchers on Cell 'A' toady,
A Water rail was heard on the Island Lake, with 2 Curlew nearby on the North field, 
From the Main Lake area, a Tawny owl was heard at dusk, with Barn owl on Dryham Ings,
Also seen was Red kite, 2 Marsh harriers, Lesser redpoll, Kingfisher & Bullfinch
Saturday 27th January 2018
A Great crested grebe was on the Village Lake, along with the Ruff,
60 Pink-footed geese flew east along the East ridge,
The Barn owl was seen at both dawn & dusk,
By the Far Lake, there was 3 Lesser redpolls, along with the 50+ Siskin, 
A pair of Bullfinches were on the West path,
The pair of Stonechats were in Cells 'A' & 'B',
There are now 4 Oystercatchers on Cell 'A', along with a Kingfisher,
The drake Mandarin was back on the Carp Lake,
2 pairs of Goosander flew onto Cell 'A' in the late afternoon, 
8 Little egrets were seen, 
3 Marsh harriers & 2 Curlew were seen
Sunday 28th January 2018
Today's highlight was the drake Green-winged teal seen in the morning on the Island Lake, which later moved to the Main Lake,
An adult Mediterranean gull was briefly on the Village Lake in the morning, where the Ruff was with at least 65 Redshanks,
In the early morning, the Barn owl was hunting Dryham Ings,
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp lake,
3 Oystercatchers were on the Silt pond, whilst the Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags,
50+ Siskins were showing well by the Far Lake,
The pair of Stonechats were again in both Cells 'B' & 'C',
Also seen, was Marsh harrier, Peregrine, Red kite, Bullfinch, Kingfisher & Water rail
Monday 29th January 2018
The Treecreeper was on the West path, with the drake Mandarin nearby on the Carp Lake, along with 2 Kingfishers,
2 Curlews were on the Island Lake,
At dusk, 2 Goosanders were on Cell 'A', with a Tawny owl heard from the Butterfly walk,
8 Little egrets roosted today
Tuesday 30th January 2018
The drake Green-winged teal was back on the Island Lake, 
The Ruff & 60+ Redshank were on the Village Lake,
The drake Mandarin was on the Dryham Ings reservoir,
3 Oystercatchers were on Cell 'C',
A juvenile male Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve,
Finally the Barn owl was seen at dusk
Wednesday 31st January 2018
The Marsh harrier was present today
Posted By: Barry on 4/1/2018 7:46:21 PM

December 2017

Friday 1st December 2017
2 Whooper swans, plus the Ruff were on the Village Lake
2 Dunlins were still on the Silt pond,
6 Golden plover flew east, as did a Peregrine
Saturday 2nd December 2017
8 Grey partridge were seen along the Cliffe road hedge,
A Woodcock was flushed from Black dyke in the morning
6 Dunlin were on the Silt pond, with the Ruff still on the flooding Village Lake,
Kingfisher, Curlew, (50+) Fieldfare, 9 Grey herons, the drake Mandarin, Marsh harrier, 300 Pink-footed geese flying north, 3 Whooper swans south & 8 Yellowhammers were seen
Sunday 3rd December 2017
4 Whooper swans flew north in the morning,
2 Dunlins were on the Silt pond, as well as a winter Mediterranean gull that later flew north,
A Green sandpiper was briefly on the Reed-bed, with the Ruff still on the Village Lake,
In the afternoon, a female Goldeneye was sen on the Reed-bed, with Water rail heard on the Main Lake,
Also seen was Kingfisher, Curlew & 2 Great spotted woodpeckers
Monday 4th December 2017
A Marsh harrier was present, as well as the drake Mandarin
Wednesday 6th December 2017
A female Goosander was on the Village Lake in the morning,
Again the drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake,
A Green sandpiper flew over Dryham Ings, to land on the reservoir banks, with a pair of Stonechats in Cell 'B',
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake, with a Grey wagtail over Dryham Lane,
Lastly a Corn bunting was in the North hedge.
Friday 8th December 2017
3 males & a female Goosander were on the Main Lake in the morning, with a female before on the Village Lake,
8 Whooper swans flew south,
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake,
A Barn owl was seen by the North path, with Red kite also present,
Also seen was 3+ Curlew, about 30 Redshank, 5 Shelduck, Water rail on the Carp Lake & Kingfisher
Saturday 9th December 2017
On a frosty morning, with Reed-bed, Island Lake & Dryham Ings frozen,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the ice free parts of the Carp Lake,
A male Bullfinch was in the West hedge, with a Mistle thrush in the North hedge,
A Tawny owl flew over the Carp Lake,
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve in the early morning, whilst a Peregrine flew south, 
Also seen was Curlew & Kingfisher.
Sunday 10th December 2017
With the same lake frozen as yesterday,
A flock of 500+ Linnets were by the New workings, with 2 pairs of Bullfinches seen,
2 Dunlin were on the Silt pond, with 2 Golden plover seen flying south,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake,
2 Marsh harriers were seen, with 20 Shelduck on the Main Lake, drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake, Water rail heard on the Village Lake, Pink-footed goose (with 3 Greylags), Little egret & Peregrine.
Tuesday 12th December 2017
A Woodcock was disturbed from Black dyke,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with a Water rail also seen here, 
2 female Bullfinches were on the West path,
A Peregrine was present.
Wednesday 13th December 2017
A Barn owl was hunting the reserve in the evening
Water rail & Ruff were on the Village Lake,
2 Dunlin on the Silt pond, plus the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
Thursday 14th December 2017
A Barn owl was again hunting the reserve in the late afternoon, along with an earlier Marsh harrier
A Woodcock flew over the East path
Friday 15th December 2017
The Ruff was still on the Village lake, with a Golden plover seen on the North field
Peregrine & Marsh harrier were hunting the reserve,
A pair of Stonechats were on Dryham Ings,
The Mistle thrush was still in the eastern end of the North hedge
A Little egret was on the Main Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
Saturday 16th December 2017
A cold day, with only small patches of unfrozen water on the Main, Carp & Village Lakes,
The pair of Stonechats were again in Dryham Ings, in between Cells 'B' & 'C',
8 Grey partridges were seen just off the East path,
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, 
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, plus the usual drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake,
A Corn bunting was in the North field,
Marsh harrier, Barn owl, plus a few Yellowhammers were seen
Sunday 17th December 2017
A Woodcock flew over Cliffe Road, with the Ruff still on the Village Lake & 3 Curlew in the North field, with 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond
The drake Mandarin moved to the Village Lake,
A Water rail was seen in Black dyke,
A Tawny owl was on the East path at dusk,
Marsh harrier & Peregrine were present, as was the pair of Stonechats on Dryham Ings,
In the afternoon, a Red-breasted goose was with the Shelducks on the Main Lake (an escape?)
Monday 18th December 2017
The drake Mandarin was again on the Village Lake, where 228 Wigeon were counted,
2 Lesser redpoll were seen on the West path,
The Barn owl was hunting the Maize field in the morning, with a Water rail again in Black dyke,
Also seen was Bullfinch, Curlew & Marsh harrier
Tuesday 19th December 2017
The Barn owl was hunting in the morning
Wednesday 20th December 2017
Marsh harrier over the Village Lake in the morning, with Ruff also there
There were good numbers of Siskin by the Far Lake, with 2 female Bullfinches & a Great spotted woodpecker further along the West path,
The drake Mandarin was back on the Carp Lake,
There was a Stonechat on Cell 'B'
Thursday 21st December 2017
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were on the partially frozen Village Lake this morning,
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond,
Water rail, Marsh harrier & Lesser redpoll were seen
Friday 22nd December 2017
A flock of 40+ Siskin were along Dryham Lane
Saturday 23rd December 2017
Over 50 Siskin were along the East path, with 30+ Linnet elsewhere,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake
2 Marsh harriers & a Red kite were present
Sunday 24th December 2017
Today, 2 Marsh harriers, plus a Red kite were over the reserve,
Little egrets returned, with 3 being seen,
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, with 40+ Redshanks being seen
Monday 25th December 2017
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, whilst the drake Mandarin returned to the Carp Lake,
2 Marsh harriers, Kingfisher & Lesser redpoll were also present
Tuesday 26th December 2017
Over 75 Siskins were on the West path, along with 4 Bullfinches,
A Brambling was heard on the East path,
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
A Barn owl was hunting in both the morning & evening,
2 Marsh harriers & a Peregrine were present,
Water rail was heard from the Turret hide, with 3 Yellowhammers along Dryham Lane,
8 Grey partridge were in the North field
Wednesday 27th December 2017
A pair of Goosander were on Cell 'A' at dusk, along with the Barn owl,
The Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots,
Cell 'B' had the pair of Stonechats,
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Peregrine & Lesser redpoll
Thursday 28th December 2017
3 Pink-footed geese were in the North field,
The Ruff & Mandarin were in their usual spots,
Over 30 Siskins were in the West path alders,
On the New workings, there was 100+ Linnet, as well as 3 Yellowhammers
Also seen was Marsh harriers, Peregrine & Lesser redpoll
Saturday 30th December 2017
About 25 Siskins were in the Far Corner, with 3 Golden plover nearby in the North field,
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve.
Sunday 31st December 2017
Today, the Ruff & drake Mandarin were in their usual spots, with a Stonechat being seen in Cell 'B' in association with the cattle,
Marsh harrier, Red kite & Peregrine were seen,
25+ Siskin were in the Far Corner,
A Brambling was heard along Dryham Lane, with Kingfisher & Lesser redpoll also seen, 
A pair of Goosanders were on Cell 'A' at dusk, with a Barn owl hunting along Dryham Lane at the same time

Posted By: Barry on 3/8/2018 8:17:16 PM

November 2017

Wednesday 1st November 2017
The Whooper swan was on the Reed-bed, before departing north.
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with the female Goldeneye on the Main Lake.
A skein of 33 Pink-footed geese flew west over the reserve.
3 Dunlins were on the Silt pond
Bullfinch & Siskin were seen along the West path
Thursday 2nd November 2017
Today, 3 Pink-footed geese were with the goose flock on the Main Lake.
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake.
A Marsh harrier was hunting Dryham Ings
Friday 3rd November 2017
Today, there was an adult & 7 young Grey partridges on the North field in the morning
A juvenile Scaup was on the Island Lake, with the female Goldeneye on the Main Lake, the drake Mandarin being on the Carp Lake
6 Dunlin were on the Silt pond
2 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve, with a further 8 seen separately in the same direction
500+ Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve in the morning
3 Marsh harriers were hunting the reserve
A Water rail was heard on the Main Lake
A Brambling was on the East path, with 10+ Lesser redpolls also seen
8 Golden plovers flew over, with a Green sandpiper also seen
Bullfinch, Kingfisher, Great & Green woodpeckers were also seen
Saturday 4th November 2017
The juvenile Scaup was again on the Island Lake, although it did wander to the other lakes
Again the female Goldeneye & drake Mandarin were on their respective lakes
A Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake with the Greylags
A Marsh harrier was seen, as well as a Peregrine above the North field
10 Lesser redpolls & some Linnets were feeding on the islands of the flooding Cell 'C', as well as 5 Ruff.
Only 2 Dunlin were on the Silt pond
Bullfinch (West path), Water rail (Main Lake), Kingfisher, plus Barn & Tawny owl were also seen
Sunday 5th November 2017
On the Main Lake, the female Goldeneye was joined by a drake
The juvenile Scaup was still on the Island Lake
10 Whooper swans in 2 parties flew south over the reserve (these included 6 juveniles)
A few parties of Pink-footed geese flying north were seen in the morning, along with the single bird that is with the Greylags
A pair of Bearded tits was seen by the west end of the Reed-bed.
Lesser redpoll, male Stonechat (by the Silt pond), Coal tit (by the Maize field feeders), 4+ Yellowhammer & Kingfisher were seen
A Treecreeper was in the Far Corner, with the drake Mandarin also seen on the Carp Lake.
Also 2 Marsh harriers, Red kite & a Barn owl over the Carp Lake in the morning
Monday 6th November 2017
Today, the juvenile Scaup was still on the Island Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
5 Golden plovers were on the Silt pond, along with a Dunlin
The single Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake
Along the East path, a Woodcock was flushed, with a Coal tit & Brambling by the Maize field feeders, another Coal tit was along Dryham Lane
The Stonechat pair were seen in Cells 'B' & 'C'
A Water rail was in Black dyke by the Dragonfly ponds.
Also seen was Marsh harrier, both woodpeckers, Mistle thrush & Kingfisher
Tuesday 7th November 2017
A good day for Whooper swans, with 3 on The Main Lake later flying west, along with a group of 8 flying in the same direction & then 17 (13 adults & 4 juveniles) that landed on the Main Lake in the evening
3 Dunlin on the Silt pond, with the pair of Stonechat there also
500+ Pink-footed geese flew south, with another stopping on the Main Lake, before flying in the same direction
6 Curlews flew south, with a Bullfinch seen
Thursday 9th November 2017
A Green sandpiper & 2 Shelduck were on the Silt pond, with the pair of Stonechat nearby.
3 Bullfinches were along Dryham Lane, with a Marsh tit on the Maize field feeder.
A Peregrine was carrying prey over the New Workings,
The drake Mandarin was present on the Carp Lake.
9 Curlew were present in the North field, with a Ruff on the Village Lake.
Friday 10th November 2017
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake
18+ Redshanks were on the reserve, along with a mobile Ruff
4 adults & 2 juvenile Whooper swans flew south
6+ Shelducks were seen along with a Stonechat.
Also seen was Coal tit, Pink-footed goose, Kingfisher & Curlew
Saturday 11th November 2017
The juvenile Scaup was on the Island Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
4 Whooper swans flew north in the morning
5 Dunlins were on the Silt pond & Cell 'A', with 15+ Redshank seen around the reserve
3 Corn buntings were in the North field
At least 2 Bramblings were by the Maize field feeders, with at least 3+ Bullfinches on the West path
Also seen was Marsh harrier, 4+ Lesser redpoll, Stonechat (pair by the Silt pond) & Pink-footed goose
Sunday 12th November 2017
23  Whooper swans (including 4 juveniles), were on the Main Lake this afternoon, with also 13 Shelduck seen at the same time.
3,000 Pink-footed geese flew north in the morning, with the semi-resident bird with the Greylags on the Reed-bed.
The juvenile Scaup was seen on the Island Lake, where 2 female Goldeneyes also were, before they relocated tot he Reed-bed.
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake, with a Water rail seen around it's edges.
By the Maize field feeder, there was a male Brambling, as well as a Coal tit.
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond.
Marsh harrier, Bullfinch, Grey wagtail, Kingfisher, Stonechat & Lesser redpoll were also seen.
Monday 13th November 2017
Today, 13+ Shelduck were on the reserve, with the drake Mandarin still on the Carp Lake & the female Goldeneye on the Main Lake
In the late evening 21 Whoopers (17 adults & 4 juveniles) landed on the Reed-bed
The 4 Dunlin were still present on the Silt pond, with the pair of Stonechat nearby, whilst Cell 'A' had 150+ Wigeon on it.
A flock of 15+ Black-tailed godwits flew south over Cell 'A'.
The Marsh & Coal tits were at the Maize field feeders.
Also seen, was Pink-footed goose, Marsh harrier, Red kite, Mistle thrush, Curlew & Bullfinch
Tuesday 14th November 2017
About 400 Pink-footed geese flew est over the reserve ion the morning.
13 Ruff were counted on Cell 'A', with drake Mandarin still on the Carp Lake
A Corn bunting was singing in the North field
A few Lesser redpoll & a Bullfinch were in Black dyke by the North path
Finally, 40 Siskin were along Dryham Lane
Wednesday 15th November 2017
15 Whooper swans came in to roost on the Main Lake this evening
At about the same time, a Tawny owl was seen on the East path
8 Ruff & a Dunlin were on the Silt pond
A Kingfisher & 2 Grey wagtails were seen in the New Workings.
Thursday 16th November 2017
A male Brambling, plus Coal tit were at the Maize field feeders
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake, along with 2 Lesser redpolls
20 Pink-footed geese circled the reserve, before flying off west
10 Little egrets were counted on the Main Lake
21 Whooper swans (including 4 juveniles), flew onto the Main Lake in the afternoon.
A Bittern was on Cell 'B' in the afternoon
Friday 17th November 2017
The 21 Whooper swans were back in the evening to roost on the main Lake, but were not seen in the early morning.
At least 5 Grey herons & 14 Little egrets were on the reserve.
The juvenile Scaup was seen on the Island Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake.
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, with 6+ Ruff around the reserve & 7 Curlew flying to the East ridge
Over 15,000 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve in the morning
A Corn bunting was in the North field, a Marsh tit by the Maize field feeders & a Yellowhammer on the New workings
5+ Bullfinch were on the West path, with 2 Marsh harriers, Lesser redpoll & Kingfisher also being seen
Finally a Tawny owl was calling by the Main Lake
Saturday 18th November 2017
The herd of 21 Whooper swans returned to the Main Lake in the evening to roost
The juvenile Scaup was present on the Island Lake as was the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
A Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake with the Greylags, where a Water rail was heard
The 6 Ruff were still on the reserve, with 3 Dunlin on the Silt pond & 7 Curlew seen
A Red kite & 2 Marsh harriers were seen
At the Maize field feeders, there was a Coal & Marsh tit, plus Brambling
Sunday 19th November 2017
The 23 roosting Whooper swans were seen to leave the Island Lake north in the early morning, returning to the Main Lake in the evening.
At least 8 Ruff were on the reserve.
The juvenile Scaup was on the Reed-bed & Island Lake today
Over 15,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve in the morning, returning south in the afternoon. Some of these dropped onto the Main Lake & North field
10,000 Starlings flew south east over the reserve in the late afternoon.
The Marsh tit & Brambling were by the Maize field feeders.
3 Bullfinches were at the back of Cell 'A'.
15 Little egrets roosted today.
3+ Water rails were heard on the reserve.
The drake Mandarin was again present on the Carp Lake, with 2 Marsh harriers, Lesser redpoll, Kingfisher & 5+ Curlew recorded.
Monday 20th November 2017
2 Coal tits were by the Maize field feeder, wiht a Kingfisher on the Main Lake
Tuesday 21st November 2017
The 23 Whooper swans were back this evening, with 9 on the Main Lake & 14 on the Reed-bed
A pair of Bullfinches was on Dryham Lane
Wednesday 22nd November 2017
2 Marsh harriers were hunting the reserve.
Thursday 23rd November 2017
8 Whooper swans & a Kingfisher were on the Main Lake at midday
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp lake, with a Bullfinch by the Far Lake
31 Redshank were counted on the reserve
Friday 24th November 2017
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, with 8 Curlew on the North field
The single Pink-footed goose was still with the Greylags, as well as a skein of 500 east & the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
A Treecreeper was seen in the North hedge.
2 Marsh harriers were seen, along with a Coal tit, Marsh tit, Lesser redpoll, 6 Ruff (Reed-bed & North field), 34+ Redshank & 2 Water rails that were heard calling.
Saturday 25th November 2017
There were 2 juvenile Scaup on the Island Lake
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with several small skeins of Pink-footed geese seen in the morning.
8 Whooper swans were on & off the reserve, being seen on the Reed-bed on the afternoon.
6 Ruff were in the North field, with a Dunlin on the Silt pond
Again, the Treecreeper was in the North hedge, with 2 + Yellowhammers in the New Workings.
15 Little egrets were on the Main Lake.
4 Bullfinches were along Dryham Lane.
A Corn bunting was in the North field.
Also seen was a Peregrine (New Workings), 2 Marsh harriers, Kingfisher, Shelduck, Lesser redpoll & 8 Golden plovers.
Sunday 26th November 2017
2 Great white egrets flew east over the reserve in the morning.
The 2 juvenile Scaups were still on the Island Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake.
A Ruff was on Cell 'A', with a Dunlin on the Silt pond.
A Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings, with Kingfisher by the Main Lake.
A Water rail was heard on the Reed-bed.
Also seen today, was Lesser redpoll, Pink-footed goose, 6+ Curlew, plus Corn bunting
Monday 27th November 2017
A juvenile Scaup was on the Island Lake, with a female Marsh harrier hunting nearby
Tuesday 28th November 2017
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve,
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake, with the 2 juvenile Scaup on the nearby Island Lake.
6 Curlew were also seen, with a Tawny owl on the East path.
A pair of Bullfinches were on Dryham Lane
Thursday 30th November 2017
8 Whooper swans were in the North field in the morning,
3 Ruff were seen on the Village Lake,
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Main & Island Lake margins
Posted By: Barry on 2/11/2018 9:26:56 PM

October 2017

Sunday 1st October 2017
The juvenile Little stint was initially on the Silt pond & moved to the Reed-bed in the evening
In the morning, a Ruff was on the Village Lake, with Redwing & Fieldfare also seen
2 Goldcrests were on the East path, with Chiffchaff & Siskin on the West path
9 Curlew were on the Island Lake
Marsh harrier, Kingfisher & a single Golden plover were also seen
5 Swallows were over the Main Lake
Monday 2nd October 2017
On Cell 'A' today, there was a Green sandpiper & a Dunlin
The Main Lake, had 17 Cormorant, a Peregrine & 66 Pink-footed geese flying north
Tuesday 3rd October 2017
50+ House martins were seen to the South west
3 Redshank were on the Silt pond & Village Lake, where a Kingfisher was also present
3 Curlews were about the Island Lake, with a Water rail also heard there
Wednesday 4th October 2017
The juvenile Little stint was on the Silt pond with 2 Dunlin, but could be elusive
A Great white egret was on Cell 'C' in the late afternoon
Several Pink-footed geese were seen (50 south over the Reed-bed)
A juvenile Peregrine was present
Thursday 5th October 2017
The great white egret was seen all day on either Dryham Ings or the Island Lake
Again, the juvenile |Little stint was present on the Silt pond, along with a Redshank, Green sandpiper & Dunlin
40 Golden plover flew to the west, with a Curlew to the north
50+ House martins were south west, with several Chiffchaffs & 3+ Goldcrests along the West path & Dryham Lane
40+ Pink-footed geese flew east, with a single on the Reed-bed
Peregrine & Kingfisher were on Cell 'C'
Finally, 2 Barn owls hunted the reserve at dusk
Friday 6th October 2017
The juvenile Little stint was still on the Silt pond, with a Wheatear in the morning on the mounds nearby
Ruffs were on the Village Lake, with a Stonechat by the Dragonfly ponds
An immature male & 2 female Goldeneyes were on the Village Lake in the evening
250 Pink-footed geese flew north east in the morning
229 Canada geese were counted on the Silt pond
4+ Lesser redpoll were seen, as well as a Goldcrest on the East & West paths
Kingfisher, Marsh harrier & Peregrine were seen
A Shelduck was on the Island Lake
Finally 4 adults & 5 juvenile Whooper swans were present on the Reed-bed
A late Reed warbler was sen from the Turret hide
Saturday 7th October 2017
3 Ruffs, the Little stint & a Green sandpiper were on the Silt pond
Over 300 Pink-footed geese flew south & north over the reserve
Up to 3 Marsh harriers were on the reserve
A Shelduck was on the Island Lake, with a drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
Golden plover flying south were seen from Crossland's hide
Goldcrest were seen on both East & West paths, with Coal tit also
3 Bullfinches were along Dryham Lane, with 2 Kingfishers on the Main Lake
Sunday 8th October 2017
The Great white egret re-appeared on Dryham Ings & was intermittently seen during the day
Again the juvenile Little stint was on the Silt pond, with a Pair of Stonechats nearby
3 Lesser redpolls were seen by the North path in the dyke
Goldcrests were present in both Dryham Lane & the East path
A cream crown Marsh harrier hunted the Island Lake & Reed-bed in the morning
The Shelduck was on the Island Lake, with a skein of 14 Pink-footed geese flying north
A Goldeneye, plus 2 Kingfisher, Chiffchaff, 40 Fieldfare flying west & a male Bullfinch on the West path were also seen
1500 Pink-footed geese flew north, with 500 flying south separatly
89 Wigeon were counted
Monday 9th October 2017
The Great white egret was still about
Also seen was 3 Curlews & 2 Kingfishers
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake
2 Stonechats were by the Maize field
Tuesday 10th October 2017
3+ Stonechat's were seen from Crossland's hide & the Maize field
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake, with a drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with 11 Curlews present on the reserve & 7 Golden plovers flying west
2 Swallows were over the Main Lake
Also seen, was Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Red kite & Pink-footed goose (700 north & 200 south)
Wednesday 11th October 2017
The Great white egret was back on Cell 'C' today & roosted by the Far Lake
2 Green sandpipers on Cell 'A' & the Ruff on the Village Lake
2 juvenile Stonechats were on the Maize field, with a male by the Silt p;ond
A flock of 80+ Linnets & 70+ Tree sparrows were on the New Workings
Also seen was Marsh harrier, Kingfisher, drake Mandarin, Pink-footed goose & Mistle thrush
Thursday 12th October 2017
The Great white egret was again on Cell 'C'
Also Green sandpiper, Goldcrest, 3+ Lesser redpoll & Tawny owl (Butterfly walk)
Friday 13th October
The Great white egret was on Cells 'A' & 'B' today
18 Curlew were in the North field, with a Pink-footed goose on the Reed-bed & 1,000's flighting south
A pair of Stonechat were by the Silt pond, with a Swallow seen over the Main Lake, as well as 21 Cormorants also
Jay & 3+ Lesser redpolls were seen, with a male Bullfinch on the West path
At least 2 Marsh harriers were present, as well as Kingfisher & 2 Redshanks on the Silt pond
Saturday 14th October 2017
There were many flocks of Pink-footed geese flying north & south over the reserve
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed & Island Lake
Siskin & Great spotted woodpecker were in the Far Corner, with a Lesser redpoll flying over the Turret hide & 13 seen in the Far Corner
In the evening, 6 Bearded tits were in the North hedge
The Great white egret was in Cell 'C', opposite the 'Wild Bird' cafe
Up to 3 Stonechat's were by the Silt pond kale field, along with 60+ Tree sparrows & 2 Redshanks & Green sandpipers seen nearby
Kingfisher & Water rail were also seen
Sunday 15th October 2017
A pair of Bearded tits showed from the Turret hide by the grit tray
The Great white egret was commuting between the 3 Dryham Ings cells
A Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings & the Village Lake
30+ Lesser redpoll were by the East hide in the morning, with a Tawny owl there in the evening
Water rail was seen by the Village Lake
The pair of Stonechat were by the Silt pond, with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A'
25 Pink-footed geese dropped onto the eastern bank of the Main Lake
Also seen was 50 Golden plovers flying south, 10 Great black-backed gulls, Bullfinch & Kingfisher
Monday 16th October 2017
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake
3,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
6 Swallows flew south
20+ Lesser redpolls were seen, along with 2 Green sandpipers, 2 Marsh harriers, a male & 2 female Stonechats, 3 Bullfinches, Kingfisher & Water rail
Tuesday 17th October 2017
60 Pink-footed geese were on the Reed-bed
The male & 2 female Stonechats were by the Silt pond
Bearded tit was heard from the Turret hide
The Great white egret was again on Dryham Ings
Also seen was an eclipse male Goldeneye, 2 Goldcrests, Marsh harrier Great & Green woodpeckers, Green sandpiper, Grey wagtail & Lesser redpoll
Wednesday 18th October 2017
A Rock pipit was seen at the western edge of the New Workings, with 3 Stonechats nearby at the Silt pond
The eclipse darke Goldeneye was still present, with the drake Mandarin on Dryham Ings reservoir & 6,000 Pink-footed geese south
About 2,000 Starlings flew south-east in the late evening
The Great white egret was again present, with 2 Marsh harriers also seen
Thursday 19th October 2017
7 Whooper swans were present, with 2 Pink-footed geese on the Main Lake
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A'
3 Goldcrests were along Dryham Lane, with both Green & Great spotted woodpeckers being seen
13 Little egrets & 5 Grey herons were on the reserve
Friday 20th October 2017
A female Pintail was on the Reed-bed, with a female Goldeneye on the Main Lake & 5 Whooper swans also seen
The Stonechats were by the Silt pond again
10+ Lesser redpoll were by the Carp Lake
Also seen today, was Green woodpecker, 2 Green sandpiper, Bullfinch, Chiffchaff, Grey wagtail, Goldcrest & 100+ Redwing
Hundreds of Pink-footed geese were flying above the reserve, with 13 Golden plover seen flying south
Saturday 21st October 2017
The female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
2 Marsh harriers were hunting Dryham Ings
As well as birds flying overhead (7,500 south in the afternoon), a single Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags in the North field
The pair of Stonechats was by the Silt pond
The Great white egret was seen briefly on Cell 'C', in the pool opposite the cafe in the late afternoon
21+ Cormorant were on the Main Lake
A Mediterranean gull flew south in the late afternoon, with an adult Yellow-legged gull seen on the Silt pond
Also seen, Curlew, Golden plover, Green sandpiper, 2 Lesser redpoll
5,000+ Starlings flew east late in the afternoon
Sunday 22nd October 2017
3 Whooper swans were on the Main/Village Lake
The female Goldeneye was still on the Main Lake, along with 2 Shelduck
5 Pink-footed geese were on the Reed-bed
3 Redshank were on the Village Lake
Also seen was 2 Marsh harriers, Kingfisher, Goldcrest & Grey wagtail
Monday 23rd October 2017
The female Goldeneye was still on the Main Lake, with the drake Mandarin re-appearing on the Carp Lake
On the Reed-bed, there was a Whooper swan, with 3 brief Eygptian geese
The East path had 3 male Bullfinch, with a Treecreeper seen on the West path, as well as 2 Great spotted woodpeckers on the reserve
6+ Yellowhammers were on the New workings, with the pair of Stonechats nearby on the Silt pond
Over 2,000 Pink-footed geese flew over, with 1,000+ Greylags seen
Also seen was 2 Grey wagtails, 2 Shelducks, 6+ Curlews, Kingfisher, 6+ Lesser redpolls, Marsh harrier & 6+ Redshanks
Tuesday 24th October 2017
The Treecreeper was seen again on the West path
On the Main Lake, the female Goldeneye was still present, with 3 Dunlins on the Silt pond also.
6+ Lesser redpoll were along Dryham Lane, along with 2 males & a female Bullfinch
Also seen, was 2 Shelducks, 6+ Redshank, Marsh harrier, Red kite, 500 Pink-footed geese flying over & finally 10 Snipe on the Village Lake
Wednesday 25th October 2017
A Jay was on the North path, with Lesser redpoll in the Far Corner. A Peregrine was present
Thursday 26th October 2017
The female Goldeneye was again on the Main Lake.
Also present, was Lesser redpoll, Siskin, Shelduck & Kingfisher
Friday 27th October 2017
On & by the Carp Lake, was the drake Mandarin, Kingfisher, Treecreeper, 4+ Lesser redpoll, with a Tawny owl nearby at the Butterfly walk
A Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings reservoir, with Bullfinch & Goldcrest along Dryham Lane
2 Bearded tits were seen below the Turret hide, along with a Water rail
The female Goldeneye was still on the Main Lake
4+ Yellowhammer were on the New workings, with a Corn bunting singing in the North hedge
Also seen, was Great spotted woodpecker, 6+ Redshank & Pink-footed goose
Saturday 28th October 2017
The female Goldeneye was still on the Main Lake
35 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
The drake Mandarin was again on the Carp Lake, with 15,000 Pink-footed geese flying north
A juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting Dryham Ings
200+ Redwing & 50+ Fieldfare were present, as were 2 Green woodpeckers & 10+ Lesser redpolls
Sunday 29th October 2017
8,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
The female Goldeneye was still on the Main Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
A Whooper swan flew over the Turret hide & was later seen on the Main Lake in the afternoon
Yellowhammer & Corn bunting were by the North  hedge & field
A Marsh harrier was hunting Dryham Ings & the Village Lake
11 Curlew flew south, with a Red kite along the East ridge
A Green sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with 100+ Redwing on the reserve.
Kingfisher was present on the reserve.
Monday 30th October 2017
A pair of Bearded tits was on the Reed-bed in the morning, later being seen to fly off to the west
2 Corn buntings were in the North hedge
27 Whooper swans were on the Main Lake in the early morning
Tuesday 31st October 2017
A Whooper swan & Pink-footed goose on the Main Lake, with Bullfinch & Green woodpecker also
Posted By: Barry on 1/11/2018 8:00:05 PM

September 2017

Friday 1st September 2017
2 Green & a Common sandpiper, a Redshank, plus 30 Golden plover & 3+ Curlew were on Cell 'A' today
There was a mobile Great spotted woodpecker, plus 2 Grey wagtails
A Spotted flycatcher & Garden warbler were present on the West path
A Water rail was seen on the Island Lake
The Barn owl was sighted at dusk
Saturday 2nd September 2017
In the morning mist, 2 Yellow wagtails were on the North field (25+ were later seen about the reserve)
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with small groups of warblers (including Lesser whitethroat & Garden warbler along Dryham Lane)
Sunday 3rd September 2017
A juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
100+ Canada geese were on Cell 'A', plus 3 Green sandpiper & a Common sandpiper
10+ Yellow wagtails were still on the North field
Several Curlews were seen around the reserve
A Shelduck was on the Island Lake, with 3 Ruff & a Kingfisher (also seen on the Main Lake)
4 Green woodpeckers & a Great spotted woodpecker were seen
Finally 7 Swifts were hawking over the Far Lake in the evening
Monday 4th September 2017
Kingfisher on the Carp Lake, with a Common & Green sandpiper on Cell 'A', with a Black tern seen in the afternoon
2 Hobbies were over the Reed-bed, with 15+ Yellow wagtails on the nearby North field
There was 6+ Curlews sen along the East ridge
Tuesday 5th September 2017
On Cell 'A', there was a Common & Green sandpiper, plus a Wigeon
A Garden warbler was seen along Dryham Lane
10 Swifts were about the reserve
Wednesday 6th September 2017
2 Green & a Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A'
2 Goldcrests were seen on the West path, along with a Great spotted woodpecker
50+ Swifts & House martins, plus 200+ Sand martins were above the reserve
Tawny owl was heard by the Carp Lake
Kingfisher & Whitethroat were also seen
Thursday 7th September 2017
2 Green & a Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A'
35 Golden plover flew over the North field with a further 5 flying south over Cell 'A'
8 Curlew were on the Island Lake, with 2 Ruff over the Reed-bed, plus a Kingfisher
A juvenile female Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'C'
Lastly 4+ Swift & 80+ House martins were seen
Friday 8th September 2017
2 Green & a Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A', with a Dunlin on the Silt pond
3 Wigeon were also here, along with a drake Mandarin
7 Curlew flew south, with 4 on the North field & 1 on the Island Lake
A drake Wigeon was on the Village Lake
A Hobby was over the Main Lake, with a Lesser whitethroat along Dryham Lane
Lastly, a Tawny owl was heard by the reserve entrance
Saturday 9th September 2017
On Cell 'A' today, there was a Common & a Green sandpiper, 3 Wigeon, plus 2 Dunlins on the Silt pond
3 Ruffs circled the reserve
A Marsh harrier was hunting Dryham Ings
20+ Swift were over the reserve
Along Dryham Lane, there was a Spotted flycatcher, Garden warbler & Goldcrest
Kingfisher & Grey wagtail were seen in the New workings
Sunday 10th September 2017
4 Ruff flew south over the reserve
2 Green sandpipers, plus a Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A'
2 Dunlin were on the Silt pond, with 4 Curlew on the Island Lake & 8 flying south
A Hobby flew north east over the New Workings, with Grey wagtail also there
15 Golden plover flew north
4+ Swift & 60+ House martins were present over the reserve
Monday 11th September 2017
On Cell 'A' today, was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus a Yellow wagtail
2 Curlew flew south, with another on the East ridge
A male juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
9 Swifts were over the East ridge
4 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
Tuesday 12th September 2017
Today on Cell 'A' & the Silt pond, were 2 Green & a Common sandpipers, plus 3 Wigeon
A Hobby & Whinchat were seen by the Reed-bed
A Curlew was on the Island Lake in the evening
Also seen, was a Kingfisher & 3 Swifts
A Tawny owl was on the East path in the evening
Wednesday 13th September 2017
A Greenshank was briefly on Cell 'A', before flying off west
A Curlew flew north, with another 4 on the North field
Kingfisher seen on the Main Lake
20+ Sand & 30+ House martins seen
A Garden warbler & Lesser whitethroat were along Dryham Lane
Thursday 14th September 2017
On the Silt pond in the afternoon, there were 2 juvenile Curlew sandpipers, along with a Dunlin
On Cell 'A', was a Green sandpiper, Green woodpecker & 119 Canada geese
2 Red kites were over the Village Lake
Friday 15th September 2017
On Cell 'A', was a Common & Green sandpiper & a juvenile Ringed plover
400 Golden plover flew west, with a Curlew on the Island Lake & 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond
8 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve, with at least 7 Wigeon being present
Also seen was 2 Grey wagtails, Kingfisher, Goldcrest (on the Butterfly walk), 8+ Swifts, Yellow wagtail & Chiffchaff
Saturday 16th September 2017
2 Greenshank were about Cell 'A', along with a Common & Green sandpiper
5 Dunlin were on the Silt pond
400+ Golden plover flew west, with 7+ Curlews on the reserve
A Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake
Marsh harrier over Dryham Ings
Marsh tit on the East path
Also seen was Kingfisher, Green & Great spotted woodpeckers, Goldcrest (west path), 2 Yellow wagtails, Willow warbler, 2 Bullfinches, several Swifts, Grey wagtail (Carp Lake) & 30+ House martins
Sunday 17th September 2017
On Dryham Lane & the West path, there was a Chiffchaff & Goldcrest
A Grey wagtail was by the Dragonfly ponds, with a Coal tit by the Far Lake
A Swift was over Cell 'A' in the afternoon, with a Kingfisher being seen around the reserve
The Marsh tit was seen on the West path
A Greenshank was on Cell 'A', along with a Common sandpiper
166+ Canada geese were on the Silt pond
Monday 18th September 2017
9 Curlews on the North field flew south, with 6 on the Island Lake
11 Wigeon & 2 Reed warblers were seen on the Village Lake
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
A Swift was over Dryham Lane, with 2 Goldcrests seen here also
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'B'
45 Golden plovers were mobile about the reserve, with Kingfisher also seen
Tuesday 19th September 2017
A Kingfisher was seen
Wednesday 20th September 2017
A Bar-tailed godwit was with the Curlews, flying north & then possibly landing in the North field, before flying off south
There was a Ruff on the Reed-bed, with Dunlin & Curlew on the Island Lake
A Pink-footed goose flew to the East ridge
The Green woodpecker showed well by the Maize field
Kingfisher & Goldcrest were seen
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C', with 9 Wigeon on the Village Lake
Thursday 21st September 2017
10 Pink-footed geese were on the Village Lake, along with a mobile flock of 70+ Golden plovers
Friday 22nd September 2017
14 Pink-footed geese were on the Island Lake, later flying off south
A Dunlin was also on the Island Lake, with a Green sandpiper on the Main Lake, where a Grey wagtail flew over
10+ Buzzards were seen today
Still 10+  each of House martins & Swallows were over the reserve
A Treecreeper, Goldcrest & Blackcap were seen by the Butterfly walk
Also seen was 6+ Chiffchaffs, a Willow warbler, Green & Great spotted woodpeckers & 3 Curlews
A Marsh harrier was seen
Saturday 23rd September 2017
The day's highlight was a Great white egret on the Village Lake at midday, later flying off south
A Wheatear was by the Dragonfly ponds in the morning
At about the same time a Pink-footed goose flew onto the Village Lake with 2 Greylag geese
A Barnacle goose was also seen today
Sunday 24th September 2017
Today's highlight was the Great white egret seen firstly on the Reed-bed & subsequently on the Main Lake, it was seen to fly south in the evening
25+ Golden plover flew over the reserve, with a Dunlin, Green sandpiper (on the Main Lake) & 6+ Curlew being seen
2 Kingfishers were on the Main Lake
At least 4 Coal tits & Goldcrests were on the reserve, with Spotted flycatcher on the West path & 4 Redwings on Dryham Lane
A Grey wagtail flew over the Island Lake
A Marsh tit was calling, along with a Great spotted woodpecker on the West path, a Tawny owl was on Dryham Lane, with a late Swift about
Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve, with 36 Wigeon on Cell 'A'
Monday 25th September 2017
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A', Kingfisher on the Carp Lake & both woodpeckers seen
A Hobby flew over the Island Lake, where 8+ Curlews flew south
Swallows & Sand martins were present
A male Bullfinch & 2 Goldcrests were on Dryham Lane
Lastly 40 + Wigeon were present on the reserve
Tuesday 26th September 2017
4 Ruffs were on the Reed-bed, with 9 Curlew on the Island Lake
Along Dryham Lane, a Reed warbler & Brambling were seen
A Dunlin & female Marsh harrier were present
A mobile Green sandpiper was seen, along with 80+ Wigeon
A Grey wagtail flew south over Cell 'A'
Wednesday 27th September 2017
6 Ruff on the Reed-bed in the morning, plus Kingfisher & Great spotted woodpecker on the West path
A Curlew was on the Island Lake
2 Marsh harriers (a female & juvenile male) flew south
The drake Mandarin returned onto Dryham Ings reservoir & the Main Lake
A Goldcrest was on Dryham Lane
Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A'
Thursday 28th September 2017
2 Black terns were seen on both the Main Lake & the Reed-bed
The Kingfisher was present
On the Silt pond, there was 13 Ringed plover, 3 Ruff, a Redshank, Dunlin & Green sandpiper
A Tawny owl was on the East path
Friday 29th September 2017
Kingfisher on the Main Lake
The Green sandpiper was seen on Cell 'A'
Along the East path, there was a Blackcap & a Goldcrest
2 Curlew flew over the Island Lake
Saturday 30th September 2017
A Little stint was on the Island Lake in the morning, with a Water rail heard here, as well an overhead Grey wagtail
A Kingfisher was on the Village Lake
2 Siskins on Dryham Lane
Also seen today, was 200 Golden plovers flying west, Green sandpiper, Marsh harrier, Goldcrest, 30+ House martin & 20+ Swallow
Posted By: Barry on 12/12/2017 10:00:02 PM

August 2017

Tuesday 1st August 2017
A Marsh tit was seen on the West path
A Dunlin & Common sandpiper were on the Silt pond
Both the juvenile & female Marsh harrier were seen
Wednesday 2nd August 2017
A juvenile Peregrine was seen from the Crossland's hide, while 2 Ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed
Thursday 3rd August 2017
5 Black-tailed godwits were briefly seen on the Reed-bed, along with a Ringed & Little ringed plover
A Dunlin, 4 Common sandpipers & 40+ Redshank were on the Silt pond
Juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting Dryham Ings, whilst a Hobby flew west over the reserve, with Peregrine also seen
2 Kingfishers were seen on the Main Lake perches, with a Common sandpiper also present here
Grey wagtail was on the New Workings
9 Little egrets were on the reserve
Friday 4th August 2017
Hobby, Marsh harrier & Red kite were seen today
2 Common sandpiper, juvenile Little ringed plover & a Dunlin were on the Silt pond
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C'
A Kingfisher was on the Reed-bed
Saturday 5th August 2017
A Dunlin & Common sandpiper were on the Silt pond, Green sandpiper on Cell 'C', plus Water rail in the North west corner of the Reed-bed
Kingfisher seen on the Carp Lake
A Little owl was in the New workings, with Barn owl & Marsh harrier also seen
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake in the afternoon
Sunday 6th August 2017
A male Redstart was in the North hedge, dropping into the North field by the eastern Dargonfly pond
448 Lapwings were counted today
There was a Marsh harrier, plus 3 Yellowhammers at the end of Dryham Lane
A Spotted flycatcher was on the West path in the afternoon
Monday 7th August 2017
The male Redstart was still at the east end of the North hedge
Little owl & Barn owl were about the New Workings
2 Bullfinches were along the East path
A Kingfisher by the Carp Lake
The first returning Wigeon was on the Island Lake
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C;, with 14 Snipe also seen
A Tawny owl was seen along the East path
Wednesday 9th August 2017
11 Common sandpiper & Marsh harrier were on the Village Lake
Thursday 10th August 2017
The male Redstart was still at the east end of the North hedge
A Kingfisher was seen on the Village Lake
On the Island Lake, there was a Greenshank, with Marsh harrier, Red kite, Curlew also seen
Friday 11th August 2017
The Bittern was seen on the Village Lake in the afternoon
Again the Redstart was in the east end of the North hedge
A Kingfisher was seen on both the Main Lake & Reed-bed
5 Yellow wagtails flew west over the Reed-bed, with another seen on the North field, a Grey wagtail & Peregrine were also seen
A Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond
4 Green sandpipers were seen, with 2 Whimbrel south
20 Little egrets were counted at the roost
A Barn owl was seen in the afternoon
Saturday 12th August 2017
The North hedge by the Far Lake was alive with passerines this morning
2 Spotted flycatcher, Goldcrest, Treecreeper & 2 Great spotted woodpeckers were notable in amongst the Reed warblers, Blackcaps, Lesser whitethroats, Chiffchaffs & Willow warblers
In the afternoon, there was a Whinchat by the Dragonfly ponds
A pair of Bullfinches was along the West path
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'A'
Also seen, was Kingfisher, Marsh harrier, Hobby & a Water rail on the Reed-bed
The male Redstart was still at the eastern end of the North hedge
25+ Yellow wagtails were by the Dragonfly ponds
Also seen was a Greenshank, juvenile Peregrine, Grey wagtail & 3 Dunlins on the Silt pond
Sunday 13th August 2017
The male Redstart was still in the eastern part of the North hedge
2 Greenshanks were seen at various parts of the reserve
Yellow wagtails were around the Reed-bed & North field
A Spotted flycatcher was in a mixed feeding flock about the Butterfly walk, with Garden warbler & Goldcrest also seen
A Kingfisher was about the reserve
Monday 14th August 2017
The Redstart was still in the east end of the North hedge, with Yellow wagtails in the North field
There was a mobile Green sandpiper, with a Curlew on Cell 'A' & 4 Oystercatcher on the Silt pond
Also seen was Spotted flycatcher, Peregrine, Kingfisher & Goldcrest
A Grey wagtail flew over Crossland's hide, with Barn owl also seen there
Tuesday 15th August 2017
The male Redstart was still at the eastern end of the North hegde
7 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed in the morning
7 Canada geese were on Cell 'A', along with 2 Curlews, a Common & 2 Green sandpipers
4 Curlew were in the North filed, along with 10 + Yellow wagtails
A Barn owl was hunting the New workings
The Bittern was seen in the Dryham Ings reservoir reeds in the evening
Wednesday 16th August 2017
By the Main Lake today, there was an overhead Red kite, Hobby, 2 Kingfisher, Spotted flycatcher & Grey wagtail
Thursday 17th August 2017
The male Redstart was still in the eastern end of the North hedge
19 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A' in the afternoon, with a Common sandpiper & 4 Oystercatchers
Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C'
2 Barn owls & a Juvenile Marsh harrier were seen
Friday 18th August 2017
The male Redstart was still at the eastern end of the North hedge
An eclipse drake Mandarin was on the Village Lake (the returning bird?)
2 Hobbies flew over the reserve
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C'
2 Common & Green sandpipers were also on Cell 'A', where a juvenile Marsh harrier was also seen
A Kingfisher was on the Reed-bed, with 3 Curlew nearby
A few Yellow wagtails were about, with a Grey wagtail in the New workings
3 Barn owls were hunting the reserve at dusk
Saturday 19th August 2017
The eclipse drake Mandarin was again on the Village Lake
At the east end of the North hedge, the male Redstart was showing, with Yellow wagtails also in the North field
On Cell 'A', as well as the 4 Oystercatchers, there were 2 Common & Green sandpipers, plus a Golden plover in the afternoon
A juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'C', with 2 Barn owls at dusk
A Water rail was seen well on the Reed-bed in the morning
A Goldcrest was by the Far Corner
There were between 1 & 2 Hobbies over the North field
Sunday 20th August 2017
3+ Green & 2 + Common sandpipers, plus 2 Oystercatchers were on Cell 'A' this morning
Also 6+ Curlew were seen about the reserve & a Greenshank was heard
The male Redstart was still in the eastern end of the North hedge, with 10+ Yellow wagtails in the North field
A Spotted flycatcher was along the Butterfly walk (another was in the North hedge), with a female Wheatear on the middle gate of Dryham Lane
2 Barn owls were seen, along with a Marsh harrier & juvenile Kingfisher
Monday 21st August 2017
The drake Mandarin was on the Village Lake this evening
2 Green & Common sandpipers were on Cell 'A'
Barn & Tawny owl were seen tonight
A family of 5 Bullfinches were on the West path
The Bittern was on Cell 'B' in the afternoon
Tuesday 22nd August 2017
A good day for waders on Cell 'A', with 2 Greenshanks, 3 Green & 2 Common sandpipers, Ringed plover & Dunlin
Also 8 Snipe on the Reed-bed, with 2 Curlew flying south
2 Wheatrears, plus a Spotted flycatcher by the Carp Lake entrance off Dryham Lane
The male Redstart was still in the eastern end of the North hedge
Wednesday 23rd August 2017
A Curlew was on the Island Lake
2 Common & 5 + Green sandpiper were on the Village Lake
A Garden warbler was seen along Dryham Lane
Thursday 24th August 2017
A Marsh tit was seen along the Butterfly walk
2 Green sandpipers were mobile around the reserve
5 Curlews were seen along with a Barn owl
25+ Swifts were hawking over the reserve
A Kingfisher was on the Main Lake & Reed-bed
A Bullfinch was along Cliffe road, 6+ Yellow wagtails in the North field
17 Little egrets came to roost
Friday 25th August 2017
In the morning, there was 3 Greenshank on the Reed-bed, with 5 Curlew also seen
Elsewhere, there was 5 Green & 2 Common sandpipers
Red kite, Marsh harrier, Barn owl, Hobby & 20+ Buzzard over the East ridge were seen
2 Kingfishers were on the Main Lake
The Marsh tit was  again on the butterfly walk, with a Garden warbler nearby on Dryham Lane
2 Grey wagtails were seen, with 40+ yellow wagtails on the North field
A Yellowhammer was in the North hedge
Saturday 26th August 2017
Waders today on Cell 'A', included Greenshank, 3 Green & a Common sandpipers
2 Ruff were later on the Silt pond. Also seen was 6+ Curlew & 80+ Golden plover
Yellow wagtail was on the North field, with Kingfisher on the Reed-bed
The Garden warbler was still on Dryham Lane by the Carp Lake apple tree, along with a Goldcrest
2 Hobbies were over the North field, with a Tawny owl heard by the Carp Lake in the evening
Sunday 27th August 2017
2 jays were in the oaks along Dryham Lane before flying south
3 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with Greenshank, 2 Common sandpiper, Redshank & Curlew also seen
A Whimbrel flew south over the reserve
A Garden warbler was seen on the East path
A Kingfisher was on the Reed-bed
The Barn owl was hunting at dusk
Monday 28th August 2017
Today, there was a Common & Green sandpiper in Cell 'A', with Kingfisher on the Carp Lake & 5 Curlew on the Island Lake in the late morning
4 Bullfinches (including 3 juveniles), were on the West path, with a Grey wagtail on the New workings
The Barn owl was seen at dusk
Tuesday 29th August 2017
2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with a Common sandpiper on the Main Lake tern raft
A Bullfinch was seen on the West path, with a Grey wagtail again on the New workings
At least 5 Swifts were still hawking over the reserve
Wednesday 30th August 2017
A Marsh harrier was seen about the reserve
There was a Wigeon on the Village Lake, with 41 Canada geese on the Main Lake
3 Grey wagtails were on the site, with Kingfisher also seen
2 Common & Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A'
Thursday 31st August 2017
3 Green & a Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A', with a Kingfisher on the Main Lake
Posted By: Barry on 11/24/2017 9:42:35 PM

July 2017

Saturday 1st July 2017
The 2nd summer Mediterranean gull was seen today
Marsh harrier, Red kite & Peregrine were all present in the morning
A Green sandpiper was seen on the Silt pond
A pair of Little grebe, with 2 young were in the channels of Cell 'C'
7 Avocet chicks were seen (2 Village Lake, 3 Red-bed & 2 Cell 'C'), giving a fledging total of 5 so far
A colour ringed Little egret on the Reed-bed is from Besthorpe, Nottinghamshire
In the evening, a Barn owl, plus 2 Little owls were by the North field barn
Sunday 2nd July 2017
There were new families of 8 Tufted duck & Gadwall ducklings on the Island Lake
A second pair of Little grebes has 2 young on the Village Lake
4 Avocet chicks (1 Village Lake, 2 Reed-bed & 1 Cell 'A') were seen, meaning at least 6 have fledged & left the reserve
2 Curlew flew north & 30 Redshank were seen
Also present was a Red kite & dusk flying Barn owl
Monday 3rd July 2017
A Marsh harrier was seen on Cell 'A', with Red kite & Little owl also seen
Tuesday 4th July 2017
A Dunlin was on the Village Lake in the afternoon
New families of 10 (Reed-bed) & 5 (Main Lake) Gadwall ducklings were seen
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
3 Avocet chicks are still present (1 each on the Reed-bed, Village Lake & Cell 'A'), meaning 7 have fledged & left the area
A juvenile Mediterranean gull was on the Silt pond, along with a 2nd summer & Green sandpiper
The Barn owl was seen in the morning, with a female Marsh harrier on Cell 'B'
A new family of 8 Shoveller ducklings was on Cell 'A' in the evening
Wednesday 5th July 2017
2 moulting male Ruffs were on the Reed-bed, a Common sandpiper on the Main Lake, with an adult Mediterranean gull on Cell 'A'
Thursday 6th July 2017
3 Mediterranean gulls (2 adults & a 1st summer) on the Silt pond
A Little owl was by the New Workings & a Barn owl was seen
Friday 7th July 2017
2 Avocet chicks remain (Village Lake & Cell 'A', giving a total of 8 fledged so far
The 3 Mediterranean gulls as yesterday were on the Silt pond & Cell 'A'
Marsh harrier & 2 Peregrines over the New Workings
The Little owl was in the New workings, with a Corn bunting in the North field
In the dusk, a Barn owl was hunting
Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
A new family of 7 Tufted ducklings was on the Reed-bed
Saturday 8th July 2017
In the early morning, there were 3 Green sandpipers on Cell 'C' seen from the reserve entrance, with 2 Snipe flushed from the Bus-stop pool
6 Little ringed plovers were on Cell 'A' in the evening, including 2 juveniles with a Curlew on the Silt pond
2 adult Mediterranean gulls & a 1st summer were on the Silt pond
The final Avocet chick was on Cell 'A', with the Village Lake chick unfortunately dying overnight, giving a total of 9 chicks fledged this year
A Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'C' in the morning, with Tawny owl & Barn owl seen.
Red kite & Hobby were over the New Workings
The Little grebes on Cell 'A' have 2 chicks, making it so far 3 pairs with 6 chicks this year
A Kingfisher was seen
Corn bunting singing in the North field, with a new family of 8 Tufted ducklings on the Reed-bed
Sunday 9th July 2017
The Barn owl was hunting the reserve in the early morning
3 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'C', with 2 Redshank & a adult Mediterranean gull on Cell 'A'
A new Tufted duck family of 9 ducklings was on the Island Lake
A family of Avcoets with 2 well grown chicks was on the Silt pond, they are probably the Reed-bed family, with 1 bird still sitting on Cell 'A'
The Corn bunting was in the North field, with a Red kite also seen
Kingfisher was on the Village Lake
Monday 10th July 2017
On the New Workings tonight, there was 2 Peregrines & a Little owl
Also seen was Barn owl, Marsh harrier & Yellowhammer
Tuesday 11th July 2017
The highlight of the day, was a Bittern that flew onto the Village Lake, before flying to the centre of the reserve
Waders today, included Common sandpiper (Cell 'C' & the Main Lake), 3 Green sandpiper (Cell 'C'), 2 moulting male Ruffs (Island Lake & reed-bed), these were later joined by another bird on Cell 'A' & 4 Little ringed plovers (including a juvenile), with a juvenile Grey wagtail also
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were seen
A Kingfisher was seen on the Reed-bed posts, with Corn bunting on the North hedge
A Hobby flew north, with the Barn owl being seen
A new family of 6 Tufted ducklings was on the Reed-bed
Up to 16 Little egrets were present, including a new colour ringed bird
Thursday 13th July 2017
The Barn owl was seen at dusk
Friday 14th July 2017
3 Green sandpipers were seen on both Cell 'C' & the Main Lake
On Cell 'A', there was 26 Black-tailed godwits, 2 each of Ruff & Redshank, an adult & 3 juvenile Little ringed plover, plus a newly hatched Avocet chick
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Silt pond
2 Hobbys flew over the reserve at midday, with 1 seen in the evening
A new family of 7 Tufted ducklings was on the Reed-bed
Marsh harrier was seen in Cell 'B', with the Barn owl out at dusk
Saturday 15th July 2017
A Common sandpiper & 2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A', along with 3 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Redshank & 4 Little ringed plovers this morning
The Avocet chick & parent were on the Silt pond, along with a 1st year Mediterranean gull
3 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'C', along with a hunting Marsh harrier
Feeding parties of Lesser & Common whitethroat are starting to appear in the North hedge
2 Bullfinches were along the West path, one of them being a juvenile, indicating breeding on the reserve
Sunday 16th July 2017
The pair of Avocets & the single chick were still on the Silt pond
The Bittern was seen on the Main Lake & Reed-bed
A male & juvenile Bullfinch were seen
A Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
Great spotted & Green woodpeckers were seen
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C'
Little owl, Red kite, plus male & immature Marsh harriers were seen
The adult & 3 juvenile Little ringed plovers & a Ruff were on Cell 'A'
Monday 17th July 2017
4 Bullfinches (3 males & a juvenile), by the Maize field
A single Ruff & Dunlin on the Reed-bed, with Green sandpiper & Snipe on Cell 'C'
The juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting Cells 'A' & 'B', with Barn owl also seen
The Bittern was on the Reed-bed in the late evening
Tuesday 18th July 2017
The Bittern was again on the Reed-bed in the evening
Wednesday 19th July 2017
There were 7 Common sandpipers on the Village Lake, with a Hobby flying south
Thursday 20th July 2017
A Marsh harrier, the Green woodpecker & a Common sandpiper were seen in the vicinity of Cell 'A'
Friday 21st July 2017
A Pacific golden plover was on Cell 'A' for a few hours before flying off high west
An adult Yellow-legged & Caspian gulls were on the Silt pond at the same time
15+ Canada geese were about, as well as 2 Common sandpipers
4 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', as well as a Ruff on the Reed-bed
Saturday 22nd July 2017
In the late afternoon, the Bittern showed itself by the Village Lake
On the Silt pond, there was 2 first summer & juvenile Mediterranean gulls, plus an adult Yellow-legged gull at midday, with the adult Caspian gull being see later on
There was a Wood sandpiper at the same place, with Ruff & Greenshank on the Reed-bed & Common sandpipers on the Far Lake
A Peregrine was by the New Workings, with 2 Hobbies over the Reed-bed
Sunday 23rd July 2017
On the Silt pond today, was 3 Black-tailed godwits, a Wood & 4 Common sandpipers, plus a juvenile Little ringed plover
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C'
Kingfisher was on the Main Lake, with 2 separate Hobbies seen
A Cuckoo flew over the Silt pond from the west, where a Yellow wagtail was also seen, as well as a brief Greenshank
Peregrine, Barn & Little owl were seen on the New Workings
A Marsh harrier was over the East ridge
A Water rail was in the south west corner of the Reed-bed, with Corn bunting in the North hedge
Great spotted & Green woodpeckers were seen, with a pair of Bullfinch along Dryham Lane
Finally 8 Canada geese flew north west over the reserve
Tuesday 25th July 2017
Redshank, Common sandpiper & Red kite were seen
Wednesday 26th July 2017
The Main Lake had a Green sandpiper, whilst a Hobby flew south east
Both an adult female & juvenile Marsh harrier, were hunting Cells 'B' & 'C'
Green sandpipers (3 in total) were on Cells 'B' & 'C', with a Snipe also on the latter
Common sandpiper & Kingfisher were on the Main Lake
A Ringed plover, plus 2 Common sandpipers was on the Silt pond
Thursday 27th July 2017
4 Dunlin & a Green sandpiper were on the Reed-bed
On the Silt pond, there was another Dunlin, 4 Common sandpiper, plus an adult Mediterranean gull
Friday 28th July 2017
4 Common sandpipers & a Dunlin were on the Silt pond
Saturday 29th July 2017
A Ruff was on the Village Lake
There were 5 Common sandpipers on the Silt pond, with a further 2 on Cell 'A'
The Dunlin was still on the Silt pond
The first Golden plover of the autumn was on Cell 'A'
A Hobby was present again, as well as Curlew & Barn owl
Kingfisher was seen by the Carp Lake
Sunday 30th July 2017
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A'
The Silt pond had 4 Common sandpiper, a Dunlin & juvenile Mediterranean gull
The Barn owl was hunting at dusk
Monday 31st July 2017
There was a Green sandpiper on Cell 'C'
188 Coots & 28 Little grebes were counted on the reserve
Posted By: Barry on 10/24/2017 9:13:45 PM

June 2017

Thursday 1st June 2017
The Greenshank & Green sandpiper were on Cell 'A', with a Yellow wagtail on the Reed-bed. A Marsh harrier flew south
Friday 2nd June 2017
The Greenshank & drake Mandarin were on Cell 'A'
A female & immature male Marsh harrier hunted Dryham Ings during the day
30 Avocet chicks were counted (2 on Cell 'A', 8 on the Reed-bed, 1 on the Island Lake & the rest on the Village Lake)
The 10 Shelduck ducklings on the Silt pond are now down to 8
A Barnacle goose was on the Village Lake
The failed pair of Mediterranean gulls spent the day on the Village Lake
Saturday 3rd June 2017
The Greenshank was on Cell 'A'
Red kite & Marsh harrier were about the reserve
2 Corn buntings were singing in the North hedge
A Barn owl was hunting the Reed-bed/Island Lake at dusk, with a Tawny owl on the East path
10 Avocet chicks were on the Reed-bed (3 families of 4,4,2), 2 were on Cell 'A', with 10 on the Village Lake
Sunday 4th June 2017
Today, there were 3 Avocet chicks on Cell 'A', 8 on the Reed-bed (of 3 families) & 10 on the Village Lake. There was a Canada goose on the Main Lake.
The Red kite & Marsh harrier were over the reserve in the morning, with a Hobby seen from the Turret hide in the afternoon
Tuesday 6th June 2017
The 3 Pochard ducklings were in front of Crossland's hide today
Wednesday 7th June 2017
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
Thursday 8th June 2017
Marsh harrier, Red kite & a distant Hobby were seen
The Barn owl was hunting the New Workings at dusk
Saturday 10th June 2017
2nd & 1st summer Mediterranean gulls were on the Village Lake
The first Shoveller brood of the year was on Cell 'A' (8 ducklings)
The female Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'C' on the morning, with a Barn owl being seen at dusk
7 Little egrets were counted today
Sunday 11th June 2017
About 30 Canada geese flew north over the reserve in the morning
30 Avocet chicks were counted (1 on Cell 'A', 9 on the Reed-bed & 20 on the Village Lake), they range in age from newly hatched to 4 weeks old. There are still 5 birds sitting.
The Little owl was seen by the North barn
Monday 12th June
The Re kite & Little owl were present. 3 adults & a 1st summer Mediterranean gulls were on the Village Lake
Tuesday 13th June
Marsh harrier, Red kite & the Little owl were again seen
A Water rail was heard on the Reed-bed
32 Avocet chicks were counted (3 on Cell 'A', 5 on Reed-bed & 24 on the Village Lake)
Both the Shoveller & Shelduck families (of 8 ducklings each) were on Cell 'A', whilst 4 well grown Shelduck ducklings were on the Reed-bed
The first Gadwall family of the year (9 ducklings) was on the Main Lake
Wednesday 14th June 2017
A new family of 7 Pochard ducklings have appeared on Cell 'A', the 3rd pair this year
3 Mediterranean gulls (adult, 2nd & 1st summer) were on the Village Lake
The Red kite was seen again
The Barn owl was hunting at dusk
Thursday 15th June 2017
24 Avocet chicks were counted today (3 on Cell 'A', 7 on Reed-bed & 14 on the Village Lake)
1st & 2nd summer Mediterranean gulls on the Village Lake
3 Eygptian geese were on the Silt pond in the evening
A female Marsh harrier was seen
2 Barn owls were seen at dusk
Friday 16th June 2017
Today 21 Avocet chicks were seen (11 on Village Lake, 7 on Red-bed & 3 on Cell 'A')
A Gadwall brood of 4 ducklings was on Cell 'C'
A Peregrine was seen
Saturday 17th June 2017
Male & female Marsh harrier were on the reserve today
16 Avocet chicks (8 Village Lake, 5 Reed-bed & 3 on Cell 'A')
Barn owl & Ringed plover also seen
Sunday 18th June 2017
An adult Little gull was on the Main Lake
2 Red kites & a Peregrine were present
A 2nd summer Mediterranean gull was on the Silt pond
2 Green woodpeckers & a male Bullfinch by the reserve entrance
The Barn owl was hunting the New Workings at dusk
Monday 19th June 2017
On the Village Lake, there was an adult & 2nd year Mediterranean gull
The juvenile Marsh harrier was over
Tuesday 20th June 2017
A male Marsh harrier was over the West fields, with a juvenile by the Silt pond
The Barn owl was hunting the New workings at dusk
Wednesday 21st June 2017
4 Mediterranean gulls (an adult, 2nd & 2 x 1st summer birds), were on the Village Lake
A Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'C'
Thursday 22nd June 2017
A Hobby was catching Dragonflies over the New Workings & the Carp Lake
The 4th Pochard family of 4 ducklings was on the Main Lake, where a Gadwall family of 5 was also present
A Marsh harrier & Barn owl were seen today
The first Common tern chick on the Village Lake was seen today
Friday 23rd June 2017
4 Mediterranean gulls (an adult, 2nd & 2 x 1st summer birds), were seen today
Green sandpiper & a Snipe were on Cell 'A', with a Common sandpiper on the Main Lake in the morning
2 Marsh harriers & a Red kite were present
The Great crested grebes on Cell 'A' have hatched 2 young
14 Avocet chicks today (2 Cell 'A', 1 Silt pond, 7 Reed-bed, 4 Village Lake
Saturday 24th June 2017
12 Avocets were seen today (2 on Cell 'A', 3 Village Lake, 7 on Reed-bed)
Red kite, 2 Marsh harriers, Bullfinch & Green woodpecker were all on the reserve
The Barn owl was about again at dusk
A Cuckoo was calling from the North field in the evening
Sunday 25th June 2017
Today, there was 2 Green sandpipers, Curlew & a Water rail on Cell 'C'
A Hobby was over the Main Lake
The 2nd year Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake
2 Marsh harriers, Red kite & Little owl by the North barn
15 Avocet chicks (3 Village Lake, 7 Reed-bed, 1 Silt pond, 1 Cell 'A') some of the chicks can now fly
A Tufted duck duckling was on the Main Lake & Village Lake
Tuesday 27th June 2017
A Kingfisher & Marsh harrier were over the Main Lake
There were 2 Mediterranean gulls (adult & 2nd summer) on Cell 'C', the latter being seen later on the Village Lake
A Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond
10 Avocet chicks today( 1 Silt pond, 1 Cell 'A', 5 Reed-bed, 3 Village Lake), meaning that 2 have fledged & left the reserve
A family of 6 Gadwall ducklings was on Cell 'C', with a further family of 10 on the Reed-bed
There were 2 Tufted duck families of 10 & 9 on the Island Lake
A pair of Bullfinches were in the Far Corner
The Great crested grebes on the Village Lake have hatched 2 young
9 Little egrets were seen today
Wednesday 28th June 2017
7 Black-tailed godwits flew west over Dryham Lane. A Hobby was attempting to catch Sand martins over the Main Lake
Thursday 29th June 2017
Adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Village Lake & Silt pond
A Hobby was over the Main Lake, with a Common sandpiper along it's shore
The Barn owl was hunting at dusk
Friday 30th June 2017
The 2nd year Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake in the morning
8 Avocet chicks were counted (3 Village Lake, 4 Reed-bed, 1 Cell 'A'), meaning 4 have fledged & left the reserve
A new family of 8 Tufted ducklings was on the Reed-bed
Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
Marsh harrier, Barn owl & 6+ Curlew were also seen
Posted By: Barry on 10/3/2017 7:28:07 PM

May 2017

Monday 1st May 2017
After yesterday, just 2 Black terns were left, that spent the day on the Village Lake
In the early morning a Sanderling (that stayed the day) was joined by 2 Dunlin, that later increased to 10 on Cell 'A'. Also seen was a Common sandpiper, Snipe & 2 Ringed plover.
The Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed, with the 4 Ruffs commuting around various spots
A Bar-tailed godwit was on the Silt pond in the afternoon
2 Corn buntings were in the Far Corner, along with a Garden warbler
At the Reed-bed roost in the evening were 2 Whimbrel & a Curlew
Barn owl & Red kite were also seen
Tuesday 2nd May 2017
2 Whimbrels were on Cell 'A', as well as 5 Ruff, 2 Dunlin, Black-tailed godwit, Common sandpiper & the drake Mandarin
Another Whimbrel was on the Reed-bed
17 Teal are still on the reserve, as well as a drake Wigeon
A Red kite was over the reserve
Wednesday 3rd May 2017
There were 3 Bar-tailed godwits, plus a Black-tailed godwit on Dryham Ings. Also 2 Dunlin & 2 + Ruff
A Whimbrel was on the Reed-bed
The first Swift of the year was seen
Also a Great spotted woodpecker was present
Thursday 4th May 2017
One of yesterday's Bar-tailed & Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A' & the Village Lake
Other waders seen, included at least 2 Common & a Green sandpiper, pair of Ringed plover, 3+Ruff & a Whimbrel
A Grey & a Yellow wagtail were seen from Crossland's hide
3+ Corn bunting were on the North field, & 13+ Common terns were present
Finally Marsh harrier & Red kite were seen, with Barn owl hunting at dusk
Friday 5th May 2017
Waders on Cell 'A', included the Bar-tailed godwit, 3 Greenshanks, 2 Common sandpipers, the pair of Ringed plovers & 3+ Ruffs
There was 9 Snipe on Cell 'C' in the evening
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field, with Common sandpiper, Redshank & Little ringed plover on the Reed-bed
The drake Mandarin showed well in Cell 'A', with Marsh harrier, Red kite & Barn owl being seen
Green woodpecker & a male Bullfinch were seen on the East path
The Little owl was by the North field barn
At the end of the day, THE BIG BIRD COUNT WAS 86 SPECIES
Saturday 6th May 2017
There was a Wood sandpiper in Cell 'A', later joined by 2 Grey plovers. Also here was 2 Dunlins & a Ruff.
A Common sandpiper was seen, as well as 2 Whimbrel north, 4 Ringed plovers & a total of 3 Ruff
At the end of the day, THE BIG BIRD COUNT WAS 93 SPECIES
Sunday 7th May 2017
A Hobby was hunting over the Reed-bed in the evening
3+ Common sandpipers & a Ruff were on the reserve, as well as the drake Mandarin
A pair of Ringed plover & 2 Snipe were seen on Dryham Ings
Water rail was heard on the Reed-bed
At the end of the day, THE BIG BIRD COUNT WAS 96 SPECIES
Monday 8th May 2017
A female Common scoter was on the Village Lake
Just Common sandpiper & 2 Whimbrel were the only waders seen
A Peregrine & Barn owl were seen today
Tuesday 9th May 2017
A Brent goose was on the Silt pond all day
The female Common scoter was still on the Village Lake
A Canada goose was on the Far Lake, with a group of Greylags
Thursday 11th May 2017
The female Common scoter & Brent goose, were still on the Silt pond & Village Lake respectively
A good day for waders, with Wood sandpiper, Sanderling, 4 Dunlins, a Common sandpiper & Curlew on Cell 'A'
Cell 'C' had 2 Ruffs, as well as a Redshank
Lastly 2 Black terns were over the Silt pond in the late evening
Friday 12th May 2017
2 Wood sandpipers were on Cell 'A', as well as a White wagtail
The female Common scoter was still on the Village Lake, alogn with the Brent goose on the Silt pond
2 Whinbrel were on the Reed-bed in the evening, with 3 more seen later
The first Shelduck family of the year were on the Island Lake, with 4 ducklings
Saturday 13th May 2017
The female Common scoter & Brent goose were in their normal places
The 2 Wood sandpipers from yesterday relocated to the Reed-bed, where they were joined by a Black-tailed godwit
On Cell 'A', there was 2 Ruff, a Common sandpiper, 2 Ringed plovers & a Green woodpecker
The drake Mandarin was seen on Dryham Ings reservoir
Red kite, Bullfinch & Yellow wagtail seen
Sunday 14th May 2017
The first Avocet chicks of the year, were 3 on The Village Lake in the afternoon
The Common scoter was only seen in the morning, but the Brent goose was present on the Silt pond all day
A Wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with another on Cell 'A' (also Ruff, Ringed plover & Common sandpiper there)
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
A Yellow wagtail flew over the Far Corner, with a male Bullfinch seen on the East path
Red kite was over Dryham Lane, with the Green woodpecker also being seen
Whimbrel was on the Reed-bed in the evening, with 2 Kingfishers on the Far Lake
Monday 15th May 2017
3 broods of Avocets have hatched on the Village Lake, with at least 8 chicks
A Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with a Ringed plover & westerly flying Black-tailed godwit
The Brent goose was still on the Silt pond
A Red kite was seen well over the reserve entrance in the evening, along with the Barn owl
Tuesday 16th May 2017
The day's highlight was the discovery of 4 Pochard ducklings on Cell 'A', where there was also Wood sandpiper, 4 Ringed plovers, a Common sandpiper (also on the Island Lake), Curlew & the drake Mandarin on the reservoir
The Brent goose was again on the Silt pond
A Whimbrel was on the Island Lake
5 Avocet chicks (2,2,1) were on the Village Lake
Wednesday 17th May 2017
2 Black-tailed godwits in Cell 'A', with the first Cuckoo of the year being heard here, with Curlew & Yellow wagtail also
Thursday 18th May 2017
3 Black-tailed godwits in Cell 'A', with the Pochard family
19 Avocet chicks on the Village Lake
Friday 19th May 2017
A female Garganey was on the Island Lake in the evening
On the Silt pond, there was a Common sandpiper, with the Pochard family of 3 ducklings being seen on Cell 'A'
5 Ringed plovers of the 'Tundrae' race were on the Red-bed in the morning
The Green woodpecker was seen by the Carp Lake
Lastly 10 Avocet chicks were counted on the Village Lake, with others being brooded by their parents
Saturday 20th May 2017
Today's highlight was a Glossy ibis that circled the reserve & flew off high to the eats in the evening
The female Garganey showed on the Reed-bed in the afternoon
In the morning, there was a 2nd year Little gull on the Reed-bed
23 Avocet chicks were counted on the Village Lake
A Whimbrel was on Cell 'A', along with the Pochard family of 3
15 Canada geese flew over the East path, with the Barn owl being seen at dusk
A Corn bunting was singing in the Far Corner
Red kite was seen over Dryham Ings
Sunday 21st May 2017
In the morning, a pair of Garganey & the 2nd year Little gull were on the Reed-bed
A flock of 10 Barnacle geese circled the reserve
A 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
A pair of Grey wagtails was below Crossland's hide
23 Avocet chicks were counted, as well as 3 Pochard ducklings
2 Whimbrels & 3 Curlews were on the Reed-bed in the evening
A male Bullfinch was on the East path, with Barn owl seen again at dusk
Monday 22nd May 2017
A Turnstone was seen firstly on the Silt pond & then the Reed-bed in the evening, before flying off north west at dusk
The 2nd year Little gull again visited the Reed-bed in the evening to roost
The drake Mandarin was seen today
24+ Avocet chicks were on the Village Lake
3 Little egrets were seen
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
A Hobby flew north over the New Workings by the Far Corner
On the Reed-bed, the 2nd summer Little gull, plus a female Garganey was present
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
17 Avocet chicks were counted on the Village Lake
2 Corn buntings were singing in the North field
Wednesday 24th May 2017
The Green woodpecker was by the Island Lake, with 21+ Avocet chicks on the Main Lake
Thursday 25th May 2017
The 1st year Mediterranean gull on the Island Lake, was joined in the early morning by a 1st summer Little gull
A Corn bunting was singing in the North field, with an Oystercatcher pair & 3 chicks on the New workings
21 Avocet chicks were counted on the Village Lake in the morning
Friday 26th May 2017
The 1st summer Little & Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
A Marsh harrier flew north, with a female Yellow wagtail also being seen
The drake Mandarin was on Cell 'B', with 2 Ringed plovers on Cell 'A'
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
16 Avocet chicks were counted today, with 2 of them being on the Island Lake
Saturday 27th May 2017
A Raven flew north over Cliffe road
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was still on the Island Lake
A Turtle dove was briefly on Dryham Lane, before flying off south
Our usual Red kite flew to Dryham Ings & met it's usual reception
Avocet families are starting to disperse, with a chick on the Island Lake & another 2 on Cell 'A', leaving 16 on the Village Lake, with 18 still sitting
A Hobby flew over the reserve in the evening, with a Grass snake also seen
The Little owl was seen by the North field barn
Sunday 28th May 2017
A Greenshank was on Cell 'A' in the morning
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
On the Island Lake, there was the 1st summer Mediterranean gull, plus a single Avocet chick
Another 2 Avocet chicks were on Cell 'A', leaving 21 on the Village Lake
The Barn owl was hunting the New Workings at dusk
Monday 29th May 2017
The Greenshank was on Cell A', with the 1st summer Mediterranean gull on the Island Lake
On the Reed-bed, the resident Little ringed plovers were joined by a pair of Ringed plovers
A male Bullfinch was by the Maize field feeders
The regular Red kite was over in the morning, with a female Marsh harrier also seen
143 Sand martin holes were counted in the colony
There were 3 Avocet chicks on the Island Lake, 2 on Cell 'A', with 14 on the Village Lake, with 19 birds still sitting
A Lapwing chick was seen on Cell 'A' in the morning
2 Green woodpeckers were seen today, pointing to 2 pairs breeding nearby
Tuesday 30th May 2017
7 Common scoter (5 males & 2 females) spent the day on the Main Lake
Red kite & Marsh harrier were seen over Cell 'B'
The Greenshank was still on Cell 'A'
18 Avocet chicks were counted today (14 on the Village Lake, with 2 each on the Island Lake & Cell 'A') ranging in age from newly hatched to 16 days old
The 3 Pochard ducklings were on Cell 'A'. opposite Crossland's hide, but mum was nowhere to be seen (see has not been seen with her brood for a week)
10 Shelduck ducklings were on the Silt pond in the evening
Wednesday 31st May 2017
The 3 Pochard ducklings were on Cell 'A', along with the Greenshank
Posted By: Barry on 8/30/2017 9:00:44 PM

April 2017

Saturday 1st April 2017
Over 55 Avocets were on the reserve today, along with 4 Little & 2 Ringed plovers
There was also 2 Ruffs & over 30 Oystercatchers as well
A single & flock of 11 Black-tailed godwits circled the reserve, but did not land
4 Mediterranean gulls were present, along with 9 roosting Little egrets
Red kite, 3 Redwings south, Green sandpiper & a dusk Barn owl were also seen
Sunday 2nd April
Avocet numbers continued to increase with over 60 seen, as well as 30+ Oystercatchers
On Dryham Ings, there was 3 Ruffs, with 6 Little & the pair of Ringed plovers, plus Green sandpiper
The North field had parties of 7 & 2 Curlew on it
2 Red kites, the Barn owl & over 10 Buzzards were seen
Over 6 Chiffchaffs were singing, with Kingfisher & Corn bunting present
4 Mediterranean gulls were seen today
Monday 3rd April 2017
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'B', with 2 Ruff on Cell 'C' & another on the Silt pond
Also on Dryham Ings, was 3 Grey herons, plus 3 Little ringed plovers
2 Black-tailed godwits were seen on the reserve, along with 4 Curlews in the North field
The Barn owl was seen at dusk, with the Little owl by the North field barn
A female Merlin was sighted
There was still 30+ Tree sparrows at the Maize field feeders
Tuesday 4th April 2017
Again the Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
3 Ruff were on Cell 'C', with another 3 on the Village Lake
A pair of Little ringed plover & 2 Curlew were also present
Again the Little owl was by the North field barn, along with a hunting female Marsh harrier nearby
There were at least 4 Grey herons on the reserve
Corn bunting was seen along the North hedge
Wednesday 5th April 2017
In Cell 'A', there was a Green sandpiper, 6 Ruffs plus the drake Mandarin
The first Sedge warbler of the year was by the Reed-bed
2 Corn buntings were by the North hedge
Thursday 6th April 2017
Green sandpiper, Little ringed plover & Ruff were on Cell 'A'
6 Canada geese were an unusual record for this time of the year
Also seen were Corn bunting & Chiffchaff
Friday 7th April 2017
The first Willow warblers of the year were singing along the West path
A Green sandpiper, 3 Ruff & a Little ringed plover were on Dryham Ings
The first House martin of the year was seen, along with 2 Swallows & over 50 Sand martins
A Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge, with 2 Little owls nearby in the North field barn
Finally, a Green woodpecker was still present on the reserve
Saturday 8th April 2017
In the evening, a Great white egret was briefly on Cell 'B', before flying off in the direction of the village
At dusk, the Barn owl was seen, with also the Little owl by the North field barn
Marsh harrier & Red kite were also seen
Waders included, the Green sandpiper, 3 Little ringed plovers, 6 Ruffs (plus 11 briefly) & 2 Curlew
Over 10 Corn buntings were in the North field, with 2 Fieldfares & 3 Chiffchaffs also being seen
Yellowhammers were seen at the end of Dryham Lane, with the drake Mandarin nearby
The year's first Mallard brood of 13 ducklings was seen 
Sunday 9th April 2017
In the early morning a Sandwich flew from the south west over the Main Lake, before flying high to the north
A Black-tailed godwit, Green sandpiper, 4 Little ringed plovers, 3 Ruff & the drake Mandarin were on Dryham Ings
Marsh harrier & Red kite were present over the reserve
Finally, there were over 500 Sand martins present today
Monday 10th April 2017
The highlight on the day, was a drake Garganey that was seen on the Reed-bed in the evening
The first Yellow wagtail of the year was present today
On Dryham Ings, there was a Black-tailed godwit, 5 Ruff (2 on Cell 'A' & 2 on Cell 'C') , plus the drake Mandarin
Marsh harrier & Red kite were also seen
Wednesday 12th April 2017
Waders today, included 18+ Curlew, Green sandpiper, 5+ Ruff & Little ringed plovers. 
The drake Mandarin was seen, as well as an immature Marsh harrier & a Red kite
Over 8 Little egrets were on the reserve
Finally, a Tawny owl was by the reserve entrance
Thursday 13th April 2017
A Wheatear was in the North field in the morning
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
Over 40 Curlews were in the North field, with Little owl being seen in the barn
Dryham Ings, had a Ruff & Ringed plover, plus 2 Yellow wagtails
Marsh harrier & Red kite were seen
Friday 14th April 2017
The Wheatear was again on the North field again
There was 40+ Curlew seen, with a Dunlin on Cell 'A', Green sandpiper on the Silt pond & also 5 Little ringed plover & 7 Ruff
The Little owl was in it's spot by the North field barn
Over 200 Sand martins were present, with 3 Blackcaps & willow warblers on the reserve
Saturday 15th April 2017
44 Avocets were counted, along with 6 Ruffs (2 each on Village Lake & Cells 'B' & 'C'), plus 9 Little ringed plovers
The drake Mandarin was seen
A Peregrine flew north over the East ridge
2 Chiffchaffs were singing on both the East & West paths
The first Greylag family of the year (3), were on Cell 'B'
Barn, Little & Tawny owls were seen in the evening, as well as a Marsh harrier
Sunday 16th April 2017
Today's highlight, was a Spoonbill seen in the evening on the Village Lake & Cell 'C'
Also seen, was 35 Avocets, plus 5 Ruffs (Village Lake & Cell 'C'), Little ringed plover on Cell 'C', with 10 Curlew on the North fileds
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
A Peregrine flew south over the Reed-bed, with Red kite also seen
Corn bunting was on the North hedge, with a female Wheatear in the North field
96 Gadwall & 22 Shoveller were present today
6 pairs of Lapwing were present on Dyham Ings
Monday 17th April 2017
There was a winter plumaged Curlew sandpiper on Cell 'A'
Also about was the year's first Common sandpiper on the Silt pond, plus Little ringed plover, a Ringed plover, Redshank & 7 Ruffs
8 Curlew were on the North field (with 44 seen today) & a Yellow wagtail (7+ seen today)
The first Whimbrel of the year was seen, with a Jack snipe on the Island Lake
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp lake
In addition to the usual Mediterranean gulls, there was a 1st year bird present
A Reed warbler was singing in the Reed-bed reeds & a Great spotted woodpecker was seen at the end of Dryham Lane
Tuesday 18th April 2017
Today, there was an adult Little gull on both the Island & Village Lakes
The Curlew sandpiper was still present on Cell 'A', with 2 Ruff, 18 Redshank, a Grey wagtail & over 20 Teal
A Whitethroat was seen along Dryham Lane
8 Curlew were feeding on the North field
2 Canada geese were on the Village Lake in the late evening
A female Garganey was seen on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 19th April 2017
The Curlew sandpiper was on Cell 'A', with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
Thursday 20th April 2017
The Curlew sandpiper, was with 5+ Ruffs & a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A'
12 Curlew roosted on the Reed-bed
4 young Lapwings were seen in the North field
2 Water rails were seen in the Reed-bed
Friday 21st April 2017
The first Lesser whitethroats of the year were by the Carp Lake
The Curlew sandpiper was still on Cell 'A', where it was joined by a Common sandpiper & a brief Greenshank
6+ Little ringed plover were present, including 1 on the Reed-bed
6+ Ruff were seen on Cell 'A', the Village Lake & the Reed-bed
The Little owl was on the North field barn, whilst a Tawny owl was seen on the North path
An immature Marsh harrier was hunting in the morning, with a Pink-footed goose being seen briefly in Cell 'B'
Also seen was Yellowhammer & Yellow wagtail
Saturday 22nd April 2017
The highlight of the day was 2 adult Kittiwakes on Cell 'A'in the morning
Also here was 6+ Ruffs, Common & the Curlew sandpiper
A male & female Marsh harrier were seen
2 Collared doves were over the reserve, with a male Bullfinch also seen
The Barn owl was seen at dusk, with a Little owl in the North field barn
In the evening in the Reed-bed, 3 Yellow wagtails were seen, as well as 13 Whimbrels & 10+ Curlews
Sunday 23rd April 2017
The 1st Common tern of the year was seen in the afternoon on Cell 'A'. Also there, was 6+ Ruff, a Common sandpiper, 2 Curlew & the drake Mandarin (also seen on the Far Lake)
A Whimbrel flew south & at least 1 Water rail was seen on the Reed-bed
A Red kite caught a Lapwing chick over the North field
Monday 24th April 2017
On Cell 'A', there was a Black-tailed godwit, plus the drake Mandarin
Tuesday 25th April 2017
On Cell 'A', there was Black-tailed godwit, 3 Ruff, Common sandpiper & 3 Yellow wagtails
Wednesday 26th April 2017
On Cell 'A', there were 2 Black-tailed godwits, Common sandpiper, 5 Ruff (alos on Cell 'C') & 2 Yellow wagtails
10+ Whimbrel came into the Reed-bed roost, with a Common tern, Barn owl & Corn bunting
Thursday 27th April 2017
2 Black-tailed godwits were on Cells 'A' & 'B'
At the same time, 2 Canada geese were on Cell 'B', along with 2 Ruff on Cell 'A' & 1 on the Village Lake. There was also a Yellow wagtail on Cell 'A'
A Common sandpiper was on the Main Lake, with the Little owl being seen by the North field barn
2 Whimbrels roosted tonight, along with 3 Common terns seen on the Reed-bed
Finally, the Tawny owl was seen on the East path
Friday 28th April 2017
A bar-tailed godwit was in the North field, with 3 Black-tailed godwits in Cell 'C'
2 Common sandpipers were seen, as well as 4 Ruff, at least 4 Curlew & 4 Common terns
Also seen was a Red kite & the drake Mandarin
Finally, there was 6+ Whimbrel on the Reed-bed roost tonight
Saturday 29th April 2017
8 Arctic terns flew North east over the reserve in the morning, with also 3 Common terns & a 1st summer Mediterranean gull
On Dryham Ings, there was 3 Black-tailed godwits, 4 Ruff, with Common sandpiper & Dunlin on the Silt pond
The drake Mandarin duck was seen on both Dryham Ings reservoir & the Carp Lake
2 Corn buntings were singing in the Far Corner
7 Greylag goose families were present on the reserve
A Green woodpecker was on the East path, indicating local breeding
Sunday 30th April 2017
A good day for terns with 10 Arctic terns thro' the reserve east in the morning
The highlight was Black terns that built up during the day, from an initial 7 on the Village Lake to at least 23, with 3 of these being on the Reed-bed. 11+ Common terns were also present
Also briefly seen were 2 second year Little gulls above the Reed-bed
Waders, included 2 winter plumaged Grey plovers on the Reed-bed that later flew south. Also a Black-tailed godwit was on the 'Bus-stop' pool of Cell 'C', with at least 2 Ruffs commuting between the Dryham Ings cells. 2 Ringed plovers, 8 Dunlins & 2 Common sandpipers (on the Far Lake) were also seen.
The drake Mandarin was also seen.
Posted By: Barry on 8/4/2017 9:02:56 PM

March 2017

Wednesday 1st March 2017
There was a male & 2 female Goosander on Cell 'A'
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were present, as well as 100+ Linnets at dusk
Thursday 2nd March 2017
The first Ringed plover of the year was on the North field flood pond
Along Dryham Lane, there was a Goldcrest & Chiffchaff, with another one in the North hedge
3 Bramblings were underneath the Maize field feeder
The usual 2 Ruff were on the Village Lake, along with 28 Redshank
A female Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'C', where the male Stonechat was also present
2 adult & 2 1st winter Mediterranean gulls were also present
Friday 3rd March 2017
The Barn owl was spotted roosting in the North field barn
A male Brambling was at the Maize field feeders, along with a Marsh tit & 60+ Tree sparrow
A Dunlin was with the 2 Ruff on the Village Lake
A male Marsh harrier was seen, as well as a Red kite that flew south
2 adults & a 1st winter Mediterranean gull were on the Main Lake
A Corn bunting was seen in the Far Corner
Saturday 4th March 2017
The 2 Ruff were on the Village Lake
There was 2 pairs of Bramblings by the Maize field feeder
A flock of 20 Siskin were in the Far Corner, along with a Chiffchaff & female Yellowhammer
A pair of Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
Red kite was seen as well as 28 Pink-footed geese flying north west
The male Stonechat was seen on Cell 'B'
In the evening, a male & 4 female Goosanders were seen
Sunday 5th March 2017
The first Avocets (a pair) of the year were on the Silt pond & Cell 'A'
Later on a pair of Ringed plovers was seen at the latter place
On the Village Lake, the 2 Ruffs & the Dunlin were present
Under the Maize field feeder, there was 2 males & 4 females Brambling
The Siskin flock was at least 30 strong between the Far & Carp Lakes
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake, with the female Marsh harrier in the morning
2 adults & a 1st summer Mediterranean gull were on the Main Lake
A Red kite was seen over the reserve
Monday 6th March 2017
The Barn owl was seen at dusk
On the Village Lake, 2 Ruff & a Dunlin were seen
20+ Oystercatchers were seen
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Again the 2 Ruff were on the Village Lake, along with a 1st summer Mediterranean gull
A Marsh harrier flew south over the reserve, as did a Peregrine. There were 4 Red kites over the East ridge
The drake Mandarin returned to the Dryham Ings reservoir
A Chiffchaff was on the West path
The Little owl was by the North field barn
7 Bramblings & a Goldcrest were seen on the East path
Wednesday 8th March 2017
8 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve in the afternoon
2 adults & a 1st Year Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
2 Avocets were seen on Cell 'A'
There was a male & female Brambling under the Maize field feeder
The 2 Ruff & a Kingfisher were also seen
Thursday 9th March 2017
2 Chiffchaffs were along Dryham Lane
A Kingfisher was by the Main Lake
The 2 Ruffs & Dunlin were on the Village Lake
A Green sandpiper was on the Far Lake
2 Bramblings by the Maize field feeder
21+ Oystercatchers were counted
Friday 10th March 2017
A record count of 111 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve in the morning
2 Eygptian geese were seen in Cell 'A'
A Merlin was seen to fly south
At the Maize field feeder, 5 Brambling, Marsh tit & 50+ Tree sparrows
The 2 Ruffs & Dunlin were again on the Main Lake
2 Corn buntings were in the North hedge
2 adult Mediterranean gulls, Kingfisher & Green sandpiper (Far Lake) were seen today
Saturday 11th March 2017
2 Ringed plovers were on the Silt pond today, with a Red kite seen
The long staying Ruffs were still on the Village Lake
There were 13+ Bramblings, plus 50+ Tree sparrows at the Maize field feeders
There were up to 3 Chiffchaffs singing on the reserve, with a Corn bunting seen in the North hedge
A Little owl was by the North field barn
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags by the reserve entrance
2 Adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
A pair of Bullfinches were seen today
Sunday 12th March 2017
At least 6 Bramblings & 2 Marsh tits were by the Maize field feeders, with one of the Marsh tits being seen along Dryham Lane
The Barn owl was roosting in the North field barn in the morning
5 Ruff were present between the Village Lake & Cell 'A', along with Dunlin & Ringed plover at the latter
The Pink-footed goose from yesterday was still at the reserve entrance, along with a pair of Bullfinches nearby
A 2nd year Mediterranean gull was seen today
Finally Chiffchaff was singing by the Far Corner, with a Goldcrest by the reserve entrance
Monday 13th March 2017
40 Avocets were on Cell 'A', with 31 Ruff between the Village & Main Lakes
Also seen was 6 Dunlin, 2 Green sandpiper & a Ringed plover
The Pink-footed goose was showing well at the reserve entrance
A Chiffchaff was by the South hide
2 Mediterranean gulls were by the Main Lake
Tuesday 14th March 2017
The Barn owl was hunting the Silt pond at dusk
A male Merlin flew south
2 Sand martins were seen in the late afternoon by the reserve entrance
The Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags in Cell 'C'
45 Redshank plus 6 Ruff (5 on Cell 'A' & 1 on the Village Lake) were seen
A Chiffchaff was singing along Dryham Lane
Finally a single Mediterranean gull was on the reserve
Wednesday 15th March 2017
A male Brambling was by the reserve entrance, with a further 4 under the Maize field feeder, along with a Marsh tit
On the Silt pond, there was 4 Ruff, along with a further 2 on the Village Lake
There was a single White wagtail on Cell 'A'
Chiffchaffs were singing along Dryham Lane & the Carp Lake
The adult Mediterranean gull was present
80+ Fieldfares flew south, with 11 Little egrets roosting today
Thursday 16th March 2017
16 Avocets were present on the Silt pond
14 Bramblings, plus the Marsh tit were present by the Maize field feeders, along with a pair of Bullfinches nearby
A Dunlin & a Ruff were on Cells 'A' & 'B' of Dryham Ings
A new site record of 194 Gadwall was established today
A Chiffchaff was singing along Dryham Lane
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were present. along with 24+ Oystercatchers
Friday 17th March 2017
A Marsh harrier & Peregrine were seen today
By the Maize field feeder, there were 2 Bramblings, plus Marsh tit
120 Redwings flew north in the morning
The Little owl was seen outside the North field barn
3 Sand martins were over the Main Lake, along with the 2 Mediterranean gulls
8 Avocets were on the Silt pond
Cell 'A', had a pair of Ringed plovers, plus a Dunlin
The Ruff was on the Village Lake
26 Oystercatchers were on the reserve, with a Chiffchaff singing along Dryham Lane
Saturday 18th March 2017
There were 2 Sand martins over the Far Lake in the morning
A Jack snipe was flushed from the North path, with a Corn bunting in the North hedge
7 Avocets & a Dunlin were on the Silt pond & Cell 'A', wher 1 of the 2 pairs of Ringed plovers were seen (the other pair were on the North field flood pond)
By the Maize field feeder, there was 4+ Brambling, plus the Marsh tit
2 Chiffchaffs were singing by the Carp lake & along Dryham Lane
3 adults & a 2nd Year Mediterranean gulls were on the reserve
Sunday 19th March 2017
In the morning, there was 11 Avocets, the Ruff, 2 Dunlin & an adult Mediterranean gull on the Village Lake
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
12 Bramblings (3 males & 9 females) were by the Maize field feeders, along with the Marsh tit
The Little & barn owls were seen by the North field barn
6 Siskins, plus a Yellowhammer were in the Far Corner
3 Sand martins were feeding above the Carp Lake, giving a day's total of 6
Cell 'A', had 2 Avocets, the same Ruff as earlier &a Dunlin
Another 2 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
2nd & 1st year Mediterranean gulls were seen, as well as Red kite & a pair of Ringed plover
Monday 20th March 2017
7 Little egrets roosted on the reserve tonight
There were 2 adult Mediterranean gulls on the Main Lake & a 2nd year bird on the Village Lake
Tuesday 21st March 2017
There was a Bar-tailed godwit briefly on Cell 'A' in the morning, with the pair of Ringed plovers & the year's first Little ringed plover
10 Avocets were on the reserve, along with 31 Golden plovers that flew south. plus small parties of Curlew (11,8,3) & the 2 Ruff
12 Waxwings were by the reserve entrance & later moved on to near the Maize field feeders
Also seen, was a Marsh harrier, 4 (3 adults & a 2nd year) Mediterranean gulls, plus Kingfisher & Grey wagtail on Cell 'A'
There was 150+ Fieldfare in the North field
Finally 9 Little egrets roosted on the reserve tonight
Wednesday 22nd March 2017
6+ Sand martins over the Main Lake, with 3 adult Mediterranean gulls
2 Chiffcahffs were singing along Dryham Lane
In the evening, a male & 2 female Goosanders briefly alighted on Cell 'A'
9 Avocets were seen today
By the Maize field feeder, there were 5 Bramblings, plus the Marsh tit
Thursday 23rd March 2017
At least 4 Bramblings were under the Maize field feeders
A Grey wagtail was on Cell 'A' of DRyham Ings
The pair of Mediterranean gulls, with a 2nd tear bird & Avocet were present
2 Chiffchaffs were singing along Dryham Lane
Cell 'A' had a pair of Ringed plovers, plus 2 Ruffs
A Kingfisher was seen by the Far Lake
60+ Fieldfares were seen at dusk
Friday 24th March 2017
There was 9+ Bramblings at the Maize field feeders, with 10+ Buzzards over the East ridge
5+ Chiffchaffs were singing at various spots on the reserve, with a pair of Bullfinches on the East path
The pair of Ringed plover, plus a Ruff were on Cell 'A'
3 adults, plus a 2nd summer Mediterranean gulls were present today
A Curlew was on the Island Lake, with a Kingfisher by the Carp Lake
6+ Corn buntings were on the North field
On the West path, Treecreeper & Lesser redpoll were present
The Barn owl was hunting at dusk
Saturday 25th March 2017
Today, a Marsh harrier & the Ruff were seen on Cell 'A'
The usual Mediterranean gulls were present
There were 12 Bramblings by the Maize field feeder, with a Marsh tit also, second Marsh tit was by the reserve entrance
The East path also had a pair of Bullfinch & the Green woodpecker
2 Little owls, plus the Barn owl were by the North field barn
Yellowhammers were seen at the end of Dryham Lane & Cliffe road
A Corn bunting & Chiffchaff were singing by the Far Corner
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
Sunday 26th March 2017
The Barn owl was again hunting at dusk
4 Canada geese were on the North field, with a further 9 flying east
A Kingfisher was on the Main Lake
5+ Corn buntings were singing in the Far Corner
16 Bramblings & the Marsh tit were by the Maize field feeders
Waders seen, included 2 Ruff, & Ringed plover, 20 Avocet & 23 Curlew that roosted on the reserve
At least 6 Chiffchaffs were singing on the reserve
A Red kite was seen
2 adults & a 2nd summer Mediterranean gulls were on the reserve
100+ Fieldfare were seen
Monday 27th March 2017
7+ Brambling were by the Maize field feeder
A Marsh harrier & Red kite were hunting the reserve, with the Barn owl seen at dusk
5+ Chiffchaff were singing around the reserve
2 Goldcrests were along the East path
4+ Corn buntings were in the Far Corner
3 adultrs & the 2nd year Mediterranean gulls were present, as well as the pair of Ringed plover on Cell 'A'
Tuesday 28th March 2017
The first Swallow of the year was seen, along with a flock of 40+ Sand martins late in the afternoon
The drake Mandarin was on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper & 2 Ruffs on Cell 'C'
A Yellowhammer & 3 plus Corn buntings were in the Far Corner
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were also present
Thursday 30th March 2017
The Barn owl was hunting at dusk
Avocet numbers are building up, with 32 seen today, along with 2 of each of Little ringed plover & Ruff on Cell 'A'
At least 5 Bramblings were present, along with Corn bunting & 30 Fieldfares
2 Red kites, a Marsh harrier & Tawny owl were seen
3 adults & a 2nd year Mediterranean gulls were present
Friday 31st March 2017
The 1st Blackcap of the year was singing on the West path
At least 2 Bramblings were at their usual spot by the Maize field feeder
A Corn bunting was by the North hedge, with the Little owl being seen by the North field barns
Over 6 Chiffchaffs were singing on the reserve
A pair of Little & Ringed plover, plus 2 Ruff were on Cell 'A'
Also seen was 4 Mediterranean gulls, Kingfisher, drake Mandarin & 2 Swallows
Posted By: Barry on 7/3/2017 9:04:48 PM

February 2017

Wednesday 1st February
The male Stonechat was again in the gorse bushes of Cell 'C', with the drake Mandarin on the reservoir
A Red kite was seen to drift past the East ridge
A Bullfinch was seen along Dryham Lane, along with a Goldcrest on the West path
3 drakes & 2 duck Goosanders were on the Island Lake
The 2 Ruff were seen in the company of 20 Redshank on the Village Lake
Thursday 2nd February 2017
The 2 Ruff were on the Village Lake, whilst 5 Little egrets roosted in the Far Lake
Friday 3rd February 2017
On the Island Lake today, up to 9 Goosanders (3 males & 6 females) were seen
The 2 Ruff were on the Village Lake
A pair of Bullfinches were near & 4 Brambling were underneath the Maize field feeder
The Little owl was briefly seen for the first time this year around the North field barn
The male Stonechat was on Cell 'C's gorse bushes
560 Lapwings, plus 3 Oystercatchers were on the Silt pond
Also seen was a Marsh harrier & Grey wagtail
Saturday 4th February 2017
The 2 Ruff were on the Village Lake
A female Goosander was on the Island Lake in the early morning, but was disturbed by the hunting 'Cream-crown' Marsh harrier
In the afternoon, there was a drake Pintail on the reservoir, as well as 4 Goosanders on Cell 'A'
On the Maize field feeders, there was a Marsh tit, as well as a male & female Brambling
A Goldcrest was seen in the Far Corner
The male Stonechat was again in Cell 'C'
A flock of 30 Golden plover flew over
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
Finally a Curlew roosted on the Island Lake
Sunday 5th February 2017
A drake Pintail was on the Carp Lake in the morning
The male Stonechat was again in Cell 'C', along with a hunting Marsh harrier
The 2 Ruff are still about the Village Lake
A Curlew was on the Island Lake, along with a couple on the East ridge
6 Oystercatchers were counted today
The drake Mandarin moved to the Dryham Ings reservoir
A Goldcrest was with the Siskins by the Carp Lake
A Coal tit was seen along Dryham Lane, with 2 Marsh tits, plus a male & 3 female Bramblings by the Maize field feeder
In the evening, a duck Goosander was on the Island Lake, with the Barn owl being seen at dusk hunting
Monday 6th February 2017
Again, the Barn owl was seen at dusk. A duck Goosander was on the Island Lake
A Ruff was on the Village Lake islands
Tuesday 7th February 2017
Again a Barn owl was seen at dusk
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake, with 4 Little egrets also seen
During the day, a male & female Marsh harrier were separately present
By the Maize field feeder, both Coal & Marsh tit were seen
Lastly in the evening, a Tawny owl was by the reserve entrance
Wednesday 8th February 2017
In the late afternoon, a Barn owl, plus a murmentation of about 2,000 Starlings were seen
Again a female Marsh harrier was present
On the Island Lake, there was a Curlew, Little egret & female Goosander
Thursday 9th February 2017
The male Stonechat was again on Cell 'C'
A Marsh harrier was hunting in the same place
5 Little egrets & 6 Oystercatchers were present
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with 2 Ruffs on the Village Lake
Around the Maize field feeders, there were 4 Bramblings, 2 Marsh tits & a Great spotted woodpecker
Friday 10th February 2017
A Woodcock was seen to fly over the Maize field feeders
In the Far Corner, a Chiffchaff was seen
6 Bullfinches were seen along Dryham Lane
A Jack snipe was on Cell 'B'
By the Maize field feeders there was Coal & Marsh tits, plus 3 female Bramblings
7 Oystercatchers were counted
Finally the male Stonechat was on Cell 'C'
Saturday 11th February 2017
2 Ruffs were on the Village Lake
A female Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed
Coal & Marsh tits, 6 Bramblings were by the Maize field feeders
A pair of Bullfinches along Dryham Lane
Sunday 12th February 2017
Today, there was a single Ruff on the Village Lake
A female Brambling was underneath the Maize field feeders
A pair of Bullfinch was along Dryham Lane
In the morning, the female Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'C'
A pair of Bullfinches was on the West path
2 males & 3 female Goosanders were seen, along with a Peregrine
Lastly a Tawny owl was by the reserve entrance
Monday 13th February 2017
Under the Maize field feeder, there was a male & 2 female Bramblings
On the Island Lake, there was 3 males & 4 female Goosander, plus a Curlew
The male Stonechat was in Cell 'C'
Marsh harrier & a Peregrine were also present
Tuesday 14th February 2017
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
There was a pair of Brambling under the Maize field feeder
On the Island Lake, there was the Curlew from yesterday, plus a male & 2 female Goosander
5 Oystercatchers were seen, as well as the 2 Ruffs on the Village Lake
The male Stonechat was in Cell 'A'
Finally a Tawny owl was by the reserve entrance
Wednesday 15th February 2017
The male Stonechat was again in the gorse bushes of Cell 'C'
At least 9 Oystercatchers were on the reserve
At the Maize field feeders, there was a pair of Brambling, plus 2 Marsh tits
Shelduck numbers were over 100 today
A Curlew was roosting on the Island Lake
The 2 Ruff were on the central island of the Village Lake
There was a Brambling at the Viewing point feeders
A female Goosander was on Cell 'A'
20 Golden plover flew over
Thursday 16th February 2017
Red kite over the North field
A Peregrine was over Dryham Lane
3 drakes & 4 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake in the evening
Friday 17th February 2017
A Brambling was under the Maize field feeder
The pair of Bullfinch were again along Dryham Lane
The drake Mandarin re-appeared, whilst the Marsh harrier was seen again
During survey work, a Jack snipe was noticed, as well as 10 Oystercatchers & a Water rail
The 2 Ruff were still on the Village Lake, whilst the male Stonechat was in Cell 'C'
Finally, 5 pairs of Goosander were on the Island Lake, along with a Curlew
Saturday 18th February 2017
At least 5 Bramblings were underneath the Maize field feeders
A 'Cream-crown' Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
The male Stonechat was in Cell 'A', whilst the drake Mandarin was on Dryham Ings reservoir
Again, the 2 Ruffs were on the Village Lake
A Green sandpiper was on the Silt pond, with a Corn bunting in the North hedge
A pair of Great crested grebes were displaying on the Main Lake
Sunday 19th February 2017
20 Buzzards were soaring in the morning, with 2 Peregrines & Red kite also seen
By the Maize field feeders, there was a Coal & 2 Marsh tits, plus 3 males & 4 female Bramblings
Again the 2 Ruff were on the Village Lake & the male Stonechat on Cell 'C'
A pair of Bullfinch were along Dryham Lane, whilst 31 Pink-footed geese flew over in the morning
A Tawny owl was heard by the reserve entrance
Monday 20th February 2017
The highlight of today, was a drake Goldeneye seen on both the Carp & Far Lakes
In the Far Corner, there was a Goldcrest
The Little owl showed well by the North field barn
Again 2 Ruff were on the Village Lake
There was a Kingfisher seen on the Main Lake, with the male Stonechat in Cell 'C'
Tuesday 21st February 2017
Today, the 2 Ruff were again on the Village Lake, with a Jack snipe there in the afternoon
In the morning a 1st winter Mediterranean gull was here, with an adult on the Main Lake in the afternoon
45 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
A female Pintail was on the Reed-bed, with the drake Mandarin on the Far Lake
2 males & 4 female Goosander were seen on the Island Lake in the evening
17 Oystercatchers were present, with 129 Gadwall being counted on the Reed-bed
3 males & 4 female Bramblings were under the Maize field feeders
The male Stonechat was in the gorse bushes of Cell 'A'
Wednesday 22nd February 2017
At mid-day, a female Smew was on the Main Lake, with an adult Mediterranean gull there later as well
A record count of 148 Gadwall was made today
A Marsh harrier was recorded
2 Ruff were on the Island Lake, with a Water rail heard from the Turret hide
Thursday 23rd February 2017
The 'Cream-crown Marsh harrier was hunting the Moorhens again today
Friday 24th February 2017
The highlight of the day, was 2 Whooper swans that spent the day on the Village Lake along with the 2 Ruffs
The Maize field feeder had 3 Bramblings, plus a Coal tit
A Goldcrest was in the Far Corner
3 Red kites were seen above the reserve
Barn & Little owl were by the North field barn
An adult & 1st winter Mediterranean gull were seen on the reserve
Again the female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve in the morning
The male Stonechat was still around Cell 'C'
A flock of about 140 Linnets were seen as well as a Chiffchaff
Saturday 25th February 2017
The 2 Ruffs on the Village Lake were joined by a Dunlin
3 male Bramblings were by the Maize field feeder, with a Marsh tit also seen
A Chiffchaff was seen & calling by the South hide
A female Goosander flew east in the morning
3 Different Marsh harriers were seen in the morning
Sunday 26th February 2017
The Dunlin was still with the 2 Ruffs on the Village Lake
2 adults & a 1st year Mediterranean gulls were about the reserve
A pair of Brambling were under the Maize field feeders
The male Stonechat was on the gorse bushes in Cell 'C'
A Chiffchaff was briefly singing by the Carp Lake & then was seen along Dryham Lane
2 Marsh tits were on the East path, with Goldcrest in the Far Corner
2 Red kites were along the East ridge, with one later over the reserve
An immature male Marsh harrier was present
Monday 27th February 2017
Red kite over the reserve
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Today, a Barn owl was seen as well as Little owl by the North barn
There were 3 Bramblings by the Maize field feeders
A male & female Marsh harrier, Peregrine & Red kite were hunting the reserve
22+ Oystercatchers were counted as well as 37 Redshank & the 2 Ruffs on the Village Lake
A Green sandpiper & Kingfisher were seen

Posted By: Barry on 6/8/2017 7:56:19 PM

January 2017

Sunday 1st January 2017
The 2 Ruffs were still on the Village Lake margins
About the Maize field feeder, was both Coal & Marsh tit, 3 males & a female Bramblings, with a Lesser redpoll seen nearby
The Green woodpecker was seen at several spots on the reserve
The drake Mandarin was again on the Carp Lake
Lastly, Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake, along with 23 Shelduck
Monday 2nd January 2017
Today, the 2 Ruff were still about the Village Lake, with 2 Dunlin seen on the Silt pond
4 Whooper swans flew south in the early morning
A Water rail was seen from the Turret hide
By the Maize field feeder, there was again Coal & Marsh tits, plus 5+ Brambling
An Oystercatcher was present on the Village Lake, with Marsh harrier & Peregrine also being sighted
A Stonechat was on Dryham Ings
Also seen was Goldcrest & Green woodpecker, with a Tawny owl being seen at dusk on the East path
Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Joining the Oystercatcher, & 2 Ruffs, was 4 Dunlin
20+ Golden plover were on the East ridge field
At the Maize field feeder, was the Coal & Marsh tit, plus 3 (male & 2 female) Bramblings
A female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve, with the drake Mandarin still on the Carp Lake
There were 19 Shelduck on the Main Lake, with 15 Little egrets roosting
Finally, a Great spotted woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
Wednesday 4th January 2017
10 Golden plover flew east in the early morning
2 Ruff were with the Oystercatcher on the Village Lake. A Golden plover was there in the afternoon
The same number of Bramblings as yesterday, plus 2 Marsh tits were by the Maize field feeder
The Green woodpecker was on the North path
A Siskin was by the Far Lake
3 Dunlin were on the Silt pond (later on 4 were on the Village Lake), with the drake Mandarin being on the Dryham reservoir
Finally 33 Shelduck were counted on the Main Lake
Thursday 5th January 2017
The 2 Ruff were still around the Village Lake, with a Dunlin being seen on the Main Lake
There were 40 Shelduck counted on the reserve today
At the Maize field feeder, there was a Marsh tit, plus 3 males & a female Brambling
Friday 6th January 2017
5 Dunlin were seen on the Village Lake in the morning
150 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve
The male Stonechat was in the gorse bushes of Cell 'C'
A Whooper swan flew west over the Main Lake, where 48 Shelduck were counted
The drake Mandarin re-appeared on the Carp Lake
There was 2 males & a female Bullfinch on the West path, with anither female on the East path
The Maize field feeder had Coal & Marsh tits, plus 4 Bramblings
A Woodcock was sen near the East path
The Green woodpecker was seen from the Viewing platform & along Dryham Lane
Saturday 7th January 2017
5 Dunlin were on the Silt pond in the morning
2 males & a female Bullfinch were seen from the Crossland's hide, with a female along Dryham Lane
One of the Ruff's re-appeared on the Village Lake, with 47 Shelducks counted on the reserve
There was a flock of 40+ Linnets along Dryham Lane
A Tawny owl was on the East path in the early morning
The male Stonechat was on Cell 'C'
2 Water rails were heard from the Turret hide
Coal & Marsh tit, plus 2 Bramblings were at the Maize field feeder
Sunday 8th January 2017
2 Dunlin were on the Silt pond, with the Ruff on the Village Lake
Great spotted woodpecker & a flock of about 30 Siskins were along Dryham Lane
2 Bramblings, plus Coal & Marsh tits were at the Maize field feeder
Lastly, Stonechat on Cell 'C', Marsh harrier, Green sandpiper, a 2nd winter Mediterranean gull (Cell 'A'), Water rail & Kingfisher were also seen
Tuesday 10th January 2017
56 Shelduck & a Kingfisher (also seen on the Village Lake) were by the Main Lake
A Goldcrest was on the West path, by the Carp Lake
Also on the Village Lake, there was the 2 Ruffs, plus a Dunlin
Thursday 12th January 2017
On the Village Lake, there was an Oystercatcher & a Ruff
The male Stonechat was seen along Dryham Lane
Under the Maize field feeder, there was a male & 3 female Bramblings
Finally. 7 Little egrets roosted tonight
Friday 13th January 2017
A drake Pintail & the drake Mandarin were on the Carp Lake, with the former also being seen on Cell 'A'
There was a Dunlin on the Silt pond
A male & female Brambling were by the Maize field feeder
Saturday 14th January 2017
The star bird today, was a drake Green-winged teal seen on the Main Lake (last year's bird?)
At least 66 Shelduck were counted around the reserve
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with 2 Dunlin & a Ruff on the Village Lake
A pair of Bullfinches were along the West path
The same 2 Bramblings as yesterday were by the Maize field feeder, along with a Marsh tit
2 Lesser redpolls were with the Siskin flock
A 'Cream-crown' Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed
Sunday 15th January 2017
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Main Lake, but could be elusive at times
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
A Goldcrest was seen from the North path
A Peregrine was seen by Crosslands hide
By the Maize field feeders, there was the 2 Bramblings, plus a Marsh tit
Monday 16th January 2017
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the west bank of the Main Lake
2 Ruff, plus a Dunlin were on the Village Lake
The male Stonechat was seen on Cell 'C'
Tuesday 17th January 2017
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the West bank of the Main Lake
Wednesday 18th January 2017
2 Ruffs were again seen on the Village Lake
Thursday 19th January 2017
The 2 Ruffs returned to the Village Lake
The drake Mandarin was seen on the Carp Lake
Also 2 Marsh harrier, Green woodpecker & a Bullfinch were seen along Dryham Lane
2 drake Goosanders were on the Main Lake
The Marsh tit & a Brambling were seen by the Maize field feeders
Friday 20th January 2017
The 2 Ruffs & 2 Dunlin were on the Village Lake again
3 Bramblings were underneath the Maize field feeders
A Stonechat was seen in Cell 'A' 
A Marsh harrier was over the North field
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake
Saturday 21st January 2017
About 120 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
A male & 3 female Goosanders flew from Dryham Ings
A Marsh harrier was hunting over Dryham Ings, along with a Peregrine
The drake Mandarin was on the Dryham Ings reservoir
A Goldcrest was in the Far Corner
Marsh tit & 2 Bramblings were by the Maize field feeders, along with a male & 2 female Bullfinches by the Carp Lake
The 2 Ruff were still on the Village Lake, later on joined by an adult winter Mediterranean gull
The male Stonechat was on the gorse of Cell 'C'
Sunday 22nd January 2017
A Barnacle goose circled the reserve several times in the morning
The 2 Ruff were very mobile about the reserve today, being later joined by a Dunlin on the Village Lake
A 'Cream-crown' Marsh harrier was hunting the Island Lake & Reed-bed in the morning
Again the male Stonechat was in Cell 'C'
At the Maize field feeder, Coal & Marsh tit were present, as was a male & 2 female Bramblings
Tuesday 24th January 2017
A 'Cream-crown' Marsh Harrier was hunting the Reed-bed & Main Lake, with a juvenile also seen
The male Stonechat was on Cell 'C'
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
By the far Lake, there was a flock of Siskin, pair of Bullfinch & a Goldcrest
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake
The Coal & Marsh tit, plus a male & 2 female Bramblings were seen by the Maize field feeders, with a female Bullfinch seen nearby
Another male Brambling was by the Viewing platform feeders
Wednesday 25th January 2017
About the Main Lake, a female Marsh harrier, plus a female Hen harrier were seen at separate times
A Kingfisher was seen at this same lake
Thursday 26th January 2017
4 female Bramblings, plus 2 Marsh tits were by the Maize field feeders
Friday 27th January 2017
Just a single male Brambling was with the Marsh tit by the Maize field feeder
The drake Mandarin was again by the Carp Lake
3 Dunlin were on the Silt pond
A Marsh harrier was again hunting the reserve
Two skeins of 21 & 23 Pink-footed geese flew north east over the reserve
A Grey wagtail flew past Crossland's hide
Good numbers of Redwing & Fieldfare were present today
Saturday 28th January 2017
A Jack snipe flew over the Viewing point, in the early morning & was seen to land in the reserve
2 Marsh harriers were present today
In the afternoon, there were 2 Pink-footed geese present on the North field
On the Island Lake, there was 2 Little egrets, plus a Water rail
A male Brambling, Coal & Marsh tit frequented the Maize field feeders
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with Goldcrest & a flock of 20 Siskin nearby
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake. with a Dunlin on the Silt pond & an Oystercatcher also seen
A pair of Goosander roosted on Cell 'A'
Lastly, the male Stonechat was seen on Cell 'C'
Sunday 29th January 2017
The 2 Ruff were seen on the Village Lake
The Maize field feeder had the Marsh tit, plus 2 Brambling
In the North field, the 2 Pink-footed geese from yesterday were still present
2 pairs of Goosander flew over the reserve
The drake Mandarin duck was again on the Carp Lake
Finally the male Stonechat was still on Cell 'C'
Monday 30th January 2017
A male Brambling was under the Maize field feeder today
On the Island Lake, a pair of Goosander were seen all day
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake, with a Goldcrest in the North hedge
A female Marsh harrier was hunting the Island Lake
Again the male Stonechat was seen in Cell 'C', along with a Water rail
A Ruff was on the Village Lake, with 2 Lesser redpoll in a Siskin flock by the Viewing platform
Tuesday 31st January 2017
A male & 2 female Goosander were on the Island Lake
The male Stonechat was again in Cell 'C'
By the Maize field feeder, there were 2 males & 3 female Bramblings, Coal tit & a female Bullfinch
Posted By: Barry on 5/14/2017 8:29:42 PM

December 2016

Thursday 1st December 2016
A Peregrine was seen to take a Woodcock, by observers from the Turret hide
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed
The Green woodpecker was by the North hedge
Friday 2nd December 2016
On the Main Lake today, there was a Kingfisher, 3 Grey herons, 11 Little egrets & 21 Cormorants
A Bullfinch was seen along Dryham Lane
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond, with the drake Mandarin still on the Carp Lake
A Marsh tit was feeding from the Maize field feeders
A pair of Stonechat were in Cell 'B', with another individual on the fence post between the Village & Island Lakes
Saturday 3rd December 2016
A pair of Stonechats on Cell 'B', in the morning, with a Kingfisher nearby
13 Little egrets were on the reserve today, with a Marsh harrier also being seen
On the Maize field feeders, Coal & Marsh tit were seen
Sunday 4th December 2016
The Marsh tit & a Brambling were at the Maize field feeder
2 Pink-footed geese visited the Main Lake, where there was also 12 Little egrets
The Green woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
The pair of Stonechats were seen in Cell 'C'
Monday 5th December 2016
The Brambling was still by the Maize field feeder
4 Dunlin were on the Silt pond
Wednesday 7th December 2016
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed & Island Lake
11 Little egrets were seen today, as well as a Grey wagtail
A total of 8 Pink-footed geese were seen on the reserve today
The Green woodpecker was by the Carp Lake
25 Mute swans were counted on the Island Lake
Thursday 8th December 2016
Again, a Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed & Island Lake
On the Main Lake, a Kingfisher & 12 Little egrets were seen
The drake Mandarin was on the Village Lake
A Stonechat was by the Reed-bed
Friday 9th December 2016
Today on the Main Lake, there was a Kingfisher, 4 Grey herons & 16 Little egrets
A 'Cream-crown' Marsh harrier was seen
2 Green woodpeckers were present
The drake Mandarin was back on the Carp lake, along with a Ruff on the Silt pond
Saturday 10th December 2016
11 Little egret, a Kingfisher & 35 Pink-footed geese flying south were seen around the Main Lake
The drake Mandarin was again on the Carp Lake
2 male Stonechats were in the Snipe field
2 Marsh tits were feeding off the Maize field feeders
Sunday 11th December 2016
An adult & 2 juvenile Whooper swans were on the Island Lake, before flying south over Dryham Ings
Also 15 Little egret, 12 Cormorant & 3 Grey herons were on the Main Lake
A Peregrine & Marsh harrier were separately hunting the reserve
A Water rail was calling from the Reed-bed
29 Pink-footed geese were seen flying over the reserve
A Ruff was on the Village Lake margins
The Green woodpecker was along Dryham Lane
The Marsh tit was again feeding from the Maize field feeder
Monday 12th December 2016
On a misty day, a female Brambling, as well a Marsh tit was by the Maize field feeders
There was at least 1 Stonechat seen from the Turret hide
A Yellow-legged gull was seen from the Silt pond
2 Ruffs were on the Village Lake, with the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
2 Water rails were heard calling from the Turret hide
Finally 14 Little egrets were seen today
Wednesday 14th December 2016
On the Main Lake, there was 14 Little egrets. plus 8 Great crested grebes
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake margins
A Marsh harrier was seen over the reserve
A pair of Goosander were on the Island Lake in the afternoon
About 3,000 Starlings were seen to roost in the reeds below the Turret hide this evenng
Finally, there were 2 Bramblings underneath the Maize field feeder
Thursday 15th December 2016
A Dunlin was with the Lapwings on the Main Lake
Friday 16th December 2016
17 Little egrets were on the Main Lake
2 Marsh harriers were seen today
A Ruff was on the Village Lake margins
A Water rail was heard from the pond just below the Viewing platform
Saturday 17th December 2016
A pair of Shelducks was on the Main Lake, where 17 Little egrets were counted
2 Marsh & a Coal tit were feeding from the Maize field feeder, whilst a Great spotted woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
A Brambling was heard from the reserve entrance
There was a Ruff on the Reed-bed
The Silt pond had a Ruff & Green sandpiper
2 Marsh harriers were seen over the reserve
Finally a Stonechat was on Dryham Lane, by Cell 'B'
Sunday 18th December 2016
A female Goosander flew north over Dryham Ings in the morning
A Ruff was on the Village Lake margins
Kingfisher on the Main Lake, Green woodpecker & male Bullfinch along Dryham Lane
Just a single Marsh tit at the Maize field feeders today
There was a Chiffchaff by the reserve entrance
4 Shelduck were on the reserve
2 Goldcrests were seen on the West path, by the Carp Lake
Monday 19th December 2016
2 Goldeneye were briefly on the Far Lake
Tuesday 20th December 2016
250 Pink-footed geese were seen to fly north over the reserve
4 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
At various times, 2 'Cream-crowned' Marsh harrier were about the reserve
7 Goosanders flew east over the reserve
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake
A Peregrine was seen
Wednesday 21st December 2016
A White-fronted goose was with the Greylags in the afternoon
At the same time, there were 3 Pink-footed geese in the reserve entrance field
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake
On the Main Lake, there was a Kingfisher & 19 Little egrets in the evening
Thursday 22nd December 2016
The White-fronted goose was on the North field in the afternoon, along with the 3 Pink-footed geese from yesterday
2 Ruffs & the Black-tailed godwit were on the Village Lake, with the drake Mandarin being seen again on the Carp Lake
A male & female Brambling were by the Maize field feeders, along with 2 Marsh tits & a Coal tit
Stonechat was seen in Cell 'C' 
A Marsh harrier was present, along with a roosting Curlew on the Island Lake
Also seen were Kingfisher, 18 Little egrets on the Main Lake, plus male Bullfinch & Green woodpecker on Dryham Lane
Finally a Tawny owl was seen along the East path in the evening
Friday 23rd December 2016
The White-fronted goose was seen on the North field in the morning
2 female Marsh harriers were seen today
On the Main Lake, there was a Kingfisher & 13 Little egrets
2 Ruff were still being seen on the Village Lake
Tuesday 24th December 2016
A 'Cream-crown' Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed & Main Lake, with a juvenile also seen
The male Stonechat was on Cell 'C'
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
By the Far Lake, there was a flock of Siskin, a Bullfinch & Goldcrest
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake
The Coal & a Marsh tit, plus a male & 2 female Bramblings were seen by the Maize field feeders with a female Bullfinch seen nearby
A male Brambling was also by the Viewing platform feeders
Wednesday 25th December 2016
About the Main Lake a female Marsh & a female Hen harrier were seen at different times
A Kingfisher was seen at the same lake
Thursday 26th December 2016
4 female Bramblings, plus 2 Marsh tits were by the Maize field feeders
Friday 27th December 2016
Just a single male Brambling was with the Marsh tit on the Maize field feeder
The drake Mandarin was again on the Carp Lake
3 Dunlin were on the Silt pond
A Marsh harrier was again hunting the reserve
Two skeins of 21 & 23 Pink-footed geese flew north east over the reserve
A Grey wagtail flew past Crossland's hide
Good numbers of Redwing & Fieldfare were present
Saturday 28th December 2016
A Jack snipe flew over the Viewing platform & was seen to land on the reserve
2 Marsh harriers were on the reserve
2 Pink-footed geese were present in the afternoon on the North field
On the Island Lake, there was 2 Little egrets, plus a Water rail
A male Brambling, Coal & Marsh tit fed off the Maize field feeders
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, with Goldcrest & a flock of 20 Siskin nearby
2 Ruff were on the Village Lake, with a Dunlin on the Silt pond, as well as an Oystercatcher being seen
A pair of Goosander roosted on Cell 'A'
Lastly, a male Stonechat was seen again on Cell 'C'
Thursday 29th December 2016
52 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
The pair of Stonechat were again by the Silt pond
On the Carp Lake, the drake Mandarin was about
2 Ruff were again on the Village Lake margins
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
Along the North path, a male Bullfinch was seen
Marsh tit & Brambling were on the Maize field feeder
A Green woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
Friday 30th December 2016
The Eurasian white-fronted goose, made an appearance in the North field, along with 2 Pink-footed geese
A Great spotted woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
The Maize field feeder had both Coal & Marsh tit
A Water rail was seen on the Reed-bed
2 Dunlin were on the Silt pond edges
Saturday 31st December 2016
Just a single Dunlin on the Silt pond this morning
2 Water rails were seen just below the Turret hide
Both Great spotted & Green woodpeckers were seen today
The 2 Ruffs were on the Village Lake, with the Marsh tit being seen by the Maize field feeders & the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
The Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
19 Little egrets roosted tonight
Posted By: Barry on 4/23/2017 8:47:43 PM

November 2016

Tuesday 1st November 2016
8 Whooper swans (including 4 juveniles) dropped briefly onto the the Reed-bed in the late afternoon from the north, before flying back in that direction
The usual Whooper swan was on the North field stubble
On the Island lake, there were 2 Pink-footed geese with the Greylags, as well as several skeins flying over the reserve going back to the Humber to roost
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake
3 Eygptian geese were on the Silt pond, with a Curlew on the Island Lake
Also seen were 2 Goldcrests, Grey wagtail & the Green woodpecker
Wednesday 2nd November 2016
The Whooper swan was on the North field, with the Black-tailed godwit being seen on the Village Lake
Thursday 3rd November 2016
Just the single Whooper swan in the North field
Friday 4th November 2016
The Whooper swan was still in the North field
Likewise the Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake
2 Green woodpeckers were by the Dragonfly ponds, with a Great spotted woodpecker along Dryham Lane
6 Pink-footed geerse were with the Greylags on the Main Lake
There was 2 Ruffs & a Kingfisher were seen in Cell 'A' of Dryham |Ings
Saturday 5th November 2016
Today, there were many skeins of Pink-footed geese flying north over the reserve in the morning
2 Ruffs were on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings in the morning, with a Peregrine hunting over the reserve at the same time
The Whooper swan was still in the North stubble field
2 Dunlin &  Gray wagtail were on the Main Lake, whilst the Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'C'
Sunday 6th November 2016
A female Goldeneye was on the Island Lake
The Green woodpecker was along the North path, with Fieldfare & Redwing also being seen
There were a few skeins of Pink-footed geese flying north in the morning
Our Whooper swan was still on the North field stubbles
Grey wagtail, Kingfisher, 4 Little egrets, 2 Grey herons & 2 Shelducks were on the Main Lake
Goldcrests were along Dryham Lane
Finally the Black-tailed godwit was on the Cell 'C' pond opposite the 'Bus-stop' hide
Monday 7th November 2016
The Whooper swan was again in the North field
4 Eygptian geese flew along the East ridge
Tuesday 8th November 2016
A Tawny owl was seen from the East path
There was a Marsh harrier on Dryham Ings
A male Bullfinch was seen along Dryham Lane
4 Eygptian geese were on the Silt pond
A Curlew flew south east
Little egret was on the Main Lake, with a Goldcrest by the Carp Lake
Wednesday 9th November 2016
A Peregrine & Marsh harrier were seen
The Whooper swan was on the North field stubble
On the Main Lake, there was 5 Pink-footed geese, 17 Cormorant & a female Goldeneye
Friday 11th November 2016
A Woodcock was disturbed from the West path in the morning
There was 2 Goldeneyes on the Main Lake, with a drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake
The 4 Eygptian geese were present today
The Whooper swan was on the Island Lake
A Coal tit was on the Maize field feeders
A Marsh harrier was hunting Dryham Ings
A Corn bunting was in the North hedge
The male Stonechat was on the electric fence between Cells 'B' & 'C'
Saturday 12th November 2016
2 Whooper swans  on Cell 'A', with a further 3 on the Island Lake
2 Green woodpeckers & a Grey wagtail seen today
A male Bullfinch was along Dryham Ings
Sunday 13th November 2016
The 'resident Whooper swan was on the Island Lake in the morning, before returning to the North field
The 6 Eygptian geese flew north in the morning
A Goldcrest was by the Far Lake
2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A'
Again, the drake Mandarin was seen on the Carp Lake in the company of a female Mallard
The 2 female Goldeneyes were still on the Main Lake
The male Bullfinch was again on Dryham Lane, where a Chiffchaff was calling
Finally, a Coal tit was feeding from the Viewing platform feeders
Monday 14th November 2016
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake, where there was also 2 Little egrets
The Whooper swan was still on the North field stubble, with the Green woodpecker being seen nearby
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
Goldcrests were seen along Dryham Lane & the Far Lake
Tuesday 15th November 2016
The Whooper swan was still on the North filed, 3 Eygptian geese were on the Silt pond, with a Great spotted woodpecker being seen along Dryham Lane
Also a Marsh harrier was seen over the Reed-bed, with the drake Mandarin still being present on the Reed-bed
The Green woodpecker was seen today
Wednesday 16th November 2016
The regulars of the female Goldeneye (Main Lake), drake Mandarin (Carp Lake) & Whooper swan (North field) were all present today
Also seen were 4 Eygptian geese, Marsh harrier & the Green woodpecker
Friday 18th November 2016
The Whooper swan was on the North field again, with the drake Mandarin still present on the Carp Lake
4 Eygptian geese were seen today
The green woodpecker showed well outside the East hide
Saturday 19th November 2016
The female Goldeneye was still on the Main Lake, along with a Kingfisher, meanwhile the drake Mandarin was again on the Main Lake
Along Dryham Lane, there was the Green woodpecker, a Goldcrest, male Bullfinch, plus many Redwings
The Whooper swan was in the North field
In the verges of the rain-water pond in the North field, there was a feeding party of 10+ Corn bunting
The Marsh tit returned to the Maize field feeder, where there was also a Coal tit seen
2 Peregrines were squabbling over the Village Lake
Lastly, the Eygptian geese were seen
Sunday 20th November 2016
On the Main Lake today, there was the female Goldeneye, plus a Kingfisher
The drake Mandarin was still on the Carp Lake, with the Whooper swan on the North field
23 Mute swans were counted on the Island Lake
Also seen, were 2 Marsh harriers, 8 Little egrets, 2 Corn buntings, a Dunlin & a Water rail
Monday 21st November 2016
7 adult Whooper swans were on Cell 'A'
The Green woodpecker was also seen
Tuesday 22nd November 2016
A Peregrine was seen over the Main Lake, where 4 Little egrets were along the shores.
A Woodcock was flushed from Cell 'B' in the morning
Wednesday 23rd November 2016
About 300 Pink-footed geese flew north
6 Whooper swans spent some time on the reserve
As well as the drake Mandarin on the Carp Lake, there were 2 drake Pintails & a Merlin flew over
Thursday 24th November 2016
On the Main Lake today, was a drake Goldeneye, 6 Little egrets & a Kingfisher
Friday 25th November 2016
Today, 2 Marsh harriers were hunting Dryham Ings
A pair of Stonechats were in Cell 'B'
The drake Mandarin was on the Dryham Ings reservior
4 Eygptian geese & 2 Ruff were on the Silt pond
22 Cormorant were counted on the Main Lake
2 Pink-footed geese & 7 Little egrets were also seen
Saturday 26th November 2016
The pair of Stonechats were again on Cell 'B'
The 2 Ruffs were still present on the Silt pond
Along Dryham Lane, there were many thrushes, Goldcrest, Green woodpecker & Siskin
2 Shelducks were on the Red-bed along with 2 'Cream-crown' Marsh harriers that flew north in morning
The Marsh tit was again on the Maize field feeder, along with a nearby Coal tit
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
Sunday 27th November 2016
The pair of Stonechats were still on Cell 'B'
36 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
On the Main Lake, 2 Ruff & 6 Little egrets were still present
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
A Marsh tit was feeding on the Maize field feeders, with 2 Green woodpeckers present on the reserve also
Monday 28th Noverber 2016
A Green woodpecker was seen by the North hedge
Tuesday 29th November 2016
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
Wednesday 30th November 206
There were 6 Shelduck on the reserve
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake
Also seen was a Peregrine flying west, as well as a Grey wagtail & Green woodpecker

Posted By: Barry on 3/28/2017 9:08:10 PM

October 2016

Saturday 1st October 2016
The Wheatear was still present on the New workings from the West path, opposite the Far Lake
A Water rail was on Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings
Again the Little owl could be seen in the North barn
The Grene & a Great spotted woodpecker, plus Kingfisher were seen from the Far Lake
8 Swallows & 2 House martins flew south over the Carp Lake
Sunday 2nd October 2016
4 Bean geese flew over the reserve towards Howden in the morning
A Chiffchaff, plus a pair of Bullfinches were at the end of Dryham Lane
2 Sand martins flew over the Carp Lake
A Green sandpiper & Grey wagtail were on the New workings opposite the Far Lake
In the Far Corner, there was 8 Siskin
2 Redwings flew over the North field & 2 Curlew were seen along the East ridge
A Water rail was again in Cell 'C'
The Little owl was seen again by the North field barn
Monday 3rd October 2016
Waders today, included Dunlin on the Village Lake & reed-bed, 2 Ruff on the Village Lake, Common sandpiper on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'C'
12 Bearded tits were seen just north of the Turret hide, with a single seen flying west from the Village Lake
The Little owl was again in the North field barn
A Great spotted woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
Tuesday 4th October 2016
About 100 Golden plover flew over the North filed, where there was a Ruff in amongst the Lapwings
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C', whilst a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A'
Kingfisher was seen on the Carp Lake
54 Wigeon were on the reserve today
4 Little egrets & a Cormorant roosted in the trees between the Far & Carp Lake in the evening
Wednesday 5th October 2016
6 Eygptian geese were on the Silt pond, with a Common sandpiper also
A Grey wagtail was by the Far Lake, with a Green woodpecker also seen
Thursday 6th October 2016
By the Far Lake, there was a Grey wagtail & a Goldcrest
The 6 Eygptian geese were still on the Silt pond
Green woodpecker was by the Village Lake
Friday 7th October 2016
The 6 Eygptian geese were still about today, along with 58 Pink-footed geese flying north & 2 flocks totalling 59 Golden plover flying over
A Common sandpiper was still on Cell 'A'
25 Redwings flew over
There was a Bullfinch & Green woodpecker in the North hedge
Finally a female Merlin flew over the North field in the evening
Saturday 8th October 2016
A male Stonechat was seen on the Snipe filed today
There were only 5 Eygptian geese seen on the Island Lake
The Common sandpiper was on the Silt pond
2 Grey wagtails were by the Far Lake
10 Redwings were seen in the Far Corner
A Chiffchaff was in the North hedge
Sunday 9th October 2016
There was 53 Pink-footed geese flying north over the reserve
2 Grey wagtails were by the Far Lake
Kingfisher was on the main Lake, with a Fieldfare also seen
Monday 10th October
The 6 Eygptian geese were seen to fly west, but still roosted on the Silt pond, with 300 Pink-footed geese seen to fly south
There was Green woodpecker, Bullfinch on Dryham Lane, with Redwing in the Far Corner, along with 5 Siskin
Along the West path, there was at least 2 Goldcrest, with a Great spotted woodpecker also
Chiffchaff on the North path & 2 Yellowhammer in the North hedge
A Little egret was on Cell 'A'
2 Jays flew west over the reserve
Tuesday 11th October 2016
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Far Lake, Reed-bed & Island Lake
100+ Redwing were seen
Both Green & Great spotted woodpeckers were present today
A Water rail was seen in the east side of the Reed-bed
Wednesday 12th October 2016
3 Bearded tits were seen from the Turret hide
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Village Lake
A male Bullfinch was at the end of Dryham Lane
80+ Redwings were by the Carp Lake
2 Little egrets were on Cell 'A'
Thursday 13th October 2016
Grey wagtails were seen on the Far Lake & Silt pond
There was a Goldcrest in the Far Corner
2 Curlew flew north
On the Silt pond, there was 3 Eygptian & 174 Canada geese
A female Marsh harrier was hunting Cells 'B' & 'C', with a juvenile also seen
The 6 Eygprian geese were seen to fly west
250 Redwing were along Dryham Lane, with 300 Fieldfare seen flying south east
3 Redshank were in Cells 'B' & 'C', the same number of Pink-footed geese were on the Village Lake, where 2 Kingfishers were also present
Friday 14th October 2016
At least 8 Bearded tits were seen from the Turret hide
Two skeins of 140 & 60 Pink-footed geese flew north east over the reserve, with an individual spending the day with the Greylags on the Main Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
A Marsh harrier was over the Carp Lake
The first returning Shelduck were on the Silt pond, where 263 Canada geese were counted, along with at least 2 Eygptian geese
A Chiffchaff was by the reserve entrance
Saturday 15th October 2016
Very much a 'Goose' day, with 3 Tundra bean & 3 European white-fronted geese with the Greylags on the Village Lake, from about 11 am onwards (although the Bean geese could not be found in the afternoon). There was also a Pink-footed goose on the lakeside
In the morning, 2 skeins of 2,200 & 2,600 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve. 237 Canada geese were counted & the 6 Eygptian geese were about the reserve
60 Shoveller were counted on the Main Lake
In the afternoon, a Bearded tit was seen from the Turret hide
Green & Great spotted woodpeckers were about
In the Far Corner & North hedge, there were many Redwings & Fieldfares, 2 Coal tits (1 being later seen on the West path), 5 or so Goldcrests, 10+ Siskin, Chiffchaff, Corn bunting, Yellowhammer, plus a small fall of Dunnocks (with 12 being seen together)
2 Grey wagtails were on the reserve, with 2 Redshanks & a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A'
Finally a Marsh harrier was seen several times during the day
Sunday 16th October 2016
No Bean geese today, but a large movement of Pink-footed geese flying north west, with several skeins giving a total of 1,500+ birds
9 Eurasian white-fronted geese (7 adults & 2 juveniles), were on the Village Lake in the evening
At least 2 Bearded tits were seen from the Turret hide in the Village Lake reeds. A Peregrine was also seen from here
A Swallow was over the Village Lake in the morning
A Lesser redpoll was seen on the West path, with a Grey wagtail by the Far Lake
The 6 Eygptian geese were still on the reserve
There were 5 to 6 Goldcrests along Dryham Lane
108 Wigeon were counted, along with 64 Shoveller on the Main Lake
There were numerous flocks of Redwing & Fieldfare throughout the reserve
Monday 17th October 2016
2 Tundra Bean geese were on the Main Lake in the afternoon
22 Jack snipe were counted today during survey work on Dryham Ings
13 Curlew & 21 Golden plovers were seen
A Kingfisher was on the Main Lake
Thursday 18th October 2016
The 2 Eurasian white-fronted geese were on the Village Lake this afternoon, along with 26 Pink-footed & the 6 Eygptian geese
A male Bearded tit was seen from the Turret hide
A Kingfisher was on the Main Lake
Wednesday 19th October 2016
The 3 Eygptian geese, 11 Pink-footed geese & 2 Curlew were seen today
A Grey wagtail was by the far lake, with a Green woodpecker on the North path
A Little egret was on Cell 'A', with a single Shelduck on the Silt pond. There was also 2 Redshank there
About 750 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve in the afternoon
2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A'
Thursday 20th October 2016
A Whooper swan day, with 16 on the Village Lake, which flew south. Then there were 4 on the Silt pond that stayed all day. 9 birds on the Island Lake, were seen to later fly north, with a single bird on the main Lake in the afternoon
A few hundred Pink-footed geese were seen flying south, with 4 Eygptian geese on the Silt pond
From the Turret hide, in the Village Lake reeds, 3 Bearded tits were seen. A female Stonechat was present outside Crossland's hide
A Grey wagtail, about 20 Siskin & 2 Goldcrests were seen
A Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'B'
A Kingfisher was seen in Cell 'A'
Friday 21st October 2016
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
3 Stonechats were on Cell 'A' in the afternoon
Saturday 22nd October 2016
Up to 10,000 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve in the morning, with 2 of these spending the day on the Main Lake
An adult Whooper swan spent the day in the North field & Main Lake, whilst an immature flew south across the Silt pond & landed nearby
The 4 Eygptian geese were still on the Silt pond
An adult Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake in the early morning
On the Far Lake, there was a Green sandpiper & 2 Grey wagtails, whilst a Lesser redpoll was with the Siskins there
The Green woodpecker was along Dryham Lane
Sunday 23rd October 2016
Again, numerous skeins of Pink-footed geese flew north or north west over the reserve in the morning
The Green woodpecker was seen on the North path
A Bearded tit was seen in the Village Lake reeds from the Turret hide
5 Little egrets, 6 Cormorants & a Grey heron roosted on the reserve
On the Far Lake, there was a Green sandpiper, with 20+ Siskin & 3 Goldcrests in the alders
The adult Whooper swan was feeding in the North filed stubble again
All 4 Eygptian geese were on the Silt pond, where 5 Grey wagtails flew past
2 Stonechats & a Eurasian white-fronted goose were seen in the afternoon
A Marsh harrier was also seen
A Water rail was in the North west corner of the Reed-bed
Monday 24th October 2016
As well as the Redwings, there was a flock of 20+ Fieldfare & 2 Siskins along Dryham Lane
At the same place, Green & Great spotted woodpecker were seen
A Grey wagtail was about the New Workings, with a female & juvenile Marsh harrier being seen about the reserve
On the West path, there was a Treecreeper amongst a flock of feeding Long-tailed tits
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Today 2 Marsh harriers were seen
The lone Whooper swan was still on the North field
The 4 Eygptian geese were also seen, along with 2 Grey wagtails & a Green woodpecker
Wednesday 26th October 2016
A site record of 33 Cormorants was seen today (27 on the Main Lake & 6 on the Carp Lake)
The Whooper swan remained on the North field, with the 4 Eygptian geese still on the Silt pond
With the Greylags on the Main Lake, there was also an Eurasian white-fronted & a Pink-footed goose, with the Green woodpecker & a Kingfisher also being seen
500 Pink-footed geese flew northerly over the reserve
Thousands of Starlings were seen prior to going to their roosting site near Brough
5+ Goldcrest were seen in the Far Corner
Thursday 27th October 2016
The Eurasian white-fronted goose was on the Main Lake, with the Greylags in the afternoon
Also, the Whooper swan was still in the North field stubble
Friday 28th October 2016
The White-fronted goose was again on the Main Lake, with the Whooper swan still on the North field stubble
3+ Eygptian geese were seen on the Silt pond & Main Lake
80 Shoveller were on the Main Lake in the evening
The Green woodpecker was on the Snipe field, with a Goldcrest & Tawny owl from the East path
6 Curlew flew south over the reserve
Finally a Bearded tit was seen in the Village Lake reeds, from the Turret hide
Saturday 29th October 2016
A good day for Whooper swans, with 3 on the Main Lake, the long staying individual. plus other groups of 3, 9 & 7 birds)
The White-fronted goose was still with the Greylags on the Main Lake
There were 100s of Pink-footed geese passing over in various directions, possibly dis-orientated by the misty conditions
Peregrine & Marsh harrier were seen
 Also seen, was a Brambling (flying over Dryham Lane) & Lesser redpoll, with a minimum of 83 Snipe counted
On the Island Lake, there was an adult winter Mediterranean gull
Kingfisher on the Main Lake from the South hide
A male Stonechat was fly-catching from Telegraph poles at the back of Cell 'C' in the late afternoon
Sunday 30th October 2016
Perhaps 10,000+ Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve in the morning on their way to their feeding grounds
In the mid-morning, the White-fronted goose flew onto the Main Lake, with the Greylags, where there was also a Grey wagtail
The 4 Eygptian geese were on the Silt pond, along with a Dunlin that was there & also on Cell 'A'
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake, along with 75 Wigeon
The solitary Whooper swan was still on the North field stubble
An impresive flock of 100 Tree sparrows was on the reserve
A 2nd year Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake, with a Marsh harrier hunting Dryham Ings
A Bearded tit was in the Village Lake reeds, with a Kingfisher seen from the Turret hide also
A Peregrine was over the Village Lake, with a Stonechat being seen in Cell 'C' in the afternoon
Monday 31st October 2016
The Whooper swan was still on the North field, with the White-fronted goose being seen on the Main Lake again, where there was also a Kingfisher
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village Lake
A Marsh harrier was about, with the Green woodpecker being seen along Dryham Lane
Goldcrest on the West path, with Grey wagtail on the Silt pond
The Bar-headed goose made an appearance with the Greylags today
Posted By: Barry on 2/26/2017 12:29:25 PM

September 2016

Thursday 1st September 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake was still being seen on the Reed-bed
2 Dunlin & a Ruff were on the Silt pond
Friday 2nd September 2016
The Spotted crake was again on the Reed-bed, along with a Water rail
A juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting Cell 'C', with a Red kite being seen flying east & a Peregrine also being seen
Waders seen on Dryham Ings, were, 3 Green sandpipers on Cell 'C' plus 1 on Cell 'B', 2 Common sandpipers on Cell 'A', along with a Greenshank
Greenshanks were also seen on the Reed-bed & Village Lake, with 4+ being seen today
123 Canada geese were counted on Dryham Ings this evening
Corn bunting & Yellow wagtail were also seen
Saturday 3rd September 2016
Again, the Spotted crake was seen on the Reed-bed
A Dunlin was on the Silt pond
There were 2 Greenshank on the Far Lake, with a single on the Reed-bed
2 Common sandpipers were present, as well as 3 Green sandpipers on Cell 'C'
A juvenile Peregrine was seen on Cell 'A'
12+ Corn buntings were in the North hedge
A Kingfisher was present on the Far Lake today
Sunday 4th September 2016
The Spotted crake was again on the North west side of the Reed-bed, with a Water rail seen there also
On the Reed-bed, there was also 2 Common sandpipers, 2 juvenile Ringed plovers & at least 20 Yellow wagtails
Greenshanks were on the Cell 'A' & the Far & Village Lakes
A Dunlin was on the Village Lake
3 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'C', with a Common sandpiper there also
6 Green sandpipers briefly landed on Cell 'A', before flying off in a south east direction
74 Canada geese were counted on Dryham Ings this morning
A Garganey was seen from the Turret hide
In the afternoon, a Whinchat was in the Snipe field at the back of the Dragonfly ponds
Monday 5th September 2016
The Spotted crake was still on the Reed-bed, but by the fences, where there was also 2 Kingfishers
The Garganey was sen again from the Turret hide
There was a flock of 16+ Corn buntings about the North hedge
A Ringed plover & a Greenshank were on the Reed-bed
Tuesday 6th September 2016
The Spotted crake was seen on the Reed-bed today
Green sandpiper & Kingfisher were on Cell 'A'
Wednesday 7th September 2016
In the morning, an Osprey circled the Island Lake, before flying off to the south east
A little later a Raven flew south over the reserve mobbed by other corvids
The juvenile Spotted crake was again showing on the Reed-bed, along with a Water rail
Also on the Reed-bed, were 3 juvenile ringed plover & a Common sandpiper
3 Kingfishers were together on the Far lake, with up to 3 Greenshanks
On the North path, there were at least 25 Corn buntings
3 Curlew were on the Village Lake
A Common & Green sandpiper were on Cell 'A'
3 Wigeon were counted today
A juvenile Marsh harrier flew high north east, & a Hobby flew south along the East ridge
Thursday 8th September 2016
The Garganey was seen on the Island Lake
On the Reed-bed, there was a Common sandpiper & juvenile Ringed plover
2 Kingfishers, plus a Curlew were on the Island Lake
3 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen again 
Friday 9th September 2016
The Garganey was still on the Island Lake
A female Merlin flew past the East hide
2 Grey wagtails & a Common sandpiper were on the Main Lake
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 juvenile Ringed plovers & 5 Yellow wagtails, with a Greenshank on the Far Lake
A Green sandpiper was on the Silt pond
A Marsh harrier was seen & 3 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
A Tawny owl was seen on the West path by the Carp Lake
Saturday 10th September 2016
Today, a juvenile Curlew sandpiper was briefly on Cell 'A' from about 10 am to 11:40, when it flew south
Also at the same spot, was a Ruff & 2 Dunlin
3 Greenshanks, 2 Common & a Green sandpiper were seen about the reserve
The Garganey was still on the Island Lake, seen from the Turret hide
A Water rail showed well on the Reed-bed, with a Marsh harrier also being seen
Garden warbler was along Dryham Lane
124 Canada geese were counted today
A Kingfisher was seen at several points on the reserve
5 Curlew were seen from Crossland's hide
A Pintail circled Cell 'A', then briefly alighted on the Silt pond, before flying off North west. A Hobby was also seen from this hide in the evening
The Green woodpecker was seen today
Sunday 11th September 2016
The Garganey was showing well on the Island Lake
Greenshank on the Village Lake, Green sandpiper on Cell 'C', Common sandpiper on the Main Lake
A juvenile Marsh harrier was seen over the reserve
Again a Water rail was seen on the Reed-bed, along with a Yellow wagtail
Monday 12th September 2016
The Garganey was on the Island Lake
3 Greenshank, 3 Green & 2 Common sandpipers were seen, along with a Curlew
A Kingfisher was mobile around the reserve
Yellow wagtail by the Reed-bed
Tuesday 13th September 2016
A Hobby was over the Main Lake in the morning, as well as a Peregrine being seen
3 Greenshank, 4 Green & 2 Common sandpipers were present
A Curlew was on the Island Lake
Kingfisher & Green woodpecker were seen
Wednesday 14th September 2016
A Ruff was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
2 Wigeon were on Island Lake
Also seen were Greenshank, 2 Green sandpiper & Kingfisher
Thursday 15th September 2016
The Garganey was showing on the Island Lake
A Spotted flycatcher was in the Far Corner, with a Garden warbler eating elderberries along Dryham Lane
Waders seen today, included 2 Ruff & 5 Knot on Cell 'A', 3 Culew, Greenshank & a Common sandpiper
13 Wigeon were counted today
A Marsh harrier flew over the reserve
A Kingfisher was seen at several points of the reserve
A Yellow wagtail was on the Reed-bed
Friday 16th September 2016
A Wood sandpiper was on the Village Lake in the early afternoon, before flying off
20 Dunlin were on the Silt pond, but only 4 were left in the late afternoon
A Ruff was on Cell 'A', with Greenshank & Common sandpiper on the Far Lake
The Garganey was again on the Far Lake
A Whinchat was on the East side of the Reed-bed
Great spotted & Green woodpeckers were present today
Saturday 17th September 2016
The Garganey was again on the Island Lake
Again, yesterday's Whinchat was seen in the Willow-herb by the Dragonfly ponds
A Hobby flew high east over the reserve
On the Reed-bed, there was a brief female Pintail
The usual Greenshank was on the Far Lake
A Great spotted woodpecker & Goldcrest were seen along Dryham Lane
2 Green sandpipers were in Cell 'C'., with 2 Ruffs on the Village Lake
A Kingfisher was seen at several points of the reserve
5 Curlew flew over & the Green woodpecker was seen
103 Canada geese were counted today
Sunday 18th September 2016
On the Silt pond this morning, was 4 Dunlin & 2 Ringed plover
A Greenshank was on the Far Lake (with also 2 Grey wagtails), & Green sandpiper on Cell 'C'
4 Mistle thrushes flew over Dryham Lane, with Blackcap, Garden & Reed warbler in the bushes along the lane
A Chiffchaff was singing by the reserve entrance
14 Wigeon were counted today
Monday 19th September 2016
The Green woodpecker was seen by the Maize field
Tuesday 20th September 2016
31 Wigeon were counted today
Wednesday 21st September 2016
A Common crane flew est over the New Workings in the evening
2 Wheatears were in the North field
2 Pink-footed geese were on the reserve, 2 Grenshank, 2 Green sandpiper, 31 Wigeon & a Kingfisher
A Common sandpiper was seen at several points of the reserve, as was a Grey wagtail
Also seen, was a Peregrine in a tree by the New Workings & Green woodpecker by the Maize field
10 Little egrets were roosting tonight, there was also a Tawny owl heard by the Carp Lake
Thursday 22nd September 2016
The 2 Wheatears were again in the North field
14 Little egrets were at the Main Lake roost this evening
Friday 23rd September 2016
Today, there was a Common sandpiper on Cell 'A', with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'C'
On the Far Lake, there was a Greenshank, Grey wagtail & Kingfisher
The first 2 Redwings of the season were along Dryham Lnae, along with a Great spotted woodpecker, 3 Bullfinches & 3 Chiffchaffs
124 Canada geese were counted today
Saturday 24th September 2016
There was a strong passage of Skylarks & Meadow pipits through this reserve this morning
The same waders were present today, as yesterday, with 2 Greenshank (Far Lake), Common sandpiper (Silt pond) & Green sandpiper (Cell 'C')
The Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake, along with a Pink-footed goose 
The Green woodpecker was by the Maize field, with a Grey wagtail on the Far Lake & a pair of Bullfinch along Dryham Lane
A Marsh harrier flew over the reserve
There was about 100 Golden plover flying over the reserve
5 Curlew were seen today, including 1 that roosted on the Village Lake
A Wheatear was in the North field
Sunday 25th September 2016
The first Pink-footed geese of the season were seen today, with 25 flying south west
The same waders as yesterday were about, with Greenshank (Village Lake), Common sandpiper (Silt pond), Green sandpiper (Cell 'C')
Grey wagtail on the Far Lake, Goldcrest by the Turret hide & Kingfisher seen on the Village Lake posts
Blackcap & Chiffchaff were along the West path
A Peregrine was present on the reserve in the afternoon
Monday 26th September 2016
The Pink-footed goose was among the Greylags & a Kingfisher was on the Main Lake
Tuesday 27th September 2016
Today, there was a Greenshank & Common sandpiper on the Far Lake, plus 2 Green sandpipers (Cells 'A' & 'C') & a Dunlin on the Silt pond, with 7 Golden plover flying south west over the reserve
Also on the Far Lake, the Kingfisher & Grey wagtail were seen, with 8 Siskin in the Far Corner
A Marsh harrier was over the reserve
28 Wigeon were counted today
Wednesday 28th September 2016
A Marsh harrier headed south over the Main Lake, where 176 Canada geese were counted
3 Golden plovers were in the North field, with Goldcrest in the North hedge
A Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake
A Curlew was on the Island Lake
On the Far Lake, there were 2 Greenshanks, a Common sandpiper & 2 Grey wagtails
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'A'
Thursday 29th September 2016
2 Greenshank were on the Far Lake, along with a Common sandpiper & Grey wagtail
A female Marsh harrier flew over the reserve
47 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
4+ House martin & 10+ Swallows flew south over the East path
A Little owl was seen in the North barn, with a Pink-footed goose on the Reed-bed
Friday 30th September 2016
At least 200 Pink-footed geese in several skeins flew over the reserve, with the biggest skein of 76 peeling off to join the Greylags on the Main Lake
A Wheatear was on the New Workings, opposite the Far Lake
2 Dunlins were on the Silt pond, with a Common sandpiper on the Far Lake & a Green sandpiper on Cell 'A' & 'C'
Also on Cell 'A' was a Kingfisher, with 4 Bullfinches nearby on Dryham Lane
A Grey wagtail was by the Far Lake, with the Little owl re-appearing in the North field barn
50+ Wigeon were counted today
A Water rail was seen in the North west corner of the Village Lake
Posted By: Barry on 1/30/2017 9:14:56 PM

August 2016

Monday 1st August 2016
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings, with a Greenshank on the Village Lake
2 adult Yellow-legged gulls were on the Silt Lake in the afternoon
16 Little egrets were seen to roost by the Main Lake this evening
Tuesday 2nd August 2016
On the Reed-bed today, there was 2 Green sandpipers & a Little ringed plover, with Corn bunting nearby & Yellow wagtail in the North field
Cell 'A' had a Dunlin, plus there was also 8 Whimbrel that flew south west in the afternoon over the New Workings
A juvenile Marsh harrier hunted the reserve
Gulls on the Silt Lake this evening, included an adult Yellow-legged & a 1st summer Mediterranean gull
Wednesday 3rd August 2016
The Reed-bed today, had Greenshank, Green sandpiper & a Yellow wagtail, whilst nearby there were 2 Corn buntings
A Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'A'
2 adult Yellow-legged gulls were on the Silt Lake in the late afternoon
Friday 5th August 2016
An Eygptian goose was on the Reed-bed, along with a Greenshank & Little ringed plover
The Corn bunting was in the North hedge
On the Silt Lake, there was a Dunlin, plus sub adult Yellow-legged gull
A Bar-headed goose was on Cell 'B'
Saturday 6th August 2016
The Bar-headed goose was on Dryham Ings, with an adult Yellow-legged gull on the Silt Lake
A well grown family of 6 Shoveller ducklings was on the Village Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen today
2 Ruff were on the Reed-bed in the afternoon
A 3rd pair of Little grebes have hatched 2 young on the Carp Lake
Along the North hedge, there were 3 Yellowhammer, 2 Yellow wagtails, a male Bullfinch & the Corn bunting
The Kingfisher was seen outside the South hide & the North path
Sunday 7th August 2016
The Bar-headed goose was on the Reed-bed
A 1st year Yellow-legged gull was on the Silt Lake in the afternoon
A Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge as usual
Monday 8th August 2016
A new site record of 19 roosting Little egrets was set tonight
A Long-eared owl was seen from the Turret hide in the evening
3 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'C'
A Little owl was by the North field barn this evening
Tuesday 9th August 2016
A Greenshank was on the Reed-bed & Main Lake this evening, with a Green sandpiper on Cell 'C'
 The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
A 4th pair of Little grebes is nesting on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 10th August 2016
A Hobby flew over the reserve in the late afternoon
The Greenshank was on the Reed-bed, along with 10+ Yellow & 20+ Pied wagtails
On Cell 'C'. there was 2 Green sandpipers, with a Golden plover on Cell 'A'
The Corn bunting was again singing from the North hedge
Finally, the Bar-headed goose was seen on the Silt pond
Thursday 11th August 2016
A Long-eared owl flew past the East hide in the evening
A Dunlin & 2 Ringed plovers were on the Silt pond
A Hobby flew over the reserve
The Greenshank was on the Reed-bed
Friday 12th August 2016
Seen today, 2 Greenshank & 3 Green sandpipers
Also today, there was 12+ Little egrets, plus a Kingfisher
In the evening, an adult Yellow-legged gull was on the Silt pond, with 19 Little egrets on the Main Lake roost & a Tawny owl seen along the East path
2 Little owls were by the North field barns
Saturday 13th August 2016
In the late evening, a juvenile Spotted crake was seen in the North west corner of the Reed-bed
3 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'C' (1 of these later visited the Reed-bed)
On the Island Lake, there was an eclipse Mandarin duck (perhaps the returning male bird)
23 Canada geese flew over the reserve in the morning
2 Greenshank were on the Reed-bed, with another on the Silt pond
Also on the Reed-bed, were 3 Little ringed plovers, plus 3 Yellow wagtails, as well as the Corn bunting & a pair of Bullfinches in the North hedge & a Little owl by the North field barn
A Hobby was over the reserve in the morning
A Kingfisher was on the Carp lake tern raft, with a Peregrine seen
Sunday 14th August 2016
A juvenile Avocet was on the Village Lake in the morning
4 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A'
In the morning, a juvenile Spotted crake was seen in the same spot of the Reed-bed as yesterday as well as a juvenile Water rail, with a Common sandpiper also present
The Far Lake had a Greenshank
2 Corn buntings & a Yellow wagtail were in the North hedge
A Little owl was seen on the North barn fence posts
A Garden warbler was by the Carp Lake
A Turtle dove flew past the Crossland's hide
Monday 15th August 2016
A record 21 Little egrets were counted at the roost tonight
A 2nd year Yellow-legged gull was on the Silt pond in the morning
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Eygptian geese, 2 Greenshanks, plus 2 Little ringed plovers & 6+ Yellow wagtails
A Ruff was on the Silt pond
A Green sandpiper was on the Carp Lake, with 2 more on Cell 'A'
A Kingfisher & 7 plus Corn buntings were seen
Tuesday 16th August 2016
The Spotted crake was seen in the afternoon, on the West side of the Reed-bed
Also on the Reed-bed, there was a Wheatear in the morning, pair of Eygptian geese (they departed a little later) & a Common sandpiper
A Whinchat was on the Snipe field, along with at least 3 Yellow wagtails
Waders seen today, included 6 Greenshanks, 3 Green sandpipers, plus a Ruff
A Treecreeper was seen in the evening
9 Corn buntings were seen by the North hedge
A Marsh harrier was over the Carp Lake
Finally, a Water rail was seen in Cell 'A'
Wednesday 17th August 2016
The star bird, was the Spotted crake, which could be seen from the St. Helen's Farm Viewpoint
The pair of Eygptian geese were on the Silt pond
Waders seen, included 5+ Greenshank, 3 Green sandpipers. Ruff & Common sandpiper, plus a Golden plover flying east
A Water rail was heard in Cell 'A'
Also seen were 3 Corn buntings & 7+ Yellow wagtails
Thursday 18th August 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake was seen on west side of the Reed-bed
On the Snipe field, the Whinchat was seen again, with 5+ Yellow wagtails & 100+ Goldfinch
13 Corn buntings were seen in the North hedge
The pair of Eygptian geese spent the day on the Village Lake
Waders today, included 4 Greenshank, 2 Redshank, 2 Little ringed plovers, Common & Green sandpiper, Ruff & 5 Dunlin on the Silt Lake
A Kingfisher was on the Island Lake 
Friday 19th August 2016
Again the juvenile Spotted crake, was seen on the west side of the Reed-bed
Also here was a juvenile Water rail, 2 Greenshanks (with another on Dryham Ings), 2 Little ringed & a Ringed plover, 3 Yellow wagtails, plus a brief Turnstone that flew north
Other waders included 7 Dunlin on the Silt pond, plus Common & Green sandpipers on Dryham Ings. There was also a small flock of 10-12 Golden plover flying east over the reserve
The Whinchat was seen on the posts by the Turret hide
The 2 Eygptian geese were seen again on the Village Lake
2 juvenile Marsh harriers were over Dryham Ings
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide, along with a Grey wagtail
Saturday 20th August 2016
The Spotted crake was showing well again on the western fringe of the Reed-bed, along with a juvenile Water rail
Waders present today were, 3 Greenshank (Reed-bed), 2 Ruff & 3 Green sandpiper (Cell 'A'), Common sandpiper & 8 Dunlin (Silt pond), plus a Black-tailed godwit on Dryham Ings
The Whinchat was in the same place as yesterday (on the posts by the Turret hide)
A Hobby was over the reserve
Kingfisher was on the Reed-bed, with at least 3 Yellow wagtails & 8+ Corn buntings in the North hedge
31 Canada geese were counted
Possibly the last Swifts of the year were seen over the Carp Lake
Sunday 21st August 2016
The Spotted crake was still on the West side of the Reed-bed & showing well in the morning, with the juvenile Water rail also seen
A Spotted flycatcher was seen between the Main & Carp lakes
Waders today, included 3 Greenshank (Far Lake & Cell'C'), 2 Ruff (Cell'C'), Black-tailed godwit (Cell'C'), Green & 5 Common sandpiper (Cell'C'), plus 8 Dunlin on the Silt pond
Corn bunting, 5 Yellow & a Grey wagtails were in the North hedge , with a Green woodpecker on Dryham Lane
A Tufted duck family of 6 ducklings was on the Island Lake
Monday 22nd August 2016
The Spotted crake showed well on the west side of the Reed-bed, along with the juvenile Water rail
In the evening, the Whinchat was on the Snipe field fence posts
A Wheatear was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
In addition, 3 Greenshank, 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, plus Kingfisher were seen at the same place
Along the North hedge, there was a good selection of passerines, with Bullfinch, Corn bunting, Common & Lesser whitethroat, Reed & willow warbler, plus Blackcap
Tuesday 23rd August 2016
The Spotted crake was still being seen on the west side of the Reed-bed, along with the Water rail
Around the Reed-bed, there was at least 16 Yellow wagtails
The North hedge had 3 Yellowhammers & 2 Corn buntings
On the Snipe fence posts, the Whinchat was again seen there, with a Green woodpecker seen flying over the Reed-bed
Most of today's waders were in Cell 'C', with a Black-tailed godwit, Greenshank. 3 Green sandpipers & 2 Ruff
4 other Greenshank, plus a Common sandpiper were seen elsewhere
A Kingfisher was on the Carp Lake tern raft collecting grit
A Marsh harrier flew over
Wednesday 24th August 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake was still on the west side of the Reed-bed
Again, the Whinchat was seen on the Snipe field fence posts
Thursday 25th August 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake, was still on the west side of the Reed-bed, along with a juvenile Water rail
20 Little egrets were at the Main Lake roost
Waders seen today, included 2 Greenshank, 2 Common sandpiper on Cell 'A' a Ruff, 4 Dunlin & 2 Green sandpiper on the Silt pond & 3 Greenshank on the Reed-bed
A Tawny owl was heard in between the Carp & Far Lakes
6 Yellow wagtails were on the Reed-bed
Friday 26th August 2016
With the overnight rise in water level, the juvenile Spotted crake could be elusive on the west side of the Reed-bed. 2 Water rails were also seen
At least 15 Yellow wagtails were also there, along with 2 Corn buntings on the North hedge & the Little owl being seen in the North field barn area
Waders seen, were 3 Greenshank, 3 Green sandpiper & 3 Dunlin & 3 Common sandpipers, plus 2 Ruff on the Village Lake
A juvenile Ringed plover was on the Silt pond in the evening
The eclipse drake Mandarin was seen on the Village Lake, with 2 Wigeon on the Main Lake & a Kingfisher also seen
lastly an adult & juvenile Tawny owl were heard between the Carp & Far Lakes, making this possibly the reserve's first breeding record for this species
Saturday 27th August 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake was again present on the Reed-bed & in the morning, allowed close views
Also seen was a juvenile Water rail, plus 5 Yellow wagtails
Waders, included 3 Greenshank, 3 Ruff, 2 Green sandpiper, 2 Dunlin 7 a Common sandpiper on either the Reed-bed, Cell'C', Far lake or the Silt pond
42 Canada geese were counted today
A juvenile Hobby was over the Dragonfly ponds, hawking dragonflies
Also seen, were Kingfisher, Marsh harrier & Green woodpecker
Sunday 28th August 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake was on the west side of the Reed-bed
3 Greenshank (Dryham Ings, Far Lake & Reed-bed), 2 Dunlin (Silt pond), 2 Green & a Common sandpiper (Dryham Ings) were seen today
2 Black-tailed godwits flew onto the Village Lake in the evening
The Green woodpecker was on the East path
On the Island Lake, there was 3 Wigeon, plus the eclipse drake Mandarin
A Spotted flycatcher was seen in the Far Corner
Also seen was a Kingfisher & Wheatear
Possibly the last Swift of the year was over the Island Lake in the afternoon
Monday 29th August 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake was again showing well in the north west end of the Reed-bed
The 2 Black-tailed godwits were amongst the geese on the Village Lake
2 Greenshank were on the Far Lake, a Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, & lastly there were 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond
A few Yellow wagtails were again by the North path
The eclipse drake Mandarin was seen about the Village & Main Lakes
37 Shoveller were counted on the Main Lake in the morning
Tuesday 30th August 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake was still showing well in the north west end of the Reed-bed
There were at least 5 Yellow wagtails on the Reed-bed
3 Greenshanks were present (Cell 'A' & 'C', plus the Far Lake) 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, with 2 Dunlin on the Silt pond
The eclipse drake Mandarin was on the Main Lake
54 Canada geese were counted on Dryham Ings this evening
Wednesday 31st August 2016
The juvenile Spotted crake was still showing well in the north west end of the Reed-bed
2 Greenshanks were on Dryham Ings & the Reed-bed, along with 2 Common sandpipers
A Wheatear was seen in the North field
A Curlew was feeding on the Island Lake
A Swift was seen over the Island Lake
Posted By: Barry on 12/31/2016 9:24:25 PM

July 2016

Friday 1st July 2016
The highlight of the day, was a Bittern on the west side of the Main Lake from mid afternoon onwards
The juvenile Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake
A new Gadwall family of 6 ducklings was on the Main Lake
Yesterday's Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
A 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
2 Avocet chicks were seen on the Silt Lake
There were 4 Ringed plovers, plus a Common sandpiper on the Reed-bed
A Red kite was seen over Dryham Ings & the Island Lake
Saturday 2nd July 2016
No sign of the Bittern or Wood sandpiper, but the juvenile Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake
A Hobby flew over the Carp Lake
2 Avocet chicks were on the Silt Lake
2 Common sandpipers were on the Reed-bed
The Corn bunting was again singing in the North hedge, with a Green woodpecker nearby
Again, the Red kite paid a morning visit to the reserve
In the evening, 2 Black-tailed godwits, plus a hunting Marsh harrier was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
In the evening, 2 Barn owls were seen
Sunday 3rd July 2016
The juvenile Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake
In the afternoon, 27 Black-tailed godwits dropped onto the Reed-bed, whilst there was also a Common sandpiper, the 4 Ringed plovers, plus a Little ringed plover there also
The Corn bunting was singing on the North hedge
A Kingfisher was seen on the Far Lake
Again, the Red lite was seen both in the morning & the afternoon
The 2 Avocet chicks were still on the Silt Lake, where Common tern chicks were seen for the 1st time.
A Tufted duck family of 6 ducklings was on the Island Lake
Monday 4th July 2016
A Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings in the late afternoon
The juvenile Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on the Far Lake
Tuesday 5th July 2016
7 Black-tailed godwits spent the day on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, where there was also the 3rd Tufted duck brood of 6 ducklings
The juvenile Black-necked grebe was on the Main Lake, with a 1st summer Mediterranean gull
The Kingfisher was again on the Far lake, with the Corn bunting singing in the North hedge
On the Reed-bed in the evening, was a Curlew & Whimbrel, 2 Common sandpipers, plus the 4 Ringed plovers, a Little ringed plover & Yellow wagtail
In the morning, a Barn owl was by the reserve entrance, with Peregrine & Marsh harrier seen later
The 2 Avocet chicks are still on the Silt Lake & Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
5 Little egrets were on the reserve today
Wednesday 6th July 2016
The juvenile Black-necked grebe was still on the main Lake, where the 2 juvenile Mediterranean gulls were taking their first flights
An adult Little gull was seen on the Reed-bed, along with the Little ringed plover & a Little owl seen by the North filed barn
A reserve record number of 10 Little egrets was seen today
Thursday 7th July 2016
A 3rd year Caspian gull was on the Silt Lake this evening
At least 9 Little egrets were on the reserve, along with 2 Common sandpipers
A 1st summer Mediterranean gull was seen on the Main Lake, in additon to the breeding family
3 Avocet juveniles, that had not fledged on the reserve, were seen in Cell 'A' in the evening
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
Friday 8th July 2016
The Little egret record was broken again, with 10 on the Reed-bed& 3 in the Main Lake trees
A female Peregrine & 2 Red kites were seen over the reserve
A juvenile Little ringed plover was on the Reed-bed, along with 2 Common sandpipers
The Corn bunting was again singing in the North hedge
2 new Tufted duck broods of 11 ducklings were on the Island Lake
A Gadwall brood of 2 ducklings was on the Reed-bed
A Kingfisher was seen on the Far Lake
The 2 Avocet chicks were on Dryham Ings
The Little owls were seen in the North field barn
Saturday 9th July 2016
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island & Village Lakes
The 2 young Avocets were on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
A 2nd summer Mediterranean gull joined the family on the Main Lake
Again the Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
Peregrine, Marsh harrier & Red kite were seen today
In the afternoon, a Cuckoo was heard from the East path
Sunday 10th July 2016
2 Red kites were over the reserve
14 Black-tailed godwits were on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, with 1 on the Village Lake/Reed-bed
A Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, along with a Ringed & 2 juvenile Little ringed plovers
The Corn bunting was again singing in the North hedge, with a Yellow wagtail on the Snipe field
Monday 11th July 2016
The 3rd year Caspian gull was again on the Silt Lake in the evening, where 2 Common sandpipers were also seen
6 Little egrets were roosting in the Main Lake trees & the Barn owl was seen hunting
Tuesday 12th July 2016
In the evening, Red kite & a female Marsh harrier were seen, as well as a Barn owl hunting in the North field
A Common sandpiper was seen on both Cell 'A' & the Reed-bed
The Mediterranean gull family had moved to the Reed-bed, where there was a new family of 6 Tufted ducklings
The Corn bunting was again in the North hedge, with a Garden warbler at the end of Dryham Lane
A pair of Bullfinches were feeding outside the Turret hide
A Peregrine was seen over the reserve
A reserve record of 18 Little egrets was counted tonight
Wednesday 13th July 2016
A Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with the Corn bunting in the North hedge
3 Grey herons were in Cell 'B'
The regular Red kite was hunting Dryham Ings in the morning
In the evening, an adult Yellow-legged gull was on the Silt Lake
Thursday 14th July 2016
The adult Yellow-legged gull on the Silt Lake was joined by a 2nd year bird this evening
In the morning a Greenshank & 3 Common sandpipers were on the Reed-bed, with a Whimbrel & 4 Black-tailed godwits there in the evening
2 Barn owls & a Green sandpiper were on Cell 'A'
At least 16 Little egrets were present today
Friday 15th July 2016
In the morning, an Osprey flew south west over the reserve
A Hobby was seen to fly west, with a Marsh harrier also present
The adult Yellow-legged gull was present again
An adult Mediterranean gull was present on the Reed-bed in the afternoon, later on an adult moulting into winter plumage was also seen
A Common sandpiper was seen on both Dryham Ings & the Reed-bed
A Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge, with a Barn owl sat on the North barn hay bales
A Greenshank was briefly on Cell 'A', before flying south
Juvenile Common terns were seen on both the Silt & Village Lakes
Saturday 16th July 2016
The Mediterranean gull family where on the Reed-bed today
4 Common tern juveniles were counted
Again, the Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
A new family of 10 Tufted ducks were on the Island Lake
A pair of Bullfinches was by the Far Lake
Sunday 17th July 2016
A Ruff was on the Village Lake in the morning
A Hobby flew west over the New Workings
A Grey wagtail was seen on the Far Lake
In the afternoon, an adult Yellow-legged gull was on the Silt Lake, wher a Turtle dove flew over in a southerly direction
2 returning Wigeon were on Cell 'A'
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
A new Gadwall family of 9 ducklings was on the Far Lake
Monday 18th July 2016
The adult & 3rd year Yellow-legged gull were again on the Silt Lake in the afternoon
Tuesday 19th July 2016
A Whimbrel was on the Island Lake in the morning
At the same time, a Hobby flew east over the Reed-bed, with a Marsh harrier also being seen
The Mediterranean gull family was still on the Reed-bed, with an adult & 4 juvenile Ringed plovers, plus Curlew & Green sandpiper in the evening
Nearby, the Corn bunting was singing, with Bullfinch in the Far Corner & a Little owl on the North field barn fence posts
5 juvenile Common terns were seen
The adult Yellow-legged gull, plus a moulting adult Mediterranean gull were on the Silt Lake
On Cell 'A', there were 6 Redshanks & a Wigeon
Wednesday 20th July 2016
The Green sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with a Ruff, a brief Black-tailed godwit & a Hobby flying over
A Kingfisher & Curlew were seen on the Island Lake
There were 10+ Little egrets on site, with 3 or 4 juveniles & including a ringed bird
Marsh harrier was seen today
Thursday 21st July 2016
There were 5 or 6 Yellow-legged gulls on the Silt Lake this evening, with also a brief Greenshank
A Ruff was on the Reed-bed
12 Little egrets were counted 
2 Green woodpeckers (including a juvenile were seen)
Friday 22nd July 2016
2 adults & a 1st year Yellow-legged, plus an adult Mediterranean gull were on the Silt Lake this evening
A total of 7 juvenile Common terns were counted
2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'A', with 1 of these being seen on the Reed-bed, along with a Ruff
A Marsh harrier flew south in the morning
In the morning, a Kingfisher was seen at various parts of the reserve
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge, with a Green woodpecker being seen on the East path
Another family of 7 Gadwall ducklings was on Cell 'C'
Saturday 23rd July 2016
This evening, there was a Caspian & 4 Yellow-legged gulls on the Silt Lake, with a Wood sandpiper dropping onto Cell 'A'
The 2 Green woodpeckers were on the East path today
The Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
On the Reed-bed, was 3 Little ringed plovers, with the Corn bunting singing from the North hedge. A Whimbrel was briefly there in the evening
A Coal tit was seen from the West path in the Carp Lake pines
8 Common tern chicks were counted, with the Main Lake Great crested grebe pair having hatched a chick
Sunday 24th July 2016
Yesterday's Wood sandpiper, visited the Village Lake briefly before disappearing
A new family of 8 Gadwall ducklings was on the Island Lake
On the Reed-bed, there were 5 Black-tailed godwits, a Whimbrel & Dunlin, all in the evening
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field, whilst a male Marsh harrier flew over, as well as a Yellow wagtail
The Main Lake had a Kingfisher & a Common sandpiper
On the Silt Lake, a Peregrine flew over, as well as a 1st year Yellow-legged gull, with an adult & juvenile Mediterranean gull being present
Monday 25th July 2016
In the evening, the 3rd year Caspian gull, plus a juvenile & 2nd winter Mediterranean gulls were present on the Silt Lake
1- Golden plovers briefly alighted on the Reed-bed in the evening, with a Black-tailed godwit on the Village Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen outside the Turret hide
Tuesday 26th July 2016
A Red kite was seen over the reserve
On the Silt Lake this evening, there was a 1st & 2nd winter Mediterranean gull, along with an adult Yellow-legged gull
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings, along with a new family of 4 Tufted duck ducklings
2 Corn buntings were in the North hedge, with 2 Little ringed plovers & 7 Tufted duck ducklings on the Reed-bed
A Green woodpecker was by the Maize field
Wednesday 27th July 2016
On the Reed-bed today, was a Dunlin, juvenile Little ringed & adult Ringed plover.Later on, there was a Black-tailed godwit & 2 Common sandpipers
8 Black-tailed godwits circled Dryham Ings, before flying off north
Kingfisher, barn & Little owl were also seen
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
A Grey wagtail was by the Far Lake
The 3rd year Caspian gull was on the Silt Lake, along with a Green sandpiper & adult Yellow-legged gull
Thursday 28th July 2016
5 Common sandpipers were on the reserve today, along with 2 Dunlin, a Green sandpiper & a Black-tailed godwit on the Reed-bed
A Kingfisher was seen at several points of the reserve, as was a Peregrine
The Corn bunting was again singing in the North hedge
Friday 29th July 2016
29 Black-tailed godwits spent most of the day on the Reed-bed, leaving 4 on the evening, with another on the Silt Lake. Also there, was 2 Dunlin, a Little ringed plover & a Greenshank
Again, Corn bunting in the North hedge, with a Kingfisher on the Carp Lake
2 Green sandpipers were on Cell 'C', with the 2nd summer Mediterranean gull on the Silt Lake
A Peregrine was also seen in the morning
Saturday 30th July 2016
The 2 Green sandpipers were still on Cell 'A', with 3 Black-tailed godwits on the Village Lake
On the Reed-bed, there were 4 Dunlin, plus the Greenshank, 7 Little ringed plovers, Common sandpiper & 3 Grey wagtails
2 Corn buntings were by the North path, along with a pair of Bullfinches
The juvenile Avocet is still alone on Cell 'A'
The pair of Little grebes on the Village Lake have a single chick, whilst a pair on Cell 'B' have 3 chicks
Sunday 31st July 2016
2 adult Yellow-legged gulls were on the Silt Lake this afternoon
The Greenshank & juvenile Avocet were on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
A new family of 7 Tufted ducklings were on the Reed-bed, as well as a Common sandpiper
The Corn bunting was singing as usual in the North hedge, with a Green woodpecker nearby
Posted By: Barry on 12/14/2016 8:41:06 PM

June 2016

Thursday 2nd June 2016
The Red kite was hunting Dryham Ings in the morning
Friday 3rd June 2016
Today, Peregrine, Red kite & a female Marsh harrier were seen at various times over Dryham Ings
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on the Silt Lake
On Dryham Ings, there was an Avocet chick, possibly the survivor from Saturday
The draining Reed-bed had a Little ringed plover, plus a family of 9 Gadwall ducklings
A Yellow wagtail flew north over the Reed-bed
A Green woodpecker was seen
Saturday 4th June 2016
A Dunlin was on the Island Lake in the early morning
There are at least 10 Lapwing chicks in the North field, where a Corn bunting is singing
No signs of the Avocet chick on Dryham Ings today
21 Mute swans were on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
3 Grey herons & 2 Little egrets were seen
Sunday 5th June 2016
The 2nd summer Mediterranean gull was on Dryham Ings
The Red kite made it's daily appearance over Dryham Ings
3 Great crested grebe chicks were on the Far Lake, with a single one on the Reed-bed
A total of 7 newly hatched Avocet chicks were seen (4 on Dryham Ings, 1 on the Island & 2 on the Village Lake)
Monday 6th June 2016
The Mediterranean gulls on the Main Lake, have hatched chicks today
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
There were 12 Avocet chicks on this cell, as well as the survivor on the Island Lake
A Marsh harrier visited the reserve on at least 3 occasions today
Tuesday 7th June 2016
A pair of Black-necked grebes spent the day on the Main Lake
The pair of Mediterranean gulls have hatched at least 2 young
13 Avcoet chicks were counted on Dryham Ings (with 2 families of 4)
4 well grown Lapwing chicks were on the Reed-bed, with another on Dryham Ings
4 Canada geese were on the Silt Lake in the evening
The family of 8 Pochards was seen on Dryham Ings
Wednesday 8th June 2016
2 first summer Mediterranean gulls were seen on the reserve today
10+ Avocet chicks were on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, where the Pochard family was also seen
A Snipe was seen on Dryham Ings in the evening
The Red kite was seen again
A Great spotted woodpecker flew along Dryham Ings
Friday 10th June 2016
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on Dryham Ings in the morning
A new family of 4 Shelduck ducklings was on the Reed-bed
In the same cell 11+ Avocet chicks were seen
3 Barnacle geese flew south over the reserve
Saturday 11th June 2016
A Green woodpecker was sen by the Maize field
The Red kite was over the reserve in the morning
There was a family of 4 Shoveller ducklings on the Island Lake, with a family of 9 Gadwall ducklings on the Reed-bed
On Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, at least 8 Avocet chicks were counted
Little owl was by the North field barn, with a Corn bunting in the North field
The first of the returning Teal was on Dryham Ings
Sunday 12th June 2016
The highlight of today, was 3 Sandwich terns that initially flew over the Main Lake in mid morning & then alighted on the Silt Lake for about 30 minutes, before being flushed by a Marsh harrier
There were at least 5 Avocet chicks on the Silt Lake this morning
At least 2 Marsh harriers were over the reserve, with a Peregrine & Red kite also seen
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
A new pair of Mediterranean gulls was on the Village Lake, with the 1st summer being seen on Dryham Ings
Monday 13th June 2016
The new pair of Mediterranean gulls was on the Village Lake
The Green woodpecker was still on the Maize field
Tuesday 14th June 2016
The new pair of Mediterranean gulls was on the Village Lake, with a Green woodpecker on the Maize field
On the Reed-bed, there was a Ringed plover, with a Green sandpiper on the New Workings
5 Avocet chicks were seen (2 of them on the Silt Lake), with 7 pairs sitting
A Marsh harrier was seen over Dryham Ings
Wednesday 15th June 2016
A drake Scaup was on the Reed-bed in the evening
The pair of Mediterranean gulls were still on the Village Lake, with the 1st summer bird being seen on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
14 Arctic terns made a brief visit at mid-day, before flying off north
A Little owl was seen by the North field barn
Only 3 Avocet chicks were counted this evening
Thursday 16th June 2016
The Scaup was still on the Reed-bed
A Red kite was seen
Friday 17th June 2016
The Scaup was still on the Reed-bed, where a Little ringed plover was also seen
Only a single Avocet chick was seen today
On the Silt Lake, there were over 100 Lesser black backed gulls, also here was the 4th Shelduck pair to breed this season, with 11 ducklings seen
Saturday 18th June 2016
A female Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings in the morning
At the same time 3 Avocet chicks were on the Silt Lake
The drake Scaup was still on the Reed-bed, where there was also a family of 4 Tufted duck ducklings
Sunday 19th June 2016
The drake Scaup was still on the Reed-bed
Just a Green sandpiper on Dryham Ings this afternoon
2 Avocet chicks were on the Silt Lake
Tuesday 21st June 2016
A new family of 8 Gadwall ducklings was on Cell 'C'
Only a single Avocet chick was seen on the Silt Lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
A Red kite was seen in both the morning & evening, with a pair of Bullfinches also present
Wednesday 22nd June 2016
There were 4 or possibly 5 Avocet chicks on the Silt Lake today
A Red kite was seen today
Thursday 23rd June 2016
A Peregrine flew over the reserve
Friday 24th June 2016
At least 3 Avocet chicks were seen on the Silt Lake
Saturday 25th June 2016
A Green sandpiper was on the Far Lake in the morning
A new family of 8 Gadwall ducklings was on the Main Lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
Still 5 Avocet chicks on the Silt Lake
A Red kite was over the Village Lake
A family party of Lesser whitethroats were in the North hedge
Sunday 26th June 2016
A Red kite was again over the Village Lake in the morning
The Green woodpecker was by the Maize field, with the Corn bunting singing in the North hedge
On the Reed-bed, there was a migrating party of 5 Ringed plovers (including 5 juveniles)
Monday 27th June 2016
A juvenile Black-necked grebe was on the Main Lake, from the afternoon onwards
Tuesday 28th June 2016
The juvenile Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake
A Red kite was over the Village Lake
6 Ringed plovers were seen on the Reed-bed, with Corn bunting singing in the North hedge
On the Far Lake, 2 Kingfishers were seen
4 Avocet chicks were counted on the Silt Lake
2 Snipe flew north over Dryham Ings
A pair of Bullfinches were by the Maize field
Wednesday 29th June 2016
The juvenile Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake, but elusive at times
5 Black-tailed godwits flew on to the Reed-bed, with 13 seen later on Cell 'C'
A Kingfisher was on the Far Lake, with Little owl being seen by the North field barn
A Marsh harrier was over Cell 'C', with the Corn bunting singing in the North hedge
Thursday 30th June 2016
A Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, from mid morning onwards
The juvenile Black-necked grebe was still on the Main Lake
A Black-tailed godwit flew onto the Village Lake in the late afternoon

Posted By: Barry on 11/9/2016 9:31:54 PM

May 2016

Sunday 1st May 2016
The Ruff commuted between the Island & Village Lakes
There were 4 Common sandpipers on the reserve
3 Common terns spent some time on the Village Lake, where a Red kite flew over in the afternoon
On the main Lake in the evening, 2 Arctic terns passed thro', with the drake Mandarin being seen
Both Pink-footed geese were present today
A Peregrine was over the reserve
Monday 2nd May 2016
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, with another bird seen today as well
On the Island Lake, there was a Black-tailed godwit, with a Red kite seen as well
4 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings in the afternoon
The Reed-bed has the Pink-footed goose, with the Little owl being seen in the Far Corner
4+ Common terns were on the reserve, with a Common sandpiper being seen
9 Sedge warblers & 3 Lesser whitethroats were singing today
In the evening, a Whimbrel was seen on the Reed-bed
Tuesday 3rd May 2016
A Little tern was seen over Dryham Ings in the afternoon, before flying off north
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, along with a Common sandpiper
Again the Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake, whilst the Pink-footed goose & a Ringed plover were on the Reed-bed
Dryham Ings had a Yellow wagtail, 3 Dunlin, plus a Whimbrel in the evening
There were 11+ Common terns on the reserve in the evening
A Red kite was seen on the East ridge
A new Greylag family of 5 Goslings was on the Reed-bed, along with a Mallard family of 8 ducklings
Wednesday 4th May 2016
The 2 Pink-footed geese were on the North filed & Reed-bed in the evening
In the late evening, 3 Whimbrel were on the Reed-bed, with the pair of Mute swans hatching off at least 3 cygnets here & a Black-tailed godwit was also present
A Common sandpiper was on Cell 'C', with the drake Mandarin on Cell 'A'
Thursday 5th May 2016
10 Greenshanks were on the Village Lake in the evening
The Mandarin drake was on the Reed-bed, with a Barn owl being seen in the North field
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
Friday 6th May 2016
2 Barnacle geese were on the Main Lake & then the Reed-bed in the evening, where the drake Mandarin was also present
A Yellow wagtail was on the Snipe Field, a Cuckoo was heard & a Red kite seen
An Arctic tern passed quickly thro' the Main Lake
On Dryham Ings, there was 4 Dunlin, with the Ruff being seen on the Village Lake
A Little owl was on the posts outside the North field barn
Willow warbler was singing on the East & West path, with Chiffchaff doing the same on the West path
At the end of the day, the Big Weekend Count score was 79 Species
Saturday 7th May 2016
A Spotted flycatcher was on the East path in the afternoon
Both Pink-footed geese were on the North field
A Common sandpiper was seen on Dryham Ings
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake, with a Kingfisher seen from the Viewing platform. A Red kite was over the Village Lake in the morning
Whimbrel & Mandarin were also seen today
A Water rail was seen in flight over the Reed-bed in the evening
One of the Oystercatcher pairs had 3 young on the Village Lake
At the end of today, the BIG WEEKEND COUNT score was 88 species
Sunday 8th May 2016
The Ruff was with a Wood sandpiper & a Common sandpiper was on Cell 'B'
In mid-morning, a Grey plover dropped onto Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
In the evening, a Greenshank was seen on the Island Lake
The 2 Pink-footed geese were again on the North field
A Whimbrel was on the Reed-bed
The pair of Oystercatcher on the Reed-bed, still had 3 young
There were 2 young on the Island Lake & a new family of Mallard ducklings on the Reed-bed
At the end of today, the BIG WEEKEND COUNT score was 94 species
Monday 9th May 2016
Today, 4 Black terns were on the Main Lake in the morning, moving to the Island Lake in the afternoon
Also on the Main Lake, was a 1st summer Little gull
Yesterday's Grey plover returned to Dryham Ings, where there was also a Common sandpiper
The Ruff was still gracing the Village Lake
In the evening, 5 Whimbrel flew north over the reserve
19 pairs of Avocet were counted this evening
Tuesday 10th May 2016
A day for waders,
Firstly 2 Little stints flew onto cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, with 8 Dunlin, they stayed the rest of the day with 3 of the Dunlin
2 Grey plovers were seen on the Reed-bed
In the afternoon, a Greenshank flew north over the reserve
2 Wood sandpipers were seen on the Reed-bed in the afternoon, before relocating onto Cell 'A', which also hosted a Common sandpiper
The Ruff was on the Island Lake today
2 Lesser redpoll flew north over the Snipe field
Wednesday 11th May 2016
In the morning, there was a Wood sandpiper & 2 Dunlin on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake
In the late afternoon, there was a Ruff, Greenshank & the 2 Dunlin on the same lake
The usual Ruff was on the Village Lake & 4 Ruff were on the Reed-bed
Thursday 12th May 2016
In the morning, 2 Dunlin & a Common sandpiper were on Cell 'A', at one time 5 birds were seen here
In the late afternoon, a summer plumaged Bar-tailed godwit was on the Snipe Field
Friday 13th May 2016
In the morning, a Common sandpiper was on the Island & Village Lakes
The Ruff was still frequenting the Village Lake
In the late afternoon, a Garden warbler was singing along the East path
A Hobby was seen today
Lastly a Turtle dove was on the West path, by the Far Lake, before flying off west
Saturday 14th May 2016
Today the Ruff was on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, with 2 Dunlin on Cell 'A'
The Mandarin drake was seen on the Island Lake
One of the Pink-footed geese was in the North field
2 Bullfinches were by the Carp lake, with Chiffchaff singing nearby
31 pairs of Avocet & 3 more Mallard broods were seen
In the evening, both the Ruff & a Wood sandpiper were on the pool in Cell 'C' & could be seen from the 'Bus-stop' hide
Sunday 15th May 2016
A Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, viewable from the 'Bus stop' shelter
The Mandarin drake was on the Reed-bed, with a Pink-footed goose on the North field
A pair of Bullfinches was seen
The first Shelduck family (2 ducklings) was on the Silt Lake
The season's first family party of Long-tailed tits were in the North hedge
On the Village Lake, the 3 Oystercatcher chick family were about
There were 12 pairs of Lapwings sitting on the North field
5 pairs of Greylag geese currently have 25 goslings
2 Coot & a Moorhen family were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
2 Arctic terns were briefly over Dryham Ings
A total of 1961 pairs of Black headed gulls were counted this week, a rise of 142 pairs over last year
Monday 16th May 2016
The Wood sandpiper was on Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings, but could be elusive at times
Tuesday 17th May 2016
The Pink-footed goose was seen on the Village Lake, with a Black-tailed godwit seen to fly south over the lake
Red kite was over the Main Lake
A Yellow wagtail was by the Dragonfly ponds
Wednesday 18th May 2016
The drake Mandarin re-appeared on the Main Lake in the evening
The 'Pink-lag' goose was on the North field
There are 36 pairs of Avocets nesting on the reserve
Thursday 19th May 2016
On the Village Lake today, was the 'Pinklag' & a Little egret. Later on a Red kite flew over & the drake Mandarin popped in 
Friday 20th May 2016
4 Little egrets were on the Island Lake, with 5 seen to roost on the Main Lake
The drake Mandarin was seen on the Reed-bed
Saturday 21st May 2016
11 Barnacle geese flew west over the reserve
The drake Mandarin was on the Reed-bed
Sunday 22nd May 2016
The first Avocet chicks (2) hatched on the Dryham Ings
A Red kite was over the Village Lake
Monday 23rd May 2016
A Wood sandpiper was on the Island Lake & Reed-bed from the afternoon onwards
Tuesday 24th May 2016
The Wood sandpiper was on the Island Lake
In the morning, 2 Little owls were on the North field barn posts
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
It has been confirmed that Pochard has bred in Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings, with 8 ducklings being hatched
A Red kite was over Dryham Ings, hunting chicks
1 of Sunday's Avocet chicks was seen today
Wednesday 25th May 2016
The drake Mandarin was seen in Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
A Red kite has begun to hunt Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, for Black headed gull chicks
On the Island Lake, there was a 3rd summer Mediterranean gull
Thursday 26th May 2016
A Red kite was hunting over Dryham Ings
On the Island Lake, there was a 3rd summer Mediterranean gull
Friday 27th May 2016
The Red kite was again hunting over Dryham Ings
The 3rd year Mediterranean gull was still on the Island Lake
Saturday 28th May 2016
The 3rd year Mediterranean gull was still on the Island Lake
A pair of Avocets hatched 2 young on Cell 'A' & took them to the Silt Lake
On Cell 'C', there was a Shoveller & 3 young
Sunday 29th May 2016
The day's highlight was the 2 Glossy ibis found in Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings in the early morning. They subsequently roosted on the Village Lake islands
Also seen was a female Marsh harrier over Dryham Ings, with the 3rd summer Mediterranean gull still present
4 Oystercatcher chicks have hatched off the New Workings successfully
2 Little owls were outside the North field barns
The first family of 9 Gadwall ducklings was seen on Dryham Ings
In the evening, a Barn Owl & Hobby were over Dryham Ings
Monday 30th May 2016
The 2 Glossy ibis were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, until about 10:30, when they flew off circling in a southerly direction
The 3rd summer Mediterranean gull on the Island Lake, was joined by a 1st summer bird
There was a single Avocet chick on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
The Little owls were in front of the North field barn
The drake Mandarin was at the back of the Carp Lake
A Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane
Tuesday 31st May 2016
A Peregrine flew over the Snipe field in the evening
A little later on, a Hobby was over Dryham Ings
There was a family of 3 newly hatched Avocet chicks on the Village Lake
On the Island Lake, there was a family of 10 Shelduck ducklings
The Red kite was seen making it's daily feeding visit to Dryham Ings
Posted By: Barry on 10/4/2016 8:31:17 PM

April 2016

Friday 1st April 2016
Today's highlight, was an Osprey that flew high north over the reserve
About 120 Fieldfare were in the North field in the morning
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake, with a Ruff, 3 Little & a Ringed plover on Dryham Ings
The Main Lake had 6 Eygptian geese in the morning, with an adult Little & 3 Mediterranean gulls
The drake Mandarin was back on the Silt Lake
Also around here, there were 3+ Little egrets, plus at least 4 Swallows & many Sand martins
Saturday 2nd April 2016
5 Eygptian geese were seen on the Main Lake, from the mid morning onwards, along with 3 adult Mediterranean gulls
There was a White wagtail in the North field
The Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake again, with the Ruff on Dryham Ings
Chiffchaff was singing by the East path & the Carp Lake
The drake Mandarin was seen again
Also seen was Red kite & Peregrine
A pair of Bullfinch were on the East path in the morning
Sunday 3rd April 2016
The first 2 Yellow wagtails of the year were on Dryham Ings this evening. Also the Ruff & Black-tailed godwit, a pair of Ringed & 5 Little ringed plovers, plus 2 White wagtails
The drake Mandarin was on the Silt Lake
The first Blackcap was singing on the West path, by the Carp Lake
4 Mediterranean gulls were present today, the 3 adults being joined by a 1st winter bird
A Kingfisher flew across the Reed-bed
2 Little egrets, plus a Grey heron were on Dryham Ings
2 Red kites were hunting the reserve
Monday 4th April 2016
The Blackcap was singing again on the West path
On Dryham Ings, there was 2 Ruff, the Black-tailed godwit (also seen on the Village Lake & Silt pond), plus a Dunlin & 2 Yellow wagtails. 4 Pintails flew south from here.
The drake Mandarin was again on the Silt pond, where a drake Goosander briefly alighted
100+ Sand martin, 4+ Swallow, & a House martin were seen
Tuesday 5th April 2016
The water levels are currently being lowered on all 3 cells of Dryham Ings
There was only a single Mediterranean gull on the Main Lake, briefly joined by a male Goldeneye that then flew onto the Reed-bed
On Dryham Ings, there was 2 Ruff, the Black-tailed godwit (also seen on the village Lake & Silt Lake), plus 2 Yellow wagtail
The drake Mandarin was again on the Silt Lake
30 Avocets were counted today
Wednesday 6th April 2016
On Dryham Ings today, there were 2 White wagtails, 2 Ruffs, 5+ Little ringed plovers
On the Main Lake, there were many Sand martins, plus a few House martins
The drake Mandarin was again on the Silt Lake
2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
A Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake as well
Thursday 7th April 2016
There were 3 Yellow wagtails on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings. Also seen were 2 White wagtails & 2 Ruffs
Friday 8th April 2016
2 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve
The first Willow warbler of the year was on Dryham Lane
Joining the Mandarin duck on the Silt Lake, was a Black-tailed godwit
On Dryham Ings, there was 2 Ruff, a Yellow & White wagtail, plus 6 Little ringed plovers
2 Chiffchaffs & a Blackcap were singing along the West path
Also seen was a Red kite over the Village Lake, with 3 others also seen
Saturday 9th April 2016
A Willow warbler was singing on the East path
Chiffchaff was singing on Dryham Lane
On Dryham Ings, there was a White wagtail, plus the 2 Ruff
The first Mallard family of the year was sen today, with 11 ducklings
A Red kite was seen over the reserve in the afternoon
The drake Mandarin was again on the Silt Lake
Sunday 10th April 2016
Waders today, included Black-tailed godwit (Village Lake), 2 Ruffs, 3 Ringed & 8 Little ringed plover, plus 6 brief White wagtails
500 Pink-footed geese in 2 skeins flew north over the reserve in the morning, as did a Whooper swan in the same direction
A Canada goose was briefly on the Main Lake in the morning
A Marsh harrier flew over the Island Lake, whilst a Red kite drifted west over Dryham Ings
2 Corn buntings flew over the Maize field, with a pair of Bullfinches by the Carp Lake
At least 5 Blackcap, 2 Willow warblers & a Chiffchaff on the West path were singing
Monday 11th April 2016
Seen on Dryham Ings today, were the 2 Ruff, 6+ Little & 2 Ringed plovers, 10+ White & 2 Grey wagtails
There was also 6+ White wagtails on the North field in the morning
A Red kite & a Barn owl were seen in the North field in the afternoon
Tuesday 12th April 2016
On Dryham Ings, today, there was 2 Dunlin, plus a White wagtail
A Grey heron, plus 2 Little egrets were on the Main Lake
Wednesday 13th April 2016
3 Eygptian geese were on the Village Lake
On the North field, there was 10+ White & 5 Yellow wagtails
Dryham Ings had a Yellow, plus 3+ White wagtails, 4 Dunlin & 3 Ruff
The first Greylag goslings (6), & Coot chicks (3) of the year were seen today
Thursday 14th April 2016
Dryham Ings today, had 2 Ruff, & a Dunlin. 3 each of White & Yellow wagtails were seen in the afternoon. In the evening, the drake Mandarin duck paid Cell 'A' a visit
A Peregrine paid a brief visit to the reserve
Chiffchaff & Willow warbler were singing at the bottom of Dryham Lane
A pair of Bullfinches were seen along the East path
2 Little egrets & a Grey heron were fishing in Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Friday 15th April 2016
A day for summer migrant arrivals, with 3 Sedge warbler, 2 Lesser whitethroats & 2 Wheatears in the North fields
On Dryham Ings & the Silt Lake, there was a Black-tailed godwit, 2 Ruffs, a Dunlin, 2 Yellow & 5+ White wagtails
Also seen was a Marsh harrier & 2 Redkites
In the afternoon, the 3 Eygptian geese were on the Island Lake
Saturday 16th April 2016
Today, there were 3 Wheatears on the North fields (although they were distant), along with a White wagtail
The first Reed warbler was on the Reed-bed, along with a few Sedge warblers
On the East & West paths, there was Lesser whitethroat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff & Willow warbler
Also on the West path, there was a male Brambling
The 2 Eygptian geese, were firstly on the Island Lake, before moving to the Village Lake, where there was also a Black-tailed godwit
On Dryham Ings, there was a Dunlin as well as the 2 Ruff
Sunday 17th April 2016
At least 2 Wheatears were on the west bank of Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, with another on the North field, along with 2 Fieldfares
6 White & 5 Yellow wagtails were on both Cell 'A' & the North field
2 Ruffs were on Cell 'B', with the Black-tailed godwit on the Village Lake
5 Canada geese briefly dropped onto the Main Lake
At least 43 Avocets were counted today
In the evening, 2 Whimbrel dropped onto the Silt Lake, before flying off west
Marsh harrier & Red kite were also seen
4 Little egrets were seen on the Island Lake
Monday 18th April 2016
On the North filed, there were 3 Wheatears (2 males & a female), plus 2+ Yellow & 6+ White wagtails
The 2 Ruff were on Dryham Ings, with the Black-tailed godwit also there
The male Brambling was still on the West path
On the Main Lake, the drake Mandarin was present
Tuesday 19th April 2016
A male Wheatear was on Cell 'A',with a female on the North field, plus 3 Yellow & 5 White wagtails
Ruff & Black-tailed godwit on the Village Lake, as well as Common sandpiper on Dryham Ings
A Pink-footed goose on the Reed-bed
In the evening, 2 Whimbrel dropped onto the Village Lake, where a Greenshank was also seen
Wednesday 20th April 2016
A Ruff was on the Village Lake
Again the drake Mandarin was on the Main Lake shores
Willow warbler was singing on both the East & West paths
A Kingfisher was seen on the Far Lake
A Red kite was over the evening
The Pink-footed goose was in the Reed-bed in the evening, before flying to the North field
Grey & Yellow wagtails, plus a pair of Ringed plovers were on the same field
18 pairs of Lapwing were on the North field
Thursday 21st April 2016
A Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake, with a Grey heron
2 Yellow wagtails on the North field
A Corn bunting was singing from the East ridge
A Ruff was on Cell 'a' of Dryham Ings, as well as the Village Lake
2 Little owls in the Far Corner
Friday 22nd April 2016
3 pairs of Avocets are now sitting
The Corn bunting was again singing from the East ridge
A Ringed plover was on the North field
The Ruff was on Dryham Ings
A Snipe was flushed from the Viewing platform pond
Saturday 23rd April 2016
A Pectoral sandpiper was seen on Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings, in the late evening, before flying off west
The drake Mandarin flew over Dryham Ings in the morning in the direction of the village
The Ruff was again on the Village Lake & Dryham Ings
The 3 Little owls were seen in the Far Corner & outside the North barn
A Yellow wagtail flew over Dryham Ings, where a Red kite was also seen
Sunday 24th April 2016
The first Swifts of the year were seen today
A Common sandpiper was on the Main Lake
The Ruff was commuting between Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings & the Village Lake. 2 White wagtails were seen on Dryham Ings
2 Pink-footed geese were on the Reed-bed
2 Green sandpipers were on the New workings
A Cuckoo was heard to the north of the reserve
2 Little owls were seen in the Far Corner
5 Little egrets were seen
A Mallard family of 9 ducklings was on the Reed-bed, with one of 8 ducklings on the Main Lake (3 pairs hatched so far)
A Red kite was over the Village Lake in the late afternoon
The Mandarin duck was on the Main Lake & a Marsh harrier was also seen
Finally a Snipe was drumming over Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Tuesday 26th April 2016
A Barn owl was hunting the North field
Wednesday 27th April 2016
The Mandarin drake was briefly on the Main Lake in the afternoon
The Ruff was seen on Dryham Ings
A Little owl was in the Far Corner
Red kite was over the North field
A pair of Bullfinches was by the Carp Lake
Thursday 28th April 2016
The Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake
64 Black-tailed godwits flew west
A drake Garganey was briefly on the Island Lake in the afternoon, before flying to Dryham Ings
In the morning about Dryham Ings, there was the first Common tern of the year, a Common & Green sandpiper, plus a Cuckoo that was both seen & heard. The Ruff, a Dunlin & Little egret were also seen
In the evening, 2 more Common terns were seen over Dryham Ings & the Main Lake, as well as 5 more Black-tailed godwits
A Red kite was seen along the East ridge
On the Main Lake, there was the drake Mandarin, 2 adult Mediterranean gulls, a Grey wagtails, plus a Green sandpiper
Friday 29th April 2016
There was a winter plumaged Knot on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings. Also there was a Common tern & 2 Common sandpipers
The Ruff & a Black-tailed godwit were on the Village Lake
Again the drake Mandarin was on the Main Lake
A Little owl was seen by the North field barn, whilst a Red kite flew over
Saturday 30th April 2016
The Ruff was on the Village Lake, whilst the Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake
Our drake Garganey was very mobile around the reserve, being seen on the Island Lake, the reed-bed & Dryham Ings
3 Common sandpipers were on the reserve, a single on Cell 'C', with 2 on the Main Lake, where the drake Mandarin was also present
Only a single Little egret was seen
1 of the Pink-footed geese was on the Village Lake banks
11 pairs of Avocets were sitting with 8 sedge warblers singing
A Corn bunting was singing along Cliffe Road
Red kite over the reserve

Posted By: Barry on 9/12/2016 9:16:33 PM

March 2016

Tuesday 1st March 2016
There was 2 adult Mediterranean gulls, a Marsh harrier & 3 Little egrets on the Main Lake in the afternoon
Again the Little owl was present
In the North field, there was a Pink-footed goose
The Green woodpecker was by the Carp Lake
A Red kite was also seen
Wednesday 2nd March 2016
The 2 adult Mediterranean gulls were still on the Main Lake
A female Goosander flew south
Marsh harrier & Barn owl were seen in the evening
A male & female Brambling were under the Maize field feeders
A Great spotted woodpecker was seen
Thursday 3rd March 2016
Just 1 Mediterranean gull on the Island Lake today, with 5 Curlew also here
The bearded tit re-appeared in the North west corner of the Reed-bed, along with a Pink-footed goose that later flew to the North field
The male & female Brambling, were again under the Maize field feeder
3 Little egrets were seen around the Main Lake
There are still a few Redwings at the end of Dryham Lane
A Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
A 1st year Yellow-legged gull was on the Main Lake 
Friday 4th March 2016
A drake Mandarin was in the North field
2 Barn owls were seen in the morning & evening
2 Coal tits were feeding from the Maize field feeders
A Kingfisher was seen on Dryham Ings, along with a Little egret
2 Green woodpeckers were on the North path
A female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve in the afternoon
5 Siskin were by the Far Corner
2 Curlew were in the North field
Lastly a Grey heron & 3 males & 2 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake in the late afternoon
Saturday 5th March 2016
The drake Mandarin duck was seen to fly from Dryham Ings & land by the hay bales by the North field barn
In the afternoon, an adult Mediterranean gull was by the Main Lake
2 pairs of Little owl were present, one by the Far Corner & the other by the hay bales by North field barn
2 Little egrets were on Dryham Ings
10+ Siskins were on the West path
Sunday 6th March 2016
The highlight of the day, was an adult Kittiwake on the Main Lake in the morning, At the same time, the 2 adult Mediterranean gulls were also present, with 2 Dunlins later flying over the lake
The drake Mandarin was still in the North field
A Little owl was in the Far Corner
On the East path, there was a Grey wagtail & a Coal tit
A Grey heron was on the Island Lake
At least 4 Jack snipe were counted in Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
3 Red kites were on the East ridge
2 Kingfishers were seen on the Main & Carp Lakes
Monday 7th March 2016
The first 2 Avocets of the year, where on the Village Lake & then Cell 'A' afterwards
The drake Mandarin duck was seen on the Carp Lake
A Little egret was on the Main Lake & Dryham Ings
Also on the Main Lake, there were 3 adult Mediterranean gulls
3 Little owls were seen in the 2 usual spots
The Green woodpecker was on the West path
The Barn owl was seen in the evening
Tuesday 8th March 2016
An Avocet was still on the reserve today
Also the drake Mandarin duck was on the Silt Lake
An adult Mediterranean gull was on the Main Lake
Wednesday 9th March 2016
A female Smew was seen on the Main Lake in the afternoon
Thursday 10th March 2016
An adult Kittiwake was on the Main Lake in the morning
There was also an adult Mediterranean gull there
In the afternoon, a Marsh harrier flew south
There was 2 Little egrets on Dryham Ings
Friday 11th March 2016
The Bearded tit was seen from the Turret hide
3 Barn owls were seen in the evening
A female Marsh harrier was over the Main Lake, 3 Red kites & a Peregrine were seen
4 Mediterranean gulls (3 adults & a 1st winter) were on the Main Lake, where a Kingfisher was also seen
A Little egret was on Dryham Ings
There was a Goldcrest along the West path
A Merlin flew north over the Silt Lake
3 Little owls were seen today
A pair of Bullfinches were in the bushes along Cliffe Road
Saturday 12th March 2016
A Pink-footed goose flew south over Dryham Ings in the morning
3 Avocets were present today
A 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on the Main & Silt Lake (is it one of last year's birds?)
A Little egret was on Dryham Ings
The Bearded tit was seen well from the Turret hide this morning
12 Wigeon were counted today
A Red kite flew over the Far Corner & North field
3 Curlew were on the Island Lake, along with a Grey heron
The first spring Ruff was on Dryham Ings
There are 3 pairs of Great crested grebes on the reserve
In the afternoon, a Ringed plover was on Dryham Ings, with a female Marsh harrier hunting here & over the Reed-bed
The drake Mandarin was on the Far Lake
Sunday 14th March 2016
There were 4 Mediterranean gulls on the Main Lake today, 3 adults & the 1st winter
The drake Mandarin duck spent the afternoon on the Far Lake
The Bearded tit was again seen from the the Turret hide on the Village Lake reeds
A Chiffchaff was heard from the end of Dryham Lane
Tuesday 15th March 2016
On Dryham Ings today, there was a Ringed plover, 2 Avocets, 3 Little egrets & 2 Red kites
Wednesday 16th March 2016
3 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
Also a Red kite was seen several times over the North field, as was a Pink-footed goose
2 Siskins were on the West path
On Dryham Ings, in the afternoon, there were drake Mandarin & Pintail, also a Dunlin, 4 Grey wagtails, 4 Little egrets, a Ruff & Kingfisher
There was also up to 3 Red kites & 2 Coal tits seen
A Lesser redpoll was in the Far Corner
2 Goldcrests were on the East path
Thursday 17th March 2016
3 Little egrets (one of which is colour ringed), plus an adult & 1st winter Mediterranean gull were on the Main Lake
A Ruff & 4 Avocets were on Dryham Ings, with 2 Grey wagtails on the Silt Lake
Also seen was a Marsh harrier, Red kite & Barn owl in the evening
There were 85 Wigeon on the Main Lake today
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
Friday 18th March 2016
A Pink-footed goose was in the North field
3 Avocets were roosting on the Village Lake
18 Curlew were feeding on the North field
On Dryham Ings, up to 5 Dunlin were seen, with 4 Little egrets & a Grey wagtail
There was just a single Mediterranean gull on the Main Lake
2 Red kites were over the North field
A Kingfisher was also seen
Saturday 19th March 2016
2 Red kites were seen along the East ridge in the morning
In the North field a Barn owl was seen, as well as a singing Corn bunting
The drake Mandarin was on the Carp Lake, displaying to a duck Mallard
On Dryham Ings, there was 5 Little egrets, a Ruff & Dunlin & a Kingfisher was seen
2 Avocets were on the Silt Lake
Sunday 20th March 2016
3 Avocets & a Ruff were on Dryham Ings, along with 5 Little egrets
In the morning, there was a drake Mandarin, an adult Mediterranean gull & Red kite over the Main Lake
A Barn owl was quartering the Carp Lake verges
There was a Kingfisher on the Island Lake
22 Redshank were counted on Dryham Ings, the Island & Village Lakes
Monday 21st March
Seen today on Dryham Ings, were 20+ Avocets, the Ruff, 5 Little egrets, & 2 Little ringed plovers that dropped in in the afternoon
On the Main Lake, there were the 3 adults & the 1st winter Medterranean gull
Also seen, was a Kingfisher & 2 female Goldeneyes
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Up to 25 Avocets were counted on the Village Lake today
The first Sand martin of the year was over Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings in the afternoon, where 5 Little egrets were present
A female Marsh harrier was over, but was soon chased off by the Avocets
3 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake (one of these was also seen on the North field)
3 Red kites were seen today (2 over Dryham Lane & 1 over the North field)
A Chiffchaff was singing by the Carp lake
Ringed plover & Ruff were on Dryham Ings, where there was also 6 little egrets
28 Curlew & 16 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
A Kingfisher was  also seen
Wednesday 23rd March 2016
There were 3 Sand martins over the Main Lake at midday
2 Red kites drifted west over the Main Lake at the same time
The Ruff was still on Dryham Ings
A Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed
A Water rail was seen on the Island Lake
Thursday 24th March 2016
A Knot was on the Silt Lake, with the drake Mandarin there also
On Dryham Ings, the usual Ruff was joined by a Black-tailed godwit
Chiffchaff was singing by the Carp Lake, with 4 Sand martins also seen
6 Mediterranean gulls were seen on the Main Lake (3 adults, a 2nd winter & 2 1st winters)
At least 3 Red kites were seen, as well as 35 Avocets
Friday 25th March 2016
The Ruff & Black-tailed godwit were still on Dryham Ings
A Chiffchaff was singing by the Carp Lake
There were 3 adult Mediterranean gulls on the Main Lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field, where there was also a Fieldfare present
A pair of Grey partridges were on the Maize field, before flying over Cliffe Road
19 Avocets were present today
2 Red kites were over Dryham Lane in the mid morning
18 potential pairs of Lapwing were counted in the North fields
Saturday 26th March 2016
About 70 Whooper swans flew north west over the reserve in the early morning
A female Common scoter & adult Mediterranean gull were on the Main Lake
On Dryham Ings, there was the Ruff, Black-tailed godwit, 3 Ringed plovers & 4 Little egrets
A Chiffchaff was singing by the Far Lake
A Red kite was seen over the North field
36 Avocets & 8 Sand martins were counted on the reserve
Sunday 27th March 2016
On Dryham Ings today, was the Ruff, Black-tailed godwit, Ringed plover & the 1st Little ringed plover of the year
Also seen from the Crossland's hide was the first Swallow of the year
By the end of the day, 45 Avocets had been counted on the reserve
5 Mediterranean gulls (3 adults, plus one each of 1st & 2nd winters), were seen on both  Main & Village Lakes
4 Red kites & a Peregrine were seen
There were 2 Mealy redpolls in the Far Corner, with the drake Mandarin being seen on the Silt Lake
Chiffchaffs were singing by the Far Lake
A Bullfinch was by the Maize field
Monday 28th March 2016
On the Silt Lake, there were 2 Ringed plovers in the morning, with the drake Mandarin seen later
Dryham Ings had the Ruff, 2 Little ringed plover, 2 Little egrets, 50+ Sand martins & 2 Swallows
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were back to the Main Lake
Also seen was a Marsh harrier & Peregrine
Tuesday 29th March 2016
On Dryham Ings today, was the Ruff, 2 each of Little & Ringed plover, plus a Black-tailed godwit (also seen on the Village Lake)
In the North hedge, 2 Mealy redpolls were seen towards the Far Lake end
A Barn owl was present in the morning
4 Little egrets were present, as was a Pink-footed goose in the North field
Swallow & Sand martin were present, with the drake Mandarin being seen again in the evening on the Silt Lake
Kingfishers were seen on the Main Lake & Dryham Ings
Wednesday 30th March 2016
The first House martin of the year was over Dryham Ings in the mid morning
The Corn bunting was singing on it's usual bush in the middle of the North fields
On the Village Lake in the morning, a Black-tailed godwit & Pink-footed goose were present
45 Sand martins came off the Reed-bed roost, with Chiffchaff on the West path & outside the South hide
2 individual Red kites were seen, as well as 14 Avocets being counted
A Little ringed plover was on Dryham Ings
Posted By: Barry on 8/14/2016 2:07:33 PM

February 2016

Monday 1st February 2016
The female Marsh harrier was again hunting the reserve
3 Little egrets were seen on the Main Lake
A Coal tit was on the Maize field feeders, as was a Brambling
2 Red kites were over the East ridge
Wednesday 3rd February 2016
3 Barn owls were seen in the afternoon
Also 3 Oystercatchers flew from Crosslands Lake to the Main Lake
An immature Marsh harrier was over the Carp Lake
2 Little owls were seen in the Far Corner
A pair of Bullfinches was seen along Dryham Lane
Thursday 4th February 2016
5 Curlew were on the Island Lake, with another individual on the Village Lake
A Red kite was seen over Dryham Lane
Friday 5th February 2016
Both the immature & female Marsh harrier were seen today
2 Bullfinches & a Goldcrest were seen along Dryham Lane
A Grey wagtail, was the Silt Lake
150+ Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve, with 175 flying north west
A Peregrine was seen over the reserve
2 Little egrets were seen today, with a drake Pintail on Cell 'B'
Single Curlews were on the Island & Village Lakes
Lastly the Bearded tit was seen on the Village Lake, from the Turret hide
Saturday 6th February 2016
The Coal & Marsh tits were seen by the Maize field feeders
Again the Bearded tit was heard from the Turret hide
An Oystercatcher was on the Silt Lake
Sunday 7th February 2016
Up to 3 Curlews were on the Island Lake during the day
About 50 Golden plover flew south over Dryham Lane
The Bearded tit was seen today on the Island Lake reeds
At the Maize field feeder, there was a Coal tit & male Brambling
Over the East ridge, a Red Kite was seen, as well as the female Marsh harrier over the Reed-bed
In the Far Corner, 1 of the Little owls was present, along with a Lesser redpoll
Along the West path, by the Carp Lake, there was 3 males, plus a female Bullfinch & a Redwing
Finally, about 40 Siskins were along Dryham Lane
Monday 8th February 2016
7 Oystercatchers were on the reserve today
The Bearded tit was heard from the Island Lake reeds, where a Curlew was also seen
There were 2 Bramblings by the Maize field feeder
A Marsh harrier was seen over the reserve
There was a Ruff on the Village Lake from midday on wards
2 Little egrets were roosting on the Main Lake
10+ Lesser redpoll were seen along the North hedge
Also the Barn owl was sen in the evening, along with the Little owl in the Far Corner
Tuesday 9th February 2016
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake
A Red kite flew over the reserve
Along Dryham Lane, the Green woodpecker was seen
Wednesday 10th February 2016
The Ruff was still on the Village Lake
A Red kite was seen over the East ridge
2 Bullfinches were seen along Dryham Lane
Thursday 11th February 2016
On the Main Lake today was a drake Green-winged teal, with a female Smew as well (also seen on the Village Lake)
In the afternoon, a Jack snipe flew over the Main Lake
Also seen were 8 Oystercatchers & a Marsh harrier
The first returning Great crested grebe was on the Main Lake
The Bearded tit showed well from the Turret hide
Friday 12th February 2016
The Green-winged teal was seen in the morning on the Reed-bed, returning to the Main Lake in the afternoon
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were seen, one spending it's time on the Island & Village Lakes & one flying south
3 Red kites were seen over the North field
A Goosander flew over
2 Little egrets roosted on the Main Lake
A Barn owl was seen in the evening
Saturday 13th February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal flew onto the Main Lake in the afternoon
About 100 Pink-footed geese flew north in the morning
4 Canada geese were on the Main Lake
A Dunlin was seen on the Village Lake
A Grey wagtail flew over the Far Lake
One of the male Bramblings was seen by the Maize field feeder
The Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane, along with 2 male Bullfinches
There was a Goldcrest by the Carp Lake, along with a singing Mistle thrush
A Kingfisher was seen by the Far Lake, with a Water rail being heard in the Reed-bed North west corner
A Jack snipe was seen from the East hide
Sunday 14th February 2016
The Green-winged teal was back on the Main Lake
2 males & a female Bullfinch were on the West path
The Bearded tit was seen from the Turret hide, with a Water rail being heard from the Island Lake
In the afternoon, a 1st winter male Goldeneye was on the Main Lake
The Little owl was again seen in the Far Corner
A single Little egret was about the reserve
Monday 15th February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake in the morning, before returning to the Main Lake in the afternoon
A female Smew was briefly on the Far Lake in the morning, before flying off
Again the Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
15 Oystercatchers were on Dryham Ings
The first Ringed plover of the year was on the silt of the Silt Lake
A male & female Brambling were by the Maize field feeders
The Green woodpecker & 2 males & a female Bullfinch were on Dryham Lane
Tuesday 16th February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal was on the East side of the Main Lake to day
Again the Little owl was in the Far Corner, where there was about 20 Lesser redpolls
A Pink-footed goose was in the North field
Wednesday 17th February 2016
A Marsh harrier was over the Island Lake at midday
7 Oystercatchers were on the Silt Lake
Thursday 18th February 2016
A Barn owl was hunting a corner of the Main Lake in the evening
The Green woodpecker was seen
Friday 19th February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal was firstly seen on the Village Lake & then the Main Lake in the afternoon
A Red kite was over the North field with a Pink-footed goose at the same spot
There was a female Marsh harrier over
A pair of Goosander were on the Island Lake, along with a Curlew
The Bearded tit was heard on the Reed-bed
Lesser redpoll were in the North hedge, along with Siskins along the West path
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner, with the Green woodpecker being seen also
10 Buzzards were seen circling the North path
Saturday 20th February 2016
2 Marsh harriers were seen in the morning
A Pink-footed goose was in the North field
A Little owl was seen from the North path
Siskin was by the Viewing platform feeder
A Red kite & 4 Curlew were seen from the Turret hide
Later on the day, the drake Green-winged teal was back on the Main Lake, along with a drake Pintail being seen with the Shovellers on Dryham Ings
4 Little grebe, 54 Wigeon & 13 Oystercatcher were present today
Sunday 21st February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Main Lake
Little owls were seen in the Far Corner & off the North path
A Grey heron & Little egret were present
The Barn owl was seen in the morning, along with a Marsh harrier
A Water rail was seen on the Island Lake
There was a Grey wagtail on the Silt Lake
Finally 5 Little egrets were counted on the Main Lake roost
Monday 22nd February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal was on both Village & Main Lakes today
There were 2 Marsh harriers hunting the reserve
Under the Maize field feeder, there was a male & female Bullfinch, along with the Coal tit
The usual Pink-footed goose was on the North field, where a female Merlin flew east to west, & a Curlew was feeding
2 Dunlins flew north over the Reed-bed
Again the 2 Little owls in the Far Corner & North path were seen, as well as the Barn owl in the evening. The Green woodpecker was on the same path.
17 Oystercatchers were counted today
4 Little egrets were in the Main Lake roost tonight
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village & Main Lakes in the morning
An adult Mediterranean gull was on the Main Lake
There were 3 Little egrets on Dryham Ings
A drake Mandarin & a Ruff were seen on the Village Lake
The 2 Little owls were seen in the 2 locations
A Barn owl was hunting in the evening
Wednesday 24th February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village Lake
An adult Mediterranean gull was on the Main Lake
2 Barn owls were seen this evening
Thursday 25th February 2016
The drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Village Lake this morning
In the afternoon, the drake Mandarin was resting on the Carp Lake
A male Brambling was under the Maize field feeder
2 Little owls were seen from Crosslands hide
The Green woodpecker was seen from the North path
Friday 26th February 2016
A Red kite flew over the Village Lake in the morning
The adult Mediterranean gull was seen on both Island & Main Lake today
A male Goosander was briefly on the Island Lake in the afternoon
The drake Mandarin was on the carp Lake, but elusive
3 Little egrets & a Grey heron were present today
A Curlew was feeding in the North field
In the evening, a Barn owl was seen by the Village Lake
Saturday 27th February 2016
The drake Mandrain was on the Main Lake in the morning
100 Pink-footed geese flew north
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve, there was also a Red kite seen
A drake Goosander was on the Island Lake in the afternoon
The Green woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
Sunday 28th February 2016
All 3 Little owls were seen today
A Red kite flew over the reserve
A female Brambling was underneath the Maize field feeder in the afternoon
At the same time, a Peregrine was hunting the reserve
2 Grey wagtails & a Little egret were on Dryham Ings
10 Oystercatcher & 23 Wigeon were counted today
Monday 29th February 2016
A Peregrine & Red kite were over the reserve today
The Little owl was seen by the North field barn
A Little egret was on Dryham Ings, with an adult Mediterranean gull on the Main Lake
Posted By: Barry on 7/17/2016 11:10:16 AM

January 2016

Friday 1st January 2016
Today 76 species were seen on the reserve
There were 2 Marsh tits between the 2 feeders, as well as 2 males & a female Brambling
Coal tit, Lesser redpoll & Great spotted woodpecker were seen at both feedersPeregrine & Marsh harrier were seen
In the morning, Barn owl was hunting the Village Lake grassland & Little owl was in the Far Corner
A drake Pintail was seen amongst the Wigeon on the Island Lake, along with a Grey heron
Little egret was on Dryham Ings
30+ Siskin were feeding by the South hide
30 Pink-footed geese flew south
A Water rail was heard from the Reed-bed
The Green woodpecker was also seen, with Bearded tit being heard below the Turret hide
A Chiffchaff was seen on the reserve
A drake Goosander was seen to fly west
Saturday 2nd January 2016
The Bramblings & Marsh tit were by both feeders
In the Far Corner, the Little owl was seen, with the Barn owl hunting in the early morning
Below the Turret hide, in the Village Lake reeds, the Bearded tit was heard calling
45 Golden plover flew south over the reserveBoth male & female Marsh harriers were seen
A pair of Bullfinch were on the West path, with Green woodpecker also seen
In the Far Corner a flock of 70+ Siskins was seen, along with a few Lesser redpolls
A Little egret was on Dryham Ings
Sunday 3rd January 2016
Today, the 3 Bramblings, Coal & Marsh tit, plus Lesser redpoll were mainly by the Maize field feeders
In the morning, 2 Barn owls were seen from the Turret hide
A Whooper swan was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
Red kite was seen today
Little owl was again in the Far Corner
A Little egret was also present
The Bearded tit was again heard on the Village Lake reeds, from the Turret hide
A distant Mediterranean gull was seen from the Crosslands hide in the morning
Monday 4th January 2016
A Barn owl was seen at both dawn & dusk, with the Little owl in the Far Corner
The Marsh tit & Bramblings were still around both feeders
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
There was a Goldcrest along Dryham Lane, with a Little egret on the Reed-bed
The Bearded tit was seen today from the Turret hide
Tuesday 5th January 2016
There were 8 White-fronted geese, seen on the North field today
The 2 Marsh tits, Coal tit & Bramblings were on both feeders
Also seen today was 5 Goldcrests, 2 Little egrets & a Marsh harrier over Dryham Ings
The Barn owl & Little owl were also present
2 Bullfinches were seen on Dryham Lane
101 Wigeon were present on the Main lake
Wednesday 6th January 2016
The female Marsh harrier was over the North fields
A Little egret was again on Dryham Ings
On the Island Lake, there was a female Goosander, with a female Merlin also seen
Thursday 7th January 2016
On the main Lake, this morning, there was a drake Teal with a white head, similar to one seen in December 2013
A total of 152 Wigeon were counted today, including 117 on the Village Lake
A Grey heron was on Dryham Ings
Along the West path, there was a Goldcrest & at least 10 Redwings
A female Goldeneye had returned to the Reed-bed, along with 16 Shelducks
There were 3 Curlew in the North field, with 30 Pochard on the Island Lake
One of the Marsh tits was seen at the Maize field feeder
The Green woodpecker was feeding by the Viewing platform feeder
Friday 8th January 2016
The Barn owl was again seen hunting in the early morning
4 Curlew were on the reserve
On the Maize field feeder, was Coal & Marsh tit, a male & female Brambling, plus Lesser redpoll
Water rail was heard from the Island Lake
About 70 Siskin were in the Far Corner, with the Little owl also being seen
There was a male Bullfinch on the West path, with a Kingfisher being seen on the Main Lake
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve in the late morning, with a Peregrine flying over the reserve
A Little egret came to the Main Lake to roost
Saturday 9th January 2016
There were 2 Barn owls were seen this morning, as well as 2 Little owls by the Far Corner
A Peregrine flew east over the reserve, with a different Marsh harrier being seen
The Maize field feeder had a male Brambling, Coal & Marsh tit
About 20 Siskin & 10 Lesser redpoll were in the Far Corner
The first returning Great crested grebes, were a pair on Dryham Ings, with 4 Dunlin on the Silt Lake in the afternoon
2 males & a female Bullfinch were at the end of Dryham Lane
The Bearded tit was seen in the morning from the Turret hide
In the afternoon, 2 White-fronted geese dropped in with the Greylags, between the Main Lake & Greylags
A Red kite was seen over the reserve today
Sunday 10th January 2016
There were 2 different Marsh harriers on the reserve today
Again the Barn owl was seen alongside the Village Lake & Dryham Ings, with the Little owls being seen in the Far Corner
The Marsh tit was at the Maize field feeders, with Lesser redpoll in the Far Corner
A Little egret was seen from the Turret hide, where on the Island Lake, there was a Curlew & Dunlin
From the Turret hide, the Bearded tit was seen in the Village Lake reeds
A Red kite was over the East ridge & North fields
Lastly, 185 Wigeon were counted on the reserve today
Monday 11th January 2016
4 males & a female Bullfinch were seen along Dryham Lane
There was a female Brambling & about 40 Tree sparrows on the Maize field feeder
Lesser redpoll was seen in the Maize field
The Marsh harrier was seen
Tuesday 12th January 2016
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
Wednesday 13th January 2016
4 Yellowhammers were seen in the North hedge
A Curlew & Grey heron were on the Main Lake
A Marsh harrier was seen, along with 40 Redshank counted
Friday 15th January 2016
A male Bullfinch was seen on the Maize field
Saturday 16th January 2016
A male Hen harrier was seen to fly north over the reserve in the early morning
A drake Goosander did the same, whilst a duck Goldeneye dropped onto the Carp Lake
In the Far Corner, there was a flock of about 40 Siskin, with 5 or 6 Lesser redpolls & the Little owl in it's usual hedge
66 Shelduck were counted today, along with 200 Wigeon (a reserve record)
2 Yellowhammers were in the North hedge
Along Dryham Lane, a pair of Bullfinch & a Goldcrest were seen
Peregrine & Red kite were seen along the East ridge
2 males & the female Brambling, plus the Coal & Marsh tit were feeding from the Maize field feeder
The Barn owl was seen in both the morning & afternoon
Sunday 17th January 2016
Despite most of the lakes being frozen, the highlight was a female Smew & a male Goldeneye on the Main Lake, with a Grey heron as well
A female Goldeneye was on the Far Lake
3 Barn owls were seen in the morning
The Green woodpecker was on the North path
Around the Maize field feeder, there was a male Brambling, plus Marsh tit
2 Coal tits & a Goldcrest were on the West path
Finally 80 Shelduck were counted today
Monday 18th January 2016
The female Smew was not seen in the morning, but re-appeared in the afternoon, the drake Goldeneye was also present here
The female Marsh harrier was seen again
There was a Green woodpecker on Dryham Lane
One of the Barn owls was also seen at the same time
Tuesday 19th January 2016
The Marsh harrier was again seen, as well as a Barn owl in the afternoon
24 Redshank were counted
Wednesday 20th January 2016
3 Barn owls were again seen in the evening
The female Smew was still on the Main Lake
The Bearded tit was heard in the Village Lake, from the Turret hide
Along Dryham Lane, 3 males & a female Bullfinch were seen
Thursday 21st January 2016
101 Shelduck were seen, along with a Barn owl
A female Brambling was at the Maize field feeder
Friday 22nd January 2016
There was a drake Mandarin duck on the Carp Lake in the afternoon
The Little owl was in the Far Corner
Also seen were 2 Barn owls, plus a Marsh harrier
Saturday 23rd January 2016
Today, there were 2 Barn owls hunting in the morning
The Little owl was in it's usual spot in the Far Corner
Male Brambling, Marsh & Coal tit, plus Lesser redpoll were all by the Maize field feeder
There was a mixed flock of Siskin & Lesser redpoll by the West path
12 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
Goldcrests were seen on the West path & Dryham Lane
A female Bullfinch was on the West path
A Peregrine flew over Dryham Ings
2 Grey herons & a Curlew were on the Main Lake
In the morning over the North field, a Marsh harrier & Red kite were seen
Sunday 24th January 2016
Again, at least 2 & possibly 3 Barn owls were seen in the morning
At the same time, 3 males & 4 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake, with another being seen on the Main Lake in the afternoon. Also 3 Curlew at the same lake in the morning.
A Peregrine was over the North field in the morning
About 50 Siskins were along Dryham Lane, with a Coal tit & male Brambling being seen by the Maize field feeder
Goldcrests were seen along Dryham Lane, the East & West paths
2 Mistle thrushes flew west over the Reed-bed
In the afternoon, 2 Ruffs were with the Redshanks on the Village Lake
At the same time, 2 drakes & a 1st winter Goldeneye were on the Main Lake
A Chiffchaff was seen on the West path
2 Little egrets were on the reserve
A Red kite was over the East ridge
2 Grey herons were on the Reed-bed today
Monday 25th January 2016
The 2 drakes & immature Goldeneye were on the Main Lake today
A male & 2 female Goosanders flew onto the Island lake in the afternoon
44 Golden plovers flew south over the reserve
2 Barn owls were seen in the morning, with 2 Little owls in the Far Corner
5 Pink-footed geese were in between the Main Lake & Reed-bed, whilst 15 flew north & 38 flew west
Again the female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
2 Dunlin were seen on the Village Lake
There was 50+ Siskin, plus 10+ Lesser redpoll by the Carp Lake
Wednesday 27th January 2016
There was 50 + Siskin along Dryham Lane
53 Golden plover flew south, with 15 Pink-footed geese flying north
Also another 5 Pink-footed geese were on the Middle ground
A Red kite was over the East ridge
A drake & a juvenile Goldeneye were on the Island Lake
Thursday 28th January 2016
In the Far Corner, the 2 Little owls were seen, as well as 70 Siskin
In the morning, a single Barn owl was seen
16 Golden plover flew south
A Red kite was over the East ridge
Along the North path, the Green woodpecker was seen
The Bearded tit was heard in the Village Lake reeds
Friday 29th January 2016
The female Marsh harrier was again hunting the reserve
Again 2 Little owls were in the Far Corner
2 Little egrets were on the Main Lake
Along Dryham Lane, there were at least 10 Lesser redpolls
Saturday 30th January 2016
In the morning, the female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve & an immature male was seen
A Red kite flew over the Village Lake, with 2 being seen from the Turret hide in the afternoon
On the Maize field feeder, the male Brambling was present, as was the Coal & Marsh tits
A Goldcrest was by the Carp Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
In the morning, 2 Barn owls were seen along Dryham Lane
A Little egret roosted in the Main Lake trees
Sunday 31st January 2016
A Barn owl was seen in the morning & late afternoon
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve in the morning
2 Red kites were over the North field
A Little owl was in the Far Corner
A male & female Brambling were in their normal haunts below the Maize field feeder
A Coal tit was by the Viewing platform feeder
Goldcrests were in the Far Corner & Carp Lake
50+ Siskins & 15+ Lesser redpolls were seen at various places on the reserve
The Bearded tit was heard from the Turret hide
On the Main Lake, there was a drake & immature Goldeneye (probably the same birds as earlier in the week), plus 2 Little egrets

Posted By: Barry on 7/2/2016 9:27:36 PM

December 2015

Tuesday 1st December 2015
The Pintail & 28 Redshank were seen on the Main Lake
Wednesday 2nd December 2015
A Green woodpecker was on the North path by the Reed-bed
The Bearded tit was heard in the Village Lake reeds, below the Turret hide
A female Marsh harrier was hunting over the Village Lake
63 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
Friday 4th December 2015
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
Saturday 5th December 2015
4 Little egrets were on the reserve today
2 Pintail were seen on the Main Lake
A Water rail was heard in the North West corner of the Reed-bed
Lesser redpoll was seen on the North path, reserve entrance & Maize field feeder
Finally 6 Shelduck were present
Sunday 6th December 2015
One of the Pintails was seen on the Main Lake, along with a Little egret
On the Carp Lake, there was a drake Mandarin duck with some Mallards, but it was very wary
The Marsh harrier & a Peregrine were over the reserve
7 Shelduck & 61 Wigeon were present today
The Bearded tit was heard from the Turret hide
A pair of Bullfinch was seen on the West path
Coal tit & Lesser redpoll were on the Viewing Platform feeders
The Barn owl was seen in the afternoon from the Turret hide
Monday 7th December 2015
Lesser redpoll was seen by the Viewing Platform
A Peregrine was over the Village Lake
A Little egret commuted between the Reed-bed & Village Lake
The Barn owl was seen over Dryham Lane
Tuesday 8th December 2015
The Lesser redpoll was again by the Viewing platform
The Little egret was on Dryham Ings today
Wednesday 9th December 2016
There was a Coal tit on the Maize field feeders
A Great crested grebe was on the Main Lake
Thursday 10th December 2016
A Barn owl was by the Island Lake in the morning
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed, later that morning
5 Pink-footed geese were with the Greylag flock
2 Lesser redpoll & Siskin were in the Far Corner
Friday 11th December 2015
9 Pink-footed geese were in the North field
A Little egret roosted in the Main Lake trees
The Marsh harrier was seen between the Main Lake & Reed-bed
2 female Bullfinches were by the Maize field
30+ Siskin & 2 Lesser redpolls were in the North hedge
Saturday 12th December 2015
Again Marsh harrier & Barn owl were hunting the reserve
The Bearded tit was heard in the reeds below the Turret hide
Sunday 13th December 2015
A Great spotted woodpecker was on the Maize field feeders in the early morning
Goldcrest was seen along Dryham Lane
5 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
Siskin are showing well on the Viewing platform feeders
In the afternoon, Marsh harrier & Barn owl were present
There was a Pink-footed goose in the North field
The Bearded tit was seen in the Island Lake reeds from the Turret hide
Tuesday 15th December 2015
9 Pink-footed geese were on the North field
A Peregrine was over the Main Lake, where 3 Whooper swans were also present
29 Shelduck were counted on the reserve
Goldcrest was seen along Dryham Lane
Wednesday 16th December 2015
Today, a female Peregrine was unsuccessfully hunting Teal on the Village Lake
A Marsh harrier was seen over the reserve in the afternoon
The Maize field feeding station had Coal tit & Lesser redpoll
59 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
A Little egret was roosting in the Main Lake trees
Thursday 17th December 2015
A Waxwing was seen along Dryham Lane in the morning
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve again today
Friday 18th December 2015
The Bearded tit was heard again in the reeds below the Turret hide
2 Goldcrests were seen along Dryham Lane
Saturday 19th December 2015
A Goldcrest was by the Carp Lake
The Bearded tit was again heard in the reeds below the Turret hide
A Coal tit was feeding from the Maize field feeding station
During survey work, at least 4 Jack snipe were flushed from Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
13 Shelduck were on the Reed-bed
At mid-day, there was a drake Mandarin & a Pair of Pintail on the Main Lake
4 Little egrets roosted tonight in the Main Lake trees
Sunday 20th December 2015
3 Little egrets were seen today, with 21 Shelduck also present
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve, with a Peregrine also seen
By the Carp Lake, there was a Goldcrest, plus a male & 2 female Bullfinches
A Coal tit was seen along the North hedge
The Barn owl was hunting the sides of the Village Lake & Dryham Ings in the morning
A drake Goosander was on the Island Lake
Lesser redpoll was on the Maize field feeder & Siskin was also seen
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
The Bearded tit was heard in the reeds below the Turret hide again
2 Little egrets were seen today
A Marsh harrier flew over
The Green woodpecker was seen along the North path
Wednesday 23rd December 2015
A Marsh & a Coal tit were feeding off the Viewing platform feeders
The drake Mandarin had returned to the Main Lake
There was 2 Goldeneye on the Carp Lake
A drake & 2 female Goosander were on the Island Lake
The Barn owl was seen in the afternoon
Also seen today, was Peregrine, Marsh harrier, Little egret, plus Redpolls & Siskins
Thursday 24th December 2015
The Marsh tit was feeding from the Maize field feeder today
2 Marsh harriers (a female & immature ) were present today
A Little egret roosted in the Main Lake trees
A female Bullfinch was on Dryham Lane
15 Pink-footed geese were in the North field in the afternoon
Friday 25th December 2015
The Marsh tit was feeding off the Maize field feeder, whilst Coal tit & Siskin were seen from the Viewing Platform
Along Dryham Lane, there was a Green woodpecker, Goldcrest & Lesser redpoll
Over the Reed-bed, the immature male Marsh harrier was hunting
The Little egret was on Dryham Ings
In the Far Corner, a Grey wagtail & 3 Grey partridges, were seen
48 Shelduck were counted today, with 65 Wigeon on the Village Lake
Saturday 26th December 2015
There were 2 Little egrets on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Along Dryham Lane, the Green woodpecker & a Goldcrest were seen
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
In the Far Corner & West path, there was a male Bullfinch, 3 Lesser redpoll & 12 Siskin
The female Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed, with 44 Shelduck being counted there
Below the Turret hide, the Bearded tit was heard
A Coal tit was feeding from the Viewing platform feeders
The Marsh tit was seen on both feeders
Later a drake Pintail was on the Main Lake, with a female Merlin flying west over the lake
Sunday 27th December 2015
There was a Goldcrest along Dryham Lane, with a Green woodpecker also
A female Marsh harrier was hunting the North field
The Marsh tit was again feeding off the Maize field feeders, with the Bearded tit again heard from the Turret hide
Monday 28th December 2015
63 Barnacle geese flew south, of which 27 broke off to circle the reserve, before continuing south in the early morning
70 Pink-footed geese flew north
The Bearded tit was heard from Reeds below the Turret hide on the Village Lake side
The female Marsh harrier was over the North field
4 Little egrets were seen on Dryham Ings
Tuesday 29th December 2015
The Bearded tit was  again heard in the Village Lake reeds below the Turret hide
A Peregrine flew over the reserve
Just a single Little egret was about today
Siskin was seen along the East path, with Lesser redpoll in the Maize field
Both Green & Great spotted woodpeckers were seen today
Wednesday 30th December 2015
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner today
Both a male Brambling & the Marsh tit were by the Maize field feeders
130 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
Thursday 31st December 2015
A Great grey shrike was seen in the North hedge in the morning
The Marsh tit & male Brambling, plus Siskin & Lesser redpoll were seen on the Maize field feeder
A female Brambling was by the Viewing platform feeder
There was 2 Little owls by the Far Corner
2 Marsh harriers were seen today
Kingfisher on the Main Lake, & a Bullfinch by the West path
The Green woodpecker was by the Carp Lake
Posted By: Barry on 5/25/2016 9:50:47 PM

November 2015

Sunday 1st November 2015
In the mist, Pink-footed geese were heard flying above the reserve, with 4 on the North field
The Bearded tit was showing in the reeds below the Turret hide in the morning, whilst a Water rail walked past the hide
12 Lesser redpolls were either by the North path, or in the Far Corner
The Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed & Island Lake
A flock of 100 Fieldfare were on Dryham Lane
A Goldcrest was seen along the West path
5 Golden plovers flew west over the Main Lake
Monday 2nd November 2015
There were at least 30 Lesser redpolls along the North path
Wednesday 4th November 2015
The Bearded tit was seen from the Turret hide today
Thursday 5th November 2015
A Kingfisher was seen on the Village Lake
Friday 6th November 2015
About 200 Fieldfare flew south
A Peregrine was hunting the North field
At least 10 Lesser redpoll were seen along the North path
A female Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed
An adult Mediterranean gull flew over
Saturday 7th November 2015
A Goldcrest was on the East path
The Bearded tit was seen from the Turret hide
A female Pintail was on the Reed-bed
2 Marsh harriers & 2 Peregrines were present
3 Lesser redpolls were by the Dragonfly ponds
2 Little egrets were seen on Dryham Ings
The Barn owl was seen in the afternoon
Sunday 8th November 2016
Several skeins of Pink-footed geese flew over today
About 250 Golden plover flew west over the reserve
The Green woodpecker was on the North path, with a Great spotted woodpecker by the Maize field feeder
Along the West path, were small flocks of Blackbird, Redwing & Fieldfare, plus a Coal tit
Kingfisher was on the Reed-bed, along with a Water rail that was calling
A Bullfinch was on the East path
A Yellowhammer was seen in the North hedge, along with a few Lesser redpolls
The female Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings
Again, the Bearded tit was in the reeds below the Turret hide, but could be elusive at times
40 Wigeon, a Shelduck & 36 Snipe were on the Village Lake
Monday 9th November 2015
The Bearded tit was still present in the Reeds below the Turret hide, but could be elusive in the strong winds
In the North hedge, 100 Fieldfare, 20 Redwings & 20+ Tree sparrows were present
A Little egret was on the Island Lake
Tuesday 10th November 2015
The Bearded tit was heard by the Turret hide, with a Barn owl over the Island Lake & another over the North field
A Little egret was on the Island Lake, with a Goldcrest on the East path
6 Pink-footed geese were in the North field
The female Marsh harrier was seen again
Wednesday 11th November 2015
Over 7,00 Pink-footed geese were seen flying over the reserve, mainly in an easterly direction
2 Little egrets were on Dryham Ings
About 50 Fieldfares were seen
Thursday 12th November 2015
The male Bearded tit was still in the reeds below the Turret hide
Friday 13th November 2015
The male Bearded tit was seen again in the reeds below the Turret hide
2 parties of Whooper swan were seen, with 5 (including a juvenile) spending 30 minutes on the Island Lake, before flying off south
Another pair flew south over the reserve
A Water rail, showed well on the Dragonfly pond
About 2,000 Pink-footed geese flew north to feed on the Wolds, with 6 again on the North field
Saturday 14th November 2015
About 50 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve, with the 6 still on the North field
Flocks of 5 & 6 Whooper swans flew through
There were about 10 Lesser redpoll in the Fra Corner, along with 4 Siskins
2 Water rails were seen on the Reed-bed, where the female Marsh harrier was seen hunting in the morning
2 Goldcrests were in the North hedge, along with a Green woodpecker
Again the male Bearded tit was seen in the reeds below the Turret hide, with a Little egret & Grey heron on the Island Lake
4 Bullfinches were seen at the end of Dryham Lane
At the Maize field feeder, there was a Great spotted woodpecker & Coal tit
Sunday 15th November 2015
The Bearded tit was still showing from the Turret hide
On the Island Lake today, there was a Little egret & Water rail
The Coal tit was again back at the Maize field feeder
A Lesser redpoll was seen on Dryham Lane
A Barn owl was hunting the reserve in the late afternoon
A female Goldeneye was on the Island Lake, with a Kingfisher seen from the South hide
13 Cormorants were on the Main Lake in the afternoon
Finally, about 2,000 Pink-footed geese were seen to alight on the North field in the late afternoon
Monday 16th November 2015
A male Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings
On & by the Far Lake, there was a Little egret, Coal tit & 10+ Lesser redpoll
The Island Lake had a female Goldeneye
Tuesday 17th November 2015
In the morning, there was 7 adults, plus a juvenile Whooper swan on the Main Lake, where a Water rail was seen
2,000+ Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
10 Lesser redpoll were around the Far Lake
Again, the female Goldeneye was on the Island lake
The Cola tit was seen on the Maize field feeder
3 Goldcrests were seen along Dryham Lane
Again the Bearded tit was showing from the Turret hide
Thursday 19th November 2015
The Barn owl was over Dryham Ings in the early morning
On the Island Lake, there was 9 Curlew, 2 Little egrets & a Grey heron
Lesser redpoll on the North path
Friday 20th November 2015
On the Island Lake, there were 3 Shelducks, 2 Grey herons, plus 2 Little egrets
3,000 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve
The Marsh harrier was over the Main Lake
A female Goldeneye was on the Reed-bed
The Bearded tit was seen & heard below the Turret hide
A survey of Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, showed 9 Jack & 8 Snipe
The Barn owl was seen over Dryham Ings, in the late afternoon
Saturday 21st November 2015
A drake Goosander was on the Main Lake, with the duck Goldeneye still on the Reed-bed
2 to 3 Woodcock were flushed from the perimeter path in the morning
2 Little egrets & a Grey heron were on the Island Lake
The 3 Shelduck from yesterday were still around
2 drakes & a duck Goldeneye were on the Main Lake in the afternoon
Sunday 22nd November 2015
The Reed-bed, Island Lake & Dryham Ings, were all frozen this morning. This meant that most of the ducks moved to the Main Lake, where there were 13 Shelduck, plus a male & 2 female Goldeneyes
A Kingfisher was seen on the Carp Lake
The Marsh harrier flew over the reserve in the morning
In the Far Corner, there was a Mistle thrush, as well as a couple of Lesser redpoll.
A Bullfinch was on the North path
On the Maize field feeder, there was Great spotted woodpecker & Coal tit feeding
3 Goldcrest were seen along the East path
The Bearded tit & a Water rail were both seen & heard from the Turret hide
Monday 23rd November 2015
In the morning, 7 Whooper swans, including a family of 5, were on the Main Lake for about 40 minutes before flying off south
The Bearded tit was again in the reeds below the Turret hide
Tuesday 24th November 2015
A drake Pintail was seen on Dryham Ings, with 2 Shovellers
The drake Goldeneye was on the Main Lake
5 Corn buntings were in the far Corner, with 8+ Lesser redpoll nearby
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve
The Bearded tit was again in the reeds under the Turret hide
14 Shelduck were counted today
2 Goldcrests were seen on both the north & east paths
Friday 27th November 2015
An immature male Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve in the morning, with a Peregrine also seen
47 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
Along the North hedge, there was 2 Lesser redpolls, Siskin, Redwing, Coal tit & Green woodpecker
3 males & a female Bullfinch were at the end of Dryham Lane
A Grey wagtail was seen over Crosslands Lake
3 Goldcrests were seen along the East path
4 Little egrets were on the reserve
22 Golden plover flew south over the Main Lake, where a record count of 17 Cormorants was made
A Water rail was calling on the Island Lake, where the Bearded tit was also seen today
2 Whooper swans briefly visited the Main Lake & then flew off south
Saturday 28th November 2015
A Barn owl was hunting over the reserve in the early morning
The Bearded tit was heard 'Pinging' below the Turret hide
A male Siskin was feeding on the Maize field feeders
Along the North hedge, there was Siskin, Lesser redpoll, a Coal tit & Green woodpecker
The 3 males & female Bullfinch, were along the West path
On the Main Lake, there was a Pair of Pintail, with the Little egret in the trees
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
A Great crested grebe has returned to the Main Lake
The immature male Marsh harrier was again hunting the reserve
Sunday 29th November 2015
Both the Bearded tit & Water rail were heard from the Turret hide in the morning
The Marsh harrier was present, early in the morning, so may have roosted on the reserve
Just a single Little egret in the Main Lake trees
2 female Goldeneyes were mobile, visiting the Village, Island & Main Lakes, also 63 Wigeon were present, with 9 Shelduck seen
A female Siskin was by the Viewing platform feeders
Monday 30th November 2015
On the Main Lake, there was a single Pintail
2 Little egrets flew from the Reed-bed to Dryham Ings
The Bearded tit was heard in the reeds below the Turret hide
Posted By: Barry on 4/25/2016 8:52:10 PM

October 2015

Thursday 1st October 2015
Both Great spotted & Green woodpeckers were seen today
Friday 2nd October 2015
51 Pochard & 28 Canada geese were counted on the Main Lake
A Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
In the morning, a Chiffchaff & 2 Coal tits were in the North hedge
83 Golden plover were on the Reed-bed in the afternoon
A female Kingfisher was seen on the Village Lake
Saturday 3rd October 2015
The highlight of the day, was 11 Eygptian geese on Crosslands Lake, where a 2nd year Yellow-legged gull also flew over
There was a Coal tit, Siskins & 15 Lesser redpoll by the Far Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on both the Reed-bed & Far Lake
A Peregrine flew east over the Main Lake
40 Canada geese were counted on the Main Lake
Sunday 4th October 2015
A Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
8 Lesser redpoll were on the North path
A Chiffchaff is still being seen on Dryham Lane
38 Wigeon & 58 Canada geese were counted today
40+ Pochard were on the Island lake
In the afternoon, a pair of Bearded  tits were seen on the Reed-bed
Monday 5th October 2015
At the Reed-bed, the 2 Bearded tits were in the North east corner
Also here, was a Dunlin & a very brief pair of Pintail, that later flew south
Tuesday 6th October 2016
The pair of Bearded tit were still present on the Reed-bed
101 Canada geese were counted today
Wednesday 7th October 2015
2 duck Pintails were on the Village Lake in the morning
Thursday 8th October 2015
3 Little egrets were on Crosslands lake
An adult Peregrine was over the East ridge
Kingfisher & Great spotted woodpecker were seen from the South hide
12 Siskin were along the West path
133 Canada geese were counted today
Friday 9th October 2015
A female Pintail was on the Far Lake & Reed-bed
A Peregrine flew over the Reed-bed, where a Kingfisher was also seen
Along the West path , there was a Lesser redpoll, plus 20+ Siskin
2 Coal tit were by the Far Lake
122 Canada geese were counted on the Main Lake
A Goldcrest was seen on the East path
2 Tawny owls were by the reserve entrance & East path in the early morning
Saturday 10th October 2015
There was some movement south of Pink-footed geese, with skeins of 16, 100 & about 300 being seen
2 Goldcrests were on the West path, with 20+ Siskins also seen
A Kingfisher was on the Main Lake
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner, as well as a Chiffchaff
There was a Grey wagtail by the Crossland's hide
A Marsh harrier flew over
70 Pochard & 37 Wigeon were counted
Sunday 11th October 2015
2 Goldcrests were along the East path
42 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
The first wintering Redshank was on the Reed-bed
Along the West path, there was a Garden warbler, Coal tit & Green woodpecker
6 Pink-footed geese were seen
A Grey wagtail was on North Crosslands Lake
The Little egret was on the Main Lake
Tuesday 13th October 2015
A Chiffchaff & Goldcrest were in the hedges along Dryham Lane
The duck Pintail, re-appeared on the Reed-bed
There is still a Little egret on Dryham Ings
A murmentation of at least 4,000 Starlings, briefly touched down on Dryham Ings, before flying out to the Humber
Wednesday 14th October 2015
A single Pink-footed goose was on the Reed-bed
There were 2 Lesser redpolls on the North path
By the Far Lake, there was a Grey wagtail & 10 Siskins
Along the West path, 2 Goldcrests & a Coal tit were seen
Another 2 Goldcrests were along the East path
4 Fieldfares flew west
The Green woodpecker was seen today
Friday 16th October 2015
An adult Whooper swan spent the afternoon on North Crosslands, before flying off north
In the Far Corner, there were 6 Fieldfares
Redwings were seen along Dryham Lane
Saturday 17th October 2015
A Pink-footed goose & a Kingfisher were seen on the Main Lake
Yesterday's Whooper swan was on the North field
Chiffchaff was singing along Dryham Lane
2 Little egrets have returned to Dryham Ings, where a Sand martin flew south
Cola tit, Siskin & Redwing were seen along the West path
A Corn bunting was along the North hedge
Sunday 18th October 2015
A female Marsh harrier was seen over the Reed-bed
The Whooper swan was again on the North field
Monday 19th October 2015
The Whooper swan was seen on the Reed-bed today
5 Goldcrests were seen along Dryham Lane
A Little egret was on the Island Lake
Tuesday 20th October 2015
Today the Whooper swan was seen on the North field, Island & Main Lakes
A Pink-footed goose was also on the Main Lake
Wednesday 21st October 2015
At least 23 Lesser redpolls were by the Far Lake & North path
Thursday 22nd October 2015
Pink-footed geese seen today, included:
About 300 flying south along the East ridge. There were another 600 flying south in various skeins after these. Lastly, 24 were seen on the Main Lake
The Whooper swan was on the Main Lake, with the Greylags
A juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting the North west corner of the Main Lake
39 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
Friday 23rd October 2015
A juvenile/female Bearded tit was seen on the North side of the Reed-bed
The Whooper swan was on the North field & Main Lake
Later 2 Whooper swans were on the Village & then Main Lake
Skeins of about 250 & 47 Pink-footed geese were flying south
A single Pink-footed goose was on the North field
A Marsh harrier flew south over the reserve
A Redshank was on the Reed-bed
Saturday 24th October 2015
2 Whooper swans were on the North field & later the Main Lake
There was also a Pink-footed goose on the Main Lake, with 250 flying north over the reserve
At least 10 Lesser redpoll were on the North path
2 Bearded tits were on the Reed-bed, by the North path
A Peregrine was seen over the North field
Sunday 25th October 2015
8 Whooper swans were on the Main Lake in the morning
7 Whooper swans that were on the Reed-bed, later flew south
The single Whooper swan was on the Main Lake today
2 Kingfishers were on the Reed-bed
On the North hedge, there were 4 Yellowhammers, Siskins & Lesser redpolls
A Red kite was seen over the North field, with a Marsh harrier flying over the reserve
A Water rail was seen on the edges of the Island Lake
At midday, a Turnstone was on the Village Lake, along with a Little egret
There was at least 1 Bearded tit in the North east corner of the Reed-bed
Good numbers of Starlings were about the reserve in the late afternoon, awaiting flying to their roost
Monday 26th October 2015
The single Whooper swan was seen on the Main Lake, before flying off tot he North field
Later on 11 Whooper swans dropped onto the same lake
Along the North hedge, there were 30+ Lesser redpoll, 4 Corn bunting, 10+ Siskin & a Yellowhammer
2 Kingfishers were on the Reed-bed
A Green woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
2 Pink-footed geese were on the Village Lake, with another 1 on the Main Lake
Tuesday 27th October 2015
2 Bearded tits were seen in the morning on the East side of the Reed-bed
Also on the Reed-bed, were 3 Dunlin & 2 Redshank
2 Bean geese flew south over the reserve
About 600 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve in several skeins, with a single bird on the Main Lake
A female Merlin flew over the Main Lake
8 Golden plover flew east over the reserve
Thursday 29th October 2015
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed
About 150 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
60 Pink-footed geese flew over going south, whilst 5 were on the Main Lake
Also on the main lake, there was a pair of Goldeneye & eclipse drake Pintail
About 80 Redwings flew over
Friday 30th October 2015
There were about 250 Fieldfare & 50 Redwings that flew over the reserve
A Little egret was on the Far Lake
Saturday 31st October 2015
Various skeins, totalling over 3,00 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve. There were also 2 birds on the Main Lake
Over 100 Skylarks were also flying south over the reserve
A flock of about 4,000 Starlings were about the Village Lake in the early morning
A Bearded tit was seen in the Village Lake reeds, below the Turret hide
There were 4 Goldcrests & a Coal tit, along the West path
On Dryham Ings, a Dunlin briefly touched down, there were at least 20 Snipe & the female Marsh harrier made an appearance
In the late morning, 16 Dunlin alighted on the Village Lake
Finally, there were several small flocks of Golden plover flying over the reserve
Posted By: Barry on 3/28/2016 9:06:38 PM

September 2015

Tuesday 1st September 2015
A Whimbrel, 2 Green & a Common sandpiper were on the Island Lake this morning
On Dryham Ings, there was the Greenshank, a Ringed plover. 2 Common sandpipers & 2 very brief Ruff
There was also 6 Little egrets there
A Kingfisher was seen at various points of the reserve
A total of 761 Lapwings were counted today
Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Today, the Greenshank & 2 Common sandpipers were on Dryham Ings, with one of the latter later appearing on the Island Lake
Thursday 3rd September 2015
A Barnacle goose was with 20 Canada geese on the Village Lake
The Island Lake had a single of Common & Green sandpipers & Greenshank (this was seen on Crosslands Lake, where there were also 3 Common sandpipers)
A Coal tit was on the West path
Friday 4th September 2015
A Common sandpiper was on Crosslands Lake
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
7 returning Wigeon were seen 
Saturday 5th September 2015
4 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
2 Common sandpiper & the Greenshank were on Dryham Ings
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
1080 Greylag geese were counted today
A Coal tit was on Dryham Lane, where a Garden warbler was also seen
Sunday 6th September 2015
Waders seen today, included a Common sandpiper & Redshank on the Main Lake
There was a further 4 Common sandpipers & the Greenshank on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
A Coal tit was seen on Dryham Lane
Along the West path, there was a Garden warbler & a Spotted flycatcher by the Far Corner
3 Bullfinches were in the North hedge, along with a Yellow wagtail by the Reed-bed
23 Little grebes were counted today
Monday 7th September 2015
11 Wigeon were present today, with 12+ Snipe
A Whimbrel was on the Reed-bed in the afternoon
About 20 Siskins were in the Far Lake alders
A Kingfisher was seen by the Far Lake
On Dryham Ings, there was the Greenshank, 2 Common sandpipers & 2 Little egrets
A juvenile Ringed plover was on Crosslands Lake
Along Dryham Lane, a Garden warbler & 5 Bullfinches were seen
Tuesday 8th September 2015
There was a juvenile Ringed plover & Dunlin on the Reed-bed
The Greenshank was seen on both the Island Lake & Dryham Ings
A Kingfisher & 3 Little egrets were on the Main Lake
Wednesday 9th September 2015
A Dunlin was on the Reed-bed
The Greenshank was on Dryham Ings, along with 3 Little egrets
19 Golden plovers flew west over the reserve
A Coal tit was along the West path, with a Grey wagtail flying over Dryham Ings
14 Wigeon were counted today
Thursday 10th September 2015
There were 2 Greenshanks today on Dryham Ings, with 2 Ringed plovers on the Reed-bed & a Common sandpiper on the Main Lake
7 Little egrets were present on Dryham Ings in the evening, along with a brief Great white egret
Lastly 18 Wigeon were counted today
Friday 11th September 2015
Waders on Dryham Ings today, included the Greenshank & 3 Redshanks
A Dunlin was on the Island Lake in the afternoon
4 Little egrets & a Grey heron were present
About 150 Golden plovers flew south east over the reserve
15 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
Saturday 12th September 2015
The Greenshank was on Dryham Ings, along with 4 Little egrets
In the early morning on Crosslands Lake, 2 Redshank, 2 Ringed plover, a Ruff & 6 Dunlin
There was an adult Mediterranean gull there in the afternoon
A Lesser whitethroat was seen outside the Crosslands hide
The Kingfisher was on the posts outside the South hide in the morning
18 Golden plover flew north over the Island Lake
In the afternoon, a Spotted flycatcher was seen in the Far Corner
Sunday 13th September 2015
The Greenshank was still on Dryham Ings, along with 4 Little egrets, 5 Grey herons & a Kingfisher. Later on a Green sandpiper was here
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Whimbrel & a juvenile Little ringed plover
A Common sandpiper was seen on Crosslands Lake
Along the North hedge, Lesser whitethroat & Reed warbler were present
Lastly along Dryham Lane, there was a Coal tit & Garden warbler
In the afternoon, an immature Marsh harrier flew over the reserve
Monday 14th September 2015
There were 3 Sandwich terns on Crosslands Lake briefly for 5 minutes, before flying off high to the east. There was also a Grey wagtail & juvenile Ringed plover at the same lake
The Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
A Short-eared owl flew north along the West path
On Dryham Ings, there was 4 Little egrets, the Greenshank & a Ruff
At least 2 Coal tits were on the North path, along with Chiffchaff & Siskin
Tuesday 15th September 2015
3 Knot were on Dryham Ings in the afternoon, before flying off south
A Ruff & a Green sandpiper were on Crosslands Lake
Along Dryham Lane, a Redstart, Lesser & Whitethroat & 2 Blackcap were seen
The Kingfisher was seen on Dryham Ings
A Hobby flew east over the reserve
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
A juvenile Ringed plover was on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 16th September 2015
On Crosslands Lake, there was 2 Knot, plus a Dunlin
On Dryham Ings, 7 Little egrets, plus a Peregrine were seen
Friday 18th September 2016
In the morning, a Green sandpiper was on the Island Lake, where 14 Wigeon were also present
2 Grey wagtails were seen on Dryham Ings
Saturday 19th September 2015
A Coal tit & a Kingfisher were by the Far Lake
Along Dryham Lane, a Bullfinch, 6 Siskin, Blackcap & Whitethroat were seen.
Sunday 20th September 2015
A Great spotted woodpecker was by the Carp Lake
10 Siskins were by the Far Lake
Along the North hedge, there were 8 Lesser redpolls with the Goldfinches, a Yellow hammer & a Whitethroat
A Grey wagtail flew over the Reed-bed
A Corn bunting was by the Far Corner
2 Kingfishers were on the Village Lake tern posts
Monday 21st September 2015
A Grey wagtail & a Common sandpiper were on Dryham Ings
A Red kite was over the Main Lake
Wednesday 23rd September 2015
On Dryham Ings, there were 2 Grey herons, a Little egret, Green sandpiper & a Dunlin
A male Yellowhammer was in the North hedge
Thursday 24th September 2015
A Merlin flew south over Dryham Ings
There were 3 Little egrets & 3 Grey herons on the reserve today
At least 10 Lesser redpolls were with the Goldfinches in the North hedge
A Garden warbler was also seen in the same locality
An immature Peregrine was seen over the Main Lake
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
13 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
Friday 25th Septeber 2015
On Dryham Ings, there was 3 Little egrets & a Grey wagtail
North Crosslands Lake had a Dunlin, which later went to the Island Lake
Only 2 Lesser redpolls were seen on the North path
An immature male Marsh harrier flew over the reserve in the morning
In the afternoon, a Stonechat was seen from the Turret hide on the Island Lake fencing
370 Teal & 32 Little grebes were counted on the reserve
Saturday 26th September 2015
Between 35 & 40 Lesser redpolls were on the North path by the Reed-bed
There was also a Dunlin & Kingfisher on the Reed-bed
There are still a few Chiffchaffs along Dryham Lane, where there was also a few Swallows & Sand martins
40 Shoveller were counted today
At least 3 Little egrets were on the reserve
Sunday 27th September 2015
There were 20 Lesser redpolls by the North path
1 or 2 Grey wagtails were about
A Fieldfare was by the Crosslands Lane end of Dryham Lane
Pink-footed geese were heard in the morning fog
A few Chiffchaffs were along Dryham Lane
Monday 28th September 2015
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
There were 6 Little egrets on Dryham Ings
On the Reed-bed, 2 Dunlin were seen
Finally about 250 Golden plovers circled the reserve in the evening
Wednesday 30th September 2015
7 Lesser redpolls were in the North hedge
There were 4 drakes & a duck Red-crested pochard on the Island Lake
A Little egret was on the Main Lake
Posted By: Barry on 3/1/2016 10:20:25 PM

August 2015

Saturday 1st August 2015
6 each of Grey heron & little egrets were again on the reserve
On the Reed-bed, there was a female Garganey, 3 Ruffs, 3 Dunlin & 5 juvenile Yellow wagtails
A Golden plover flew over the reserve
In the afternoon, a Hobby flew over the Main Lake, east to west
A juvenile Little owl was in the Far Corner
480 Lapwings were counted on the reserve today
Sunday 2nd August 2015
On the Reed-bed, this morning, there was a Green sandpiper & Greenshank that later flew off west, with also the female Garganey, juvenile Little ringed plover, 4 Yellow wagtails & 6 or so Snipe
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
As well as 5 Grey herons on Dryham Ings, there were also 3 Little egrets
The Little owl was again on the gravel mounds by the Far Corner
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
Monday 3rd August 2015
The female Garganey was again on the Reed-bed
An adult Yellow-legged gull was on Crosslands Lake
Tuesday 4th August 2015
5 Grey herons were on Dryham Ings
The Little owl was again on the gravel mounds by the Far Corner
A Dunlin was on the Reed-bed
All the Avocet chicks are now 3 weeks old
Wednesday 5th August 2015
An adult Yellow-legged gull was again on Crosslands Lake
The Garganey was on the Reed-bed
A Whimbrel roosted on the Island Lake in the morning
Thursday 6th August 2015
The Garganey was seen on the Reed-bed
Friday 7th July 2015
A Wood sandpiper was on the Island Lake in the morning & the Reed-bed in the afternoon
In the afternoon, there was a Green sandpiper on the Reed-bed, with a further 3 on the Carp Lake. Also on the Reed-bed, were 2 Dunlin, Kingfisher & 5 Yellow wagtail
The Little owl was on the gravel mounds by the Far Corner, where there was also a juvenile Coal tit
At least 3 Grey herons & a Little egret were on the reserve
There is now, just a single Avocet chick on Dryham Ings, but still 2 on the Reed-bed
Saturday 8th August 2015
On the Island Lake, there was a Grey heron, 2 Snipe & a pair of Kingfisher
A Golden plover & 2 Ruff were briefly on the Island Lake, before flying off south
The Snipe field had 4 juvenile Yellow wagtails on it
At the Reed-bed, there was 2 Wood sandpipers today, along with a Ruff, Dunlin, Common sandpiper & Garganey
A Willow tit was in the Far Corner, along with the Little owl, sitting on the gravel mounds
2 each of Little egret & Grey heron were on Dryham Ings, with also a Green sandpiper
A Ruff alighted on the Village Lake in the mid morning
In the afternoon, 2 Red kites were hunting the East ridge fields
A Greenshank was seen in the evening
Sunday 9th August 2015
A female Marsh harrier flew west over the reserve
The Little owl was again on the gravel mounds in the Far Corner
A Kingfisher was on the Far Lake
One of yesterday's Wood sandpipers was on the Reed-bed, whilst the other was on the Island Lake, with a Common sandpiper
The Garganey was again on the Reed-bed
9 Cormorants were on the Far Lake island
An adult Yellow-legged gull was on Crosslands Lake
Monday 10th August 2015
The Garganey & a Wood sandpiper were on the Reed-bed
An adult & juvenile Little owl were on the gravel mounds in the Far Corner
Tuesday 11th August 2015
2 Green sandpipers were in the channels of Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
A Black-tailed godwit was on Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings
The Little owl was on the Far Corner gravel mounds
The Wood sandpiper was seen on both the Reed-bed & Crosslands Lake
On the Reed-bed, there was the Garganey, Common sandpiper, Yellow wagtail & just one surviving Avocet chick
The Island Lake had a Dunlin on the middle island
There was a new family of 8 Gadwall ducklings on the Far Lake
The juvenile Coal tit was by the Carp Lake
Wednesday 12th August 2015
A Common sandpiper was on the Main Lake
Thursday 13th August 2015
2 Green sandpipers were on Dryham Ings, along with 4 Grey herons, 2 Little egrets, a Common sandpiper & an Eygptian goose
A female Marsh harrier was also seen
The drake Garganey was still on the Reed-bed
Friday 14th August 2015
The Garganey was still on the Reed-bed
A Green sandpiper was heard by the Far Lake
The juvenile Coal tit was in the Far Corner
In the morning, a Common sandpiper was on both the Island & Village Lakes
Saturday 15th August 2015
In the evening, 2 Spoonbills were briefly on Dryham Ings
In the early morning, a Wood sandpiper was seen to fly over in the direction of the Island Lake, but could not be found later
Possibly the last Swifts of the year were seen over the Island Lake
There were 3 Common sandpipers today, 2 on North Crosslands & the other on the Island Lake
7 juvenile Ruffs (5 on the Village Lake & 2 on the Reed-bed) & another on the Village Lake, were seen in the afternoon
4 Grey herons & 3 Little egrets could be found on the reserve
The Little owl was in the Far Corner
The juvenile Coal tit was by the Carp Lake
A Green sandpiper was on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, whilst a Greenshank flew south over the Main Lake
The North hedge was holding good numbers of Reed, Sedge, Willow warblers, whilst the Corn bunting was also seen here
Sunday 16th August 2015
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake
There were 3 Common sandpipers on the reserve today
On Crosslands Lake, in the evening there was 2 Greenshank & 4 Dunlin in the silt
Earlier, the Dunlin had been seen on the Reed-bed & Island Lake
The drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed, along with at least 2 Yellow wagtails
Single Wigeon were on the Reed-bed & Village Lake
9 Canada geese were with the Greylags on Crosslands Lake
In the Far Corner, the Little owl was present
There were 4 Grey herons & 3 Little egrets on the reserve
The Barn owl was hunting the North fields in the evening
Monday 17th August 2015
The Garganey was still on the Reed-bed, along with a Common sandpiper
There were 3 Common sandpipers on the Island Lake, along with the Black-tailed godwit on the Village Lake
On Dryham Ings, there was 2 Green sandpipers
Tuesday 18th August 2015
On the Island Lake, were 2 Dunlin, with a Common sandpiper on the Village Lake
The 3 Little egrets were on Dryham Ings
Wednesday 19th August 2015
A Peregrine flew over the East hide
On the Reed-bed, there was the Garganey, 2 Dunlin & 2 Wigeon
Thursday 20th August 2015
On the Village Lake, there were 3 Dunlin, a Ruff & Wood sandpiper that flew off west in the morning
The Reed-bed had the usual Garganey, 2 Wood & a Common sandpiper & 3 Dunlin
A Red kite flew over the Main Lake, with a Kingfisher also seen here
Friday 21st August 2015
The Village Lake had a Black-tailed godwit & Common sandpiper
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 each of Garganey, Common & Wood sandpipers
Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings had 2 Greenshank, whilst there were 2 Common sandpipers on Crosslands Lake
5 Grey herons & a Little egret were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
A Hobby was over the North field on the afternoon
Kingfisher was seen on both the Far & Main lakes
Lastly, a male Redstart was in the bushes, between the Main & Carp lakes in the late afternoon
Saturday 22nd August 2015
There was a pair of Bullfinches by the Viewing platform, with another 3 on the West path
On the Reed-bed, there was a Common & Green sandpiper, plus a Ruff & the eclipse Garganey
A Hobby was over the reserve in the afternoon
3 Green sandpipers were on Dryham Ings
Sunday 23rd August 2015
In the early morning, there was 3 Green & a Wood sandpiper on the Reed-bed, as well as a Dunlin. The eclipse drake Garganey was also there.
A Whimbrel flew west over Dryham Ings in the evening
5 Grey herons & 2 Little egrets were on Dryham Ings
23 Canada geese were counted with the Greylags on the Village Lake
Monday 24th August 2015
A day for waders, with 2 Dunlin on the Village Lake &  a further 1 on the Island Lake
The Island Lake, had 2 Common & Wood sandpipers, & Greenshank
On the Reed-bed, the drake Garganey, was there as well as 3 Common sandpipers & another Wood sandpiper
There were 4 Little egrets on Dryham Ings, along with a Greenshank, that flew off high
3 Kingfishers were seen today, with 2 on the Reed-bed & a single the Far Lake
Lastly, a female Marsh harrier, drifted south over the Main Lake in the evening 
Tuesday 25th August 2015
The Island Lake was the centre of attention today, with 2 Greenshank, a Common & Wood sandpiper, plus 2 Dunlin
There was a Common & Green sandpiper on Crosslands Lake, where the water level has dropped
On Dryham Ings, there was 2 Little egrets & 6 Grey herons, with both juvenile Avocets present
Wednesday 26th August 2015
There were 2 Common sandpipers at various spots of the reserve in the morning, with a further one on the Main Lake
The Main Lake, had a Greenshank that later flew south
A Black-tailed godwit  was on the Island Lake
The drake Garganey was still on the Reed-bed
Still 2 Little egrets & 5 Grey herons on Dryham Ings
The 2 juvenile Avocets are still there as well
Friday 28th August 2015
A Greenshank was on Dryham Ings, along with 5 Little egrets & 7 Grey herons
There was a Little ringed plover on Crosslands Lake
A Common sandpiper was on the Village Lake
The Island Lake had a Greenshank, Dunlin, with a Green sandpiper & the drake Garganey
Saturday 29th August 2015
The Common sandpiper was still on the Village Lake
On the Island Lake, there was the drake Garganey, a Green & Wood sandpiper, plus 2 Dunlin
The Reed-bed had 5 Ruff, plus a Ringed plover
A Marsh harrier flew over in a westerly direction
A Kingfisher was seen about the Main Lake
Dryham Ings had a Greenshank
Sunday 30th August 2015
A Wood sandpiper was on the Island Lake, & was also seen on Dryham Ings, along with the Greenshank & 3 Green sandpipers
A Ruff was on the Reed-bed
Monday 31st August 2015
The highlight of the day, was a female Mandarin on the Main Lake
There were 7 Dunlin on Crosslands Lake
Dryham Ings, had the Greenshank, 3 Common sandpipers & a Wheatear
A Kingfisher was seen on the Island Lake
The last 2 Avocets were seen on Dryham Ings
Posted By: Barry on 1/31/2016 1:46:08 PM

July 2015

Wednesday 1st July 2015
A Marsh harrier was seen carrying prey, from the South hide
There was a 1st summer bird, with the Mediterranean gull family
2 Little egrets were on Dryham Ings, along with 5 Grey herons
A Green sandpiper was seen on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, then with a second bird, later on on Cell 'A'
Thursday 2nd July 2015
A Red kite flew over the East hide
The Green woodpecker was by the Dragonfly ponds
The Corn bunting was again singing in the North hedge
Friday 3rd July 2015
A female Marsh harrier flew south over Dryham Ings in the afternoon
2 new Tufted duck families of 19 ducklings were on the Island Lake & Reed-bed, with also 2 new Mallard families being seen
2 Little egrets were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
The Main Lake Mediterranean gulls were joined by a 1st summer bird
Saturday 4th July 2015
In the morning, after the storm there was a drake Common scoter. The Kingfisher was also seen
3 Grey herons & 2 Little egrets were mainly on Dryham Ings
Chiffchaff was singing by the East path & Far Lake
A male Marsh harrier flew over the Island Lake in the morning & then hunted the East ridge
The Mediterranean gull family were on the Reed-bed this morning
2 Green woodpeckers were seen from the Viewing platform
Sunday 5th July 2015
The juvenile Green woodpecker was seen on both the East path & the Reed-bed
A Peregrine flew east over the reserve in the early morning
A Marsh harrier flew over the Village Lake to the East ridge
A Yellow wagtail was seen over the Snipe field
The Barn owl was seen hunting the East ridge in the early morning
2 Corn buntings were seen by the Far Corner
22 Black-tailed godwits flew south over the reserve in the early morning, later there were 14 on Dryham Ings, with a single seen from the Crosslands hide. There was also a Common sandpiper here
The 2 Little egrets & 2 Grey herons were still on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Monday 6th July 2015
Common sandpiper on Dryham Ings
Tuesday 7th July 2015
A Common sandpiper & a pair of Ringed plovers was on the Reed-bed
Also on the Reed-bed, was a new family of 11 Tufted duck ducklings
An eclipse Wigeon was on the Main Lake
3 Little egrets & 2 Grey herons were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
The Green woodpecker was seen by the Dragonfly ponds
Thursday 9th July 2015
There was a drake American wigeon on the Main Lake in the late afternoon, towards dusk, it was seen to fly to the Village Lake
The female Marsh harrier was over the reserve in the afternoon
Friday 10th July 2015
In the early morning, Peregrine, Marsh harrier & Barn owl were seen
At the same time, a Ruff was on the Island Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on the shores of the Main Lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge, by the Dragonfly ponds
A Garden warbler was with a feeding tit flock on the West path
3 Little egrets & 3 Grey herons were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, where a Yellow wagtail was also present
A Greenshank flew south over the Main Lake in the early evening
22 Shelduck & 29 Tufted ducklings were counted today, as well as a new family of 7 Mallard ducklings
Saturday 11th July 2015
The female Marsh harrier spent time on the Village Lake this morning
The Green woodpecker was seen by the Reed-bed
A Garden warbler was on the Butterfly path
An adult & the 2 Mediterranean gull juveniles were still on the Main Lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
A Red kite flew over the reserve
Sunday 12th July 2015
2 Siskins flew west over the reserve
Only an adult & juvenile Mediterranean gull were present on the Main Lake
The Barn owl was hunting the North hedge in the mid morning
2 Grey herons & a Little egret were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
The female Marsh harrier was seen again on the reserve
A Common sandpiper was on Crosslands Lake, where there were at least 12 juvenile Common terns
The Kingfisher was fishing on the Far Lake
2 new Mallard families were seen, as well as a family of 6 Tufted ducklings
The Corn bunting & Green woodpecker were by the Dragonfly ponds
Monday 13th July 2015
The female Marsh harrier was again present
A juvenile Mediterranean gull was still on the Main Lake
At least 2 juvenile Kestrels were over North Crosslands Lake
3 each of Little egrets & Grey herons were on Dryham Ings
Tuesday 14th July 2015
The Green woodpecker was on the Maize field
A Whimbrel was on the Reed-bed, where there is still 2 pairs of Avocets sitting
Some of the juvenile terns have left Crosslands Lake & are on Dryham Ings
There were 4 Little egrets & 3 Grey herons on the reserve today
Yellow wagtail & Marsh harrier were seen on Dryham Ings
The eclipse drake Wigeon was on the Main Lake
Wednesday 15th July 2015
There were 4 Little egrets on Dryham Ings
A Grey partridge was on the Maize field
The 2 pairs of Avocets on the Reed-bed, hatched today
Thursday 16th July 2015
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
2 Grey herons were on the Island Lake
Friday 17th July 2015
6 Grey herons & a Little egret on Dryham Ings
An adult Mediterranean gull, was seen on the Main lake & Dryham Ings
Saturday 18th July
4 Black-tailed godwits flew south over the Island Lake in the morning
Today, there was a Grey heron & 6 Little egrets on the reserve
A Garden warbler was seen outside the South hide
There was a Bullfinch on the East path
The 2 Avocet families on the Reed-bed, have 3 & 2 chicks each
2 new Tufted duck & a Mallard family were seen today
A Coal tit was on the West path by the Far Lake
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
A Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings in the evening
Sunday 19th July 2015
On the reserve today, were 3 Little egrets & 5 Grey herons
A Wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed in the afternoon
32 Black-tailed godwits flew south over the Main Lake
Both the adult & juvenile Green woodpeckers were on the Snipe field
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings, where there was also a new family of 6 Gadwall ducklings
Monday 20th July 2015
There was an adult Mediterranean gull & Common sandpiper on Crosslands Lake
Tuesday 21st July 2015
A Tufted duck, with a nasal saddle has been seen on the reserve. It was attached at Saint Philbert de Grande Lieu, France in November 2013 & this is the first time that it has been sighted
2 Little egrets & 3 Grey herons were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Adult Mediterranean & Yellow-legged gulls were within the gulls on Crosslands Lake
There are only 4 Avocet chicks of 2 families left on the Reed-bed
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
In the evening, a Coal & Willow tit were with a feeding flock of Long-tailed tits by the reserve entrance
Wednesday 22nd July 2015
On Crossland's Lake, there were adult, 2nd year & juvenile Yellow-legged gulls
A Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
There were 3 Dunlins on the Reed-bed
A Hobby flew over the Main Lake, from east to west
Thursday 23rd July 2015
Yellow-legged gulls on Crosslands Lake, included 2 adults & 2 second years, as well as an adult & 1st summer Mediterranean gull & a Common sandpiper
From the Turret hide, 2 Grey herons & a Marsh harrier were seen
The Green woodpecker flew over the Island Lake to the Snipe field
A Barn owl was hunting the North field in the evening, where the Corn bunting was also singing
There are still 4 Avocet chicks on the Reed-bed
Friday 24th July 2015
Just an adult Yellow-legged gull on Crosslands Lake today, but 2 Common sandpipers were also there. A Norwegian Lesser black backed gull ringed in 2013, was seen in the evening
On Dryham Ings, there was a Little egret, plus a family of 4 Tufted ducklings
In the evening, 2 Green sandpipers were present on Dryham Ings
The eclipse drake Wigeon was on the Main Lake
The Green woodpecker was on the Snipe field, with the Corn bunting singing in the North field
On the Reed-bed, there was another Common sandpiper, a Ringed plover, plus adult & juvenile Little ringed plover & Yellow wagtail
In the morning, there was 2 Green sandpipers on the island in the Far Lake
In the Far Corner, the Little owl was present
A Marsh harrier flew west over the reserve
Saturday 25th July 2015
In the morning, there was a Great white egret in Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, that later flew off south
The adult Yellow-legged gull was present on Crosslands Lake
On the same lake, there was a new family of 4 Shovellers
3 Grey herons & a Little egret were present on Dryham Ings
The 3 Common sandpipers were all present
The eclipse drake Wigeon was on the Main Lake
In the Far Corner, the Barn owl was hunting the fields in the morning & evening
2 juvenile Coal tits were on the West path, by the Carp Lake
On the Reed-bed, the Ringed plover & juvenile Little ringed plovers were seen, as well as a Yellow wagtail & an overhead Hobby
The 4 Avocet chicks are doing well
Sunday 26th July 2015
In Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, there was 3 Grey herons & 2 Little egrets
There were 2 third year Yellow-legged gulls, plus a pair of Ringed plovers & 2 Dunlins on Crosslands Lake
One of the Avocet families have moved from the Reed-bed to Dryham Ings, involving the 2 chicks swimming the lenght of the Main Lake & crossing Dryham Lane
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field, with a Yellow wagtail over the Snipe field
A Kingfisher was seen on both the Main Lake & the Reed-bed
Monday 27th July 2015
A Common sandpiper & 2 Dunlin were on Crosslands Lake
Tuesday 28th July 2015
2 Little egrets were on the Reed-bed
A new Gadwall family of 7 ducklings was on the Far Lake
There is a single Avocet chick left on the Reed-bed, along with the juvenile Little ringed plover
A Common sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, a Redshank & adult yellow-legged gull were on Crosslands Lake
The Green woodpecker was by the Dragonfly ponds
Wednesday 29th July 2015
There are 4 Avocet chicks left, with 2 each on Dryham Ings & the Reed-bed
Also on the Reed-bed, there was a Green sandpiper, drake Wigeon & Kingfisher
2 juvenile Yellow wagtails were on the North path
A Whimbrel was on the Island Lake
4 each of Grey herons & Little egrets were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Thursday 30th July 2015
A Barn owl was seen flying west
On Crosslands Lake, there was an adult & 4th year Yellow-legged gulls, with a Norwegian Lesser black backed gull (Ring JE4M)
On the Reed-bed, was a Ruff, Dunlin, 2 Little ringed plover & a Redshank
2 Green sandpipers were on the Island Lake
Friday 31st July 2015
A male Montagu's harrier flew over the reserve
A Green sandpiper was on the pond on Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings, & later on the Village Lake
3 Grey herons & 6 Little egrets were on Dryham Ings
A Kingfisher was seen by the Main Lake
On the Reed-bed, there were 2 Dunlin, a Ruff & a Common sandpiper
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
Posted By: Barry on 1/1/2016 1:54:52 PM

June 2015

Tuesday 2nd June 2015
A Grasshopper warbler was heard from the South hide
A Green woodpecker was seen from the Turret hide
On the Village Lake, there was a lone Canada goose
The 2 Little egrets were back roosting on the Main Lake this evening, where there was also a new family of 6 Mallard ducklings
A Grey heron was on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
A male Ruff & Little egret were on Dryham Ings in the morning
In the evening, 2 Little egrets returned to the Main Lake to roost
Thursday 4th June 2015
The male Ruff was on the Dryham Ings in the morning, before moving to the Main Lake in the afternoon
A Dunlin also stayed the day on Dryham Ings
A Red kite flew over the Maize field
Friday 5th June 2015
The male Ruff was with the Dunlin on Dryham Ings in the morning, returning in the afternoon to the Main Lake shore
A pair of Garganey spent the day on the Reed-bed
A new Mallard family of 5 ducklings was on Cell'C' of Dryham Ings, whilst a Grey heron was on Cell 'B'
Saturday 6th June 2015
A Green woodpecker was seen on the Turret hide path
A Yellow wagtail flew south over the Reed-bed
The first Gadwall brood of 7 ducklings was on the Reed-bed
There was 3 Red kites over the North field
The male Ruff spent the morning on the Main Lake shore
A Hobby flew south over the Main Lake
Sunday 7th June 2015
The Ruff was still on the Main Lake, although distant at times
A Hobby was seen over the Carp Lake, whilst another was seen to catch a Sand martin over Dryham Ings & then fly west with it's prey
Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, had it's usual Grey heron
Again a Red kite was seen over the North field, where a Corn bunting was singing in the evening
The Green woodpecker was present by the Dragonfly ponds
3 Little ringed plover chicks were present on Dryham Ings, as well as the first brood of Shoveller (5 ducklings) on the Reed-bed. 2 other broods (4 & 14), were seen to walk from Dryham Ings to the Main Lake
A new Mallard brood of 9 ducklings was on the Far Lake
Monday 8th June 2015
The male Ruff was on the East shore of the Main Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen by the Dragonfly ponds
A Red kite was over Dryham Ings
The first Avocet chicks of the year were on the Reed-bed (they were quickly predated  by gulls)
Tuesday 9th June 2015
The male Ruff was on the Main Lake again
Wednesday 10th June 2015
The Ruff was again on the Main Lake shores
On Dryham Ings, families of 8 Shelduck, 6 Mallard & 2 families of 2 & 7 Shoveller were seen
A family of 5 Whitethroat were seen in the Carp Lake brambles, where a Garden warbler was heard singing
There was another family of 5 Mallard ducklings on the Reed-bed, along with a family of 9 Gadwall
A partly grown Lapwing chick was on the Snipe field
Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
Thursday 11th June 2015
A Dunlin & Grey heron were on Dryham Ings
Chiffchaff was singing on both East & West paths
The Green woodpecker was on the Maize field, where a Grey partridge was seen
The 2 Little egrets roosted on the Main Lake again
A first summer Mediterranean gull was on the Main Lake in the evening
Friday 12th June 2015
The Grey heron was again on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
2 Chiffchaffs were singing on the West path
The Corn bunting was singing from the North field
A new Gadwall family of 8 ducklings was on the Reed-bed
Again the Green woodpecker was on the Maize field
Saturday 13th June 2015
2 Chiffchaffs were singing on the East path
A Grey heron & Little egret were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
10 Mute swans were on the reserve
2 ducks & a drake Wigeon were on the Village Lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
Sunday 14th June 2015
A drake Garganey was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
There was a first summer Mediterranean gull on Crosslands Lake
Along the West path, by the Far Lake, a Garden warbler was seen
2 Green woodpeckers were present today
A Chiffchaff was also singing along the West path
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
A Gadwall family of 10 ducklings was on the Far Lake, along with a family of 9 on the Reed-bed
Tuesday 16th June 2015
A Little egret was seen on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 17th June 2015
2 Little egrets were on the Island Lake
The Great crested grebe pair on Crosslands Lake have hatched a single chick, whilst the pair on the Carp Lake have 2
A Green sandpiper was on North  Crosslands in the evening
There was an Oystercatcher with 2 young on Dryham Ings, with another pair, plus chick on the North Crosslands workings
Thursday 18th June 2015
A Temmick's stint turned up on Dryham Ings in the afternoon
There were 2 Little egrets in Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Also a Hobby flew east over Dryham Ings
2 Turnstones were on Dryham Ings in the afternoon
Friday 19th June 2015
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Main Lake
The second pair of Mediterranean gulls has failed due to Fox predation
Saturday 20th June 2015
A pair of Yellow wagtails were feeding 2 youngsters on Dryham Ings, where the Oystercatcher family of 2 chicks was also present
2 Little egrets alternated between the Main Lake & Dryham Ings
The reserves remaining pair of Mediterranean gulls now have 2 well grown chicks
Monday 22nd June 2015
3 Shelduck families, consisting of 15 ducklings were on the Island Lake
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
A Willow tit was seen & heard along Dryham Lane in the late afternoon
Tuesday 23rd June 2015
The 2 Mediterranean gulls have started wing flapping
A Red kite was over Dryham Ings
Wednesday 24th June 2015
A new Sheldluck family of 5 ducklings was on the Reed-bed
Well grown Shoveller families of 4, were on Dryham Ings & the Island Lake
2 Wigeon were on the Main Lake
A total of 340 Sand martin burrows were counted on the reserve
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
2 Yellow wagtails flew over the Snipe field
The Green woodpecker was by the Maize field
Friday 26th June 2015
An eclipse drake Wigeon was seen on both the Village & Main Lakes
A Peregrine was over the Main Lake in the afternoon, with a Hobby flying south later
On Dryham Ings, there was a Little egret & 3 Grey herons
A Yellow wagtail flew over Dryham Lane
The Corn bunting was back singing in the North hedge
Both Chiffchaff & Willow warbler were singing by the Far Lake
In the morning, there was a Green sandpiper by the Island Lake
There are still 10 pairs of Avocet sitting on the Reed-bed
Saturday 27th June 2015
The Green woodpecker was by the Maize field footpath
There were 4 Little egrets & between 5 & 7 Grey herons on the reserve
2 Yellow wagtails flew over the North field
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
On the Main Lake, the 2 Mediterranean gulls were taking their first flights around the lake
The Little owl was seen again in the Far Corner
A female Marsh harrier flew over the Reed-bed
A Hobby flew east over Crosslands Lake
A juvenile Redshank was on Dryham Ings, indicating breeding nearby
Sunday 28th June 2015
A Grey heron & Little egret were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings, opposite the South hide
A pair of Great crested grebes are nest building on the Main Lake, where a Common sandpiper was seen on the morning
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve again
A Peregrine flew east over the reserve, whilst carrying an item of prey
One of the pairs of Common terns on Crosslands Lake have hatched 3 young
The Little owl was seen again in the Far Corner
Again the Corn bunting was singing in the North field
Monday 29th June 2015
5 adult Mediterranean gulls, plus the 2 juveniles were on the Main Lake today, with 2 birds seen on the Reed-bed, this made 9 for the day
A Green & Wood sandpiper were on the Village Lake in the afternoon
The first Tufted duck family of the year was seen, with 9 ducklings on the Reed-bed
Tuesday 30th June 2015
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Main Lake
6 Grey herons & 2 Little egrets were on the reserve today
A 2nd summer Mediterranean gull was with the 2 adults & juveniles on the Reed-bed
Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
A Greenshank was on the Reed-bed in the evening
A new family of 3 Shoveller ducklings was seen on the Island Lake
The Village Lake Little grebes have 2 young
Posted By: Barry on 12/6/2015 8:56:37 PM

May 2015

Friday 1st May 2015
The 2 Wood sandpipers were still on the Reed-bed, along with 3 Black-tailed godwits, a Whimbrel & Kingfisher in the morning only
On Dryham Ings, there was a Common sandpiper & Dunlin, with 4 Yellow wagtails
The Little owl was seen again ion the Far Corner
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
Finally a Peregrine was seen over the Main Lake in the evening
Saturday 2nd May 2015
Just a single Dunlin was on the Reed-bed in the morning
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
8 Ruff dropped onto the Village Lake in the mid-morning
Later on 3 Grey herons, a Ruff, Common sandpiper & Grey wagtail were seen on Dryham Ings
In the afternoon, a male Montagu's harrier flew past the Turret hide
A Red kite flew over the reserve
At present, there are 4 Greylag families with 17 goslings
Sunday 3rd May 2015
On Dryham Ings, there was 2 Dunlin, a Common sandpiper, a few Yellow wagtails & a Wood sandpiper in the evening
The Reed-bed had 2 more Dunlin, plus a Whimbrel that flew off north in the early evening
In the Far Corner, 2 Barn owls & the Little owl were seen
The Corn bunting was again singing in the North hedge
A Garden warbler was singing on the East path in the evening
A Peregrine was seen over the East ridge
2 Red kites flew south west over the reserve
A Little egret was seen on the Village Lake
Monday 4th May 2015
A Common sandpiper was on the Main Lake
10 Dunlin briefly dropped onto Dryham Ings, before flying off north. Then 3 were present in the evening, along with 11 Ringed plovers, a Whimbrel, Green sandpiper, Grey heron & a few Yellow wagtails
The Little owl was again present in the Far Corner
On the Reed-bed, there was 2 Dunlin & a Common sandpiper
A Great spotted woodpecker was in the trees by Cliffe road, along with a Red kite overhead
A Garden warbler was seen by the Carp Lake
A total of 1819 Black headed gulls were counted nesting on the reserve
Tuesday 5th May 2015
3 Dunlin & 15 Common terns were on Dryham Ings & Crosslands Lake
5 Greylag families with 24 families were on the Main Lake, making it 6 Greylag pairs so far this year
2 new Mallard families were seen, putting the annual total breeding up to 6 pairs
Wednesday 6th May 2015
3 Yellow wagtails were on Dryham Ings
A Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed
All the nesting Avocets have moved from Dryham Ings
Thursday 7th May 2015
There were 8 Yellow wagtails on Dryham Ings, as well as a Dunlin
A Tawny owl was roosting on the West path in the evening
Friday 8th May 2015
The highlight of the day was an Osprey, seen over the Reed-bed that then drifted north. At the same place, were 2 Whimbrel that again flew north, as well as a single Black-tailed godwit
A Hobby flew north over the reserve
A Little egret was on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
Saturday 9th May 2015
A Green woodpecker was seen on the East path in the morning
A Hobby flew north over the reserve
There was a Grey heron on Dryham Ings
An unseasonal Barnacle goose was on Dryham Ings, before it flew onto the Village Lake
Sunday 10th May 2015
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake
The Reed-bed had a Dunlin & the first 2 Lapwing chicks of the year
Chiffchaff was singing on both the East & West paths
Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
Monday 11th May 2015
2 Whimbrel, a Dunlin & Common sandpiper on the Reed-bed in the evening
Tuesday 12th May 2015
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
On Dryham Ings, there was 3 Yellow & a White wagtail, with a Common sandpiper also
Another Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, along with a Whimbrel
In the evening, there was a Garden warbler singing by the East hide
19 Avocets were counted sitting
Wednesday 13th May 2015
The highlight of the day was a pair of Black-necked grebes on the Island Lake from the early afternoon
2 Little egrets briefly flew onto the Reed-bed, before being shown on their way by the gulls
A Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, with another on Dryham Ings
In the evening, a Hobby was hawking over the Main Lake
A Snipe flew over Dryham Ings towards the Reed-bed
A Kingfisher was seen outside the South hide
Thursday 14th May 2015
A drake Garganey was on the Village Lake in the morning, it moved to the Reed-bed in the afternoon
There was also a Common sandpiper on the Village Lake
2 Little egrets were on the Reed-bed in the evening
Friday 15th May 2015
In the late afternoon, a Temminck's stint was seen on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings from the Crosslands hide
Again, the drake Garganey was seen on the Village Lake in the morning, before moving to the Reed-bed in the afternoon
The first Oystercatcher chick & 2 Moorhen chicks of the year were on the Village Lake
There were Common sandpipers on the Island Lake & Dryham Ings
Our first Coot chicks of the year were on the Dragonfly pond
On the Reed-bed, there were 3 each of Ringed plover & Dunlin
Saturday 16th May 2015
The Temminck's stint was again on Dryham Ings Cell 'A'
Again the drake Garganey was on the Village Lake in the morning
A Wood sandpiper was briefly on the Village Lake in the morning
On the Reed-bed , there was 2 Dunlin & 4 Ringed plover
A male Marsh harrier flew west
Sunday 17th May 2015
In the early morning, the Barn owl was seen hunting Dryham Ings
The Temminck's stint was on Dryham Ings all day
The Wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, moving to Dryham Ings in the afternoon
The Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
A Willow warbler was singing on the East path
A Hobby flew west over the Reed-bed
A Peregrine flew west over the Carp Lake
The Little egret was back roosting on the Main Lake trees
A new Mallard family of 7 ducklings was on the Main Lake
An Oystercatcher with 2 young was seen on North Crosslands
8 singing Whitethroats were singing on the reserve
Monday 18th May 2015
Both the Temminck's stint & the Wood sandpiper were still on Dryham Ings, along with a Grey heron
A Hobby flew over the Island Lake
Both a male Marsh harrier & Red kite flew over the reserve
Tuesday 19th May 2015
Both the Temminck's stint & Wood sandpiper were still on Dryham Ings
Another Wood sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, along with 7 Ringed plovers
The drake Garganey returned back to the Village Lake
A Hobby was seen over the Carp Lake
179 Sand martin holes were counted in the north eastern corner of the reserve
There are 23 pairs of Avocets sitting at the moment
Wednesday 20th May 2015
3 Grey herons were on the Main Lake shore
A male Marsh harrier was hunting Cell' C' of Dryham Ings in the evening
A White wagtail was on Dryham Ings
A pair of Peregrines was hunting the reserve in the evening
A Red kite flew west over the reserve
Thursday 21st May 2015
2 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed in the evening
Friday 22nd May 2015
A Cuckoo was heard & seen in the trees on the East ridge
There was a Grey heron on the Reed-bed
Chiffchaffs were singing on both the East & West paths
A Peregrine flew south along the East ridge
The first Shelduck brood of 8 ducklings, appeared on the Island Lake
There was 2 new Mallard broods
Saturday 23rd May 2015
In the morning, a drake Red-crested pochard was with sleeping Gadwalls on the Village Lake
A Red kite flew south over the Village Lake at the same time, with another in the late afternoon
On Dryham Ings, a Grey heron was seen on Cell 'B'
Chiffchaffs were singing on both East & West paths
Sunday 24th May 2015
The pair of Oystercatchers were on the Village Lake, along with their chick
A Chiffchaff was singing on the West path
Monday 25th May 2015
10 Greylag goose families with 42 goslings were counted today
2 new Mallard families were found today
A Little egret was seen to roost in the Main Lake trees
Tuesday 26th May 2015
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
Wednesday 27th May 2015
2 Little egrets flew north from the Island Lake in the morning
A second Shelduck family of 2 ducklings was on the Reed-bed
An eleventh Greylag family of 6 freshly hatched goslings was on the Village Lake
Thursday 28th May 2015
A Hobby was over the Village Lake
2 Little egrets roosted on the Main Lake trees tonight
Friday 29th May 2015
A Hobby was over the Main Lake
One of the Mediterranean gull pairs has 2 chicks now
A drake Wigeon was on the Reed-bed, with a Corn bunting singing in the North field
Saturday 30th May 2015
A Little egret was on the Reed-bed, with a Grey heron on the Main Lake
A Yellow wagtail was on Dryham Ings, mid morning
A Red kite was over thee North field at the same time
2 Canada geese flew into the reserve from the north
Yesterday's pair of Mediterranean gull, now have 3 chicks
There are 3 Shelduck families totalling 20 ducklings on the reserve
Sunday 31st May 2015
A Red kite was over the Main Lake
4 Ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings in the morning
In the evening, a Garden warbler was singing on the East path
10 Whitethroats & 5 Sedge warblers are holding territories on the reserve
Posted By: Barry on 11/5/2015 9:32:09 PM

April 2015

Thursday 2nd April 2015
2 Ruffs were seen, one on Dryham Ings & the other on the Village Lake
Waders on Dryham Ings, included 24 Avocets & a Little ringed plover, with Kingfisher & Grey wagtail also seen
The usual Chiffchaff was by the Carp Lake
A Red kite was soaring over the East ridge
The 2 Bramblings were again under the Maize field feeder
On the Island Lake, there was a female Goosander & Grey heron
Friday 3rd April 2015
A Brambling was under the Maize field feeders
On the Island Lake, there was a Little egret & 3 Canada geese
Ther were 4 Ruffs on the reserve (2 Dryham Ings, Reed-bed & Village Lake)
2 Grey herons were seen at various points of the reserve
Chiffchaffs were singing by the Carp & Far Lakes
The pair of Mediterranean gulls were back on the Main Lake, where a Kingfisher was also seen
The Marsh harrier hunted the Reed-bed, & then flew off west
21 Avocets were counted today
Saturday 4th April 2015
A Barn owl was hunting the North field in the early morning, where a Corn bunting was also heard singing
The female Marsh harrier was again seen about the reserve
Only 1 Ruff was left today on the Village lake, along with a pair of Canada geese
A Black-tailed godwit was also seen
2 Swallows flew north through the reserve
The 2 adult Mediterranean gulls were again on the Main Lake
A Peregrine was seen to stoop over Dryham Ings
Chiffchaffs were singing by the Carp & Far Lakes & along the West path
A pair of Bullfinch was by the reserve entrance
26 Avocets were counted today
Sunday 5th April 2015
The Barn owl was hunting in the early morning, by the Car Park
Just a single adult Mediterranean gull was on the Main Lake, with a drake Goosander there as well
On Dryham Ings, there was a brief Eygptian goose, 2 Ruffs & 2 each of Little & Ringed plovers
A Peregrine was seen to circle the reserve
The female Brambling was again under the Maize field feeder
Monday 6th April 2015
Just a single adult Mediterranean gull was on the Main Lake
Dryham Ings had at least 3 Ruff, 3 Black-tailed godwit (briefly), a Dunlin & 2 each of Little & Ringed plovers
The female Brambling was again underneath the Maize field feeders
A Grey heron was seen at several spots on the reserve
Corn bunting was heard singing in the North field
A colour ringed Avocet (Right leg with red over white, Left leg with red over blue), was seen on Dryham Ings, it had been rung on 13th June 2011 at Seal Sands, Cleveland)
Tuesday 7th April 2015
There were 2 adult Mediterranean gulls at the Main Lake today
On Dryham Ings, there was a Kingfisher as well as 4 Little ringed plovers
The Kingfisher was also on the Reed-bed in the evening
A Chiffchaff was singing on the West path
Again a female Brambling was underneath the Maize field feeder, where a Greta spotted woodpecker was also seen in the morning
A Goldcrest was seen on the East path
2 Ruffs were on the Village Lake today
Wednesday 8th April 2015
There were 4 Ruff on the reserve today
On Dryham Ings, 3 Little ringed & 2 Ringed plovers were seen
The female Brambling was seen under the Maize field feeders, along with a Great spotted woodpecker
Thursday 9th April 2015
There were at least 5 Ruffs on the reserve today (singles on Village & Main Lakes, 3 on Dryham Ings)
At the latter location, there were 4 Little & 2 Ringed plovers
Again the Brambling was under the Maize field feeder
A Swallow was about the reserve
A Yellow wagtail was on Dryham Ings in the morning, with 2 flying north over the Reed-bed in the afternoon
4 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
Friday 10th April 2015
There were 3 adult Mediterranean gulls on the Main Lake
3 Ruff were on Dryham Ings, with another bird on the Reed-bed
Just a single Yellow wagtail was seen on Dryham Ings
A 1st winter Little gull was 'flycatching' over the Carp Lake & Dryham Ings in the afternoon
The female Brambling was seen under the Maize field feeder
Saturday 11th April 2015
3 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
The 1st winter Little Gull was on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings (it was on the Reed-bed in the afternoon), along with 4 Ruff, a Grey heron, & a visiting Peregrine (which was also seen on the East ridge)
At the same place, were at least 13 Yellow wagtails
A Blackcap & a Chiffchaff were singing by the Carp Lake, with a further singing bird by the Far Lake
29 Shoveller were counted on the Reed-bed
The female Brambling was again under the Maize field feeder
There were at least 100 Sand martins & 20 Swallows feeding over the Main Lake in the inclement conditions, with a House martin seen at midday
Sunday 12th April 2015
4 adult Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake, along with the 1st winter Little gull in the morning (it went back to Dryham Ings in the afternoon)
A Red kite flew over the North east corner of the Maize field
A Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve in the morning
On Dryham Ings, there was 3 Ruff, a Dunlin & 11 Yellow wagtails
Blackcap & the year's first Willow warbler were on the West path
Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
32 Shoveller were on the Reed-bed
Monday 13th April 2015
On Dryham Ings, there was 7 Yellow wagtails, the 3 Ruff & a Black-tailed godwit
The 1st winter Little gull was still present
Tuesday 14th April 2015
2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake, along with a Common sandpiper
42 Curlew flew over the Main Lake
On Dryham Ings, the 1st winter Little gull was present, along with the 3 Ruff, a Dunlin & 11 Yellow & a White wagtail
There was a Chiffchaff singing on the West path
A Marsh harrier flew across the reserve in the evening, causing mass panic amongst the nesting gulls
A male Brambling was by the Maize field feeders
Wednesday 15th April 2015
The 1st winter Little gull was still about Dryham Ings, along with 2 Ruff, a Dunlin, 10 Yellow & 2 White wagtails
In the evening, a Green sandpiper flew over & the Barn owl was seen
2 pairs of Mediterranean gull were seen on the Main Lake
Thursday 16th April 2015
Again the Little gull, 3 Ruff, a Dunlin, a few Yellow wagtails & 2 Mediterranean gulls were on Dryham Ings
A Sedge warbler was singing outside the South hide in the morning
In the evening, both Blackcap & Willow warbler were singing on the East & West paths
2 male Bramblings were on the West path, with a Peregrine overhead
A Greenshank was on the Reed-bed, where 52 Curlew were roosting
4 Redwings flew north over Dryham Lane
Friday 17th April 2015
The Little gull was still on Dryham Ings, along with a Common sandpiper
2 adult Mediterranean gulls were also seen here
A Peregrine was over the Carp Lake
On the West path, there was 2 males & 2 female Bramblings
Saturday 18th April 2015
4 Mediterranean gulls were seen today
Dryham Ings had a Black-tailed godwit, 2 Ruff, plus the Little gull
At the Dryham Lane entrance to the West path, the 4 Bramblings were still present as well as a male by the Maize field feeder
The Village Lake reeds had a singing Reed warbler in them
A singing Chiffchaff was along the East path
A female Peregrine was seen
The first Greylag families were about, with a Mallard family party of 7 ducklings on the Far Lake
45 Avocets were present today
8 singing Wrens & 5 Reed buntings were counted today
Sunday 19th April 2015
No sign of the Little gull, but 4 Mediterranean gulls were still present, along with the Black-tailed godwit on Dryham Ings
A female Marsh harrier was over the Main Lake in the afternoon
There were 3 Ruff present, but they were mobile over the 3 cells of Dryham Ings
There is still a Snipe present in the Ings
A Kingfisher was also seen on Dryham Ings
The 4 Bramblings were at the same place as yesterday
A Sedge & Reed warbler were on the Reed-bed, with a Corn bunting singing in the North field
A pair of Ringed plover were also on the Reed-bed
A total of 14 pairs of lapwing were counted on the North field
There was single Great spotted woodpecker on the Maize field feeder
In the evening, there was a single Arctic tern on the Main Lake
60 Avocets were present today
Monday 20th April 2015
On Dryham Ings today, were 40+ Yellow wagtail, 4 Ruff, a Little egret, plus 10 Little ringed plover
2 Sedge warblers were seen by the Reed-bed
There were only 2 Bramblings along the West path today
A Great spotted woodpecker was by the Maize Field feeder
Lastly, a Little owl was seen in the Far Corner
Tuesday 21st April 2015
Only 2 Ruff were present on Dryham Ings today, along with 10 Yellow wagtails & 2 each of Dunlin & Common sandpiper
All 4 Mediterranean gulls were seen on the Main Lake today
A Marsh harrier was seen over the Main Lake
A Barn owl was hunting in the North field in the morning
Again there were 2 Bramblings on the West path
A Whimbrel came in from the north in the evening, settling on the far bank of the Main Lake
Great spotted woodpecker was by the Maize field feeder
Wednesday 22nd April 2015
The 4 Mediterranean gulls were seen today on the Main Lake, along with a female Marsh harrier
On Dryham Ings, there was 2 each of Common sandpiper, Dunlin & Ruff. Also 43 Avocets were present
A Jay flew north over Dryham Ings
There was also a Spotted redshank in the afternoon, 6 Yellow wagtails & a Grey heron west on Dryham Ings
Lastly a Greenshank flew north over the Reed-bed
Thursday 23rd April 2015
6 Bramblings were on the West path in the afternoon
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
On Dryham Ings, there was a Common sandpiper, Dunlin & 2 Ruff
In the North field, there were 26 Stock doves in a mixed Feral dove flock
The first Whitethroat of the year was in the Far Corner
Friday 24th April 2015
There were 5 Mediterranean gulls today, including a 1st summer bird
In the evening, a Kittewake was seen briefly on the Main Lake, before flying off north. A Little egret was also present here
2 Ruffs were at various parts of Dryham Ings, along with 4 Dunlin & the first 2 Common terns of the year
A family party of 5 Mallard were also seen
59 Avocets were counted on the reserve
There was a Chiffchaff singing on the West path, with at least 3 Willow warblers & 6 Blackcaps also
2 Grey heron were on the Island Lake
There are at least 12 Teal still on the reserve
Saturday 25th April 2015
A Red kite was over the viewing area in the morning
The Little owl was seen again in the Far Corner
A Lesser Whitethroat & Whitethroat were singing along Dryham Lane
On Dryham Ings, there were 2 each of Dunlin & Ruff, a Yellow wagtail & a Common sandpiper on Crosslands Lake
3 Mallard families, totalling 14 ducklings were on the Far Lake & Dryham Ings
At least 20 pairs of Avocets were sitting
Sunday 26th April 2015
The first Swifts of the year, were seen with 2 over Dryham Lane
A Grey heron was on the far shore of the Island Lake
There was a Pair of Little ringed plover & a Dunlin on the Reed-bed. In the afternoon, they were joined by 4 Black-tailed godwits
On Dryham Ings, there was a Grey & 4 Yellow wagtails, a Dunlin & a Common sandpiper
3 Whimbrel flew south over the reserve
The female Marsh harrier was present today
The Lesser whitethroat was still singing along Dryham Lane
Chiffchaffs were singing on both East & west paths
4 pairs of Goldfinch were counted
Monday 27th April 2015
The first Hobby of the year was over the Main Lake in the evening
On Dryham Ings, there were 2 Ruff, a Common sandpiper & 4 Yellow wagtails
A Marsh harrier flew high over the reserve
There were 5 Black-tailed godwits, 2 each of Little ringed plovers & Dunlin, plus 5 Common terns on the Reed-bed
A Grey heron was on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
A Garden warbler was singing on the East path, with a Chiffchaff on the West path
Tuesday 28th April 2015
The Little owl was in the Far Corner again
On Dryham Ings, there was 3 Grey herons, 2 Common sandpipers, a Ruff, 40 Yellow & 2 White wagtails
The Reed-bed had a drake Garganey, Black-tailed godwit, 2 Wood sandpipers & a male Blue-headed wagtail
Finally 5 Black-tailed godwits were on the Village Lake
Wednesday 29th April 2015
On the Reed-bed today, were 15 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Wood sandpipers, 11 Dunlin & a Ruff
A Grey heron was on the Island Lake
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
On Dryham Ings, there was 45 'Alba', 8 Yellow wagtails & a Hobby overhead
There was a first summer Mediterranean gull on the Main Lake
A Garden warbler was singing on the West path
Thursday 30th April 2015
An Arctic tern was over the Main Lake in the early morning
On the Reed-bed, there was still 12 Black-tailed godwits, the 2 Wood sandpipers, 3 Dunlin, a pair of Little ringed plovers, with a Kingfisher also
2 Grey herons were on Dryham Ings
A Ruff was on the Village Lake
In the afternoon, on Dryham Ings 2 Eygptian geese flew north there was also 7 Common terns, 30 Yellow wagtails, 3 Grey herons, 2 Hobbies & a Kingfisher
A Hobby was also seen over the Main Lake
Later on a drake Garganey was on the Reed-bed
Posted By: Barry on 10/7/2015 8:47:49 PM

March 2015

Sunday 1st March 2015
14 Whooper swans were on the Village lake in the early morning, before flying off north
In the afternoon, 1st & 2nd year Mediterranean gulls were on Dryham Ings
The juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed in the morning
A Little egret & Grey heron were on the far shore of the Main Lake, with a further Grey heron later seen on the Island Lake
On the same lake was a colour ringed Cormorant (Black CHT on an orange ring on the left leg). This bird was ringed at Abberton Reservoir in Essex in 2009, being subsequently seen in Redcar Cleveland in 2009.
The Brambling was present under the Maize field feeder & also in the alders on the East path
153 Shelduck & the pair of Ringed plovers were present today
The Barn owl was present in the afternoon
Monday 2nd March 2015
The Brambling was under the Maize field feeder again
163 Shelduck were counted today
The Reed-bed had a Grey heron, plus the female Marsh harrier
A Goldcrest was in the Far Corner
The Little egret was back on Dryham Ings
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
8 Eygptian geese were on the Main Lake
Wednesday 4th March 2015
The Little egret was on Dryham Ings
27 Oystercatchers were counted today
2 Barn owls were hunting the reserve in the evening
Thursday 5th March 2015
The Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve today
A Barn owl was hunting between the Reed-bed & Far Lake
The Brambling was seen on the East path
There were 2 Dunlin on Dryham Ings
The Little egret & a Grey heron were on the same dead tree in the Main Lake together
Friday 6th March 2015
2 Grey wagtails were by the reserve entrance
In the morning, there were 2 Bramblings underneath the Maize field feeders
A Peregrine was briefly over the Island Lake
Grey heron was by the Island Lake
Kingfisher flew past the South hide
There was still a Dunlin on Dryham Ings
The Little egret was back on Dryham Ings
160 Shelduck were counted today
A Barn owl was seen over Dryham Ings, late in the evening
Saturday 7th March 2015
The Brambling was under the Maize field feeder in the late afternoon
A Grey wagtail flew over the East hide
Both the Grey heron & Little egret were on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings
A Corn bunting was singing in the Far Corner
2 Kingfishers were seen along Dryham Ings
Sunday 8th March 2015
A Kingfisher flew past the South hide
The Little egret roosted the night on the Main Lake trees & was in Dryham Ings in the morning, where 2 Grey wagtails were also present
A Grey heron was on the Carp Lake shore
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed in the afternoon
There are 4 pairs of Great crested grebes present, with the first signs of nest building being seen
12 pairs of Lapwing were counted in the North field, some are starting to nest scrape
The Brambling was below the Maize field feeder in the morning
A pair of Bullfinch were on the East path
Monday 9th March 2015
A Red kite was seen on the East ridge
3 female Bramblings were under the Maize field feeders in the morning
Our Little egret was seen on Black Dyke in the morning
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
2 Jack snipe were on Dryham Ings
The Grey heron was on the Reed-bed, where the female Marsh harrier was hunting in the afternoon
A pair of Goosander were on the Island Lake
Tuesday 10th March 2015
A Ruff was on Dryham Ings in the late afternoon
There was a female Bullfinch on Dryham Lane by the South hide
In the evening 2 drakes & 6 duck Goosanders were on the Island Lake
Wednesday 11th March 2015
The Little egret & a Dunlin were seen on Dryham Ings, along with the first 2 Avocets of the year & the Ruff from yesterday
A Peregrine flew over the Main Lake, with a Red kite over the East ridge
Drake Goosander & the female Marsh harrier were seen around the Island Lake
The first Chiffchaff of the year was in the Far Corner
2 Bramblings were under the Maize field feeder
120 Pink-footed geese flew north in the afternoon
A Goldcrest was on the West path
Thursday 12th March 2015
A Brambling was under the Maize field feeder
On the Reed-bed, a Black-tailed godwit was seen
The Chiffchaff was singing in the Far Corner
Friday 13th March 2015
In the morning, a Green woodpecker was in front of the East hide
The female Marsh harrier was back hunting the reserve
6 Common cranes flew North west over the reserve, circling a couple of times, before flying off south
The Chiffchaff was again singing in the Far Corner
3 Grey wagtails were in front of Crosslands hide
There were 4 Avocets on the reserve today
4 Bramblings were under the Maize field feeder
6 Golden plovers flew north over the reserve
In the late afternoon, over 20 Curlew were in the North field
In the evening, 4 female Goosanders dropped into the Island Lake
There was 4 pairs of Great crested grebe on the Main Lake in the morning
The Little egret & Grey heron were on Dryham Ings, In the late afternoon, the Ruff & a Kingfisher made an appearance
Saturday 14th March 2015
The Little egret was still on Dryham Ings, where again, the Ruff showed on the banks by the Crosslands hide
2 Grey wagtails were seen outside the Crosslands hide
A Kingfisher was seen on Dryham Ings
A Redwing was seen towards the end of Dryham Lane
Along the West path, there was 3 calling Chiffchaffs, plus a Goldcrest
The female Marsh harrier was again hunting the reserve
A pair of Goosanders was on the Island Lake in the morning
Sunday 15th March 2015
The Little egret was again in Dryham Ings, along with a Canada goose, where the first Sand martin of the year was present from the mid morning onwards
The Ruff was at the same location, with a Short-eared owl being seen in the afternoon. There were 2 Grey wagtails outside the Crosslands hide
Crosslands Lake had 2 Avocets on the Islands
Again 3 Chiffchaffs & a Goldcrest were along the West path
Redwing was again seen along Dryham Lane
2 Marsh harriers were present on the reserve, of which one was the usual female
The Brambling was seen today underneath the Maize field feeder
A Red kite flew over the viewing platform, with a Treecreeper also being seen from there
There were 78 Wigeon grazing the main Village Lake island
A Dunlin was on the Village Lake flooded island, nearest to the Viewing platform
13 Blackbird pairs were counted today
Monday 16th March 2015
3 Jack snipe were flushed from Dryham Ings
Yesterday's Dunlin was still on the Village Lake
Along Dryham Lane, near the South hide were at least 2 Redwings & a Bullfinch
A Kingfisher was seen from the same hide
The Little egret was in Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings as usual
Just a single Chiffchaff & Goldcrest were on the West path
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the Island Lake & Reed-bed, but was unsuccessful in chasing the Teal there
8 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings in the afternoon
Tuesday 17th March 2015
On Dryham Ings, 2 Ringed plover, 8 Dunlin, a Ruff, Grey wagtail about 40 Pied wagtails & the Little egret were present
Wednesday 18th March 2015
On Dryham Ings, the Little egret, Ruff & Ringed plovers were still present.Also there were 2 Dunlin, 4 Sand martin, 5 Grey wagtail& the first Little ringed plover of the year
Elsewhere, the female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve, with a total of 157 Shelduck being counted
Finally, a pair of Goosander was on the Island Lake
Thursday 19th March 2015
The female Brambling was under the Maize field feeders
The Little egret was on Cell 'B' of Dryham Ings as usual
Again the female Marsh harrier was about the reserve
On Dryham Ings, there was 10 Dunlin, plus the Ruff, a Grey wagtail & the 4 Sand martins from yesterday
9 Curlew flew from the Island Lake, where in the evening, 2 males & 8 females Goosanders were present
A pair of Bullfinch was seen on Dryham Ings
Friday 20th March 2015
15 Avocets were on the reserve today
There were 2 Bramblings underneath the Maize field feeder
A Grey heron, plus male & 3 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake
Most of the activity was on Cell'A' of Dryham Ings, where there was a Ringed, plus 2 Little ringed plovers, 2 Ruff, 13 Dunlin & a Kingfisher
2 Chiffchaffs were seen on the West path, with the female Marsh harrier also seen
In the early morning, a Barn owl was over the North field
Lastly, the Little egret was on the far bank of the Main Lake
Saturday 21st March 2015
On Dryham Ings, this morning, were 4 Avocets, 2 Ringed plovers,a Ruff, 7 Dunlin & Sand martins
Elsewhere, a Peregrine was over the North field, where the Corn bunting was also singing
3 Chiffchaffs on the West path, included 1 singing
3 Grey wagtails were in front of the South hide
4 Avocets were on the Reed-bed, with a Grey heron over the Village Lake
Sunday 22nd March 2015
There were 3 Bramblings by the Viewing platform feeders
The Little egret was on Dryham Ings, where there was also 65+ Pied & 2 White wagtails, the Ruff & 2 Dunlin
On the Main Lake, there was 6 Great crested grebes
From the Crosslands hide, 3 Grey wagtails were present
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve in the morning
Monday 23rd March 2015
The 3 Bramblings were again by the Viewing platform feeders
Again the Little egret was on Dryham Ings & seen to go & roost in the Main Lake trees
Only 40+ Pied wagtails were on Dryham Ings today, along with the Ruff, 2 Dunlin & 3 Ringed plovers
Just a single Grey wagtail by the Crosslands hide
23 Avocets were on the reserve today
A barn owl was hunting Dryham Ings & the lane at dusk
Tuesday 24th March 2015
On Dryham Ings today, there were 3 Little ringed plover, 2 Ringed plover, 20 Avocets & 2 Dunlin
Wednesday 25th March 2015
On Dryham Ings, there was a Grey heron, Little egret, 2 Dunlin & between 80 & 90 Pied wagtails
A Peregrine was seen from the Far Corner
3 female Bramblings were seen by the Viewing Platform feeders
At least 4 Chiffchaffs were by the Carp Lake
Thursday 26th March 2015
Today on Dryham Ings, there was a Sanderling, with the 2 Dunlin. Also 3 Little ringed & 2 Ringed plovers, the Ruff & 2 Swallows
A Grey wagtail was seen outside Crosslands hide
The female Marsh harrier flew over the Main Lake, where the Little egret was seen on the far shore
A male Brambling was amongst the Chaffinches by the reserve entrance
Friday 27th March 2015
A Red kite was on the East ridge
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed & Main Lake today
The Main Lake also had a female Common scoter
An adult pair & 2nd summer Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
There was a Water pipit on Island 27 of Dryham Ings
Waders seen, included the Ruff, a Little ringed & 2 Ringed plovers, plus 2 Dunlins
2 Grey herons & a Little egret were also present
Lastly, a male Wheatear was on Dryham Ings in the mid afternoon
Saturday 28th March 2015
The female Brambling was underneath the Viewing platform feeders
Chiffchaff was by the Carp Lake
There were 8 Avocets, the Ruff, Ringed plover, a Dunlin & a Grey heron on Dryham Ings
The female Common scoter was on the Main Lake, with the pair of Mediterranean gulls, these later appeared on Dryham Ings
Later on the female Common scoter went to the Red-bed
The female Marsh harrier was again hunting the Main Lake & Reed-bed
The Little egret was seen on the far bank of the Main Lake
Sunday 29th March 2015
The pair of Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake in the morning
Waders on Dryham Ings, included a Little & 2 Ringed plovers, plus 2 Dunlins
The Little egret & a Kingfisher were seen on the Main Lake
The Marsh harrier was seen again, as was a Red kite that flew along the East ridge
Chiffchaff was on the West path
2 Grey herons were feeding on the Reed-bed
A Brambling was seen underneath the Maize field feeder
There was a new Ruff on the Village Lake
Monday 30th March 2015
There were 4 Ruffs on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, with 1 later appearing on the Main Lake
Also seen on Dryham Ings, was a Marsh harrier, 10 Avocets, 2 Ringed plover, a Dunlin & single Mediterranean gull
2 Goldcrests were seen by the Carp Lake
By the side of the Main Lake, there were 2 Little egrets
2 Bramblings were under the Maize field feeders
A Grey heron flew west over the Main Lake, with a Red kite being seen over the East ridge
Posted By: Barry on 9/7/2015 9:28:38 PM

February 2015

Sunday 1st February 2015
2 Little egrets were on the Main Lake
Along Dryham Lane, there were 2 male Bullfinches
In the morning a pair of Goosanders were on the Village Lake, in the afternoon, 2 females were asleep on the Island Lake
A Great spotted woodpecker was feeding on the Maize field feeder
A total of 94 Shelduck were counted, of which 74 were on the Main Lake
A Peregrine flew over the Main Lake, where a Kingfisher was also seen
78 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
2 Barn owls were hunting by the Dragonfly ponds in the early evening
Monday 2nd February 2015
The Marsh tit was again by the Viewing area feeders
A Red kite flew south over the Car Park
A Curlew flew south
Tuesday 3rd February 2015
2 male Bullfinches were again on Dryham Lane. where the Barn owl was hunting in the late afternoon
71 Shelduck were counted on the Main Lake today
Wednesday 4th February 2015
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve today
Thursday 5th February 2015
5 Whooper swans flew north over the Main Lake in the morning
A male Brambling was seen under both the Viewing platform & Maize field feeders
The Marsh tit was again seen by the Viewing platform feeders
A Goldcrest was on the West path
78 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
The Green woodpecker was flushed along Dryham Lane
Friday 6th February 2015
6 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve
2 Marsh harriers hunted the reserve in the morning
A Coal tit was feeding from the Maize field feeder, with the Marsh tit there in the afternoon
At the same spot, the Brambling was there in the late morning
6+ Siskins were on the West path
92 Shelduck & 80 Wigeon were counted today
A Grey heron was disturbed from the Far Lake
A Goldcrest was by the Reed-bed
10 Snipe were feeding in the open on the middle island of the Village Lake
A Ruff was seen to flyover Dryham Ings& land on the far shore of the Main Lake in the late afternoon. At the same time a drake Green-winged teal was seen & stayed until dusk
Saturday 7th February 2015
The Marsh harrier roosted on the reserve last night, she has a tussle over the Main Lake, with a Peregrine over an item of prey
By the Miaze field feeders, both the Marsh tit & Brambling, with a Great spotted woodpecker were seen, although the Brambling is shy & remains largely underneath the bushes
A drake & 3 duck Goosanders flew into the reserve, spending time in the morning on the Main Lake
A Grey heron was on the frozen Island Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen by the Carp Lake path
Sunday 8th February 2015
The Brambling, plus 2 Lesser redpoll were by the Viewing Platform feeders
Again the Marsh tit was seen by the Maize field feeder
A Marsh harrier was hunting north over the North field
On the Main Lake, a Kingfisher was seen along with a Canada goose
A Grey heron flew west from the Main Lake
The West path had a Goldcrest, with a pair of Bullfinches on the East path
Wildfowl counted today, included 76 Shelduck, 78 Wigeon, 1068 Teal & 99 Tufted duck
Tuesday 10th February 2015
A Great spotted woodpecker was at the Maize field feeder
A Barn owl was seen to catch 2 small mammals in 10 minutes, by the Village Lake
Wednesday 11th February 2015
A pair of Goosander were on the Village Lake
91 Common gulls were counted on the Island Lake
The Brambling was by the Maize field feeder
Thursday 12th February 2015
A female Marsh harrier was over the Main Lake
The Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane
An Oystercatcher was seen on the Main Lake tern raft
9 Pink-footed geese flew east over the reserve
Friday 13th February 2015
2 Marsh harriers were present (a cream crown & an immature)
245 Pink-footed geese flew north over the reserve
2 males & 3 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake
4 Lesser redpoll were by the Carp Lake
A Red kite flew over
The Brambling was seen by the Maize field feeder
Saturday 14th February 2015
The Marsh tit was by the Viewing area platform feeders in the early morning
A Goldcrest was outside the East hide
Only the female Marsh harrier was seen over the Reed-bed
A Grey heron flew from the north to alight on the Island Lake
The North field had 2 Pink-footed geese that later flew over the East ridge
34 Pink-footed geese flew north west over the reserve
85 Shelduck were counted today
There were 2 Treecreepers by the Far Lake
2 Lesser redpolls were by the Carp Lake, by the cut down willows
A Merlin was briefly over Dryham Ings, where there was also a adult winter Mediterranean gull
The Kingfisher flew past the South hide
2 pairs of Oystercatcher were present today
A few Siskins were along Dryham Lane, along with a pair of Bullfinches
Sunday 15th February 2015
The Brambling was seen by the Maize field feeders
A Pink-footed goose flew south over Dryham Ings, where there was also a Grey heron & Little egret
The 'Cream crown' Marsh harrier was perched on a willow on the Reed-bed
14 Oystercatcher & 102 Shelduck were present today
14 Robin territories were counted today
Monday 16th February 2015
A Marsh harrier was seen over the Reed-bed
A Kingfisher flew past the South hide
4 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake
Tuesday 17th February 2015
There was a 'Cream crown' Marsh harrier over the Reed-bed today
An adult Yellow-legged gull was on Dryham Ings
Wednesday 18th February 2015
11 Oystercatchers were seen today
The male Brambling was by the Maize field feeders
Thursday 19th February 2015
The female Marsh harrier was seen from the South hide, where a Green woodpecker was also present
Friday 20th February 2015
The male Brambling was seen from both feeding stations in the morning
A 'Cream crown' Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed at the same time
A total of 103 Shelduck & 11 Oystercatchers were seen
2 Little egrets were on Dryham Ings, 1 of which roosted the night in the Main Lake trees
The Treecreeper was by the Far Lake, whilst the Barn owl hunted the Far Lake on the North hedge
A Red kite flew over the reserve
A Ruff flew from the Main Lake, south over Dryham Ings
The first of the returning Great crested grebes was on the Main Lake
Saturday 21st February 2015
The Marsh harrier was seen again
2 Grey herons & a Little egret were seen at several locations about the reserve
The Brambling was by the Maize field feeder
On the East path, a Green woodpecker was seen
A Kingfisher was seen on the Reed-bed
117 Shelduck were seen as well as 10 Oystercatchers
Monday 23rd February 2015
The Little egret was on Dryham Ings
The Kingfisher was seen along Black Dyke
The female Marsh harrier was hunting the Island Lake
Tuesday 24th February 2015
The male Brambling was by the Maize field feeder
There was a pair of Bullfinches along Dryham Lane
A Peregrine & Marsh harrier were seen over the Top Scrape
Wednesday 25th February 2015
There was a Little egret & Grey heron on Dryham Ings
At least 60 Stock doves were on the North field stubble
Thursday 26th February 2015
An immature male & female Marsh harrier were hunting the Top Scrape
A Lesser redpoll was also present today
Friday 27th February 2015
A Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed
The first returning ringed plovers were seen, with a pair on Crosslands Lake
An adult & juvenile Grey heron were on the Top scrape
The Brambling was seen by the Maize field feeder
Saturday 28th February 2015
The pair of Ringed plovers was still on Crosslands Lake
A Ruff was seen on the East shore of the Main Lake
The Little egret was still on Dryham Ings
10 Oystercatchers were present, along with 136 Shelduck
There are 3 pairs of Great crested grebes, with 2 on the Main Lake & 1 on the Reed-bed
3 males & a female Bullfinch were seen on Dryham Ings
The Treecreeper was by the reserve entrance
Posted By: Barry on 8/13/2015 8:57:56 PM

January 2015

Thursday 1st January 2015
A Little egret was flushed from Black Dyke, spending the rest of the day on the Far Lake
The immature male Goldeneye was on this lake as well
There was a Goldcrest on the East path
A Peregrine flew over the Main Lake
Golden plover flew south
A Marsh harrier flew east over the East ridge
A Great spotted woodpecker was seen on the West path
A pair of Siskin were by the entrance between the Carp & Main Lakes
A Marsh tit was seen on Dryham Lane between the Main & Village Lakes
Friday 2nd January 2015
2 Little egrets were on the Far Lake
The immature male Goldeneye frequented the Reed-bed today
There was a Yellowhammer with the wintering Reed buntings on the Maize field
A drake & 2 duck Goosander were on the Island Lake
Saturday 3rd January 2015
A Goldcrest was seen on Dryham Lane, by the South hide
Sunday 4th January 2015
The immature male Goldeneye, 52 Shelduck & a Grey heron were on the Main Lake
There were 3 Pink-footed geese in amongst the 200+ Greylag geese that flew onto the Main Lake
4 Bullfinches (3 of them being males) were on the West path
In the Far Corner, there were at least 6 Siskins
The single Yellowhammer in the Maize Field has been joined by a second
A Goldcrest was on the East path
Little egret & Green woodpecker were also seen
Monday 5th January 2015
The immature drake Goldeneye was seen first on the Village Lake, & then moved back to the Reed-bed
There were 4 Yellowhammers, with the wintering Reed buntings on the Maize field
The Little egret was seen in Black Dyke, before flying off
Tuesday 6th January 2015
2 Marsh harriers were seen (1 of whom was the regular bird), over the Reed-bed, Main & Island Lakes
A female Merlin flew south over the Island Lake
A Peregrine circled the reserve in the morning
There was a Grey heron on the Island Lake
64 Shelduck were counted on the reserve, along with 41 Pochard on the Main Lake
A female Bullfinch was on Dryham Lane, along with 6 Siskins
Lastly a Yellowhammer was with the wintering Reed buntings on the Maize field
Wednesday 7th January 2015
6 Goosanders were on the Island Lake
Thursday 8th January 2015
The Little egret was seen on the Main Lake
There was a Ruff with the Redshanks on the Main Lake tern raft
The immature male Goldeneye was still on the Reed-bed
Friday 9th January 2015
The immature Marsh harrier was back hunting over the reserve
A Little egret & the Ruff were still on the Main Lake, although the Ruff was later seen on the Reed-bed
A Bullfinch was seen from the South hide
Lastly the immature male Goldeneye was still on the Reed-bed
Saturday 10th January 2015
There were 2 Little egrets at various spots on the reserve
During a Peregrine hunted the reserve, as did the immature male Marsh harrier
A male Merlin flew south over the North field
A female Goosander was on the Island Lake, amongst the sleeping Shelduck on the northern most island
3 Siskin were by the Far Corner
The immature Goldeneye was still on the Reed-bed
3 to 4 Yellowhammers were on the Maize field
Sunday 11th January 2015
3 Marsh harriers were on the reserve today
The immature male Goldeneye was still on the Reed-bed
A Little egret was seen on the Main Lake & Black dyke by the North path
A Grey heron was on the Reed-bed
The first Oystercatcher of the year was on the Main Lake tern raft all day
A Treecreeper was seen by the South hide
46 Wigeon & 46 Shelduck were on the reserve today
Monday 12th January 2015
2 Little egrets were seen at various points of the reserve
The immature male Goldeneye was still on the Reed-bed
2 Bullfinches were on the West path
A Kingfisher was seen on Black dyke, by the Far Corner
There was a female Marsh harrier over the Main Lake
Tuesday 13th January 2015
The female Marsh harrier was perched on the far bank of the Main Lake today
A Little egret was in the flooded trees of the Main Lake south bank
The Marsh tit was being seen around the entrance to the reserve
On the West path, the Treecreeper was seen along with a Redwing
A Grey wagtail was seen by the Village Lake
A Bullfinch was on the East path
7 Jack snipe were counted on Dryham Ings during survey work
Wednesday 14th January 2015
2 Little egrets were seen in Black dyke
On the West path, there was 2 Goldcrests & a Treecreeper
The Reed-bed, still had the immature male Goldeneye
A Blackcap was seen on the East path
Thursday 15th January 2015
The Ruff returned to the Main Lake tern raft
Friday 16th January 2015
2 Marsh harriers were hunting the reserve
A Kingfisher flew past the South hide
2 male Bullfinches were seen on the West path
Saturday 17th January 2015
3 Jack snipe were counted on Dryham Ings
There were at least 3 Yellowhammers with the Maize field Reed bunting flock
The immature drake Goldeneye is still on the Reed-bed
The Treecreeper was seen on the West path within a roving flock of Long-tailed tits & a Goldcrest
A Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane
There were 2 Marsh harriers, seen mainly over the Reed-bed
Finally about 100 Pink-footed geese flew west over the reserve
Sunday 18th January 2015
2 Grey wagtails flew from North Crosslands across the Carp Lake & onto Dryham Ings
70 Shelduck were counted on the Main Lake, where a single Pink-footed goose appeared
2 Water rails were seen along the frozen shores of the Island Lake
A Grey heron flew over the Main Lake
Monday 19th January 2015
A female Marsh harrier flew north over the reserve, whilst a male Peregrine flew east over the North field
The Treecreeper was again with the Long-tailed tits, between the Carp & Main Lakes, with Siskins as well
The immature male Goldeneye relocated to the Village Lake today
Tuesday 20th January 2015
The female Marsh harrier was seen again
An Eygptian goose was on the Main Lake, with the Greylags
Wednesday 21st January 2015
A male Marsh harrier flew south over the Village Lake, with a female flying north over the Island Lake
A Grey heron was seen on the Main Lake
Also seen today, was a Bullfinch & Green woodpecker
Thursday 22nd January 2015
93 Wigeon were counted today
A Goldcrest was in the North hedge
The immature male Goldeneye was back on the Reed-bed
A Great spotted woodpecker was by the Maize field feeder
Friday 23rd January 2015
2 darkes & 3 duck Pintails spent a few hours in the morning on the Village Lake, before flying off
The Treecreeper was present on the West path, along with a Goldcrest
In the late afternoon, a Kingfisher flew over Dryham Ings towards the Carp Lake
There were 40+ Shelduck on the reserve today
Saturday 24th January 2015
The female Marsh harrier hunted over the reserve in the mid morning, before drifting off
There was a Peregrine seen distantly over the North field
A Kingfisher was on the Carp Lake, with a Grey heron on the Main Lake
The Treecreeper & Goldcrest were on the West path
Sunday 25th January 2015
There was an adult winter Mediterranean gull briefly on the Main Lake
A Marsh tit showed well in the afternoon in the alders by the reserve car park
A Grey heron was mobile around the reserve
Again, the Treecreeper & a Goldcrest were on the West path
2 male Bullfinches were seen along Dryham Lane
Buzzards have started to display along the East ridge
Monday 26th January 2015
The Marsh tit was visiting the Viewing Area bird feeders for peanuts
2 Marsh harriers hunted the reserve in the morning, before drifting off
2 Kingfishers flew over the Main Lake
A Ruff flew south over the Main Lake, towards Dryham Ings
2 Grey herons were seen around the reserve
Skylarks have started to sing over the North field
At least 7 Buzzards were displaying over the East ridge woods
A Red kite was seen distantly over woods to the north
Friday 30th January 2015
There was a family of 4 Whooper swans on the Main Lake, one of which was ringed. It had been rung in Scotland in 2010, being previously seen in the Lower Derwent Valley
2 male Bullfinches were along Dryham Lane
The Marsh tit was again by the Viewing Platform feeders
Saturday 31st January 2015
4 Whooper swans flew onto Dryham Ings from the north
There were 4 Little egrets on the Main Lake in the afternoon
45 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
2 Marsh harriers flew over the Main Lake
Again, the Marsh tit was around the reserve entrance 
2 drakes & 3 duck Goosander flew from the Village Lake to the Island Lake in the morning
Posted By: Barry on 7/17/2015 7:46:37 PM

December 2014

Monday 1st December 2014
The Tundra bean goose was seen in the morning
8 Whooper swans flew over in the early afternoon
6+ Siskin were by the Far Lake
A Chiffchaff was seen on the West path
In the late afternoon, a male Hen harrier flew east over the reserve
A Little egret flew in from the south to land on the far shore of the Main Lake
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
The Tundra bean goose, was again in the potato filed, where in the afternoon, it was joined by 2 others
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
The 3 Tundra bean geese were altogether in the potato field north of the Far Lake
Thursday 4th December 2014
The 3 Tundra bean geese appeared on the North field
A female Goldeneye was on the reed-bed
Siskin, Treecreeper & Goldcrest were by the Far Lake
A Water rail was heard in the North west corner of the Reed-bed
Friday 5th December 2014
The 3 Tundra bean geese, were still in the potato stubble field, north of the Far Corner
A Peregrine flew north west over the reserve
Saturday 6th December 2014
The 3 Tundra bean geese were in the usual potato stubble field
A Water rail was seen on the far shore of the Main Lake
2 Whooper swans flew over the reserve
Sunday 7th December 2014
The 3 Tundra bean geese flew from the East ridge to the potato field in the early morning
About 150 Pink-footed geese flew north over the East ridge
6 Whooper swans flew south east over the reserve
10 Shelduck, along with 18 Wigeon were counted
A Water rail was heard on the Reed-bed
There was a female Goldeneye on Dryham Ings
A pair of Bullfinches were on Dryham Lane
Monday 8th December 2014
The 3 Tundra bean geese were either in the potato filed or North field stubble today
On the West path, there was at least 3 Lesser redpolls
The Little egret was seen briefly on the Main Lake
A Treecreeper was at the end of Dryham Lane
6 Jack snipe were counted in Cell'B' of Dryham Ings this morning
Tuesday 9th December 2014
A Little egret was on the Island Lake
The Green woodpecker was on the Turret hide path
A Goldcrest was by the Carp Lake
There were 10 Shelduck on the Main Lake
A pair of Bullfinches was seen along Dryham Lane
Wednesday 10th December 2014
Pair of Goosander on the Island lake, with the female Goldeneye on the Reed-bed
Thursday 11th December 2014
A Chiffchaff was seen by the East path
On the far shore of the Main Lake, a Grey heron was seen
Good flocks (over 100) of both Fieldfare & Redwings were in the North hedge & lower part of Dryham Lane
5 Shelduck & 36 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
Saturday 13th December 2014
A Little egret was seen in the west bank trees of the Main Lake, in the morning, later on it flew off south. 2 Little egrets later roosted in the same place
About 600 Pink-footed geese flew north in the morning
Lastly, at least 3,000 Starlings roosted in the Reed-bed this evening
Sunday 14th December 2014
A female Marsh harrier hunted the Main Lake & Reed-bed
A female Peregrine flew over the Car Park
There was a Green sandpiper on North Crosslands 
Lastly about 3,000 Starlings performed their pre roost acrobatics over the Main Lake & Reed-bed in the early evening
Monday 15th December 2014
10 Whooper swans flew over the reserve
A female Marsh harrier flew south from the reserve
A Merlin flew east, high over the reserve
2 Yellowhammers were by the Maize field feeder
Wednesday 17th December 2014
An immature male Goldeneye was on the Reed-bed
Friday 19th December 2014
A female/juvenile Marsh harrier flew south over the Village Lake
2 Little egrets roosted in the west Main Lake trees
About 500 Starlings were in the Reed-bed roost tonight
Saturday 20th December 2014
A Goldcrest was seen along Dryham Lane
The female/juvenile Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed during the day
A Green sandpiper was heard over the Village Lake
21 Pink-footed geese flew west over the reserve
A male Bullfinch was on the West path
A Water rail was heard in the north west corner of the Reed-bed, where there was also an immature male Goldeneye
The Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
There were 8 Cormorants, 3 Shelduck & 50 Wigeon on the reserve today
Sunday 21st December 2014
A Little egret was on the Main Lake, along with a Kingfisher
The Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed & Dryham Ings today
There were 2 Goldcrest along the West path, along with a pair of Bullfinch
78 Wigeon were counted on the reserve today, along with 31 Pochard on the Main Lake
Monday 22nd December 2014
A male Bullfinch flew over the Island Lake
On the same Lake, 2 males & a female Goosander were seen
Wednesday 24th December 2014
2 Little egrets roosted on the Main Lake trees again
32 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve
2 male Goldeneyes (one of them an immature), were on the Reed-bed
A Marsh harrier was seen to fly from the Island Lake to the Reed-bed
Thursday 25th December 2014
The immature/female Marsh harrier was again present on the reserve
There were 13 Shelduck present on the Main Lake
A total of 78 Wigeon were on the reserve
On the Island Lake, there were 2 male & a female Goosander
The immature male Goldeneye was on the Reed-bed
A Goldcrest & 2 male Bullfinches were on the West path
A Green woodpecker was on the East path
Friday 26th December 2014
The immature male Goldeneye was still on the Reed-bed
3 Goosanders (2 males & a female) were seen on both the Main & Island Lakes
The immature/female Marsh harrier was again present
19 Shelducks were on the Main Lake
Goldcrests were seen on both the East & West paths
A Dunlin flew north from Dryham Ings
Satruday 27th December 2014
3 Marsh harriers were seen today (male, female & immature)
2 Little egrets roosted again on the Main Lake
A Water rail was on the Reed-bed, along with the immature male Goldeneye
A Kingfisher was on the Black Dyke
3 Bullfinches were on Dryham Lane
There was a Goldcrest on the East path
Sunday 28th December 2014
A female Goldeneye & Little egret were on the Main Lake
18 Reed buntings were counted in the Maize field
The Green woodpecker was seen by the Maize field
Monday 29th December 2014
3 Pink-footed geese were seen on the Main Lake, where the immature Goldeneye also put an appearance in
Tuesday 30th December 2014
The Little egret & 14 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
A Treecreeper was seen by the East hide
Wednesday 31st December 2014
On the Main Lake, there was 29 Shelduck & a Little grebe
There were 50 Gadwall on the partially frozen Carp Lake
A Water rail was seen in the North west corner of the Reed-bed
Posted By: Barry on 6/14/2015 10:51:01 AM

November 2014

Saturday 1st November 2014
There was 48 Wigeon on the Village Lake
A Grey heron briefly alighted on the Island Lake, where there was also a Redshank
14 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
The Green woodpecker was on the North path, whilst the Shelduck was on the Reed-bed
A Little egret flew south over Dryham Ings
Goldcrests were seen by the Far Corner & Dryham Lane
Sunday 2nd November 2014
On the Far Lake today, there was 4 drake & 2 duck Red-crested pochard
2 Shelduck were on the Island Lake
A small fall of thrushes, included Fieldfare, Redwing & Song thrush on Dryham Lane & the West path
A Goldcrest was seen on the East path
The Green woodpecker was on the North path again
Monday 3rd November 2014
3 Corn buntings were in the North hedge (with 1 of them singing)
About 2,000 Pink footed geese flew North east over the east ridge
A female Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed in the morning
2 Kingfishers were seen on the Main Lake
Wednesday 5th November 2014
A pair of Marsh harriers were seen
30 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
Thursday 6th November 2015
A Jack snipe was seen on the Village Lake
Friday 7th November 2014
A male Peregrine spooked the Teal from the Reed-bed & Island Lake & then flew off east
2 Golden plover flew south west over Crosslands Lake
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
The Barn owl was seen peeking out from the nest-box by the Far Corner
Saturday 8th November 2014
A male Bullfinch on the East path
5 Whooper swans flew north, whilst 3 alighted on the Reed-bed & then flew south
5 Jack snipe were counted on Dryham Ings
Sunday 9th November 2014
5 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
Another Dunlin was on the Reed-bed, along with a Green sandpiper
A Jay was in the Far Corner
A Peregrine flew south over the reserve, clutching a prey item
Monday 10th November 2014
2 Treecreepers were on the West path
2 Goldeneye, plus a Kingfisher were seen on Dryham Ings
Tuesday 11th November 2014
A Little egret was on the Island Lake
A pair of Bullfinches was by the Maize field feeder
One of yesterdays Goldeneyes was still on Dryham Ings
Wednesday 12th November 2014
3 Grey herons were on the Reed-bed, later flying south
A Kingfisher was on the Main Lake
Thursday 13th November 2014
2 male Bullfinches were on the West path
2 separate flocks of 30 Golden plover flew south
5 Redshank were counted on the Island Lake
Friday 14th November 2014
About 300 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
A Goldeneye was on Dryham Ings
A Grey wagtail was seen on North Crosslands
2 Kingfishers were on the Main Lake
Saturday 15th November 2014
Two skeins on 80 & 300 Pink-footed geese flew north east over the East ridge
A female Pintail was on the Village Lake
A Water rail was in the North west corner of the Reed-bed
2 Goldcrests were in the North hedge
A pair of Bullfinches were seen on the West path
The 2 Goldeneyes were on Dryham Ings
A Grey heron flew south over the reserve
Sunday 16th November 2014
5 Whooper swans flew south west over the reserve in the early morning
About 300 Pink-footed geese flew north east over the East ridge at the same time
The female Goldeneye was still on Dryham Ings
42 Wigeon were counted today
A Marsh harrier was seen over Dryham Ings
A Water rail was on the Village Lake
A male Merlin was seen briefly by the Island Lake
A Goldcrest was seen on Dryham Lane, by the South hide
The Kingfisher was seen by the Island & Main Lakes
Monday 17th November 2014
2 Whooper swans flew east over the reserve
Tuesday 18th November 2014
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
Thursday 20th November 2014
A male Merlin & 3 Shelduck were on the Island Lake today
Friday 21st November 2014
A Green sandpiper flew north from Dryham Ings, where a Dunlin later flew east from
There were at least 4 Siskins on the West path
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
There was a male Goldeneye on the Far Lake
Saturday 22nd November 2014
A Chiffchaff was seen outside the South hide
A Little egret was first on the Island Lake, then moved to the Village Lake, before flying off south
There was also 2 Grey herons on the Island Lake
There was a Green sandpiper over the Reed-bed, with a Water rail heard calling also
6+ Siskins were along the West path, with 20+ Fieldfare & Redwings also
Sunday 23rd November 2014
6 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve
Monday 24th November 2014
A Tundra bean goose was on the Main Lake today
A Chiffchaff was outside the South hide on Dryham Lane
Tuesday 25th November 2014
A Green sandpiper was on the Island Lake
20+ Siskins were on the West path
Wednesday 26th November 2014
A male Marsh harrier & 18 Whooper swans flying south were seen today
Thursday 27th November 2014
The Tundra bean goose was on the far east shore of the Main Lake
A Peregrine was seen along the East ridge, flying towards Cliffe
Friday 28th November 2014
A male Marsh harrier hunted the reserve, being later joined by a second bird
On Dryham Ings, there was a first winter Mediterranean gull, an adult Yellow-legged gull & Dunlin
19 Curlew flew south over the reserve
A Little egret was seen on the far shore of the Main Lake
2 Shelduck were on the Main Lake, with 22 Wigeon also counted
A Goldcrest was seen on the West path
Saturday 29th November 2014
The 2 Marsh harriers were again hunting the reserve
The Tundra bean goose was seen in the potato field north of the Far Lake
5 Pink-footed geese & a Little egret were in the North field
A drake & female Goldeneye were on the Village Lake in the morning, with the drake later being seen on the Reed-bed in the afternoon
In the Far Corner, a Lesser redpoll was with the resident Goldfinch flock
A Water rail was heard in the North east corner of the Reed-bed
2 female Goosander were on the Island Lake in the afternoon, with an adult Caspian gull there also
A Goldcrest was seen from the entrance viewing point
There was 2 Dunlin with the small Lapwing flock on the Main Lake tern raft
2 Grey wagtails were seen from Crosslands hide
Finally, 2 Tawny owls were heard from along Dryham Lane in the evening
Sunday 30th November 2014
A Golden plover flew south over the reserve
The Little egret was briefly on the Reed-bed
The Tundra bean goose was again in the potato field
2 Water rails were heard in the North west corner of the Reed-bed
4 Siskins were in the Far Corner, along with the singing Corn bunting
5 Shelduck were on the reserve
The 2 Dunlin were still on the Main Lake
A Kingfisher was in the tress by the Dryham Lane, Main Lake entrance
Posted By: Barry on 5/22/2015 12:06:22 PM

October 2014

Wednesday 1st October 2014
109 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve, with 19 later returning to the reserve
2 Green sandpiper were on the Island Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on the Village Lake
Thursday 2nd October 2014
A single Pink-footed goose remained on the Main Lake
A Green sandpiper was on the Island Lake
There was Goldcrest on the West path
A Green woodpecker was by the North hedge
A Peregrine was over the Carp Lake
Friday 3rd October 2014
A Jay was seen in the Far Corner & then later by the Carp Lake
Again a Green sandpiper was on the Island Lake
33 Golden plover flew south through Dryham Ings
Saturday 4th October 2014
A Marsh harrier flew North east over the Reed-bed
2 Pintail were briefly on the Reed-bed, before flying off south west
There were 2 Pink-footed geese on the Main Lake
A Jay was seen in the North field
2 Grey heron were on Dryham Ings
Sunday 5th October 2014
A Kingfisher was on the Main Lake
The West path had singing Chiffchaff, plus Green woodpecker
There were 3 Green sandpipers on the Island Lake
A female Peregrine was on a tree North west from the Crosslands hide
40+ Skylark flew south over the reserve
There was also 100 Golden plover over the reserve
Marsh harrier & Grey heron were present also
A Pink-footed goose was on the Village Lake, where a Water rail was also seen
Monday 6th October 2014
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake
Tuesday 7th October 2014
5 Greenshanks flew south east over the Reed-bed
Wednesday 8th October 2014
There was a Grey Heron on the Island Lake
46 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
Thursday 9th October 2014
A Marsh harrier flew over the reserve
Friday 10th October 2014
A Pink-footed goose was with the Main Lake Greylags
11 Golden plover flew over the reserve
2 Grey herons were seen on Dryham Ings
A Swallow flew south over the reserve
2 Chiffchaffs were by the Turret hide
On the Island Lake, there was 290 Teal, a Kingfisher, with a Hobby flying south over the lake
There were 53 Wigeon on the Village Lake
Saturday 11th October 2014
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
A Green sandpiper was by North Crosslands Lake
Sunday 12th October 2014
The first Jack snipe of the autumn was found on Dryham Ings during survey work
Monday 13th October 2014
40 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
A Goldcrest was with the tit feeding flock on the West path
Wednesday 15th October 2014
There was a Dunlin & Grey heron on the Island Lake
A family party of 2 adults & 3 juveniles flew north from the North field, later on 6 birds were seen on the Reed-bed
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
2 Redwings flew over the North field
A Goldcrest was in the Far Corner
Both Green & Great spotted woodpeckers were seen at the end of Dryham Lane
Thursday 16th October 2014
There has been a small 'fall' of Song thrushes, with flocks of Fieldfare & Redwing flying west
A Grey heron was on Dryham Ings, with a Goldcrest on Dryham Lane
In the Far Corner, a Jay was seen
A Green sandpiper, Water rail & Grey wagtail were seen in the afternoon on the Island Lake
Finally, a Chiffchaff was outside the Turret hide
Friday 17th October 2014
On the Island Lake, there was a juvenile Grey heron & 2 Green sandpipers
Saturday 18th October 2014
There was a total of 468 Pink-footed geese flying in various directions over the reserve
A Marsh harrier was hunting the North field in the early morning
There was a Green sandpiper on North Crosslands
At least 2 Goldcrests were on the West path
270 Golden plover flew south
The Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane, with a Grey heron on Dryham Ings
6 adult Whooper swans spent a few hours on Dryham Ings in the early afternoon, before flying off west
The first returning Shelduck of the autumn was on the Main Lake
68 Shoveller were counted on the Reed-bed
Sunday 19th October 2014
A Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings in the morning & the Island Lake in the afternoon
Similarly, a Peregrine spent the morning on & off the reserve
A Goldcrest was in the Dryham Lane hedges
In the morning, a Little egret flew from the reed-bed to Dryham Ings, before flying off west
Yesterday's Shelduck was on the Island Lake
A Grey wagtail flew over the Main Lake towards Dryham Ings
2 Green sandpipers were seen on the Island Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on Dryham Ings
Monday 20th October 2014
A skein of about 600 Pink-footed geese flew North east, along with a smaller skein of 38 flying east in the morning
4 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve
70 Shoveller were counted on the Reed-bed
A female Merlin was over the Island Lake, before flying east
A Peregrine falcon also overflew the reserve
The usual Kingfisher was outside the South hide (with Green woodpecker heard)
A Coal tit was in the North hedge, with the usual Goldcrest on Dryham Lane
Tuesday 21st October 2014
A Jay was seen in the Far Corner
A female Marsh harrier flew south over the reserve
13 Whooper swans flew south along the East ridge
Wednesday 22nd October 2014
A Grey heron flew south over the Island Lake, where there was also a Grey wagtail
2 Bullfinches were seen by the Maize field
The Green woodpecker was also seen
A Kingfisher was seen over the Main Lake
Thursday 23rd October 2014
8 Whooper swans were seen
About 200 Pink-footed geese flew south along the East ridge
Friday 24th October 2014
A Bullfinch & 3 Goldcrest were seen along the East path
Further Goldcrests were seen along Dryham Lane
About 6000 Pink-footed geese flew north along the East ridge
2 Water rails were heard on the Reed-bed
A Jay flew west off the North field
10 Golden plover were on Dryham Ings, along with a Grey heron & Grey wagtail
There were over 10 Song thrushes along Dryham Lane
A Kingfisher was outside the South hide
Saturday 25th October 2014
A day for Pink-footed geese in the morning, with over 2,000 being seen flying either north east or north west over the reserve
2 Grey wagtail were on Dryham Ings
2 Goldcrest & a few Redwings were by the Far Corner
The Kingfisher was seen outside the South hide
A Shelduck & Grey heron were on the Reed-bed
2 Bullfinch were by the Maize field
The Green woodpecker was also seen
Monday 27th October 2014
A Grey wagtail was by the Far Lake, with a Lesser redpoll seen with the finch flock that was there
A female Marsh harrier flew south over the reserve
Tuesday 28th October 2014
In the morning, about 3000 Pink-footed geese were seen flying north over the reserve
25 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
Wednesday 29th October 2014
On the Village Lake, a Grey wagtail & 77 Wigeon were seen
46 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve, with 2 seen flying south east
About 200 Golden plover flew north, with another 40 alighting on Dryham Ings
In the Far Corner, 2 Goldcrest & a Treecreeper were seen, with a Green woodpecker being nearby on the North path
2 Water rail & a Green sandpiper were heard on the Reed-bed
Lastly, 6000 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve in the evening to roost on the Humber mud-flats
Thursday 30th October 2014
A Grey heron & 5 Whooper swans were on Dryham Ings
A further 8 Whooper swans flew south over the reserve
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake
A male Bullfinch was seen on Dryham Lane
Posted By: Barry on 4/24/2015 6:59:40 PM

September 2014

Monday 1st September 2014
On the Island Lake, there was 4 Green & a Common sandpiper
A Greenshank was also around for most of the day, with a Black-tailed godwit & Ringed plover there in the afternoon
In the late morning, a Marsh harrier was over Dryham Ings
Tuesday 2nd September 2014
On the Island Lake, was a brief Bar-tailed godwit & a Ruff. with also 3 Green & a Common sandpiper
59 Canada geese were on the Village Lake, as well as a Wigeon
A Coal tit was on the East path, with a Goldcrest along Dryham Lane
Wednesday 3rd September 2014
An immature Black tern was on the Main Lake, along with 2 Common terns
There was a Greenshank on Crosslands Lake
A Barnacle goose was amongst the geese on the Reed-bed
Waders on the Island Lake, included 4 Green & a Common sandpiper, Ringed plover & a Ruff
There was also 3 Wigeon & Kingfisher there
Thursday 4th September 2014
The Ruff was still on the Island Lake
Friday 5th September 2014
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
The Ruff & a Green sandpiper were seen on the Island Lake
A Common tern was still on the reserve
Saturday 6th September 2014
There was a Kingfisher commuting between the Village & Island Lake
A Wigeon was on the Village Lake
Waders on the Island Lake, included the Ruff, 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, 2 Redshank plus Snipe
A Garden warbler was seen on the West path, by the Far Lake
A Dunlin & 3 Golden plover were on Dryham Ings, before they flew north. The Dunlin being later seen on the Reed-bed
3 Grey herons were seen on Dryham Ings, along with 2 flocks of up to 80 Golden plovers that flew over
There are still 2 Common terns on the reserve
Monday 8th September 2014
Today there were 3 Green sandpipers on the Island Lake
A Common sandpiper was seen at several places on the reserve, finally roosting on the Main Lake tern platform
Tuesday 9th September 2014
The Barn owl was seen by the Village Lake in the morning
2 pairs of Wigeon were on the Far Lake
A Green sandpiper was on the Island Lake
Green woodpecker was seen by the Maize field & Kingfisher seen on the Far & Main Lakes
Wednesday 10th September 2014
A Hobby was seen over the Main Lake
Thursday 11th September 2014
A Green sandpiper on the Island Lake
2 Wigeon on the Main Lake
Friday 12th September 2014
The Green woodpecker was seen today
A Grey heron was on Dryham Ings
Kingfishers were seen on the Main & Village Lakes
A Dunlin was on the Island Lake
A Yellow wagtail flew over the Reed-bed, where a Reed warbler was also seen
Saturday 13th September 2014
4 Black-tailed godwits alighted briefly on the Village Lake & Dryham Ings, before flying off south
A Golden plover flew south over the reserve
A Peregrine was over the North field
A Yellow wagtail was seen by the Reed-bed
The Kingfisher was showing well on the Island Lake
A Green woodpecker was seen
Sunday 14th September 2014
A Peregrine was very briefly over the reserve in the morning
2 Wigeon & a juvenile Shelduck were on the Reed-bed
2 Goldcrest & the Green woodpecker were in the Far Corner
3 Grey heron flew east over the reserve, with a Grey heron on Dryham Ings
3 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
4 Ruff were associating with a flock of approximately 250 Golden plover, that flew around the reserve in the afternoon
Tuesday 16th September 2014
Greenshank & Black-tailed godwit on the Island Lake
Also seen today, was 108 Canada geese, Wigeon, Grey heron & Green woodpecker
Wednesday 17th September 2014
A Little stint, Greenshank & Green sandpiper were on the Island Lake, where a Pink-footed goose was also seen
A Marsh harrier was over the reserve
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
Thursday 18th September 2014
The Little stint was still on the Island Lake
Friday 19th September 2014
17 Wigeon & 135 Canada geese were on the Island Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen on the Maize field
Saturday 20th September 2014
The Little stint re-appeared on the Island Lake
8 Golden plovers also dropped in
Sunday 21st September 2014
An eclipse drake Pintail & a Ruff were on the Reed-bed
162 Canada geese were counted on the reserve
18 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
A Grey heron was on Dryham Ings
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
2 Kingfishers were on the Main Lake, with 1 seen on the Village Lake as well
The West hedge had at least 3 Goldcrests in it
A Reed warbler was in the North hedge
There was a Turnstone on the Island Lake, as well as 2 Common & Green sandpipers & a Swallow over
The Green woodpecker was seen nearby
22 Wigeon were on the Village Lake, with a Chiffchaff singing on the East path
A Jay was by the Dryham Lane entrance
Wednesday 24th September 2014
A Grey heron was on the Island Lake
2 Green woodpeckers were seen by the Maize field
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
Thursday 25th September 2014
On the Island Lake, there were 2 Green sandpipers & Grey herons
A Grey wagtail was by the Carp Lake
Friday 26th September 2014
A Green sandpiper was on the Island Lake
The Green sandpiper was seen on the North hedge
Saturday 27th September 2014
3 Pink-footed geese were with the Greylags on the North field
A Reed warbler was in the North hedge
28 Wigeon were on the reserve
A Kingfisher was seen on Dryham Ings
A Green sandpiper was on North Crosslands
Sunday 28th September 2015
5 Pink-footed geese flew south over the reserve
A single bird was also on the Main Lake with the Greylags
There were at least 2 Goldcrests on the West path
A Green woodpecker was seen by the Dragonfly pond
There were 30 Swallows flying south over the Island Lake
50 Golden plover landed firstly on the Island Lake & then later on the Reed-bed
Monday 29th September 2014
34 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
About 100 Golden plover were seen flying over the Reed-bed
A Kingfisher was about Dryham Ings
Tuesday 30th September 2014
6 Pink-footed geese were on the Main Lake
About 60 Golden plover were on the Reed-bed
There were 2 Green sandpiper on the Island Lake
23 Wigeon , a Grey heron & 2 Kingfisher were seen on the Village Lake
Posted By: Barry on 3/28/2015 7:13:36 PM

August 2014

Friday 1st August 2014
The Greenshank was still present, but mobile around the reserve
The Green woodpecker was by the Dragonfly ponds
One of the juvenile Avocet chicks was alone on the Village Lake, whilst the other 2 are still with their parents on North Crosslands, where there also was 3 Common sandpipers, the adult & juvenile Little ringed plovers & 10 Snipe in the evening
There were 2 juvenile Yellow wagtails on the Reed-bed
2 Grey herons were on the far shore of the Far Lake
The eclipse drake Wigeon was still on the Main Lake
Saturday 2nd August 2014
In the morning, there was a Treecreeper by the Owl box in the Far corner
2 Grey herons were again on Dryham Ings
2 Common sandpipers were on the reserve (one on Dryham Ings), along with the Greenshank on the Main Lake
5 Little ringed plovers, including the juvenile, along with the 2 well grown Avocet chicks were on North Crosslands
The 2 juvenile Yellow wagtails were still on the Reed-bed
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
A new Little grebe chick was spotted on the Village Lake
5 Golden plovers flew south over the reserve
The Green woodpecker was seen
Sunday 3rd August 2014
A Great white egret was briefly on the Reed-bed in the morning, before flying off south via Dryham Ings
The Greenshank was on the Island Lake, along with 2 Redshanks
Present on North Crosslands Lake, was 2 juvenile & 3 adult Little ringed plovers, the Avocet family of 2 parents & 2 juveniles & a Common sandpiper
The Corn bunting showed well on the North hedge
30 Pochard were counted on the Main Lake, where a Kingfisher was seen outside the hide
A pair of Great crested grebes have reared a chick on Crosslands Lake
2 Grey herons were seen
40 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
Monday 4th August 2014
10 Yellow wagtails were on the Reed-bed
The Greenshank & Common sandpiper were on the Village Lake
In the afternoon, a Hobby was over the reserve
Tuesday 5th August 2014
A Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings, with the Greenshank still on the Village Lake
There was 1 Avocet chick & parent, plus at least 2 Little ringed plovers on North Crosslands Lake
102 Mallard were counted in the Village Lake in the evening
Thursday 7th August 2014
On the Village Lake was a Common sandpiper & a Greenshank
A Little egret was on the Main Lake
Friday 8th August 2014
A Common sandpiper was on the Village Lake
In the morning, there were 4 mobile Greenshank on the reserve
14 Golden plover flew south east over the reserve
North Crosslands had a Green sandpiper & the juvenile Avocet
Up to 6 Little ringed plovers (including 3 juveniles) were on the Reed-bed
2 Corn buntings were in the North hedge
A Kingfisher was seen on the Carp & Far Lakes
Saturday 9th August 2014
4 Greenshank on the reserve
A Whinchat was by the North east corner
A Barnacle & Canada goose was with the Greylags
The 3 juvenile Little ringed plovers were still on the Reed-bed
Sunday 10th August 2014
2 Green sandpipers were on the Main Lake & North Crosslands
The last Avocet chick was still there, whilst the Barnacle goose was with the Greylags on Crosslands Lake
A Little egret flew north from the Reed-bed in the morning, whilst the 3 juvenile Little ringed plovers were still there as well
Between the Reed-bed & Snipe field, there were at least 4 Yellow wagtails
A Hobby was seen along the East ridge
Monday 11th August 2014
2 Grey herons seen
A Ruff was on the Reed-bed
Tuesday 12th August 2014
There are still 9 juvenile Shelducks on the reserve
On North Crosslands, there was the juvenile Avocet, Little ringed plover & a Garganey that was seen in the afternoon
The Reed-bed had 2 Yellow wagtails
In the evening, 3 Black-tailed godwits flew south over Dryham Lane, where 3 Swifts were also seen
Wednesday 13th August 2014
A Kingfisher was seen on the Island Lake
A Grey heron flew over the Main Lake
4 Golden plovers flew east over Dryham Ings
A family party of 8+ Corn buntings were in the North hedge
Thursday 14th August 2014
A Green sandpiper was on the Island Lake, whilst a Grey heron flew north over the lake
A Bullfinch was seen on the Turret hide path
9 Black-tailed godwit, were on the Village Lake
Friday 15th August 2014
A Little egret was on Dryham Ings & then flew north from the reserve
3 Black-tailed godwits & a Ruff were on the Reed-bed
A Red kite flew over the North field from the East ridge
7 Yellow wagtails were on the Snipe field, with 3 Corn buntings on the North hedge
A total of 712 Lapwings were counted on the reserve
Saturday 16th August 2014
In the mid morning, a Greenshank dropped onto the Village Lake
On the north side of the Island Lake, there was a Wheatear, Green sandpiper & the Green woodpecker
The family party of 8+ Corn buntings was again in the North hedge
At least 20 Yellow wagtails were on the Snipe field
In the late morning, 3 Ruff dropped onto the Reed-bed
North Crosslands had 2 Little ringed plovers & 2 Common sandpipers
A Kingfisher was hunting the Carp Lake
Sunday 17th August 2014
A Common sandpiper was on Crosslands Lake
There was 4 Black-tailed godwits, a Green sandpiper & yesterdays Wheatear on the Island Lake
3 mobile Ruffs were on the reserve
Monday 18th August 2014
A juvenile Peregrine was hunting the pigeons on the Reed-bed
Tuesday 19th August 2014
A Spotted flycatcher was seen by the gate, in between the Main & Carp Lakes
The Green woodpecker was by the Dragonfly ponds
A Marsh harrier flew over the reserve
2 Greenshank circled the reserve, before settling on the Reed-bed
A Kingfisher was seen outside the South hide
2 to 3 Yellow wagtails were on the Snipe field
A Common sandpiper was on North Crosslands, with a Grey heron on the banks of the Dryham Ings reservoir
2 Swifts flew over the Main Lake in the evening
Wednesday 20th August 2014
The Spotted flycatcher was at the same spot as yesterday
2 Whinchats were seen on Dryham Lane, by the cafe
10 Corn buntings were in the North hedge
There were 10 Yellow wagtails by the Reed-bed
Kingfishers were seen on the Far & Main Lakes
There were 2 Common sandpipers on Dryham Ings, with an adult & juvenile Little ringed plover on North Crosslands
The Village Lake had a Grey heron & 29 Canada geese
Thursday 21st August 2014
A male Marsh harrier flew over the North field in the afternoon
North Crosslands had 2 Common sandpipers, plus the juvenile Little ringed plover
A Kingfisher was seen on the Island Lake
Friday 22nd August 2014
773 Greylags were counted on the Main Lake
A Grey heron was on Dryham Ings, with a Common sandpiper & Grey wagtail on North Crosslands
The Yellow wagtails were still around the Reed-bed
There are still 3 to 4 Common terns on the reserve
A Redshank was on the Island Lake, with a Green sandpiper on the Village Lake
Saturday 23rd August 2014
Up to 4 or 5 Yellow wagtails were on the North path by the Reed-bed, along with a Kingfisher
3 of 4 Common sandpipers on the reserve, were on Dryham Ings
The juvenile Little ringed plover was again on North Crosslands
A Yellowhammer was seen at the Common Lane part of Dryham Lane
A Redshank was on the Village Lake
Sunday 24th August 2014
The Spotted flycatcher showed well today by the Main Lake entrance off Dryham Lane, where there was also a Garden warbler in the afternoon
Still 3 Common sandpipers on the reserve
Little egret & a Grey heron were on the Reed-bed
A Jay flew north over the Carp Lake
A Great spotted woodpecker was seen at the end of Dryham Lane
A juvenile Cuckoo was seen around the Reed-bed in the afternoon
Monday 25th August 2014
The Spotted flycatcher moved to the Far Corner
22 Golden plover flew west over the reserve
A Whimbrel flew south over the Reed-bed, with the juvenile Little ringed plover present, as well 2 Ruff that dropped in the late afternoon
A Hobby was seen over the reserve
There was a Common sandpiper on Dryham Ings
The Green woodpecker was seen on the North field today
Tuesday 26th August 2014
A Common sandpiper was still on Dryham Ings
There was a Ruff on the Reed-bed as well as the juvenile Little ringed plover
The Barn owl was seen in the evening by the North hedge
22 Little grebes were counted on the reserve
Wednesday 27th August 2014
Before being flooded. there was a Litttle & Ringed plover on the Reed-bed. A further Little ringed plover was on Dryham Ings
A Common sandpiper & Green woodpecker were around the Island Lake, with also 70 Golden plover over, flying east
2 Green sandpiper were on Dryham Ings
On Dryham Lane by the Main Lake entrance, 2 Spotted flycatchers were seen
There were 2 Whinchat & a Swift overhead at North Crosslands
Thursday 28th August 2014
5 Yellow wagtails were about the Reed-bed
2 Green sandpipers dropped into the Reed-bed in the morning, along with a Ringed plover & Kingfisher
The first 2 returning Wigeon were on the Reed-bed
There was still a Spotted flycatcher by the Carp Lake seat
A Marsh harrier drifted over flying east
Common sandpiper was seen on Dryham Ings
Friday 29th August 2014
The mud on the Island Lake attracted 2 Green sandpipers & 3 Greenshank in the morning
1 of these Greenshanks later appeared on Dryham Ings, along with a Little egret & 3 Grey herons
A Spotted flycatcher was still about the entrance to the Main Lake on Dryham Lane
There were 8 Golden plovers on the Reed-bed, along with a female Pintail that flew over in a southerly direction
Saturday 30th August 2014
In the morning, there was a Ringed plover on the Island Lake
The Little egret was again on Dryham Ings
There was still an adult & 4 juvenile Common terns on the reserve
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
Sunday 31st August 2014
In the mid-morning, 6 Black-tailed godwits dropped onto the Village Lake
At the same time, 2 Green sandpipers were on the Island Lake (having previously flown over the Reed-bed), where there was also 2 Kingfishers, with the Barn owl being seen in the late afternoon
In the North hedge, along with the usual warblers & Goldfinches was a Goldcrest & 2 Lesser redpolls
There were a few Yellow wagtails around the Reed-bed, & 2 Grey wagtails on Dryham Ings
A Spotted flycatcher was seen at the end of Dryham Lane
40+ Golden plovers circled the Main Lake, with 7 landing on Dryham Ings
At mid-day, a Peregrine, 3 Marsh harriers, plus Buzzards & Sparrowhawks were seen soaring over Dryham Lane
Posted By: Barry on 2/26/2015 9:56:17 PM

July 2014

Wednesday 2nd July 2014
2 Mediterranean gulls were present today, with a male Bullfinch seen by the Maize field
A Great spotted woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
A Avocet parent & chick were on North Crosslands
Thursday 3rd July 2014
A Snipe was seen on the Island Lake
Friday 4th July 2014
A Grey heron was seen over the Main Lake
10 Black-tailed godwits were on the Reed-bed
Saturday 5th July 2014
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed
The Barn owl was hunting the Top Scrape area
A Grey heron was on the Main Lake
A male Montagu's harrier flew over the reserve
Sunday 6th July 2014
4 Black-tailed godwits flew south, with 2 on the Reed-bed
2 Common sandpiper, the Corn bunting & a 'leucistic' Starling were seen
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
Monday 7th July 2014
2 Black-tailed godwits, a Common sandpiper & Snipe were on the Reed-bed
A Kingfisher was seen by the Main Lake
Tuesday 8th July 2014
A Spotted redshank was briefly on the Island Lake
A Common sandpiper commuted between the Main Lake & Reed-bed
A family party of Lesser whitethroats were seen by the Maize field
Wednesday 9th July 2014
A Common sandpiper was on the Main Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on the Far Lake
2 Well grown Avocet chicks were on North Crosslands
Thursday 10th July 2014
Green woodpecker on the Maize field
Friday 11th July 2014
A Ruff flew south from the reserve
Saturday 12th July 2014
A Greenshank & 3 Ruff were present today
A male Marsh harrier & Garden warbler were also seen
The Green woodpecker was seen & the Barn owl was hunting by the Dragonfly ponds
10 Cormorants were on Crosslands Lake
Tuesday 15th July 2014
2 Grey herons present on the reserve
A Kingfisher & juvenile were seen on the Far Lake posts
On the Reed-bed was a Common sandpiper, 2 Little ringed plover & a juvenile Yellow wagtail
North Crosslands, had 2 well grown & 4 week old Avocet chicks
The Green woodpecker was around the Maize field
Cell'B' on Dryham Ings had 6 Snipe, as well as a parent & juvenile Redshank
Thursday 17th July 2014
A Little egret roosted in the trees by the Far Lake
Friday 18th July 2014
The Corn bunting was singing on the North field
A Common sandpiper & 2 Ringed plovers were on North Crosslands, along with the 6 Avocet chicks
On the Reed-bed was 6 Dunlin, a Black-tailed godwit & 8 juvenile Common terns
A male Marsh harrier was also present
There was a second summer Mediterranean gull on the far bank of the Main Lake
12 Cormorants were on Crosslands Lake, with a Green sandpiper over Dryham Ings, along with a Grey heron
There was a Garden warbler by the Carp Lake
The Barn owl family was showing by the nest box in the evening
Saturday 19th July 2014
A Bar-tailed godwit flew over the reserve
31 Tufted ducklings were counted on the Island Lake
The Black-tailed godwit was still on the Reed-bed, along with 11 juvenile Common terns
There were 3 Avocet chicks, 4 Shelduck ducklings, 2 Common sandpipers & an immature Little ringed plovers on North Crosslands
2 Green sandpipers flew west over Dryham Ings, with a Greenshank being heard in the afternoon, when a Hobby was also seen
A Grey heron was on the Carp Lake & then Dryham Ings
There was a Coal tit along the West path
The Green woodpecker was seen by the Maize Field
Sunday 20th July 2014
A Grey heron flew in from the East ridge
There was a Green sandpiper on Dryham Ings, as well as a Common sandpiper & Dunlin on Crosslands Lake
4 Avocet chicks were on North Crosslands
The North field had the Corn bunting singing, with a Kingfisher seen on the Far Lake
A juvenile Yellow wagtail flew over the Snipe field
An eclipse Wigeon was on the Island Lake
The Barn owl was hunting the central part of the reserve in the late afternoon
Monday 21st July 2014
A Turtle dove was seen on the shore of the Village Lake
The Barn owl was hunting the centre of the reserve
Tuesday 22nd July 2014
2 Grey heron were on the Carp Lake
A Common sandpiper was on North Crosslands
The Corn bunting was singing in the North hedge
On the Reed-bed, there was 11 juvenile Common terns, plus a Dunlin
The Village Lake had a Black-tailed godwit
Wednesday 23rd July 2014
A Wigeon was on the Village Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen from the Turret hide path
On North Crosslands, there was 4 Common & a Green sandpiper, 2 adults & a juvenile Little ringed plover, plus the 4 Avocet chicks
A Hobby flew over head
A Peregrine was seen to chase a flock of Lapwings over the Main Lake
Thursday 24th July 2014
8 Cormorants were on Crosslands Lake, along with a Common sandpiper
Friday 25th July 2014
The Wigeon was again on the Village Lake
The Reed-bed had a Dunlin, with a Green woodpecker on the North path
A juvenile Yellow wagtail flew over the Snipe field
On North Crosslands, there was Common & Green sandpipers, Dunlin, a Ringed & juvenile Little ringed plovers
The usual 2 Grey herons were on the Carp Lake &Dryham Ings
Saturday 26th July 2014
There were 5 Grey herons on the reserve (including 4 on Dryham Ings)
On North Crosslands, there was Common & Green sandpipers, Little ringed plover, plus 6 young Avocets
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
The Reed-bed had a Black-tailed godwit, Dunlin & Redshank
17 Black-tailed godwits flew south
A Garden warbler was seen by the Carp Lake
Sunday 27th July 2014
In the morning, there was a Little egret & Common sandpiper on the Island Lake
The Reed-bed had the Redshank family, a Grey heron & 2 Little ringed plovers, with 2 further Grey herons being seen elsewhere
North Crosslands had 9 Little ringed plovers, 1 of which was a juvenile
Tuesday 29th July 2014
North Crosslands had 3 Common & Green sandpipers, 3 Little ringed plovers, plus 2 old Avocet chicks
A total of 11 Shelduck juveniles were present
A Whimbrel was on the Village Lake, with 4 Grey herons seen around the reserve
The pair of Little grebe on the Main Lake have 3 young, with another pair sitting on the Carp Lake
A male Montagu's harrier flew east over the Main Lake in the evening, whilst a juvenile Peregrine flew south over Dyham Ings at the same time
Thursday 31st July 2014
A Greenshank was on the Island Lake
3 well grown Avocet chicks & 2 parents were seen today
5 Little ringed plovers, including the juvenile were on North Crosslands
The eclipse drake Wigeon was on the Main Lake
Posted By: Barry on 2/1/2015 9:03:57 AM

June 2014

Sunday 1st June 2014
A Grey heron was seen being mobbed by the gulls over Dryham Ings in the morning
At the same time 7 Ringed plovers of the 'Tundrae' race on Dryham Ings from the Crosslands hide
6 Avocet chicks were still present
2 Little grebe chicks were seen on the Village Lake
The Mediterranean gulls on the village Lake have hatched one chick (the pair is an adult & 2nd summer)
Also the Kingfishers have been successful, with 4 chicks being seen
Monday 2nd June 2014
2 of the Reed-bed chicks have moved to the Island Lake
A Cuckoo was heard today
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
An adult Mediterranean gull, separate to the pair, joined the 2nd summer bird on the Main Lake
Thursday 5th June 2014
13 drake Common scoter were on the Main Lake today
An adult Whooper swan flew on to the Main Lake, with a Mute swan, where there was also 2 Pink-footed geese
Friday 6th June 2014
The Main Lake Great crested grebes have hatched 2 young
There are 6 Avocet chicks scattered on the reserve
A further 3 more Shelduck broods have hatched on North Crosslands & the Reed-bed (11, 7 & 4)
2 Lapwing chicks were on the Snipe field
The summering drake Wigeon was still on the Reed-bed
A Garden warbler was singing by the Carp Lake
The Corn bunting was in the North field
Saturday 7th June 2014
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
The Mediterranean gull chick was seen in the nest
7 Avocet chicks were seen today
Hobby was over the Main Lake
2 juvenile Kingfishers were seen around the Carp Lake
A Snipe was flushed by the cattle on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
A Peregrine flew west with prey in the evening
Sunday 8th June 2014
The Mediterranean gull chick showed again this morning
There are 9 Avocet chicks on the site
The North hedge had a Coal tit & singing Corn bunting
Tuesday 10th June 2014
The Mediterranean gull chick is starting to show more
9 Avocet chicks were seen tonight
A pair of Oystercatchers have chicks on the Reed-bed
2 Ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed in the evening
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
Thursday 12th June 2014
2 first summer Mediterranean gulls were seen guarding the chick on the Village Lake
A Wigeon & a Whimbrel was seen on the Reed-bed, with the Whimbrel later re-appearing on the Island Lake
An Oystercatcher family had 2 chicks on the Reed-bed
The Island Lake had Shelduck families of 5 & 2
3 families of Gadwall were seen, 2 ducklings on the Island Lake, 7 on the Reed-bed, 6 on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
The Corn bunting was heard on the North field
A juvenile Marsh tit was by the Carp Lake
Friday 13th June 2014
A family party of 6 Shoveller ducklings was on the Island Lake, where there were also 89 Gadwall present
The drake Wigeon was seen on the Village Lake
Again, the Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
There was 2 Oystercatcher chicks on the Reed-bed, with 2 well grown chicks on North Crosslands
A total of 6 Avocet chicks were counted
A Grey heron flew north over the Reed-bed
Saturday 14th June 2014
6 Avocet chicks were counted today
A first year Mediterranean gull was with the nesting pair today
The 4 Oystercatcher chicks were present again today
Chiffchaff & Willow warbler were singing on both the East & West paths
A Ringed plover was seen on the Reed-bed
There was a Yellowhammer over the Maize field
A Peregrine flew east over the reserve
A female or immature Marsh harrier flew north over the reserve in the early morning
Sunday 15th June 2014
A juvenile Redshank was seen on the Reed-bed, signalling successful breeding this year
6 Avocet chicks still about
The first Tufted duck family of the year (11 ducklings) was on the Reed-bed, along with a Ringed plover
The first Common terns have hatched on Dryham Ings (there are at least 12 pairs on the reserve)
2 Corn buntings were singing in The North field
Tuesday 17th June 2014
A Little egret was on Dryham Ings, until chased off by the Black headed gulls
The drake Wigeon was on the Reed-bed with a Teal
4 Avocet chicks were seen
Wednesday 18th June 2014
Corn bunting singing in the North field
Thursday 19th June 2014
5 Grey herons flew over the cafe
A Peregrine flew east over the reserve
Friday 20th June 2014
2 Avocet chicks seen today, the Village Lake chick is now on Dryham Ings, by the cafe
2 Corn buntings singing on the North field
A Ringed plover & the juvenile Redshank were on the Reed-bed
Saturday 21st June 2014
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
There are still 2 Oystercatcher chicks on the Reed-bed
8 Avocet chicks were seen today
In the morning, a pair of Bullfinches were by the reserve entrance
All the Common tern nests on Dryham Ings were predated last night, this leaves a pair with chicks on Crosslands Lake & an incubating pair on the Village Lake
Sunday 22nd June 2014
The Barn owls have raised 4 chicks (2 males & 2 females)
There are still 8 Avocets on the reserve
The drake Wigeon was on the Village Lake today
The Corn bunting was singing on the North field
2 more pairs of Great crested grebes have started nesting
A juvenile Marsh harrier flew over the Main Lake
Monday 23rd June 2014
2 Grey herons flew over west
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
Tuesday 24th June 2014
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
Wednesday 25th June 2014
A pair of Mediterranean gulls was on the Main Lake
Thursday 26th June 2014
A Little egret & adult Mediterranean gull were on the Main Lake in the afternoon
A juvenile Marsh harrier flew over
The Corn bunting was singing by the Dragonfly pond
5 Avocet chicks were seen
A Bullfinch was by the Turret hide path
Friday 27th June 2014
A Little egret on the Main Lake, flew off north
Saturday 28th June 2014
2 adults & a 2nd summer Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake
A Green sandpiper was on the Reed-bed, whilst a Ruff flew over south, with a Grey heron also going in the same direction
There were at least 6 Common terns on Dryham Ings
The corn bunting showed well on the North hedge
4 Tufted duck families with 31 ducklings were on the Island Lake
2 Little grebe families of 2 & 3 chicks were on the Village Lake
Sunday 29th June 2014
4 Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake (an adult, 2 x second & 1 first summer birds)
A Hobby flew west over the reserve
2 Grey herons flew south
2 pairs of Shoveller were on the Island Lake, with a total of 3 ducklings, as well as a Redshank
A Green woodpecker was seen
Monday 30th June 2014
An Eygptian goose was on Dryham Ings
2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Main Lake

Posted By: Barry on 1/6/2015 10:32:20 PM

May 2014

Thursday 1st May 2014
On the Main Lake today, there were 2 adult Black terns, with peak counts of 38 Arctic & 30 Common terns. The first summer Little gull was still present
On Dryham Ings, there was 10 Little ringed plovers, a Dunlin & a Whimbrel
Friday 2nd May 2014
The first summer Little gull was still around the Main Lake, with an Arctic tern being seen in the morning
A total of 38 Whimbrel were seen today, in 2 flocks of 15 & 23, being seen on the Island Lake, Reed-bed & Dryham Ings, where there was also 11 Dunlin
The Ruff was seen on the Reed-bed
A new Mallard family was on the Far Lake
2 young Long-tailed tits were being fed by the Carp Lake
The first Coot chicks of the year were seen on Dryham Ings
Saturday 3rd May 2014
4 Mediterranean gulls were present today
A Grey heron flew south over the reserve in the morning
The first summer Little gull was commuting in between the Island, Main Lakes & Reed-bed
A Common sandpiper was on the Main Lake
3 Dunlin dropped into Dryham Ings, with the Ruff still on the Reed-bed
A Whimbrel was on the Main Lake, later flying off in a westerly direction
Chiffchaffs were singing on both the East & West paths
Sunday 4th May 2014
The first Swifts of the year were seen, with 2 over the Reed-bed
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was seen again
The Ruff & a Dunlin were on the Reed-bed
A total of 9 pairs of Greylag geese were seen with goslings
A Yellow wagtail was on Crosslands Lake
The juvenile Little gull was still hawking above the Main Lake
A total of 43 Avocets were counted sitting on nests
Monday 5th May 2014
A pair of Black-necked grebes spent the day on the Main Lake
6 Mediterranean gulls were on the reserve (an adult, 3 second & 2 first summers)
The Corn bunting was singing on the North field
On the Reed-bed, there was the Ruff, plus 2 Dunlin, with a Greenshank flying north. Later in the day 2 Whimbrel appeared
The juvenile Little gull was either hawking the Main Lake or sleeping on the Reed-bed
2 Canada geese flew north over the Main Lake
Tuesday 6th May 2014
The juvenile Little gull was still around the Main Lake
5 Mediterranean gulls were counted today (an adult, 2 second & 2 first summers)
Wednesday 7th May 2014
The juvenile Little gull was still around the Main Lake
On the Reed-bed, there was the Ruff, 2 Dunlin, plus 3 Whimbrel that later flew off south
7 Mediterranean gulls were on the  reserve today
2 Pink-footed geese joined the non breeding Greylags on the Main Lake, with one of them having a damaged wing
On Dryham Ings, at least 14 Little ringed plovers were seen, as well a Common sandpiper & Grey wagtail
A Peregrine flew over the reserve
Finally over 50 Swifts were seen over the reserve
Thursday 8th May 2014
A summer plumaged Curlew sandpiper spent a few hours in the morning on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings, there was also a Common sandpiper there
Friday 9th May 2014
The juvenile Little gull was on the Main Lake, along with 34 Common terns & 3 Whimbrel
On the Reed-bed, was the Ruff, 4 Dunlin, a Common sandpiper & 2 Pink-footed geese
5 Mediterranean gulls were present (an adult, 2 second & 2 first summers)
Saturday 10th May 2014
A Dunlin was on Dryham Ings
The Corn bunting was seen on the North field
A Grey heron was seen to be hunting Dryham Ings, being later driven off by mobbing Black headed gulls
On the Reed-bed, was the Ruff along with a migrating flock of 10 Dunlin & Ringed plover. Later on a Whimbrel, Arctic tern & the juvenile Little gull were seen
4 Pink-footed geese were seen, of which 2 later spent some time with the Greylags on the Main Lake
Sunday 11th May 2014
4 Arctic terns were over the Main Lake in the morning
There were 4 Dunlin on Dryham Ings, with a further bird on the Reed-bed
A Hobby flew south over Dryham Ings
One of yesterday's Pink-footed geese was on the North Field
The juvenile Little gull was back on the Main Lake
Chiffchaff was singing on the West path
Monday 12th May 2014
4 Mediterranean gulls were on the reserve today
A summer plumaged Little stint & 3 Dunlin were on the Reed-bed, with another Dunlin on Dryham Ings
The first Avocet chicks of the year (4), hatched on Dryham Ings, with 3 Ringed plover chicks also seen there
2 Little egrets & 2 Whimbrel were on the Main Lake, with the juvenile Little gull & the 2 Pink-footed geese also
Tuesday 13th May 2014
The Little stint was still on the Reed-bed until the afternoon, when it was seen to fly off north along with 2 Dunlin that were with it
At least 3 Avocet chicks were still on Dryham Ings, along with the Ringed plover chicks
The juvenile Little gull was still on the Main Lake, along with the 2 Pink-footed geese
A Corn bunting was singing in the North field
Wednesday 14th May 2014
At least 2 Common sandpipers were on the Main Lake & reed-bed
The juvenile Little gull was on the Main Lake
Friday 16th May 2014
The juvenile Little gull was on the Village Lake today
All the Avocet chicks on Dryham Ings have been predated, with only 1 Ringed plover chick still surviving
Saturday 17th May 2014
The juvenile Little gull was on the Main Lake, along with a Grey heron & drake Wigeon
A Garden warbler was singing by the Carp Lake
2 Corn buntings were on the North field
Sunday 18th May 2014
A female Red-necked phalarope showed well on the Reed-bed, from mid morning onwards
A Red kite & Hobby were over Dryham Ings
8 Avocet chicks hatched today on the Reed-bed, but 3 were quickly predated by Black headed gulls, leaving 5 of 2 families by the evening
Monday 19th May 2014
The female Red-necked phalarope was still on the reed-bed, in the morning it was briefly joined by a Wood sandpiper
There are 5 Avocet chicks of 3 families on the Reed-bed at present
A summer plumaged Black tern was hawking over the main Lake for most of the day
2 Ruff were at separate parts of Dryham Ings
3 Greenshank flew south over the Main Lake
A Chiffchaff was calling on the East path
The Barn owl was seen on Dryham Ings in the evening
Tuesday 20th May 2014
There were 2 Sanderlings on the Reed-bed, until mid afternoon, with 2 Common sandpipers also seen
During the day, a Little egret was seen on the Main Lake shore
A Ruff was on the Island & Village Lakes in the evening, along with a drake Wigeon
There was a Garden warbler singing along the East path
In the evening a Tawny owl was heard by the Carp Lake
A total of 19 Avocet chicks were counted today (10 on the Reed-bed, 5 Crosslands & 4 North Crosslands lakes)
Thursday 22nd May 2014
An immature male Marsh harrier flew over the reserve
Friday 23rd May 2014
A total of 17 Avocet chicks of 9 families were seen today
The first 3 Shelduck duckings of the year (3 in total) were seen on the Island Lake
A Common sandpiper & Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
The Ruff was seen from the 'Cafe' end of Dryham Ings
5 'Tundrae' Ringed plover were on the Reed-bed in the evening
A Red kite was seen over the reserve in the late afternoon
Saturday 24th May 2014
The juvenile Little gull re-appeared over Dryham Ings this morning
The drake Wigeon was on the Reed-bed
The first Little ringed plover chicks of the year (3) were on Dryham Ings, along with 12 Avocet chicks (including a family of 4)
An adult Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
Sunday 25th May 2014
The drake Wigeon was still on the Reed-bed
In the late afternoon, the juvenile Little gull returned to Dryham Ings
Monday 26th May 2014
A Hobby was seen along the East ridge
Chiffchaff & Willow warbler were singing by the Carp Lake
11 Avocet chicks were counted today
2 male Bullfinches were seen along the East path
Friday 30th May 2014
Hobbies were seen, over the South hide, Reed-bed & 2 over the Island Lake
The juvenile Little gull was seen flying from the Island Lake to the Main Lake
A second brood of Shelduck (7 in total) were on the Island Lake
The summering drake Wigeon was on the Reed-bed
7 Avocet chicks were counted this evening
Saturday 31st May 2014
Chiffchaffs were singing on both East & West paths
6 Avocet chicks were seen today
The summering Wigeon was still on the Reed-bed
14 pairs of Common terns are nesting on the reserve
Posted By: Barry on 12/10/2014 10:42:17 PM

April 2014

Tuesday 1st April 2014
The 2nd summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
A Common sandpiper was on the Village Lake in the evening
Dryham Ings had 23 Avocet, a Dunlin, the Ringed plovers & Redshanks
The Corn bunting was in the North field
A Kingfisher was seen by the Far Lake
Wednesday 2nd April 2014
The adult & 2nd summer Mediterranean gull were on the Island Lake
Thursday 3rd April 2014
4 Avocets were on the Reed-bed
Friday 4th April 2014
A drake Scaup was on the Main Lake all day
There were still 6 Wigeon on the Village Lake
A total of 9 Avocets were on the reserve
The adult & 2nd summer Mediterranean gull were on the Island Lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North field
A Chiffchaff was singing by the Carp Lake
A Dunlin was on Dryham Ings, along with 2 pairs of Little ringed plovers
The first Swallow of the year was over the Main Lake in the late afternoon
Saturday 5th April 2014
11 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
The adult & 2nd summer Mediterranean gull were on the Island Lake
A Grey partridge was on the North field, with a Fieldfare in the North hedge
A female Marsh harrier flew north over the reserve
A Whimbrel was seen from East hide
The first of the year's Blackcaps was on the West path, along with a Chiffchaff
The Corn bunting was on the North field
The years's first yellow wagtails (3 in total) were on Dryham Ings, along with 6 Little & 5 Ringed plovers, 8 Dunlin & 23 Pied wagtails
63 Avocets were on the reserve
Sunday 6th April 2014
A Yellow wagtail flew from the Main Lake to North Crosslands
A female Marsh harrier flew over the Main Lake
On Dryham Ings was White & Yellow wagtail & Green sandpiper
23 Curlew flew over the 'Cafe'
Blackcaps & Chiffchaffs were singing on the West path
The first Willow warbler was heard by the Far Lake
A Grey partridge was in the Maize field
On the Island Lake was 3 Mediterranean gulls (2 adults, plus a 2nd summer) & a female Goosander
There are still 9 Wigeon left on the Island Lake
Monday 7th April 2014
On Dryham Ings today, there was yesterdays White wagtail, along with 3 Ringed & 4 Little ringed plovers, plus a Dunlin
At least 4 Blackcaps were singing with the Chiffchaff on the West path
A Ruff spent the day on the Reed-bed
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake, where a Swallow flew over in the afternoon
Tuesday 8th April 2014
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Yesterday's Ruff visited Dryham Ings, where there was also 10 Little & 3 Ringed plovers, plus 2 yellow wagtails
A Dunlin was on the Main Lake
28 Avocets were counted
Wednesday 9th April 2014
2 Ringed plovers were seen on the Main Lake
The Ruff, plus 2 Yellow wagtails were still on the Main Lake
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Thursday 10th April 2014
2 winter plumaged Little gulls were on the Main Lake in the afternoon
The Ruff was still on Dryham Ings, along with White wagtail & Green sandpiper
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake, with a Red kite flying west over the lake
The first Mallard brood of the year (of 11 ducklings), was seen firstly on Dryham Ings & then on the Main Lake
Friday 11th April 2014
28 Avocets were on the reserve
The White wagtail was still on Dryham Ings
Yellow wagtails were present on Dryham Ings & the Snipe field
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Saturday 12th April 2014
In the morning a Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane
2 Snipe were by the 'Cafe' end of Dryham Ings
Good numbers of Sand martins & swallows, plus the first House martin of the year were over the Main Lake
On Dryham Ings, there was the Ruff, Dunlin & displaying Little ringed plovers. There was also a good selection of wagtails here, with White, Pied, Yellow & Grey being seen
A Red kite was seen from the Crosslands hide
16 Avocets were on the reserve
A separate Ruff was on the Reed-bed
The 2 Mediterranean gulls on the Island lake, were joined by a further 2nd year bird
Sunday 13th April 2014
Just the 2nd summer Mediterranean gull was seen in the morning, the pair returned in the afternoon
A Yellow wagtail was on the Snipe field, with others on Dryham Ings, where the White wagtail was still present
Willow warbler, Blackcap & Chiffchaff were singing by the Carp Lake
25 Avocets were counted on the reserve
A pair of Wheatears were seen from Crosslands hide on Dryham Ings
Monday 14th April 2014
A Lesser whitethroat was singing at the end of Dryham Lane, with the first Whitethroat seen by the Far Lake
3 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
The second summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island lake, along with a colour ringed Common gull
The adult Mediterranean gull was seen over the 'Cafe'
Tuesday 15th April 2014
A female Goosander was on the Main Lake
The 2nd summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
Only 5 of the original Mallard ducklings are now left
Wednesday 16th April 2014
The first returning Sedge warbler was on the Reed-bed
There was also 5 Ruff there, as well as a Grey heron flying south
The female Goosander was still on the Main Lake, where a female Marsh harrier flew south over the lake
Dryham Ings had 7 Yellow & a White wagtail
The 3 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Thursday 17th April 2014
The female Goosander was still on the Main Lake
3 White wagtails were seen on Dryham Ings
On the Reed-bed today, was a Ruff, 7 Black-tailed godwits, 2 Dunlin, 3 Ringed & 2 Little ringed plovers, a duck Wigeon & White wagtail
A total of 43 Avocets were counted (Dryham Ings, Reed-bed & Village Lakes)
44 Shelducks were on the newly ploughed North field this evening
Just the adult & 2nd summer Mediterranean gull were present on the Island Lake today
Friday 18th April 2014
A Grasshopper warbler was briefly heard 'reeling' in the Gorse between the Main & Village Lakes
There were 47 Avocets counted today
On the Reed-bed, there was the Ruff, 4 Black-tailed godwits & singing Sedge warbler
7 Black-tailed godwits were later seen flying south over the Main Lake
A Marsh harrier flew over Dryham Ings, where there was also a Common sandpiper
All 3 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Saturday 19th April 2014
All 3 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
The first Greylag goslings were on the Island Lake
On the Reed-bed, only a single Black-tailed godwit remained, with a Ruff & Common sandpiper also
Sedge warbler was singing on the Reed-bed & by the Carp Lake
A Lesser whitethroat was at the end of Dryham Lane
60 Avocets were counted today
8 Yellow wagtails were on Dryham Ings in the evening
Sunday 20th April 2014
The female Goosander was on the Main Lake in the morning
Whitethroat was singing on Dryham Lane
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings, along with 2 White wagtails
A total of 78 Avocets were counted today, including a colour ringed bird
On the Reed-bed was a Black-tailed godwit & Ruff
A Lesser whitethroat was singing on the Turret hide path
5 or 6 Yellow wagtails were on North Crosslands
All 3 Mediterranean gulls were present, but the original pair are spending more time on the Village Lake
In the evening, 4 Arctic terns spent some time over the Main Lake
Monday 21st April 2014
All 3 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake today
2 Arctic terns came through the Village Lake in the morning
A Reed warbler was singing outside the Turret hide on the Village Lake
A Lesser whitethroat was singing by the Maize field feeder
The first Lapwing chick of the year was on the North field along with the singing Corn bunting
On the Reed-bed, with the Balck-tailed godwit, was a Ruff & Little & Ringed plovers
2 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
The female Goosander returned to the Main Lake, along with a Common sandpiper
Tuesday 22nd April 2014
2 Arctic terns flew over the Main Lake in the mid-afternoon
The 3 Mediterranean gulls were still on the Island Lake
On the Reed-bed, the Black-tailed godwit & Ruff were still present
A Common sandpiper was seen on the Main Lake below the South hide
56 Avocets were counted this evening
Wednesday 23rd April 2014
An Arctic tern was on the Main Lake, with a Common sandpiper also
A Little egret was on the Island Lake, along with the 2 Mediterranean gulls
Thursday 24th April 2014
On the Reed-bed was 8 Black-tailed godwit & 26 Redshank
An adult Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake, along with a Little egret, that had earlier been seen on the Main Lake
The second summer Mediterranean gull was still on the Island Lake
2 Dunlin were still on Dryham Ings
A single & 2 Arctic terns passed through the Main Lake, with 2 Common terns also being seen
A Common sandpiper was also seen on the lake
Friday 25th April 2014
On the Main Lake in the morning there were 6 Common terns, which increased to 10 in the afternoon, they were joined by 5 Arctic terns & 2 Common sandpipers
A juvenile Little gull hawked the same lake in the afternoon
One of the Common sandpipers was later seen on Dryham Ings
A Greenshank flew north east over the Island Lake in the morning, with also 64 Avocets counted, of which 23 pairs are now sitting
About 150 Common gulls were on the Reed-bed in the late afternoon
Saturday 26th April 2014
In the morning, there was up to 5 Common & an Arctic tern on the Main Lake, with the juvenile Little gull still there as well
2 White wagtails were on Dryham Ings
The Reed-bed had 2 Arctic terns, 3 Dunlin, Ruff & a Common sandpiper
There were 4 Mediterranean gulls on the reserve, an adult, 2 second & a first summer
A Whimbrel flew around the reserve in the morning
82 Avocets were counted today
Sunday 27th April 2014
The first summer Little gull was still present on the Main Lake, along with 3 Common terns. In the evening this increased to 6 Common & 3 Arctic terns
82 Avocets were on the reserve again
The Ruff, 6 Little & a pair of Ringed plovers were on the Reed-bed
2 Goosander were on the Village Lake in the early morning
3 Mediterranean gulls were about the reserve
Monday 28th April 2014
The Island Lake had a pair of Garganey & a very brief Turnstone
A Wheatear was on North Crosslands Lake
The Ruff was still on the Reed-bed
On Dryham Ings, there was 2 Common sandpipers as well as 7 Yellow wagtails
The first summer Little gull was still hawking over the Main Lake
7 separate Mediterranean gulls were seen today (3 adults & 2 each of 1st & 2nd summers)
Tuesday 29th April 2014
A Little egret flew over Dryham Lane in the evening
6 Whimbrel were seen on the Island Lake
In the evening, Dryham Ings had 11 Little ringed plovers, also 10 Dunlin & 4 Ringed plovers dropped in as well
At present, there is a total of 39 pairs of Avocet sitting
5 families of Mallards were seen on Dryham Ings
Wednesday 30th April 2014
4 Arctic terns were seen over the Main Lake in the evening
At the same time there were 11 Dunlin on Dryham Ings
Posted By: Barry on 11/2/2014 11:14:56 AM

March 2014

Saturday 1st March 2014
There were about 100 Shelducks on the Reed-bed
2 Goldcrests & about 15 Siskin were seen on the West path, along with 6 Lesser redpoll
A Grey wagtail was feeeding on North Crosslands
A Chiffchaff was seen on the Turret hide path & the end of Dryham Lane
The female Smew was on the Island Lake
The pair of Ringed plovers were still on Dryham Ings
Sunday 2nd March 2014
A total of 47 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
A Woodcock flew by the Turret hide
There was the female Smew, Little egret & 4 female Goosander on the Island Lake
There was a total of 96 Shelduck & 18 Oystercatcher
On the West path, was 2 Goldcrest, 7 Lesser redpoll, a Chiffchaff & Siskins
A single Ringed plover was seen on Dryham Ings
A pair of Bullfinches were by the East hide
Monday 3rd March 2014
The female Smew was on the Island Lake
3 Ringed plover were on the islands on Dryham Ings
6+ Lesser redpolls & plus 2 Chiffchaffs were at the bottom of Dryham Lane
Tuesday 4th March 2014
2 Goldcrest were on Dryham Lane
A female Marsh harrier was seen to alight on the Reed-bed
The first Avocets of the year were seen today
Wednesday 5th March 2014
A total of 4 Ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings, with 3 of them displaying
The female Smew started off on the Island Lake, then flew to the Carp Lake for the rest of the day
Thursday 6th March 2014
The female Smew moved back to the Carp Lake
2 males & a female Goosander were on the Island Lake, with 2 females being seen ther in the late afternoon
An adult Mediterranean gull was with the Black headed gulls on the Island Lake
4 Avocets were seen on the Island Lake
Friday 7th March 2014
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
3 Ringed plover were on Dryham Ings
12 Curlews flew north over the Reed-bed
An immature Marsh harrier was seen
The Island Lake had the adult Mediterranean gull, plus 4 Avocets
Saturday 8th March 2014
42 Wigeon on the Village Lake
102 Shelduck on the reserve
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
18 Avocets in the morning on the Island Lake & Dryham Ings
3 displaying Ringed plovers wiht 5 Dunlin on Dryham Ings
The adult Mediterranean gull was on the Reed-bed
A Chiffchaff was singing along Dryham Lane
2 separate groups of Whooper swans (25 & 10) flew north over the reserve
Sunday 9th March 2014
On the mud of Dryham Ings was a Rock pipit, along with 7 Dunlin
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
The Chiffchaff was singing again on Dryham Lane
On the West path was 6 Lesser redpoll, with a Goldcrest on the East path
The East ridge was a Red kite & 2 Buzzards soaring
One adult Mediterranean gull paid a brief visit to the Island Lake in the morning
Avocets were present on the Island & Main Lakes, Reed-bed & Dryham Ings
5 pairs of Lapwing were prospecting the East part of Dryham Ings in the morning
Tuesday 11th March
An adult Mediterranean gull was in the North Wets corner of the Island Lake
With the pair of Ringed plovers on Dryham Ings, 2 Grey wagtails were also seen, along with 3 Dunlin & 18 Pied wagtails
Thursday 13th March 2014
A Chiffchaff was seen on Dryham Lane
Friday 14th March 2014
The adult Mediterranean gull was again on the North west island of the Island Lake in the afternoon
3 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
Saturday 15th March 2014
The adult Mediterranean gull was again on the North west island of the Island Lake
16 Wigeon were still on the Village Lake
There was a count of 38 Shoveller on the reserve today
A female Marsh harrier flew over Dryham Ings
With the 2 Ringed plover on Dryham Ings, was 2 Dunlin
There was a small passage of Meadow pipits over Dryham Ings, with a Grey wagtail also being seen
A Lesser redpoll flew over Dryham Lane
2 Red kites flew over the East ridge, with one of these having white wing tags with the letter 'U' on them
3 pairs & an individual Great crested grebe were on the reserve
Sunday 16th March 2014
The adult Mediterranean gull returned to the Island Lake in the mid morning
Dryham Ings had 4 Ringed plovers, a Dunlin, plus 3 Avocets
A Chiffchaff was singing on Dryham Lane
In the afternoon, a drake & 2 female Goosander were on the Island Lake
Monday 17th March 2014
The first 2 Sand martins of the year were seen over the Carp Lake
12 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
The adult Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
A Red kite was seen along the East ridge
Tuesday 18th March 2014
The adult Mediterranean gull on the Island Lake was joined by a Second summer bird
16 Dunlin on Dryham Ings, later flew north
Wednesday 19th March 2014
The 16 Dunlins were back on Dryham Ings
A Lesser redpoll was on Dryham Lane
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were again on the Island Lake
In the evening, 3 Ruff flew into the Reed-bed
Thursday 20th March 2014
4 Sand martins were over the Main Lake
5 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the their usual spot in the North West island spot on the Island Lake
Friday 21st March 2014
3 Sand martins were over the Main Lake
A Kingfisher & Grey wagtail were seen from the South hide
70 Whooper swan flew north in the morning over the reserve
17 Avocet, 19 Dunlin, 7 Ringed plovers & 14 Redshank were on Dryham Ings
A female Marsh harrier & Peregrine were hunting the reserve at various times of the day
Chiffchaffs were singing by the Carp Lake & East path
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Saturday 22nd March 2014
10 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
About 110 Pink-footed geese flew north
Chiffchaffs were singing on both East & West paths
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
6 Sand martins were over the Main Lake
Sunday 23rd March 2014
A female Marsh harrier was over the Main Lake
The Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
2 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve
A Kingfisher was by the Far Lake
2 Red kites flew over the Main Lake
A flock of Fieldfares & Redwings were on the North field, along with a Corn bunting
A total of 34 Avocets were on the reserve today, along with 11 Dunlin on Dryham Ings
2 Little ringed plovers on Dryham Ings this morning, were the first of the year
Chiffchaffs were singing on both the East & West paths
Monday 24th March 2014
A juvenile Peregrine flew over the reserve
The female Marsh harrier was seen over the Main Lake
3 Little ringed plover, 4 Dunlin & a Grey wagtail were seen on Dryham Ings
A Chiffchaff was singing by the reserve entrance
12 Avocets were present along with 30 Redshank
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were still on the Island Lake
The colour ringed Ringed plover seen on Dryham Ings yesterday & today was a female that had been rung in South Iceland in 2011
Tuesday 25th March 2014
A Whooper swan was seen on Dryham Ings
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Wednesday 26th March 2014
2 male Grey wagtails, 2 Little ringed plovers & 7 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
A Red kite was seen over the reserve
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
A Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
Thursday 27th March 2014
The 7 Dunlin were still on Dryham Ings
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Friday 28th March 2014
A single Dunlin & 2 Little ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
Saturday 29th March 2014
A Grey wagtail flew over Dryham Ings
3 Chiffchaffs were singing on both the East & West paths
12 Whooper swans flew north over the reserve
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake
2 Little ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings
Sunday 30th March 2014
The 2 Mediterranean gulls were on the Island Lake, with an extra morning adult on the Main Lake in the morning
A Bullfinch & Yellowhammer were in the North hedge
A total of 35 Shoveller & a Ringed plover were on the Reed-bed
A Peregrine flew over the reserve
Chiffchaff was singing on the East path
After none being seen yesterday, 28 Avocets were on the Village Lake & Dryham Ings, where there were also 5 Ringed & 4 Little ringed plovers as well as a Green sandpiper
Monday 31st March 2014
A Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
4 Ringed & 3 Little ringed plovers, plus a Green sandpiper were on Dryham Ings
Only the 2nd summer Mediterranean gull was seen on the Island Lake today
Posted By: Barry on 9/9/2014 9:46:31 PM

February 2014

Saturday 1st February 2014
50 Shelduck were on the Island Lake
4 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake in the afternoon
The Little egret was again on the Reed-bed & Island Lake
A Peregrine was seen in the Far Corner
The Marsh harrier was seen again
A Pink-footed goose flew in with 2 Greylags
The usual flock of Siskin were along the West path
A Grey wagtail was by North Crosslands
About 260 Golden plovers were seen flying south over the reserve
Sunday 2nd February 2014
In the morning, a pair of Goosander on the Island Lake, were joined by 3 females. At dusk, this became 2 males & 6 females on the lake
The Little egret was also present, with a Water rail being seen in the easter corner on the Island Lake
The Peregrine was again seen in the Far Corner trees, with 3 Red kites, 4 Buzzards, 2 Kestrel & a Sparrowhawk also seen
4 Bullfinches were by the Maize field feeders
A Grey wagtail was on the Snipe field, along with 18 Pied wagtails
Along the West path, was a Goldcrest with at least 40 Siskins
A Lesser redpoll flew over Dryham Lane & 68 Shelduck were counted today
Monday 3rd February 2014
The Little egret was again seen on the Island Lake
2 Lesser redpoll were in the South east corner of the Carp Lake, whilst in the South west corner was 2 Goldcrest
A small flock of Siskin were on the West path
Tuesday 4th February 2014
A female Smew was on the Carp Lake from about 11 am onwards
2 Lesser redpoll were by the Turret hide path
In the morning, there was a Little egret on the Island Lake
23 Pied wagtails were feeding n the Snipe field
17 Redshank were on the Main Lake tern raft
Wednesday 5th February 2014
The female Smew was still on the Carp Lake
2 Peregrines were hunting the Far Corner of the reserve
37 Shelduck & 477 Teal were counted today
Thursday 6th February 2014
The female Smew was seen on the Carp Lake in the morning, but not the afternoon
A Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane
The first Oystercatcher of the year was seen today on Crosslands Lake
A flock of 30 Linnets was seen on Dryham Lane
Friday 7th February 2014
The female Smew was back on the Carp Lake
A Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane
About 20 Siskin were in the Far Lake alders
Saturday 8th February 2014
The female Smew was again on the Carp Lake
On the Island Lake, were 2 pairs of Goosander & the Little egret
The Peregrine was seen over the Village Lake & North field
A Bullfinch was on the West path, along with 10 Siskin
Sunday 9th February 2014
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake today
On the Island Lake, were 2 pairs of Goosander & the Little egret
A female Marsh harrier was seen over the North field
Monday 10th February 2014
6 Oystercatchers were on the reserve today
A Grey wagtail flew over Crosslands Lake
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
A Goldcrest was on the West path by the Carp Lake, along with Green woodpecker & a pair of Bullfinches
By the Far Lake was 2 Lesser redpoll, a flock of 20 Siskins & a Treecreeper by the feeding tables
A further Green woodpecker was on the Reed-bed path
There was a total of 68 Shelduck counted today
Tuesday 11th February 2014
The Green woodpecker was seen from the South hide
The female Smew was still on the Carp Lake
Wednesday 12th February 2014
The Green woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
A male Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
Thursday 13th February 2014
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
Friday 14th February 2014
The immature male Marsh harrier was again over the reserve (it seems to like Moorhens)
The Little egret was on the Island Lake
There were 10 Oystercatchers on the reserve today
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
A Goldcrest was seen on the West path
Saturday 15th February 2014
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
The first Ringed plover of the year was on Dryham Ings
An adult winter Mediterranean gull flew north over Dryham Ings
The Peregrine flew over North Crosslands
The male Marsh harrier was again hunting the reserve
The Little egret was again on the Island Lake
2 Jack snipe were flushed from Dryham Ings
Sunday 16th February 2014
The Peregrine was on Dryham Ings, eating a Coot
The immature Marsh harrier flew over Dryham Ings in the morning
There were 82 Shelduck & 46 Wigeon counted
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
A Grey heron was seen in the Far Corner, where there was also Lesser redpoll & Goldcrest
2 Pink-footed geese flew in with the Greylags
The Little egret was on the Island Lake
Monday 17th February 2014
There were 43 Redshank counted on the Main Lake, along with 133 Shelduck
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
2 Chiffchaffs, plus a Goldcrest were on the West path, by the Carp Lake
2 Green woodpeckers were on the East path
The Little egret was seen on the Island Lake, later flying off west over the Far Lake
Tuesday 18th February 2014
The Little egret was on the Island Lake
180 Pink-footed geese flew over going North East
A Goldcrest was in the West hedge
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
73 Redshank were counted on the Main Lake
The Peregrine was again hunting the reserve
Wednesday 19th February 2014
The Little egret was on the Island Lake on the morning
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
A Chiffchaff was singing at the end of Dryham Lane, by the Carp Lake
Thursday 20th February 2014
A Red kite was seen over the East ridge
The female Smew moved to the Island Lake
A Peregrine was seen eating a Coot on the far bank of the Main Lake
Friday 21st February 2014
The female Smew & the Little egret were on the Island Lake
A female Marsh harrier was over the reserve
2 Ringed plover were on the small islands on Dryham Ings
The Peregrine was seen today
Saturday 22nd February 2014
On Dryham Ings, was the 2 Ringed plovers, plus a Golden plover & 3 fly over Grey wagtails
The female Smew & the Little egret were on the Island Lake
A Coal tit was on the East path, with 2 Bullfinches on the West path
There are still 46 Wigeon on the Village Lake
Sunday 23rd February 2014
Along with the 2 Ringed plovers on Dryham Ings, 15 Oystercatcher were counted on the reserve
A Grey wagtail was showing from Crosslands hide
The female Smew moved back to the Carp Lake
The West path had a Goldcrest, plus a small flock of Siskin
The Little egret flew over the Reed-bed
Over 600 Golden plovers flew south in separate flocks
A male Peregrine was hunting the Lapwings over the North field
The East path had a Coal tit, plus Lesser redpoll
Monday 24th February 2014
5 Cormorants seen on the Main Lake
2 Chiffchaff (1 singing) at the Crosslands end of Dryham Lane
2 Ringed plover, plus 2 Dunlin on Dryham Ings
8 Lesser redpoll by the Carp Lake
Female Smew & Little egret on the Island Lake
Tuesday 25th February 2014
On Dryham Ings were the pair of Ringed plovers, 6 Dunlin & a Ruff
Wednesday 26th February 2014
The female Smew & Little egret on the Island Lake, with the Smew later flying to the Far Lake
A Red kite was over the North field
The juvenile Marsh harrier was over the Island Lake
Thursday 27th February 2014
The Little egret was on the Reed-bed
The female Smew was on the Island Lake
On the West path was 2 Lesser redpoll, plus a Goldcrest
A Chiffchaff was at the end of Dryham Lane
The pair of Ringed plovers, plus a Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
Friday 28th February 2014
The female Smew was on the Island Lake
The lIttle egret was seen on both the Island Lake & Reed-bed
A female Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed
On Dryham Ings there was 3 each of Ringed plover & Dunlin
At the end of Dryham Lane, was a Chiffchaff
Posted By: Barry on 8/14/2014 9:33:46 PM

January 2014

Wednesday 1st January 2014
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake
The Peregrine & female Marsh harrier were seen hunting over the reserve
A Grey heron flew over going north
2 flocks of Golden plover, totalling 54 birds flew over going south
The Green woodpecker was seen both on Dryham Lane & the Far Corner
There were 43 Shoveller on the reserve
2 Jack snipe were seen on Dryham Ings
Thursday 2nd January 2014
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake
Friday 3rd January 2014
33 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve in a westerly direction
The immature Marsh harrier was hunting the reserve today
Joining the drake Green-winged teal on the Island Lake, was an immature Grey heron
80 Golden plover flew over the reserve in a southerly direction
The Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane
Saturday 4th January 2014
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake, with a Water rail on the east bank
The Green woodpecker was seen on the Snipe Field & East path
An adult winter Mediterranean gull was on Dryham Ings
Sunday 5th January 2014
In the early morning, the Peregrine & immature Marsh harrier were sparring over the Island Lake
This caused the drake Green-winged teal to relocate to the Village Lake, returning in the afternoon
A Water rail was present at the Island lake, along with 2 Goosander in the afternoon
A Mistle thrush was on the Snipe field
Siskin & Redpoll were on the West path
34 Shoveller were on the Far Lake, with 43 Wigeon on the Village Lake
A pair of Bullfinch were seen on Dryham Lane
Tuesday 7th January 2014
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake
The immature Marsh harrier was seen over the Main Lake
70 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
Bullfinches were feeding under the Maize field feeder
Wednesday 8th January 2014
2 Goosander were on the Island Lake
The drake Green-winged teal commuted between the Village & Island Lake
The Peregrine was seen to stoop after a Curlew
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake
Thursday 9th January 2014
A Peregrine was seen over the reserve, as well as the Marsh harrier
The drake Green-winged teal again commuted between the Village & Island Lake
Friday 10th January 2014
The drake Green-winged teal again commuted between the Village & Island Lake
The immature male Marsh harrier was over the Island Lake
Saturday 11th January 2014
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village Lake this morning
The Water rail showed well on the Island Lake
The Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed
There was a couple of Pink-footed geese with the Greylags
About 200 Golden plovers flew south over the reserve
A Grey heron was seen over Dryham Ings
Sunday 12th January 2014
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Village Lake, along with 46 Wigeon
3 Bullfinches were by the Maize Field feeder
5 Whooper swans flew south east over the reserve
22 Shelduck were counted
The Greylag flock had 2 Pink-footed geese with them
The Green woodpecker was seen along Dryham Lane
Monday 13th January 2014
A Water rail was on the North shore of the Island Lake
Tuesday 14th January 2014
A female Marsh harrier was seen over the Main Lake
Wednesday 15th January 2014
A Peregrine was hunting over Dryham Ings
The drake Green-winged teal was seen in the afternoon on the Village Lake
Thursday 16th January 2014
A Peregrine was over the Village Lake
A Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane
The Main Lake had 26 Shelduck & 21 Redshank
Saturday 18th January 2014
A total of 31 Redshank & 42 Shelduck were counted today
Over the Village Lake, the immature male Marsh harrier was seen along with a stooping male Peregrine
515 Teal & 50 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
The Water rail was again present on the Island Lake
3 Bullfinches were by the Maize field feeders
About 150 Pink-footed flew over going north
Sunday 19th January 2014
The female Peregrine flew over the Far Lake in the morning, with the juvenile Marsh harrier also being seen
The West path had a Goldcrest, with a Chiffchaff at the end of Dryham Lane
101 Mallard were counted on the Village Lake
The Main Lake had 14 Shelduck & 3 Cormorant, with a total of 40 Shelduck being counted around the reserve
In the afternoon, the Green woodpecker was seen, with a male & 2 female Goosander & a Water rail being seen on the Island Lake
Monday 20th January 2014
37 Redshank seen on the Main Lake
A Peregrine was over the reserve
A flock of 50+ fieldfare was in the North field, where a Corn bunting was seen
The Chiffchaff was seen again at the end of Dryham Lane
A female Bullfinch was at the Maize field feeder
Tuesday 21st January 2014
2 Green woodpeckers were seen along Dryham Lane
On the West path by the Far Lake were 2 Goldcrests
A Marsh harrier quartered the Reed-bed
A Red kite flew over from the west
On the Village Lake, were 85 Wigeon
Wednesday 22nd January 2014
A female Goosander was on the Island Lake before flying off south
Thursday 23rd January 2014
A Little egret was seen on the Reed-bed & Island Lake, before flying off south east
The immature Marsh harrier was again seen over the Main Lake
A Green woodpecker was by the Carp Lake
Friday 24th January 2014
The immature Marsh harrier flew south over the reserve
The Little egret was on the Reed-bed
Saturday 25th January 2014
The Little egret was on the Island Lake in the morning, before flying off north
The immature male Marsh harrier was seen again
A pair of Bullfinches were by the Maize field feeder
40 Shelduck were counted on the reserve
50 Golden plover flew over in a southerly direction
The Green woodpecker was at the end of Dryham Lane , with 25 Siskins on the West path
The first Skylarks of the year were singing today
2 Lesser redpoll were by the South hide
Sunday 26th January 2014
50 Shelduck were counted on the reserve
The immature Marsh harrier was over the reserve in the morning, before flying south
The Little egret was on the Island Lake again in the morning, before flying south, but it was later seen on the Far Lake
About 15 Siskins were by the Far Lake
The 2 Lesser redpolls were agin by the South hide
Wednesday 29th January 2014
56 Shelduck, 28 Redshank & the returning pair of Great crested grebe were on the Main Lake
A Goldcrest was on the West path
The Green woodpecker was again on Dryham Lane
By the Maize field feeders was a male & 2 female Bullfinch
A Lesser redpoll was feeding on the Turret hide path
3 female Goosander were on the Island Lake
Thursday 30th January 2014
A Grey plover was seen to fly over the Main Lake & briefly land on the Reed-bed, before flying off east
Friday 31st January 2014
In the early morning, there were 2 pairs on the Village Lake
Later on 3 males & 2 female Goosanders were on the Island Lake
Posted By: Barry on 7/16/2014 9:46:47 PM

December 2013

Sunday 1st December 2013
At mid-day, the winter plumaged Black-throated diver re-appeared on the Main Lake
The juvenile White-fronted goose was with the Greylags, where it was joined with 7 Pink-footed geese
2 Bullfinches were at the end of Dryham Lane by the Carp Lake
The Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane
Good numbers of Fieldfare & Redwing were on the Far Corner & West path, with 30 - 40 Blackbirds on the West path
Monday 2nd December 2013
A misty start to the day, but by mid-day improving conditions meant that the Black-throated diver gave good views
The Kingfisher was seen outside the South hide in the morning
The juvenile White-fronted goose was again with the Greylags on the Main Lake
A pair of Bullfinches was on Dryham Lane
A Jack snipe flew over the reserve to land in Dryham Ings
A male Goosander was on the Island Lake
Tuesday 3rd December 2013
The Black-throated diver was on the Main Lake, with the Kingfisher briefly showing
In the late afternoon, a Whooper swan was on Dryham Ings
Goldcrest & a pair of Bullfinch were in the Far Corner
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed
Wednesday 4th December 2013
A Water rail was seen preening for 10 minutes in the North East corner of the Island Lake in the morning
Thursday 5th December 2013
4 Dunlin were on the Island Lake
Friday 6th December 2013
There were 3 winter plumaged Great crested grebes, as well as 28 Pochard & a Shelduck on the Main Lake
A Goldcrest & Bullfinch were at the end of Dryham Lane
There were about 100 mixed Fieldfare & Redwing on the North hedge
Only 3 Dunlin remained on the Island Lake
A Green sandpiper called over Dryham Ings
Saturday 7th December 2013
A female Goosander was on the Main Lake in the morning, with a male circling the same lake later
2 of the Dunlins were still on the Island Lake in the far west corner, with a Water rail being seen by the marker post
On the North hedge with many Fieldfare & Redwing, were 2 Lesser redpoll, with the Corn bunting in the North field
On the Reed-bed, with a Redshank was 5 Shelduck
Within the Far corner, within a mixed finch flock of Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch were at least 2 Bramblings
Dryham Ings had 2 Grey herons
Along Dryham Lane was a Green woodpecker
In the late afternoon, 2 Sparrowhawks & a Peregrine were hunting the Starling roost (about 1,000 birds) in the Village Lake reeds
Sunday 8th December 2013
In the morning, a Woodcock was flushed from Dryham Lane, by the South hide
The corner of the Carp Lake had 5 Lesser redpoll & a Goldcrest
A Peregrine flew over the North field
There were still 2 Dunlin in the West corner of the Island Lake
66 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
Monday 9th December 2013
1 or 2 Peregrines were over the North field today
Friday 13th December 2013
A female Goosander was on the Island Lake in the morning, with 4 flying west over the reserve in the afternoon
The Village Lake Starling roost had about 1,000 birds this evening
7 Redshank, 10 Shelduck & 85 Wigeon were on the reserve
A Water rail was heard on the Island Lake
Over 200 Fieldfares were present in the North hedge
Up 20 Siskin were by the West path
The Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane again, with 2 Goldcrest
Saturday 14th December 2013
A total of 86 Wigeon were present
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Island Lake, whilst an immature Marsh harrier flew over in the morning
120 Golden plover flew south over the reserve
11 Shelduck were on the Reed-bed, with Fieldfare & Redwing in the North hedge
Green woodpecker & 2 Goldcrest were by the Carp Lake
There is still a Great crested grebe on the Main Lake
A Peregrine was hunting the Lapwings on Dryham Ings
5 Jack snipe were counted on Dryham Ings during survey work
Sunday 15th December 2013
In the early morning, a Barn owl was seen at the entrance to the reserve
Later on at the same place was a male Bullfinch
The North hedge had 2 Lesser redpoll as well as the usual Fieldfare & Redwing, with 2 Corn buntings in the North field
30 Golden plover flew over south
A Water rail was on the north shore of the Island Lake
A Marsh harrier was seen hunting the reserve, with a Peregrine mobbing the harrier when it caught a rabbit
Tuesday 17th December 2013
The Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane
A Golden plover flew south over the Reed-bed, where the Peregrine was hunting
29 Shoveller were counted today
In the afternoon, a Red kite flew over Dryham Ings
On the Main Lake were 3 Great crested grebes & 2 Shelduck
Wednesday 18th December 2013
A male Marsh harrier was over the Main Lake
On the same lake was a drake Goldeneye, with an Oystercatcher on the far shore
2 Corn bunting were present on the North field
Thursday 19th December 2013
About 100 Golden plover flew over the Main Lake, as did 2 Grey partridge
The juvenile White-fronted goose returned to the Greylag flock today, along with a Pink-footed goose. Both were seen on the Main Lake & North field
A Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane
12 Pink-footed geese flew south from the East hide
In the afternoon a drake Green-winged teal was seen on the Island Lake
Friday 20th December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake
A male & 2 female Bullfinches were by the East hide
The drake Goldeneye was intially on the Reed-bed & then moved to the Main Lake, before flying off east
5 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
The first Little grebe for over a month was on the Reed-bed
A Marsh tit was by the East hide
Saturday 21st December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake, mainly sleeping on the furthest of the north islands on the Island Lake
3 Grey partridge & a Grey wagtail were seen by the Newly dug pit
A male & 5 female Bullfinch were by the Maize field feeder
During the day, a Marsh harrier & Peregrine were seen hunting the reserve
Dryham Lane had the Green woodpecker, plus a female Blackcap
The drake Goldeneye made an appearance on the Main Lake in the morning
Sunday 22nd December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake
On the same water, was a Teal with a white head
The Reed-bed had a Shelduck & 31 Shoveller
There were separate male & female Goldeneye on the Main Lake
Monday 23rd December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was with the majority of the Teal on the Village Lake.
On the Island Lake, was the unusual Teal with a white head
The Peregrine hunted the Main Lake in the afternoon
A pair of Bullfinch were by the Maize Field feeder again
Tuesday 24th December 2013
A Marsh harrier was hunting the Reed-bed again
By the Maize field feeder was the pair of Bullfinch, Coal tit & a flyover Grey wagtail
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake on the various islands
The North hedge had a Corn bunting, with 9 Golden plover flying south over the Reed-bed
On the West path was a Goldcrest, with the drake Goldeneye on the Far Lake, before spending the rest of the day on the Main Lake
There were 5 Shelduck on the Main Lake
The Starling roost this evening had about 1,000 birds in it
Wednesday 25th December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake
A Bullfinch & Lesser redpoll were on the West path
2 Mistle thrushes were on the Snipe Field
A total of 52 Pochard were on the Main Lake
Thursday 26th December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake
In the morning, the drake Goldeneye was on the Village Lake
During the day, a Marsh harrier & Peregrine hunted the reserve
A Green woodpecker was in the 'Owl' tree in the Far Corner
A few Siskins were along the West path
The Bullfinches were again by the Maize field feeder
10 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
Friday 27th December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was again on the Island Lake, along with a Curlew & 3 drakes & a duck Goosander
A Peregrine flew south over the Reed-bed & Main Lake
38 Shoveller were on the Reed-bed this morning
Saturday 28th December 2013
2 Marsh harriers (a juvenile male & a female), plus a Peregrine were hunting the reserve
Red kite, Buzzard & Kestrel seen as well
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake, where a Water rail was briefly seen in the morning
In the morning, a Pink-footed goose was with the Main Lake Greylags
A few Siskin were in the Far Corner, with a total of 21 Shelduck counted
The Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane
Sunday 29th December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was on the Island Lake today
43 Shoveller were on the reserve, with 14 Shelduck on the Main Lake
A Water rail was seen on the Island Lake
The female Marsh harrier was seen again
A Pair of Bullfinch were seen by the reserve entrance
A Marsh tit was on the West path, by the Carp Lake
Monday 30th December 2013
The drake Green-winged teal was still on the Island lake
31 Shelduck were on the Island Lake
In the morning, 2 male & a female Goosander were on the Island lake
A Goldcrest was seen on the West path
The male Goldeneye spent the day on the Main Lake
Tuesday 31st December 2013
The Green-winged teal was still on the Island Lake
In the morning, the juvenile male Marsh harrier was feeding on a rabbit by the Dragonfly ponds
The Green woodpecker was seen from the South hide
72 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
Posted By: Barry on 6/7/2014 8:03:09 PM

November 2013

Friday 1st November 2013
A Peregrine was seen to fly in from the east & then fly off south
7+ Grey partridge were in the North Field
A total of 3 Marsh tits were present, with 1 on the East path & 2 on the West path
Saturday 2nd November 2013
In the Cliffe road hedge a Chiffchaff was calling, with Green woodpecker nearby
6 Whooper swans flew south over the Reed-bed
60 Pink-footed geese flew over north, with 200 seen to come down in fields over the East ridge. There was also one calling with a small flock of Greylags
The first returning Shelducks were on the Reed-bed
110 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
10 Siskins were on the West path, with a Treecreeper
On the Newly dug pit was a Green sandpiper & Grey wagtail
The pair of Marsh tits were seen on the West path & outside the South hide on Dryham Lane
Sunday 3rd November 2013
Whooper swans seen today, included 12 over flying to the south & a family of 5 (2 adults & 3 juveniles), that dropped into Dryham Ings
70 Wigeon were on the Village Lake, with 6 more elsewhere
A skein of 60 Pink-footed geese were over the East ridge, with another of 250+ flying over in a westerly direction
A male Goosander briefly alighted on the Far Lake
A Little egret flew over in an easterly direction
A Grey wagtail flew over the Main Lake
Finally, a female Peregrine perched on a post in the North Field, then flew northwards
Monday 4th November 2013
5 Whopper swans were on the Reed-bed, before heading back to Dryham Ings for the afternoon
A male Peregrine was hunting the Island Lake in the afternoon
60 Pink-footed geese flew south east
Tuesday 5th November 2013
The 5 Whooper swans, again spent time on the Reed-bed, before going back to Dryham Ings, where they were joined first one & then two adults
Another 11 Whoopers were seen flying south
A male Marsh harrier was over the Island Lake
4 Pink-footed geese were feeding in the North Field
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake, along with 2 Black-tailed godwits in the afternoon
The Green woodpecker was seen along with 15 Siskins at the end of Dryham Lane
Wednesday 6th Novemeber 2013
The 5 Whooper swans on Dryham Ings, were joined by a female Goldeneye
70 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
Thursday 7th November 2013
35 Golden plover flew over the reserve in a southerly direction
The Kingfisher was seen outside the South hide
Green woodpecker & Goldcrest were by the Far Corner
The shores of the Main Lake had a Wtaer rail, as well as the female Goldeneye that relocated there
The family party of 5 Whooper swans were still on Dryham Ings
Friday 8th November 2013
The Kingfisher was seen outside the South hide
5 Lesser redpoll were on the Snipe Field
The 5 Whooper swans were on the Reed-bed in the morning, but were then joined by another identical family of 5
The female Goldeneye was still on the Main Lake
81 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
Saturday 9th November 2013
4 Whooper swans (2 adults & 2 juveniles) were on Dryham Ings
A further 2 adults were seen on the Main Lake
The Kingfisher was back on the perches outside the South hide
Sunday 10th November 2013
On Dryham Ings, this afternoon 2 families of Whooper swans were back (2 families of 2 adults & 3 juveniles)
7 Grey partridge were in the West field
On the Island Lake in the morning, 2 Water rails were on the northern shore
A Goldcrest was seen on the West path
8 Great crested grebes were counted on the Main Lake, where 2 Kingfishers were seen in the afternoon
A Grey wagtail was on the Newly dug pit
68 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
During survey work, 6 Jack snipe were counted on Dryham Ings
Monday 11th November 2013
A Marsh tit was on the East path, just north of the hide
A Merlin was seen to fly over from the East hide
There were 11 Whooper swans (including 3 juveniles) on the Reed-bed
Tuesday 12th November 2013
On the Main Lake were 2 Goldeneye & 4 Whooper swan
There were 14 more Whoopers on Dryham Ings, with 11 of those flying to the Reed-bed
The West path had Goldcrest & Bullfinch
A Marsh harrier flew north over the Reed-bed
The Island Lake had 5 Goldeneye, with a Water rail on the north bank reeds
A Peregrine flew over the Island Lake
Wednesday 13th November 2013
2 Goldcrests were seen at the end of Dryham Lane & along the West path
12 Whooper swans were on the Reed-bed
Thursday 14th November 2013
13 Whooper swans on Dryham Ings, including 6 juveniles
Friday 15th November 2013
A Kingfisher & Grey wagtail were seen outside the South hide
There were 3 Shelduck on the far shore of the Main Lake
The family party of 5 Whooper swans were on Dryham Ings
A Goldcrest was on the West path
A lone Pink-footed goose was feeding in the North Field with the Greylags
The Island Lake had a Green sandpiper
Finally a Woodcock was seen to fly over Dryham Lane & drop into the Village Lake trees in the twilight of the evening
Saturday 16th November 2013
500 Pink-footed geese were flying North west from the East ridge in several parties
A juvenile Eurasian White fronted goose was with the Greylags in the North Field
2 Lesser redpoll were in the North hedge, with 15+ Siskin on the West path
The regular family of Whooper swans were on the reserve
The Kingfisher was seen from the South hide, with 30 Fieldfare flying west
A Green sandpiper was on the Newly dug pit
Sunday 17th November 2013
A total of 146 Wigeon were counted today
On the Reed-bed, were 9 Whooper swans of 2 families with 5 juveniles
Another 6 including 3 juveniles flew into Dryham Ings Cell'A' in the morning
A Lesser redpoll flew over the Snipe field
The juvenile Eurasian white-fronted goose was intially in the North field, but later flew with the Greylags to the Main Lake
The Kingfisher was seen outside the South hide
Fieldfare & Redwing were in the Far Corner
Monday 18th November 2013
The Main Lake had a Kingfisher & Green sandpiper
Tuesday 19th November 2013
3 Marsh harriers were over the Main Lake (2 males & a cream-crown)
A Red kite flew north west over Dryham Ings
610 Teal were counted on the Island Lake
The juvenile Eurasian white-fronted goose was with the Greyags on the Main Lake until mid-morning
The Main Lake today, had a winter plumaged Black-throated diver, favouring the west end of the lake
Wednesday 20th November 2013
The Black-throated diver showed well on the Main Lake
The juvenile Euraisan White-fronted goose was still with the Greylags
A Marsh harrier was een on the Main Lake as well as the Kingfisher
138 Wigeon were on the Village Lake, with 2 Shelduck on the Island Lake
Thursday 21st November 2013
The Black-throated diver moved to the Village lake, & was then seen to fly off in the early afternoon
Friday 22nd November 2013
The juvenile White-fronted goose was on the Main Lake in the morning & then left for the North field in the afternoon
In the afternoon a Little egret joined the Kingfisher on the Main Lake
There were 2 Goldcrests in the Dryham Lane hedges
Dryham Ings had 2 Dunlin amongst the Lapwings, with a flock of 20 seen flying over towards the Reed-bed
2 Marsh harriers were seen from the Turret hide in the afternoon
About 1500 Pink-footed geese were seen flying south along the East ridge
A total of 738 Teal were counted on the Island Lake, with 106 Wigeon on the reserve
Finally 5000+ Starlings in several flocks were seen heading south over the reserve in the late afternoon
Saturday 23rd November 2013
Marsh tit & Green woodpecker were present along Dryham Lane
There were 2 drake Pintail on the Reed-bed
On the North field, along wiht the Greylags was the juvenile White-fronted goose, plus 5 Pink-footed geese.
Another 150 Pink-feet flew east over the Reed-bed
Sunday 24th November 2013
128 Wigeon counted on the Main Lake
5 Shelduck were on the Island Lake
A Grey wagtail was seen from the East hide
The West path had Goldcrest & Siskin
The juvenile White-fronted goose flew into the Main Lake with the Greylags
Monday 25th November 2013
The juvenile White-fronted goose was with the Greylags on the Main LakeThe family of 5 Whooper swans were back on Dryham Ings
Dryham Lane had a Coal tit & pair of Bullfinch
50+ Fieldfare & 10+ Redwing were in the North hedge
A Water rail was seen on the Island Lake
Tuesday 26th November 2013
The Whooper swan family was still on Dryham Ings
Along Dryham Lane, was 7 Bullfinch, a Goldcrest & a Coal tit, which was later seen in the Far Corner
5 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
43 Golden plover flew south over the Main Lake, with 8 Curlew flying in the opposite direction
A Merlin flew briefly over the Island Lake, where there was a Peregrine perched on the Village Lake fence posts
A Water rail was on the north bank of the Island Lake
450 Pink footed geese flew south over the reserve
168 Wigeon were counted today
Wednesday 27th November 2013
A male Goosander flew south over the Main Lake
3 Bullfinch were seen on Dryham Lane
450 Pink footed geese flew south over the reserve
A Water rail was seen on the Island Lake
Thursday 28th November 2013
The juvenile White-fronted goose was with the Greylags in the North Field
Saturday 30th November 2013
A Water rail was in the west part of the Reed-bed
Siskins were by the Far Corner
A Bullfinch was on the East path
The Main Lake had a Shelduck & 7 Cormorants
111 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
Posted By: Barry on 5/4/2014 7:30:02 PM

October 2013

Wednesday 2nd October 2013
The Island Lake had the drake Pintail, Little ringed plover & Golden plover
50+ Wigeon were seen on the reserve
Thursday 3rd October 2013
58 Wigeon counted today
Friday 4th October 2013
4 Swallows flew over the Cafe
The 3 Eygptian geese were on the Main Lake
A Grey wagtail, flew south east over Crosslands Lake
48 Golden plover flew south east over Dryham Lane
A Peregrine was seen flying south
The drake Pintail was starting to come out of eclipse plumage & the juvenile Little ringed plover were both on the Island Lake
Saturday 5th October 2013
A Red kite flew over the reserve, with a Peregrine hunting the Reed-bed & flying off in the direction of the East ridge
70 Pink-footed geese flew over in a south east direction
4 male Bullfinches flew over the Dryham Lane cafe
A juvenile Wheatear was on the Snipe Field
On the Island Lake, was the drake Pintail, the 3 Eygptian geese, Green sandpiper & the Little ringed plover
Sunday 6th October 2013
10+ Siskin were in the West path hedges
2 Sand martin were over the Carp Lake, with a Swallow & Reed warbler by the North hedge
On the Newly dug pit, was 4 Green sandpipers, plus a Grey wagtail
There was 3 Corn buntings in the Rosebays, with a Grass snake seen nearby
A cream crown Marsh harrier was over in the afternoon
The 3 Eygptian geese spent the day on the Main Lake today
Monday 7th October 2013
The drake Pintail & Little ringed plover were still on the Island Lake
50 Pink-footed geese were seen flying south from the East hide
Tuesday 8th October 2013
40 Pink footed geese flew south over the Main Lake
The Kingfisher was outside the South hide in the morning
A Green sandpiper was on the Newly dug pit
A Yellowhammer was in the North hedge
The drake Pintail & Little ringed plover were still on the Island Lake
Wednesday 9th October 2103
The 3 Eygptian geese were on the Village Lake
On the Island Lake, was the juvenile Little ringed plover
A Lesser redpoll was in the North hedge
The Green woodpecker was seen today
Thursday 10th October 2013
The 3 Eygptian geese were on the Main Lake today
On the Island Lake, was the drake Pintail & juvenile Little ringed plover, with 4 House martins flying north
A Grey wagtail was by the Dragonfly ponds
In the West hedge, between the Carp & Far Lakes, a Marsh tit was with a tit feeding flock
A Chiffchaff was at the end of Dryham Lane
There was 2 Barnacle geese with the Greylags
Friday 11th October 2013
The 3 Eygptian geese were again on the Main Lake
With the Greylags today, were 18 Pink-footed geese that flew off north, when disturbed
The Island Lake had the drake Pintail, plus 2 Redshank
On the Reed-bed was another Redshank, plus a Dunlin
The Wigeon on the Far Lake, reached 71, with a further 3 on the Carp Lake
Saturday 12th October 2013
The drake Pintail was on the Island Lake, along with a Ruff in the afternoon
The first Redwings of the autumn were in the Far Corner & Dryham Lane
2 Chiffchaffs were singing at the end of Dryham Lane
Sunday 13th October 2013
A Gannet flew north over the cafe in the early morning
There were lots of Redwings & Song thrushes in the North hedge & also the bottom of Dryham Lane, with a calling Chiffchaff & Bullfinch
10 adult Whooper swans were briefly on the Main Lake, before flying off north
In the afternoon, 240 Pink-footed geese flew east, with a flock of 40 Dunlin circling Dryham Ings before flying off south
The 3 Eygptian geese were back on the Main Lake
From the East hide, a Grey heron flew east
The drake Pintail still frequented the Island Lake
Monday 14th October 2013
On the Main Lake today, were 3 Barnacle & 3 Eygptian geese
A juvenile Arctic tern was seen over the Main Lake
Tuesday 15th October 2013
The juvenile Arctic tern was still patrolling the Main Lake
15 Golden plover flew over flying north
The Island Lake had a Ruff & the drake Pintail
Lastly a Green woodpecker was seen on the East path
Wednesday 16th October 2013
There was a male & 2 female Goldeneye on the Village Lake
A Jack snipe was on the Snipe Field
The juvenile Arctic tern was again over the Main Lake
The Island Lake had a drake Mandarin with the Pintail. A Water rail was seen in the margins along with a Dunlin
A Rock pipit was seen to fly over the Island Lake & land in the centre of the reserve
26 Pink-footed geese flew south over the Crosslands hide
A Green sandpiper flew north over the Main Lake
On the West path was a Marsh tit & 2 Goldcrests
Thursday 17th October 2013
The Marsh tit & 5 Goldcrest were seen on the West path
The juvenile Arctic tern was still fishing the Main Lake, along with the 3 Eygptian geese & an afternoon Green sandpiper
A further 6 Eygptian geese were seen to drop into the North Field to feed with the rest of the geese
A Grey wagtail was present
On the Island Lake the drake Pintail was present & was briefly joined by a Great white egret
A female Goldeneye was on the flooded part of Dryham Ings
A Gery heron flew west from Crosslands Lake
Friday 18th October 2013
The juvenile Arctic tern was commuting between the Main, Carp & Crosslands Lake
A Grey wagtail was seen at several parts of the reserve
The female Goleneye was still present on Dryham Ings, with a Grey heron disturbed from Crosslands Lake
Siskin were seen on the West path
There was 66 Wigeon scattered over the reserve
A Jack snipe was flushed from the Reed-bed path
A female joined the drake Pintail on the Island Lake, with a Water rail being seen again on the north shore
Saturday 19th October 2013
A good day for Pink-footed geese, with flocks of 47, 80 & 2 birds being seen over the North Field or Main Lake
The same lake had 2 Barnacle geese, the Arctic tern & a Kingfisher seen outside the South hide
A Grey wagtail was seen on the Reed-bed
Water rails were on the far shore of the Island Lake & Reed-bed shore
There were 6 Jack snipe flushed from Dryham Ings during survey work
The female Goldeneye was on Crosslands Lake, although she later moved on to the Main Lake
In the morning, the 3 Eygptian geese were on the North Field
2 more eclipse Pintail were first seen on the Far Lake, before spending the rest of the morning on the Island Lake
A total of 68 Wigeon were counted today
Sunday 20th October 2013
A flock of 50 Pink-footed geese flew south west over the North Field
A Peregrine was hunting the Village Lake in the early morning
The Island Lake had the drake Pintail on it
The juvenile Arctic tern was still over the Main Lake
A total of 74 Wigeon were present today (Carp, Village & Far Lakes)
30 Golden plover flew south over the Village Lake
On Dryham Lane, the Marsh tit was with a party of Long-tailed tits, from the hedge to the west of the South hide
3 Eygptian geese were on the Main Lake, along with a Little egret
The first Fieldfares of the autumn were along Dryham Lane
There were 2 Corn buntings in the Far Corner, with the same number of Siskins on the West path
Monday 21st October 2013
The drake Pintail was still on the Island Lake
The Marsh tit was in the Far Corner today
The female Goldeneye was still on Dryham Ings
The Kingfisher was outside the South hide
On the Reed-bed path, a Green woodpecker was seen
Tuesday 22nd October 2013
A Barnacle goose was with the Greylags on the Island Lake
On Dryham Ings was an Oystercatcher & the female Goldeneye
61 Golden plover flew south over the Main Lake
Wednesday 23rd October 2013
100 Pink-footed geese flew south over the East ridge
The drake Pintail was still on the Island Lake
A ring tailed Hen harrier was seen flying between the Reed-bed & Main Lake, before flying west over the Far Corner
The Maize Field had 2 Yellowhammers, with a Pair of Bullfinch further down the East path
A Peregrine was seen flying west over the reserve
Thursday 24th October 2013
5 Whooper swans alighted on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings before flying south
150 Pink-footed geese flew south, with another 500 flying west
The Barnacle goose was present again
11 Grey partridge were in the North field
In the afternoon, a Ruff was on the Village Lake
A male Peregrine flew by the East ridge
Friday 25th October 2013
15 Whooper swans (including 3 juveniles) spent the day on Cell 'A' of Dryham Ings
With the Greylags on the Main Lake, was 6 Pink-footed geese, & the Barnacle goose
7 Grey partridge were on the Maize Field
The Kingfisher was outside the South hide this evening
There are now 6 Redshank wintering
Saturday 26th October 2013
A Green woodpecker was seen on both the North path & Dryham Lane
The Siskin flock on the West path had 20 birds in it, with 5 Lesser redpoll
Also on the West path was a Goldcrest
Bullfinch & Grey wagtail were seen
A Green sandpiper was seen over Crosslands Lake
60 Golden plover flew over going south
65 Wigeon were counted across the reserve
4 Pink-footed geese dropped onto the Main Lake in the afternoon
Finally 8 Whooper swan were on the Main Lake in the morning
Sunday 27th October 2013
Skeins of 600 & 120 Pink-footed geese flew over the reserve in an easterly direction
A few Siskin were on the West path
A Peregrine was seen along the East ridge
35 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
2 to 3 Yellowhammers were on the Maize Field
The 3 Eygptian geese were on the Main Lake today
A Little egret flew from Dryham Ings to the Island Lake, & then flew off south
Monday 28th October 2013
43 Whooper swans were on the Island Lake, one of which had been rung at Marton Mere in 2004. A separate party of 23 were seen on the Village Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on the posts outside the South hide
Tuesday 29th October 2013
3 Goldcrest were seen today
2 Pink-footed geese joined the Greylags on the Main Lake
Wednesday 30th October 2013
2 Whooper swans were seen from the Crosslands hide
Thursday 31st October 2013
5 Whooper swans were on Dryham Ings today
The Kingfisher was on the posts, outside the South hide
Posted By: Barry on 4/4/2014 8:59:33 PM

September 2013

Sunday 1st September 2013
On the Island Lake only one juvenile Garganey could be seen
2 to 3 Green sandpipers, the juvenile Little ringed plover & the 2 remaining Avocets were also present
Commuting between the Reed-bed & Island Lake was the first returning Redshank of the autumn
There was a Common sandpiper on Dryham Ings
The Kingfisher was outside the South hide
A Corn bunting was in the North hedge
On the West path was a pair of Bullfinch
Monday 2nd September 2013
A juvenile Merlin flew over the Main Lake east to west in the morning
The Kingfisher was again seen on the Main Lake
The Island Lake had a Green sandpiper, the 2 Avocets & a Ringed plover
Tuesday 3rd September 2013
2 Green sandpipers spent the day between the Island, Reed-bed & Main Lakes
65+ Golden plover & a Ruff flew over the Reed-bed, with 4 of the plovers landing
On the Island Lake was juvenile Little & Ringed plovers, with 2 juvenile Curlew sandpipers being seen in the evening. The 2 Avocets were also present as well
A Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed
Wednesday 4th September 2013
On the Island Lake in the morning, were 2 Avocets, 3 Green sandpipers & the Ringed plover. 15 Golden plovers dropped in later
There was a small passage of Meadow pipits (about 10 to 12) on the Snipe Field
On the Reed-bed was 2 newly hatched Little grebe chicks, part of the 18 counted today
A Whimbrel & 30+ Curlew flew south over the Main Lake
Thursday 5th September 2013
The juvenile Little ringed plover & 2 Avocets were on the Island Lake
A total of 972 Greylag geese were on the Village Lake
The Main Lake had a Whimbrel in the South east corner, which flew north when disturbed, along with 2 Green sandpipers
Friday 6th September 2013
The Main Lake had a Green sandpiper
The Island Lake had the 2 lingering Avocets, a Ringed plover & a Grey heron flying west
The Reed-bed has 3 Little grebe chicks of 2 families, there is also 1 Little grebe chick on the Far Lake
In the afternoon, the Kingfisher was back on the Main Lake, with about 40 Golden plover overhead
Saturday 7th September 2013
The 2 Avocets were still on the Island Lake, later in the afternoon a Dunlin & Little stint appeared
The waders have transferred to the Main Lake, where there were 2 Green & a Common sandpipers, plus a Ruff that dropped in the early afternoon, as well as 80+ Golden plover that flew over
The Kingfisher showed well outside the South hide, with 2 Hobbies hunting the Reed-bed
A total of 38 Shoveller & 44 Pochard were counted
Sunday 8th September 2013
A Canada goose was with the Greylag flock
The 2 Avocets were seen for the last time on the Island Lake today
Chiffchaff & Willow warbler singing on the East path
2 Kingfishers were outside the South hide & on the Main Lake
2 Hobbies were seen to fly over the South hide
A Common & Green sandpiper were on the Main Lake edges
The newly dug pit had 3 Common sandpipers, plus a Jay that flew in the direction of the Far Corner
Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane
Monday 9th September 2013
The Main Lake had 2 Green sandpipers & a Kingfisher in the afternoon
2 Common sandpipers were on the Newly dug pit
The drake Wigeon was seen again on the Carp Lake
Tuesday 10th September 2013
2 Common sandpipers were on the Island, Main & Carp Lakes
67 Canada geese were amonst the Greylags
A yellow wagtail was seen by the Main Lake, where flocks of 14 & 30 Golden plover flew over
The drake Wigeon was still on the Carp Lake, with the Gadwall
Wednesday 11th September 2013
A Ruff was on the Reed-bed, along with 6 Golden plover flying north
3 Bullfinch were seen by the Maize Field
The wintering Barnacle goose was back wiht the Greylags on the Village Lake, with 2 Common sandpiper also being seen
The Wigeon was still on the Carp Lake
A Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
Thursday 12th September 2013
The Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
The Island Lake had a Dunlin, an adult & juvenile Ringed & a juvenile Little ringed plover
The Barnacle goose was seen on the Village Lake
Friday 13th September 2013
A Green & 2 Common sandpipers were seen at several places on the reserve
2 Kingfishers were again on the Main Lake
50 Pochard were on the Main Lake
The Reed-bed had a Dunlin, adult Ringed & juvenile Little ringed plover
A Yellow wagtail was present on the Island Lake
The Barnacle goose was again with the Greylags on the Village Lake
Saturday 14th September 2013
On the Island Lake in the morning, a Black-tailed godwit & 6 Redshank (who later flew south) were present, 3 Common & 2 Green sandpipers & a Dunlin. Later on a juvenile Garganey & 4 Ringed plovers were seen.
The fence at the dragonfly end of the Snipe field had the year's first Whinchat, with a Wheatear by the first Dragonfly pond & a Kingfisher on the largest one.
A Marsh harrier flew over the Reed-bed, where there was also 3 Ringed & 6 Golden plovers.
In the North hedge were Whitethroat & Willow warbler, with singing Chiffchaff on Dryham Lane.
The field by the Far Corner has been flattened prior to excavation & as such attracted 50+ Pied & 5 Yellow wagtails as well as a few Meadow pipits.
A Common sandpiper was seen from the Crosslands hide
On the Main Lake was 3 Kingfisher, a Hobby overhead & a Jay in the western shore trees.
On the Village Lake was Greylag, Canada & Barnacle geese that had been distrubed from the North Field
3 Wigeon were seen around the reserve
Sunday 15th September 2013
The Island Lake this morning had 2 Green sandpipers, 2 Little ringed plovers & a Dunlin. The Black-tailed godwit from yesterday was also there.
In the afternoon, a Hobby was seen over the Island Lake
A Yellow wagtail flew over the Reed-bed
The West field had a flock of 30+ Pied wagtails & Meadow pipits
On the Far Lake there was 3 Wigeon
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
The Chiffchaff was still at the bottom of Dryham Lane
Only 1 Kingfisher was seen by the Main Lake today
Finally a Jack snipe was seen to drop into Dryham Ings by the 'cafe', along with 2 Ringed plovers in the morning
Monday 16th September 2013
The Main Lake had 2 Common & Green sandpipers
The Kingfisher was again outside the South hide
Little ringed plover & Yellow wagtail were on the Island Lake
A Wheatear was by the Dragonfly ponds
Tuesday 17th September 2013
Common sandpiper, Little & Ringed plovers on the Island Lake
The Main Lake had 2 Green sandpiper, plus the Kingfisher
The Wheatear was seen in the evening by the middle Dragonfly pond
In the late evening, the Barn owl was over the Far Lake, along with 2 Wigeon
A Jack snipe was seen on the Village Lake, where a Hobby was seen to swoop & catch a House martin
Wednesday 18th September 2013
The Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
A Green sandpiper was een on the Main Lake, Dryham Ings & the Reed-bed
There were 2 Little ringed plovers on the Island Lake
There are still 4 to 5 Chiffchaffs on the reserve
Thursday 19th September 2013
On the Island Lake today, was a Green sandpiper & Wigeon
3 Bullfinches were on the Maize Field
On the Reed-bed were 3 Yellow wagtails, with 27 Meadow pipits on the West field
2 Grey wagtails flew south over the Main Lake
News has come about the colour ringed Little egret seen on the 26th July. It had been ringed as a nestling at Baston Pits, Bourne, Lincolnshire on the 27th May this year.
Friday 20th September 2013
A Green & 2 Common sandpipers were present on the reserev today
11 Pink-footed geese spent some time on the Village Lake with 106 Canadas & the Greylags before flying off
A juvenile Little ringed plover was on the Reed-bed
8 Wigeon were seen (6 on the Far Lake, 2 on the Village Lake)
The KIngfisher showed again from the South hide
A Chiffchaff was calling by the entrance to the reserve
A Peregrine spent some time hunting the Reed-bed
Saturday 21st September 2013
The Reed-bed had a Black-tailed godwit & juvenile Little ringed plover
13 Mute swans flew over in a North west direction
A Corn bunting was on the North hedge
27 Pink-footed geese were seen
Common & Green sandpiper were seen around the reserve
The Island Lake had 3 juvenile Curlew sandpiper that later moved tot he Reed-bed
6 Wigeon were on the Far Lake
19 Little grebe were counted today
Sunday 22nd September 2014
A Coomon sandpiper on the Island Lake, with the juvenile Little ringed plover on the Reed-bed
The Main Lake had 4 Green & a Common sandpiper
A Hobby was over the North Field
6 Wigeon were counted again, with only 2 on the Far Lake
A Pink-footed goose circled the Reed-bed a couple of times
The Kingfisher was on the West Main Lake shore
The grey Heron with the broken wing is still on Crosslands Lake
Good numbers of Meadow pipits on the Snipe Field, with a Yellow wagtail as well
The Chiffchaff was still in the trees by the bottom of Dryham Lane
Monday 23rd September 2013
A Bittern was seen on the Carp Lake, flying off in the evening in the direction of the Reed-bed
A Ringed & juvenile Little ringed plover were on the Reed-bed
A Common sandpiper was on the Island Lake, along wiht 13 Golden plover
A Green sandpiper was seen on the Carp Lake
Tuesday 24th September 2013
Many parties of Golden plover today, including 250 + over the Reed-bed & parties roosting over night
There was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper on the Village Lake, with a Dunlin on the Reed-bed
The Kingfisher was seen on the Island Lake as well as the Main Lake
9 Wigeon were on the Far Lake in the evening, with the Green woodpecker on Dryham Lane
Wednesday 25th September 2014
3 Eygptian geese were on the Village Lake this evening
3 Ruff dropped into the Reed-bed at the same time, as well as a female Pintail
The Reed-bed had a Dunlin, 2 Little ringed plover, 2 Common sandpiper, plus a Water rail in the western end
Kingfisher was on the Main & Far Lakes
31 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
Thursday 26th September 2014
2 Kingfishers were seen from the South hide
A Ruff & Dunlin were on the Reed-bed
The drake Pintailwas on the Island Lake
The 3 Eygptian geese were present in the afternoon, commuting between the Village Lake & Reed-bed, along with the Barnacle goose
Friday 27th September 2013
The Kingfisher & a Grey wagtail were seen from the South hide
The 3 Eygptian geese were again seen on the Village Lake
On the Island Lake there was a Green sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 2 Little ringed & a Ringed plover, 2 Curlew sandpiper, a Ruff, Redshank, plus a couple of Golden plover that dropped in. Also there was a Grey wagtail & the drake Pintail
On the Far Lake, there was 20 Wigeon
Crossland Lake had a Grey heron on one of the islands
Saturday 28th September 2013
The 3 Eygptian geese were on the Village Lake with the Greylags, along with 10 Pink-footed geese that later flew off to the East ridge
2 Grey wagtails were on the ponds to the bottom of the East hide
A Coal tit was on the East path
On the Island Lake, there was a Ruff, 4 Dunlin, Common sandpiper, Little ringed plover & Redshank. The drake Pintail was still present
A Blackcap was on the West path
There were 39 Wigeon on the Far Lake
The Kingfisher was seen from the South hide
Sunday 29th September 2013
A Jack snipe was seen on the far bank of the Island Lake, with 6 Dunlin on the Rocky island, the drake Pintail & the 3 Eygptian geese
A Kingfisher was seen hovering by the Village Lake tern post
A group of 10 Grey heron flew south over the reserve
A Ruff was on the Reed-bed
Monday 30th September 2013
The 3 Eygptian geese were on the Main Lake today
A Hobby was seen from the East hide, over the Village Lake, with a Peregrine over Dryham Lane & a Marsh harrier over the Main Lake
Red kite was on the East ridge
A Green woodpecker was on the Reed-bed path
200+ Golden plover passed over the Reed-bed
On the Island Lake, was a Little ringed plover, 6 Dunlin, a Ruff, Green sandpiper, the drake Pintail, with 50 Golden plover flying over to the west
49 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
Posted By: Barry on 3/5/2014 9:06:43 PM

August 2013

Thursday 1st August 2013
11 Green sandpiper, briefly dropped into the Main Lake in the morning
A Common sandpiper & Ringed plover were on Dryham Ings
18 Common terns (including 4 immatures) were on the Main Lake
12 Cormorants were on Crosslands Lake
Friday 2nd August 2013
2 Green sandpipers flew from the Island Lake to the Dragonfly ponds
The colour ringed Commmon sandpiper was still on Dryham Ings
5 nearly grown Avocet chicks are on Dryham Ings, with 1 left on the Island Lake (the other one looks as if it has left). There is one chick on the Reed-bed
Saturday 3rd August 2013
A family of 5 Yellow wagtails were on the Snipe Field & Reed-bed
The colour ringed Common sandpiper was still on Dryham Ings, along with a Green sandpiper
10 Avoste chicks today, with 2 on the Island Lake (these can fly), 1 on the Reed-bed & 7 on the Dryham Ings (2 of these are still downy)
Sunday 4th August 2013
2 Green sandpipers were seen on Cell 'C' of Dryham Ings this morning
A different Common sandpiper from yesterday was on Dryham Ings
A Greenshank was seen on the Reed-bed & Main Lake
A Garden warbler was with the warbler flock in the North hedge
A Little egret spent the morning on the Village Lake
9 Avocet chicks were present (with none left on the Reed-bed)
A total of 6 immature Common terns are on the reserve
Monday 5th August 2013
A Peregrine was seen along Dryham Lane in the late evening
Tuesday 6th August 2013
Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings & the Island Lake
In the evening, a Greenshank was on the Island Lake & Reed-bed
At the same time, a Common sandpiper was seen at Crosslands Lake
10 Avocet chicks are still on the reserve, with at least 7 of them flying short distances
The Island Lake had a Kingfisher
The Barn owl was hunting over the 'Cafe' end of Dryham Ings in the evening
The resident pair of Lesser blck backed gulls have taken to catching Tufted duck ducklings on the Village & Island Lakes
Wednesday 7th August 2013
The Village Lake had a Greenshank & a Common sandpiper
There were 3 Corn buntings by the Dragonfly pond
On the Main Lake was a freshly hatched family of 8 Tufted ducklings as well as a Little egret
Dryham Ings had it's sixth pair of Shoveller this year, with 2 ducklings in Cell 'C'
Thursday 8th August 2014
The Little egret was seen again on the Main Lake
The Little grebe on the east shore of the same lake has hatched 5 young
A Kingfisher was also seen on the Main Lake
Friday 9th August 2013
A juvenile Little ringed plover was on Dryham Ings, with an adult on the Island Lake
There are now 6 immature Common terns on the reserve
The Little egret was with a Grey heron on the Reed-bed in the afternoon
The Island Lake is now low to attract waders & had 11 Snipe, 3 Grre & a Common sandpiper, 2 juvenile Avocets & an adult Yellow-legged gull
2 Corn buntings were seen on the North Field
Saturday 10th August 2013
On the Island Lake this morning, was a Dunlin, 2 Green sandpiper, Little ringed plover the juvenile Avocets & an immature Yellow wagtail. At midday a Greenshank was also present
The Reed-bed had  a Grey heron & Ruff that flew off to the North West in the late morning
2 Common sandpiper, plus an adult & 2 juvenile Little ringed plover were on Dryham Ings
There were 6  Avocet chicks on Dryham Ings
A Little egret was on Crosslands Lake
Willow warbler was singing by the Carp Lake
On the East path was 2 juvenile Bullfinches
Sunday 11th August 2013
On the Island Lake, were 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, along with one of the Avocet chicks
There were 11 Yellow wagtails on the Snipe Field
A Grey heron was on the Carp Lake in the monring
A Hobby was seen over the East ridge
A Peregrine flew over the reserve
Only 1 of the 3 young Avocet chicks seen on Dryham Ings seems to have survived
3 Black-tailed godwits dropped into the Reed-bed in the late afternoon
A male Bullfinch was in the North hedge
Monday 12th August 2013
10 Dunlin were seen on the Main Lake
Tuesday 13th August 2013
On the Island Lake, there was 3 Green & 2 Common sandpipers, with at least 4 Yellow wagtails. Two immature Avocets were also there.
Numbers of Greylag geese are starting to build up, with 2-300 present on the Village & Main Lakes
Another immature Avocet was on Dryham Ings
A Grey heron was on the Reed-bed in the North West corner
Wednesday 14th August 2013
On the Island Lake, there was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, the 2 immature Avocets plus the Yellow wagtails, a Greenshank was also seen
The Snipe Field had 8 Yellow wagtails
The Kingfisher was seen on the Reed-bed & then gave good views from the South hide
The youngest Avocet chick was present on Dryham Ings
The North hedge is starting to attract warbler feeding parties, with Lesser,  Common whitethroats & Willow warblers seen during the morning
Thursday 15th August 2013
The Island Lake had 4 Green & a Common sandpiper
A separate Common sandpiper was seen on Dryham Ings
2 Immature Avocets were on Dryham Ings
Friday 16th August 2013
The Island Lake had 3 Green & a Common sandpiper, 2 immature Avocets & Yellow wagtail. In the afternoon a Greenshank was resent
The Kingfisher was seen in front of the South hide
2 immature Avocets were on Dryham Ings
Saturday 17th August 2013
On the Island Lake this morning, was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper, with a Black-tailed godwit also.  An adult & 2 immature Avocets were also about, as well as an early Water rail seen on the long island in the North east corner
Another Common sandpiper was present elsewhere on the reserve
The remaining 2 other immature Avocets were still on Dryham Ings
The Kingfisher was outside the South hide in the morning
A Hobby flew over the South hide in the morning
Sunday 18th August 2013
The Black-tailed godwit, plus the 2 Green & a Common sandpiper were still on the Island Lake
16 Black-tailed godwits briefly visited the Reed-bed before flying off south over the Main Lake
A Green woodpecker was seen by the Dragonfly ponds, where there was also 5 Yellow wagtails
1 immature Avocet was seen today on Dryham Ings, so the 3 thers have left, giving a total of 11 fledged so far.
2 Common terns & an immature visited the Main Lake
The pair of Little grebes on the Far Lake, have hatched 2 young
Monday 19th August 2013
On the Island Lake today was single Common & Green sandpipers
The Reed-bed had 2 or 3 Yellow wagtails
Dryham Ings had the remaining adult & chick Avocet, plus a Common sandpiper
The fledged Common terns were on the Crossland Lake island, along with assorted gulls
Tuesday 20th August 2013
On the Island Lake, the Water rail was showing well on the far shore, along with 3 Green sandpipers & the Yellow wagtails
Crosslands Lake had a Grey heron in the morning
From the Crosslands hide, the remaining Avocet parent & chick were present, along with 2 Common sandpipers & Little ringed plovers
A Little egret was on the Main Lake, with the Kingfisher being seen from the South hide
Wednesday 21st August 2013
The Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake
Thursday 22nd August 2013
There was a Common sandpiper & Avocet on Dryham Ings
On the Main Lake was 7 Ruff, 4 Greenshank & 30+ Golden plover flying over
A Grey heron was on the Reed-bed, as well as a Black-tailed godwit
580 Greylag geese were counted on the reserve
The Island Lake has 7 Black-tailed godwit, 2 Green & a Common sandpipers, an adult Ringed plover, a juvenile Little ringed plover, plus 3 Yellow wagtails
Friday 23rd August 2013
The 4 Greenshank were still on the east shore of the Main Lake
On Dryham Ings there was an adult Avocet, plus Common sandpiper
The Island Lake had a Kingfisher, Ringed plover, 7 Green sandpipers, 4 Black-tailed godwits, a different Common sandpiper plus 2 Yellow wagtails
A Turnstone circled the reserve over the Main Lake at midday
Saturday 24th August 2013
On the Island Lake this morning was 2 Green & a Common sandpiper. The Ringed plover & 4 Black-tailed godwits were still there, with 5 Golden plovers flying in to bathe. Also 78 Teal were counted.
The Reed-bed had Snipe, a Grey heron & later on in the morning18 Ruff & 5 Golden plover dropped in.
On Dryham Ings there were 2 Common sandpiper, plus the last Avocet chick & parent
The Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake in the afternoon
Dryham Lane hedge had a good selection of common warblers
Sunday 25th August 2013
In the morning on the Reed-bed, along with 15 Golden plover was 4 Curlew sandpipers. One these later joined 16 Ruff on the Island Lake & flew off south with this group
On the same lake was 4 Black-tailed godwits, at least 2 Green sandipers, a Common sandpiper & the juvenile Avocet
2 Common sandpipers from yesterday, along with 5 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
The Main Lake had 2 Grey herons hunting the north shore
Monday 26th August 2013
The Island Lake had 16 Black-tailed godwits dropping in, in the morning, there was also a Green sandpiper & 156 Lapwings counted
2 further Black-tailed godwits flew west over the Reed-bed, where 850 Greylag geese were counted along with a Dunlin
Tuesday 27th August 2013
In the evening, 3 Black-tailed godwits were on the Island Lake
Common sandpipers were on the Island & Main Lakes
Green sandpipers were seen on the Reed-bed, Main & Island LakesThe Avocet chick & parent were communting between the Island Lake & Dryham Ings
Wednesday 28th August 2013
An adult Mediterranean gull was on Crosslands Lake islands, along with a Green sandpiper
2 to 3 Common sandpipers weres een on both the Reed-bed & Dryham Ings
45 Golden plover seen on the Island Lake
A Bullfinch was seen at the end of Dryham Lane, along with 2 Grey wagtails
Thursday 29th August 2013
The Main Lake had a Common & a Green sandpiper
Along with 2 Golden plover, there was a Green sandpiper on the Island Lake
Friday 30th August 2013
On the Island Lake was a Green sandpiper, juvenile Little ringed plover, 50 Golden plover & 2 Yellow wagtails
The Reed-bed had 2 Ruff, plus 23 feeding Snipe
On the shores of the main Lake were 2 Green sandpiper
In the evening, 2 Kingfishers were seen on the perches outside the South hide
A Marsh harrier flew over
Saturday 31st August 2013
In the morning, there was a pair of Bullfinches on Dryham Lane
A single Ruff was still on the Reed-bed
The usual Green sandpiper & 2 Avocets were still on the Island Lake
Later on 2 juvenile Garganeys were seen on the same lake
The Kingfisher was seen on the Main Lake, where only 1 of the Little grebe chicks survives
Birds of prey seen, included Marsh harrier (seen several times over the Island & Main Lakes), Red kite (East ridge), Hobby (over the Reed-bed)
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings

Posted By: Barry on 2/2/2014 1:39:35 PM

July 2013

Tuesday 2nd July 2013
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed in the morning
The first summer Mediterranean gull was still on the Island Lake
At least 5 Avocet chicks of 3 families were seen on Dryham Ings.One of these got too close to a Shelduck family & was nearly killed by an adult Shelduck
A family of 5 Gadwall ducklings was on the Carp Lake
Wednesday 3rd July 2013
A Little tern was seen in the evening on Dryham Ings from Crosslands hide, alternatively fishing the lagoon & resting on the islands
One of the Common tern chicks was seen to be fed a Pike fry
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
Friday 5th July 2013
A Red kite flew over in the morning
A Common sandpiper was still on Dryham Ings
14 Avocet chicks of 5 families were at the same place, but only 2 Common tern chicks were left on the island opposite the Crosslands hide
A Corn bunting was singing by the Dragonfly ponds, where there was also a male Yellow wagtail
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the nearest island to the hide on the Island Lake, carrying nest material. Photographs show that it is in fact ringed
Saturday 6th July 2013
A Whimbrel flew over the Reed-bed
The year's first Willow tit was in the North hedge by the Far Corner
The Corn bunting was singing by the Dragonfly ponds
8 Avocet chicks were on Dryham Ings, along with the Common sandpiper
2 Grey herons flew west
The Green woodpecker was on the East path
Sunday 7th July 2013
An adult Mediterranean gull flew over Dryham Ings, where there was also a Greenshank
In the morning, a first summer Little gull was over the Main Lake
The Willow tit was by the Carp Lake in the morning
The Corn bunting was singing by the Dragonfly ponds
8 Avocet chicks were seen, some are developing wings
Monday 8th July 2013
A Whimbrel flew east over the Village Lake in the afternoon
Tuesday 9th July 2013
A Grey heron was over Dryham Ings in the morning
23 Tufted ducklings of 3 families on the Island Lake
8 Avocet chicks of 3 families, including one of 3 on Dryham Ings
Another 2 freshly hatched Avocet chicks were on the Reed-bed tonight
Wednesday 10th July 2013
A Greenshank was seen on Dryham Ings
Thursday 11th July 2013
3 Yellow wagtail over the Main Lake
A Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane
A Liitle egret was seen on Dryham Ings
A Willow tit was on the East path
Friday 12th July 2013
A Whimbrel flew over the Reed-bed
On Dryham Ings were 7 Avocet chicks of 4 families, including one of 3
On the Reed-bed were 3 Avocet chicks of 2 families
The Island Lake has 2 well grown Avocet chicks
The Corn bunting was on the hedge by the Dragonfly ponds
Saturday 13th July 2013
Grey heron, plus 11 Cormorants on the pit behind Crosslands hide
On Dryham Ings is a new brood of Little ringed plovers, 4 Common tern & 5 Avocet chicks
On the Reed-bed were 3 more Avocet chicks, with the 2 old chicks on the Island Lake
A male Bullfinch was seen on Dryham Lane
The Corn bunting was singing on the North Field
Sunday 14th July 2013
In the morning on Dryham Ings wasa summer plumaged Sanderling & 6 Dunlin that eventually flew east when disturbed by a gull
At the same place, 8 Avocet chicks were counted
The 3 Avocet chicks are still on the Reed-bed
A Marsh harrier flew over in the early afternoon
At the same time, the Willow tit was seen at the bottom of Dryham Lane
The Corn bunting was singing in the North Field, with 2 birds seen fighting over the Maize Field
A Kingfisher was seen in the evening
Monday 15th July 2013
A flock of 140 Lapwings on the Village Lake
One of the nearly grown Avocet chicks was on the Island Lake
The eclipse drake Wigeon was still on the Reed-bed
The Corn bunting was singing on the North Field
There was 5 Avocet chicks of 3 families on Dryham Ings
Tuesday 16th July 2013
A Black tailed godwit was on the Village Lake in the morning
3 Green sandpiper were on Dryham Ings by the entrance this evening
A Common sandpiper was seen from the Crosslands hide
The Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
The Island Lake had a single Avocet chick
On the Reed-bed were 2 Avocet chicks (one of which is now a week old)
On Dryham Ings were a total of 15 Avocet chicks of 6 families, some which are now over 4 weeks old & getting very mobile
There was a new family of 6 Shoveller ducklings on the first part of Dryham Ings
Wednesday 17th July 2013
On Dryham Ings today were 3 Green & a Common sandpiper
Thursday 18th July 2013
There was a Green sandpiper on Dryham Ings as well as 2 of the first returning Snipe
Friday 19th July 2013
2 Common sandpipers were on the Main Lake in the morning
In the evening, a Barn owl was in the Far Corner
Dryham Ings had 6 Avocet chicks, with 3 on the Reed-bed & 2 on the Island Lake
There were 2 immature Common terns on the Main Lake tern raft, with 1 on Dryham Ings
There was also a half grown Little ringed plover chick on Dryham Ings alsoThe Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
A partially grown Oystercatcher chick was on the Reed-bed
Saturday 20th July 2013
A Grey heron was seen from the Crosslands hide
Crosslands Lake had 10 Cormorant, a Dunlin & 2 Common sandpiper
Another Dunlin was on Dryham Ings, with a family of 4 nearly fledged Little ringed plovers & 2 Common tern chicks nearby
Avocet chicks totalled 17, with 3 on the Island Lake, 3 on the Reed-bed & 11 on Dryham Ings, some are nearly fledged & ready to leave us
2 of the returning Snipe were on the Reed-bed
Sunday 21st July 2013
50 to 60 Curlew flew over the Far Corner
11 Black-tailed godwit flew North East over the Main Lake
2 Common sandpiper were still on Dryham Ings
3 families of Little ringed plover were counted (one of these being on the Reed-bed)
There were 12 broods of Tufted duck counted on the reserve
3 Green woodpeckers were seen on the East path & Dryham Lane
There were 11 Avocet chicks on Dryham Ings, 6 on the Reed-bed (including 4 recently hatched) & a single on the Island Lake
A Grey heron was on Dryham Ings, with the Barn owl being seen also
Monday 22nd July 2013
A Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
In the morning, 9 Common scoter (8 males & a female) were on the Main Lake
Tuesday 23rd July 2013
2 Green  & a Common sandpiper were on the Village Lake
A Dunlin was on the Reed-bed with a juvenile Ringed plover
The Dragonfly pond had 2 Yellow wagtails
On the Island Lake was a family of 13 Tufted ducks, plus 3 Avocet chicks
The Reed-bed had 6 Avocet chicks with 4 on Dryham Ings
Wednesday 24th July 2013
3 Whimbrel circled the Village Lake just before midday
Thursday 25th July 2013
The Barn owl was seen in the Far Corner again
On the Main Lake tern raft were 9 Common terns
From the Crosslands hide, was a family of Little ringed plovers (adult plus 4 young), Redshank & Common sandpiper
On Crosslands Lake, were 3 Grey herons & 8 Cormorants
Friday 26th July 2013
A colour ringed Little egret was on the Main Lake
2 Black-tailed godwits flew east from the Reed-bed
On the Reed-bed was also a Green sandpiper & Dunlin
2 Grey heron were on Crosslands Lake
A Willow tit was seen at the Crosslands end of Dryham Lane
Saturday 27th July 2013
Black-tailed godwit & Dunlin on the Island Lake
A Peregrine was hunting the Reed-bed
2 Corn buntings singing in the North Field
Grey heron on Crosslands Lake
Yellow wagtail seen on the reserve
Sunday 28th July 2013
On the Reed-bed today, were 2 Black-tailed godwit & a Green sandpiper
27 Tufted duck of 5 familes were on the Main Lake
Dryham Ings had single Common & Green sandpipers
A Peregrine & Red kite were over the reserve, with a male Marsh harrier north
Monday 29th July 2013
On the Reed-bed was a Black-tailed godwit, Green sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, Snipe, 2 Ringed plover & a Little ringed plover family
Dryham Ings had 3 Avocet chicks, the family of Little ringed plovers, plus single Common & Green sandpipers
Tuesday 30th July 2013
2 Black-tailed godwits on the Island Lake, with a Green sandpiper by the Dragonfly ponds, along with 5 Yellow wagtails
On Dryham Ings was a colour ringed Common sandpiper
A male Bullfinch was seen at the end of Dryham Lane by the Crosslands hide
Wednesday 31st July 2013
The Green sandpiper was still on the Dragonfly ponds
On the Reed-bed was a Dunlin, which was joined by 2 Ruffs in the afternoon
Avocet chicks, comprised of 5 on Dryham Ings, 2 on The Reed-bed, 2 on the Island Lake. 3 of these are without adults, so are near to leaving us. It is believed that 3 chicks have already left
Posted By: Barry on 1/4/2014 11:15:52 AM

June 2013

Saturday 1st June 2013
2 Pink-footed geese are present with the Greylags on the Main Lake
A Red kite flew west over Dryham Ings in the morning
A Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
1 Avocet chick was seen on the Reed-bed
Sunday 2nd June 2013
The 2 Pink-footed geese were on the Village Lake in the early morning, but could not be found after this
2 Corn buntings were singing in the North Field
2 Avocet chicks were seen on Dryham Ings, along with 2 families of Little ringed plover
There are now 3 families of Shelduck about (2 of 8 ducklings & 1 of 3)
2 Kingfishers flew over the Reed-bed in the afternoon
The 2 Green woodpeckers were seen again
Tuesday 4th June 2013
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was seen this evening on the Island Lake
A Whimbrel flew north over the Reed-bed
Wednesday 5th June 2013
A Peregrine was seen to catch a Starling over the Main Lake
In the evening, 2 first summer Little gulls were present
Thursday 6th June 2013
There were 4 first summer Little gulls on the Reed-bed this afternoon
A Whimbrel was seen on the Main Lake
Friday 7th June 2013
On the Island Lake was 4 Canada geese
The Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
A Garden warbler was seen by the Carp Lake
Saturday 8th June 2013
In the morning, a Green sandpiper was over Dryham Ings
At the same time a summer plumaged Little stint was on 'V' island, along with a Common sandpiper
An Avocet chick was on the Reed-bed
The Corn bunting was singing on the North field towards Cliffe Road
A single Green woodpecker was on the Turret hide path
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake with the Black headed gulls
The Little grebe pair on the Village Lake have 2 young
Sunday 9th June 2013
In the morning a Common sandpiper was seen on Dryham Ings
A Red kite was over Dryham Ings, flying east
The Corn bunting was singing in the same place as yesterday
The Reed-bed had 2 Avocet chicks, as well as a family of 5 Pied wagtails
On Dryham Ings there was 3 week old Oystercatcher chicks as well as at least 3 Redshank chicks
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was again present on the Island Lake
The morning had a 2nd summer Little gull on the Reed-bed
Monday 10th June 2013
In the early morning, a Red kite was over Dryham Ings
A Little egret was first on the Island Lake & then went onto the Reed-bed
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was again present on the Island Lake
Wednesday 12th June 2013
A third pair of Shoveller had 7 ducklings on the Island Lake
A Little egret flew south from the Main Lake
There were 2 broods of 6 & 7 Shelduck ducklings on Dryham Ings
At the same place, 2 well grown Little ringed plover chicks were seen
Friday 14th June 2013
Up to 3 first summer Mediterranean gulls could be seen from the Turret hide in the afternoon
A Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed
2 Avocet chicks were on Dryham Ings, where 4 of the Shoveller ducklings are now well grown
Saturday 15th June 2013
The first summer Mediterranaean gull was on the Village Lake this morning
A Green woodpecker was on the East path
The first Gadwall broods of the season (10 & 9 ducklings) were on the Reed-bed & Village Lake respectively
Sunday 16th June 2013
The first summer Mediterranaean gull was on the main Village Lake island today
Corn buntings were singing by Cliffe road & the West path
A single Avocet chick was seen on Dryham Ings
A new brrod of 3 Shoveller ducklings was seen on Dryham Ings, the 4th of the year
59 Gadwall were counted on the Village Lake
Monday 17th June 2013
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
Tuesday 18th June 2013
On the Village Lake, the first summer Mediterranean gull was joined by a second year bird
5 Canada geese were seen flying north
The Barn owl was seen by the nest box entrance
2 Bullfinches were on the West path
There were 4 Gadwall broods on the Reed-bed
Dryham Ings had 11 Avocet chicks from 5 pairs, wiht the first Common terns hatching there as well
Wednesday 19th June 2013
A total of 12 Avocet chicks were counted on Dryham Ings, of 5 families, with one being of 4 chicks
The pair of Common terns outside Crosslands hide have 4 chicks
A Green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake in the afternoon
Thursday 20th June 2013
An unseasonable Goldeneye was on the Island Lake
Friday 21st June 2013
A Cuckoo was heard calling in the Far Corner
Only 6 Avocet chicks of 3 families could be located this evening on Dryham Ings
The first summer Mediterranaean gull was on the Village Lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
Saturday 22nd June 2013
The 2 young Little grebes were showing well on the Village Lake
A Hobby flew south over the Reed-bed in the morning
9 Avocet chicks were counted on Dryham Ings (4, 2 & 3 singles), including 3 on the reservoir shore
On the Main Lake a party of 7 Gadwall ducklings were seen, the 5th pair this year
A Peregrine was over the South hide mid-morning
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake in the morning
Sunday 23rd June 2013
A Hobby was over Crosslands Lane in the morning
A Grey heron was on Dryham Ings
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the Village Lake
The 3 juvenile Redshank could be seen from the Crosslands hide in the morning
6 Avocet chicks of 3 families were seen on Dryham Ings this morning
117 holes were counted on the Sand martin colony in Crosslands Lane
Tuesday 25th June 2013
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the village Lake this evening
A Grey heron flew over going south
An immature Greta spotted woodpecker was seen on the West path
A family of 8 well grown Shoveller ducklings are on the Reed-bed
8 Avocet chicks (3,2,1,1,1) are on Dryham Ings
Wednesday 26th June 2013
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake & seen carrying nest material
The first Common terns hatched on the Village Lake today, with 4 in total
A Grey heron flew over Dryham Ings
6 Avocet chicks were seen today on Dryham Ings, one family of 3, with the rest being singles
Friday 28th June 2013
The first Tufted duck family of the year were on the Island Lake
Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
4 Avocet chicks weres een on 3 families on Dryham Ings, the eldest now being 14 days old
A second family of Common terns has hatched on Dryham Ings
Saturday 29th June 2013
A Yellow wagtail was by the Maize Field
2 Great spotted woodpecker on the West path, with a male Bullfinch seen carrying food by the Far Lake
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake today
On Dryham Ings were 6 Avocet chicks of 4 families (one of these had 3 chicks)
Sunday 30th June 2013
A second pair of Redshank have nested on Dryham Ings, with the young being seen today
8 Avocet chicks were seen today, the eldest is now 16 days old & there is a family of 4 now
Another pair of Little ringed plovers are sitting on Dryham Ings, where a pair of Lapwing have hatched on the upper part
4 families of Gadwall (8, 5,4,4) are on the Reed-bed or Far Lake
Also on the Reed-bed were 2 families (4 & 3) of Tufted duck
The first summer Mediterranean gull was on the Island Lake
3 pairs of Common tern have at least 6 chicks on Dryham Ings

Posted By: Barry on 12/10/2013 10:18:51 PM

May 2013

Wednesday 1st May 2013
A male Ring ousel was seen by the South hide & Dryham Lane in the morning & early evening
The 2 Ruff were seen, as well as a Red Kite on the East ridge
A Little egret flew south thro' the reserve
Thursday 2nd May 2013
2 Ruff were on Dryham Ings viewed from the Crosslands hide
At least 3 pairs of Avocets are sitting on the Village Lake
Ther are still many Pied, White & Yellow wagtails througout the reserve
Friday 3rd May 2013
The 2 Ruff were still being seen, but they had separated
2 Dunlin were on Dryham Ings
6 Avocets were sitting on the Village Lake, with 4 Oystercatchers on 3 lakes
In the evening, a Whimbrel & Marsh harrier were seen
Saturday 4th May 2013
The 2 Ruff (one of which is colour ringed) were showing well from Crosslands hide, where 4 Dunlin also flew in
A first summer Mediterranean gull briefly flew over the Village Lake in the morning
9 pairs of Avocets are sitting on the Village Lake
6 Whimbrel flew in & out of the Reed-bed at midday
A Peregrine flew north over Dryham Ings, with Hobby seen also
Blackcap are showing really well on the West path, where one of the Willow warblers is carrying a ring
Sunday 5th May 2013
A female Wheatear was by the rabbit warren on the Island Lake
The 2 Ruff were still present, along with 2 Common sandpiper
A Garden warbler was singing in the South East corner of the Carp Lake
Monday 6th May 2013
A Short-eared owl was seen by the North Field by Cliffe Road, which then flew & landed on the East ridge
The female Wheatear was on the Snipe Field today
Tuesday 7th May 2013
2 of the Common terns were on the Village Lake, along with 1 of the Common sandpipers
The Garden warbler was singing by the Carp Lake
On Dryham Ings was the first Wood sandpiper & Greenshank of the year, also there was 2 Dunlin & the other Common sandpiper
Numbers of Yellow wagtail seen were down
The first Coot chicks of the year were on the Island Lake
32 Greylag goslings of 6 pairs were counted
Wednesday 8th May 2013
The Wood sandpiper was still on Dryham Ings, with 3 Dunlin seen from Crosslands hide
On the Reed-bed was 2 Whimbrel & the returning immature German Yellow-legged gull
Marsh harrier was also seen today
Thursday 9th May 2013
The Barn owl was hunting over Dryham Lane in the evening
Friday 10th May 2013
A drake Pintail flew briefly onto the Main Lake
A Hobby was seen over the South hide, where a Greenshank was heard also
On Dryham Ings was the Wood & 2 Common sandpipers
3 Whimbrel were disturbed from the Reed-bed & flew off north
The immature Yellow-legged gull was seen from the Turret hide
Saturday 11th May 2013
The Wood sandpiper was present, but mobile
On Dryham Ings was 2 Common sandpiper, plus a Dunlin. In the afternoon, 2 Little egrets were there until the early afternoon, when they flew off south together
The immature Yellow-legged gull was present again
17 Whimbrel & a Greenshank were present at the Reed-bed roost today
10+ Common terns were on the Reed-bed/Main Lake
A Green woodpecker was also seen
Our coloured ringed Avocet from Tee-side was seen today
Sunday 12th May 2013
A Common sandpier was at Dryham Ings, with a Green sandpiper in the afternoon
A Corn bunting was singing in the Far Corner
11 Gadwall & 3 Shoveller drakes were seen
Currently there are 25 pairs of Avocets sitting
In the Reed-bed roost tonight were 21 Whimbrel, 10 Curlew, a Bar-tailed godwit & 10 Common tern
Monday 13th May 2013
2 Arctic terns were seen in the morning from the Turret hide
2 Whimbrel were briefly on the Reed-bed, before flying off north
A Common sandpiper was on Dryham Ings, whilst a Green sandpiper flew North over the Main Lake
At the Reed-bed roost tonight, were 10 Whimbrel, 7 Curlew, 5 Dunlin, the Bar-tailed godwit & 10+ Common terns
Tuesday 14th May 2013
On the Reed-bed this evening were 36 Great black backed gulls
Wednesday 15th May 2013
1st summer Mediterranean gull on the Village Laek
The ringed 1st summer Yellow-legged gull visited the Reedbed in the afternoon
Thursday 16th May 2013
The Common sandiper was still on Dryham Ings
At the Reed-bed roost today, were 10 Curlew, 6 Whimbrel, Bar-tailed godwit & 17 Common terns
2 Corn buntings were singing on Dryham Ings
Friday 17th May 2013
The Common sandpiper was still on Dryham Ings
On Village Lake, 2 pairs of Common tern were displaying to each other
A Little ringed plover & Little egret were seen on the Reed-bed
Saturday 18th May 2013
3 Common sandpipers were on Dryham Ings
The Reed-bed roost tonight held 36 Curlew/Whimbrel (a minimum of which were 12 Whimbrel), the Bar-tailed godwit & 13 Common tern
There were 3 Oystercatcher chicks on the Village Lake
Sunday 19th May 2013
The Common sandpiper was still on Dryham Ings
The Oystercatcher chicks were showing well on the grassy island on the Village Lake
A Spotted flycatcher was seen at midday in the Far Corner
Monday 20th May 2013
At the Reed-bed roost tonight were 24 Curlew, 4 Whimbrel & the Bar-tailed godwit
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Common sandpiper on the Village Lake
In the early evening, 9 Common terns were on the reserve
The Reed-bed roost had 20+ Curlew, 6 Whimbrel & the Bar-tailed godwit
The Barn owl showed well this evening
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
On the Reed-bed, in the early evening were 3 Whimbrel & the Bar-tailed godwit, later on the roost had 2 Whimbrel, 10 Curlew & 15+ Common tern
A flock of 50 Kittewake flew east through the reserve in the evening. with an adult & juvenile lingering until dusk on the Reed-bed, Main & Island Lakes
Over Dryham Lane, a Hobby was seen in the evening
A Little owl was in the North hedge
The 1st summer Mediterranean gull was seen on the Island Lake
Thursday 23rd May 2013
A Hobby was seen the attempt to catch a Sand martin in the early morning
A Red kite was over Dryham Ings at midday
The Corn bunting was singing in the Far Corner in the afternoon
Friday 24th May 2013
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed in the afternoon
Saturday 25th May 2013
Another Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed & Island Lake in the morning
A Common sandpiper was on the Reed-bed
The Corn bunting was singing in the Far Corner
30 pairs of Avocets are now sitting
The first Lapwing chicks of the year were seen by the Reed-bed
A Bullfinch was on the East Path by the hide in the morning
A Red kite flew over in the afternoon
Sunday 26th May 2013
A Little egret was on the Island Lake in the early morning
A 1st summer Mediterranean gull was seen amongst the Black headed gulls on the same lake
The Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
Common sandpiper was seen on the Reed-bed
A single Dunlin was on Dryham Ings
There are 2 hatched families of Oystercatcher (one of 1 chick & the other of 3)
The Redshank family on Dryham Ings had 4 chicks this morning
The Reed-bed roost had a single Whimbrel
At least 960 pairs of Black headed gulls are nesting on the reserve
Monday 27th May 2013
On the Reed-bed this morning, were 4 'Tundrae' type Ringed plovers
A Chiffchaff was singing on the West path
There are 2 hatched families of Oystercatcher (one of 1 chick & the other of 3)
A Hobby was over the Turret hide on midday
Tuesday 28th May 2013
A Whimbrel was seen to the west of the Crosslands hide
In the evening, a Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed
The first Avocets have hatched on the Village Lake, with 2 families of 4 & 3 chicks
The Mute swan has hatched 7 cygnets on the Reed-bed
Wednesday 29th May 2013
3 Sanderling were on Dryham Ings all day & could be seen from the Crosslands hide, in the late evening, the numbers built up to 5.
Marsh harrier flew over Dryham Ings in the afternoon.
The first Shelduck ducklings of the year were on Dryham Ings, where a family of 8 were seen
2 Green woodpecker were seen outside the East hide
Thursday 30th May 2013
The 5 Sanderling on were still on Dryham Ings
At the same spot was a Little ringed plover with 4 young
There was a Black-tailed godwit & Turnstone on the Reed-bed
The first Shoveller families of the year were seen on Dryham Ings, with families of 12 & 3 being seen
Friday 31st May 2013
3 Shelduck ducklings were on the Island Lake
No Avocet chicks on the Village Lake, but 2 newly hatched chicks were on the Reed-bed
A Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed in the evening
Posted By: Barry on 11/8/2013 12:08:46 PM

April 2013

Monday 1st April 2013
The female Smew moved from the Far Lake to the Carp Lake
17 Avocets were seen in the morning
Little & Ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings
There was still 14 Wigeon on the reserve
A Pink-footed goose was disturbed from the Reed-bed
A Red kite was over the reserve at midday
33 Curlew flew over
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
3 Rock pipits & a White wagtail were on Dryham Ings, below Crosslands hide, with 1 still seen in the evening
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Mid-morning, a Bar-tailed godwit was on the Village Lake
A Chiffchaff was outside the East hide
Thursday 4th April 2013
A Peregrine was over Dryham Lane
A pair of Grey partridge were in the West field
Dryham Ings had 3 Little & 2 Ringed plovers present
Friday 5th April 2013
36 Curlew flew north over the Reed-bed
A Pink-footed goose was on the Reed-bed
2 Wigeon were still present
A flock of 40+ Fieldfare were on the Far Corner
Little & Ringed plover were on Dryham Ings from the Crosslands hide
8 Mallard ducklings were seen in the evening in the same place
Saturday 6th April 2013
In the West field was 70+ Curlew & 32 Shelducks
A Peregrine flew over
26 Wigeon, & 14 Avocets were counted
A Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
The Pink-footed goose was seen on the Reed-bed in the evening
Sunday 7th April 2013
32 Avocets were scattered about the reserve
The lowering of the Reed-bed, attracted a pair of Ringed plover
The Corn bunting was singiing in the North Field
Chiffchaffs were singing by both the East & West paths
In the evening, a Sand martin was over the Carp Lake
The afternoon, had 2 partial summer plumaged Black-tailed godwits on the Reed-bed
The Pink-footed goose was on the Reed-bed again
Monday 8th April 2013
Only 1 Black-tailed godwit remained
A Rock pipit was on Dryham Ings
Tuesday 9th April 2013
The Black-tailed godwit remained on the Reed-bed
Chiffchaffs were in force singing around the Carp Lake
Wednesday 10th April 2013
The Black-tailed godwit was still on the Reed-bed
Dryham Ings from the Crosslands hide, was 4 Ringed, 2 Little ringed & a winter plumaged Dunlin. There was also at least 6 Meadow pipits feeding in front of the hide
Chiffchaffs were on the West path
3 Sand martins were seen over Dryham Ings, with a Swallow being seen in the afternoon
A male Goosander spent most of the day on the Main Lake
Thursday 11th April 2013
More hirundines, with 2 Swallow, 14+ Sand martin & the first Yellow wagtail on Dryham Ings from Crosslands hide
From the same hide, a Dunlin & 4 Little ringed plovers were present
The Black-tailed godwit was still on the Reed-bed
A Peregrine was over the Island Lake, with a Tawny owl being disturbed by a Blackbird at the reserve entrance
Friday 12th April 2013
Plenty of Swallows, Sand martins & Yellow wagtails on Dryham Ings from Crosslands hide & the Carp Lake (where Chiffchaff are singing)
Also on Dryham Ings were 2 Dunlin & a 'Channel' type wagtail that was seen well
The Black-tailed godwit was still on the Reed-bed, with a Pink-footed goose on the North Field
There are still 12 Wigeon on the Village Lake
In the evening, the Far Lake had a male Goosander on it
Saturday 13th April 2013
12 Wigeon on the Village Lake, with the pair of Pintail appearing on the Island Lake
The Pink-footed goose was still on the Reed-bed, where in the evening, it was joined by 2 Dunlin that had previously been seen on Dryham Ings
One of the Avocets on the Reed-bed has a Red above White ring above the knee on the right leg
Swallows & Sand martins were out in force around the Carp Lake
From Crosslands hide looking over Dryham Ings were 16+ Yellow wagtail, a White wagtail, Wheatear on Island 'U' & a Common sandpiper
The first Common tern of the year flew south over the Main Lake
2 Sandwich terns flew over the entrance towards Brough in the evening
Monday 15th April 2013
On Dryham Ings from the Crosslands hide was 40+ Yellow wagtails, 50+ Pied wagtails & a White wagtail
Also there were 12 Dunlins & 2 Common sandpipers
On the ploughed West field, a Whimbrel was heard in amongst the Curlews
A Peregrine flew over going west
A male Blackcap was outside the South hide
A Goldcrest was outside the reserve entrance
Tuesday 16th April 2013
The Yellow wagtails were still on Dryham Ings, along with a Common sandpiper
In the evening, a female Marsh harrier were seen
A female Goosander was on the Main Lake, with the pair of Pintail on the Island Lake
7 Black-tailed godwit were first seen over the Far Lake, with 5 dropping onto the Reed-bed & a single staying on the Village Lake
Wednesday 17th April 2013
The Reed-bed had 3 Black-tailed, plus a Bar-tailed godwit
2 more Black-tailed godwits were on the Village Lake
A Water rail was seen in the North West corner of the Reed-bed
The pair of Pintail were still present on the Island Lake
On Dryham Ings were 30+ Yellow wagtail, plus a Common sandpiper
The Green woodpecker was seen by the East hide
Thursday 18th April 2013
At least 5 Black-tailed godwits were about (Village Lake & reed-bed), plus the Bar-tailed godwit still on the latter
On the Reed-bed also, a summer plumage Little gull flew thro' for a few minutes
Dryham Ings had many Pied, White & Yellow wagtails, 2 Dunlin & the Common sandpiper
The pair of Pintail were still on the Island Lake, being later on joined by a Ruff
Friday 19th April 2013
In the morning, just after midday asummer plumaged Red-throated diver waas found on the Main Lake. After being disturbed by the gulls it flew off, circling the reserve before flying in the direction of the River Humber
At the same time 2 summer plumaged Little gulls were present to be later joined by 2 second summer Mediterranean gulls
The Barn owl was hunting in the mid afternoon
There were at least 7 Black-tailed godwits (3 on the Village Lake & 4 on the Reed-bed)
The Far Lake had a Blackcap singing, with a Lesser redpoll. By the Carp Lake were 5 futher Lesser redpolls
The path by the Carp Lake had the first Whitethroat of the year
Dryham Ings still had the large numebr of Pied, White & Yellow wagtails, with the Dunlin & Common sandpiper still being present
Saturday 20th April 2013
A male Ring ousel was seen briefly at the end of Dryham Lane this morning
Blackcaps & Whitethroats were singing along Dryham Lane & the East path
The first Sedge warblers were heard by the Carp Lake & Village Lake
A Lesser whitethroat was singing in the Far Corner
In the North field were Yellow & Pied wagtails, the Pink-footed goose & singing Corn bunting
12 Whimbrel flew north, with the 7 Black-tailed godwits still here, plus a Dunlin
On Dryham Ings were the usual wagtails, Little & Ringed plovers, Common sandpiper At least 50 Lesser redpoll flew over the West path
The 2 adult Little gulls returned to the Main Lake later in the morning
The Barn owl was seen along Dryham Lane & the Carp Lake in the early morning
Sunday 21st April 2013
The male Ring ousel was refound in the Far Corner this morning
A total of 11 Black-tailed godwits were recorded (of which 8 passed thro')
The Dunlin was still on the Reed-bed, with the Pink-footed goose staying with the Greylags
A Red kite & Peregrine were seen on the north
One of the two adult Little gulls returned to the Main Lake
2 Second summer Mediterranean gulls spent the day on the Village Lake
Monday 22nd April 2013
The 2 adult Little gulls visited the Main Lake again
2 Red kite were seen above the East ridge
The Village Lake had 5 Black-tailed godwits
Tuesday 23rd April 2013
In the evening, 2 Green sandpipers flew over the Main Lake & landed on Dryham Ings
Wednesday 24th April 2013
In amongst the Yellow wagtails on Dryham Ings was 2 female Blue-headed wagtails
The first Greylag family (of 5) were seen on the Village Lake
Black-tailed godwits reached 9 (8 on the Reed-bed, 1 on the Island Lake)
Thursday 25th April 2013
The first Swifts of the year were seen today
Only 2 Black-tailed godwits were left on the reserve (singles on the Island Lake & Reed-bed)
67 Shelduck were seen (highest count this year)
Friday 26th April 2013
A total of 39 Black-tailed godwits on the reserve (38 on the Reed-bed, 1 on the Island Lake)
Female Blue-headed wagtails were seen by the Dragonfly ponds & Dryham Ings
Swifts were again seen along Cliffe Road
Saturday 27th April 2013
The first Reed warblers of the year were singing on the Village Lake & Carp Lake
11 Black-tailed godwits on the Village Lake
2 Common sandpipers on Dryham Ings
4 Barnacle geeese flew south in the morning
Many Pied, White & Yellow wagtails throughout the reserve
A Ruff was seen on the Main Lake & then the Reed-bed from mid morning onwards
Sunday 28th April 2013
A Wheatear passed thro' Dryham Ings on the morning, being  seen on Island 'X'
Swifts were seen in the distance from Dryham Ings
3 Little ringed plover were displaying over Dryham Ings, with 2 Common sandpiper also present
A Ruff was on The Main Lake, with another on the Reed-bed
A Black-tailed godwit was still seen on the Island Lake
A Common tern passed thro'
A Peregrine was feeding on carrion on the East ridge
Monday 29th April 2013
The Black-tailed godwit was still present
2 Common terns passed through
A Whimbrel was briefly seen from Crosslands hide
A Jay was in the West field adjacent to the West path
Tuesday 30th April 2013
The Black-tailed godwit was on the Reed-bed
2 Ruffs were on the Village Lake (one of them is colour ringed)
A Red kite was over the East ridge
2 Common sandpipers were on Dryham Ings
The Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags in the North field
The first Hobby of the year was seen by the Far Corner

Posted By: Barry on 10/11/2013 9:18:55 PM

March 2013

Friday 1st March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake, but is very wary
A few Siskins are still about, with 30 or so Lesser redpoll in the North hedge
12 Oystercatcher & 10 Wigeon were seen
A Peregrine flew over
3 Yellowhammer were in the Maize Field
Saturday 2nd March 2013
A Short-eared owl was seen quartering the field in the Far Corner, with Barn owl also being present
A Corn bunting was singing in the North Field
The female Smew, apart from a flight to the Carp Lake, spent most of the time on the Far Lake
At about mid morning, a 1st year Iceland gull popped into the Island Lake for an hour or so
A Ringed plover was seen on Dryham Ings, from the Crosslands hide
Sunday 3rd March 2013
The female Smew was seen on both the Far & Main Lakes today
Water rail was showing well on the Island Lake in the morning
14 Oystercatcher were scatttered about the reserve, with 10 Wigeon on the Main Lake
Monday 4th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
Tuesday 5th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
2 pairs of Goosander dropped into the Island Lake
Wednesday 6th March 2013
The female Smew was still on the Far Lake
2 males & a female Goosander were on the Island Lake
The first Avocets of the year were back, with a pair on the Island Lake in the morning
Thursday 7th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
A Dunlin was seen on the Village Lake
Friday 8th March 2013
A male Marsh harrier hunted the grass land between the Reed-bed & the Main Lake
An immature male Peregrine flew over the Island Lake flying south west
The Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane
The Ringed plover was seen again on Dryham Ings
The Barn owl was seen hunting along Dryham Lane
The female Smew was still on the Far Lake
Saturday 9th March 2013
On Dryham Ings, from the Crosslands hide was Ringed plover, 3 Dunlin, Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Redshank & a Green sandpiper
The female Smew was still on the Far Lake
A flock of 60 or so Fieldfare passed over in the afternoon
Corn bunting singing in the North Field
2 Lesser redpoll were on the East path
Sunday 10th March 2013
The Ringed plover was on Dryham Ings, seen from Crosslands hide
The female Smew was still on the Far Lake
Monday 11th March 2013
The female Smew was still on the Far Lake
Tuesday 12th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
Dryham Ings had the Ringed plover, plus a Dunlin
A female Stonechat was on Dryham Ings
The Island Lake had a second winter Mediterranean gull
Wednesday 13th March 2013
A female Goosander was seen on the Island & Main Lake
The female Smew was still on the Far Lake
A male Hen harrier hunted over the reserve for 15 minutes
Thursday 14th March 2013
3 Red kites were seen over the East ridge, one of which flew over Dryham Ings
The female Smew was again on the Far Lake
Friday 15th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
In the late afternoon, a male & 2 female Goosander were on the Island Lake
A total of 20 Oystercatchers were counted
In the Goldfinch/Linnet flock were 2 Lesser redpoll
Saturday 16th March 2013
The female Smew was still on the Far Lake, in the morning she was joined by an extremely wary drake Mandarin who later flew to the Carp Lake
The pair of Grey partridge were seen on Dryham Ings
3 Lesser redpolls were with the Goldfinch flock in the North Field
Siskins were on the East path
An Avocet was on the Island Lake
5+ Ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings, seen from the Crosslands hide
Sunday 17th March 2013
The Avocet was on the Village Lake today
9 Wigeon on both the Island & Village Lakes
A Lesser redpoll was in the North hedge
A Water rail was flushed in the North West corner of the Reed-bed
The female Smew was still on the Far Lake
Ringed plover were again seen on Dryham Ings
Monday 18th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
On the same lake, was 3 males & a female Common scoter
A Dunlin flew over the Main Lake
A paie of Bullfinch was on the East path, with Siskin present also
20 Wigeon were present
A male & 2 female Goosander were on the Island Lake in the afternoon
Tuesday 19th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Main Lake
Wednesday 20th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
2 female Goosander were on the Island Lake
2 Avocets & 2 Dunlin were seen on the reserve
The Barn owl was seen in the centre of the reserve
Red kite over the East ridge
A Bank vole was sighted
Thursday 21st March 2013
12 Pink-footed geese were seen to land in a field to the North of the reserve
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
7 Avocet were seen today
2 Ringed plover were on Dryham Ings
A Chiffchaff was seen on the West path
Friday 22nd March 2013
A Chiffchaff was on Dryham Lane
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
24 Wigeon were on the reserve, along with a small (18 on the Reed-bed) influx of Shoveller
A Dunlin was on the East bank of the Main Lake
2 Ringed plover were again on Dryham Ings
In the late afternoon, a male Goosander visited the Island Lake
Saturday 23rd March 2013
The female Smew spent the day on the Carp Lake
On the North path, were 3 Yellowhammers plus a Lesser redpoll in summer plumage
From the Crosslands hide, 2 Rock pipits were seen to fly further into Dryham Ings
The Chiffchaff was again on the West path by the Carp Lake
200+ Great black-backed gulls were on the Island Lake in the early morning
Sunday 24th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake today
About 100 or so Fieldfare in the North Field, with a Yellowhammer also
Siskin seen on both East & West paths
1 Red kite, seen over the Turret hide, with 2 others seen soon afterwards
A Marsh harrier was seen at mid-day
A Chiffchaff was by the South hide
1st winter Mediterranaean gull on the Main Lake in the  afternoon
Monday 25th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
14 Wigeon were present
The Fieldfares were still on the North Field
4 Ringed plovers were seen from Crosslands hide
Just 1 Avocet & a Grey partridge were present
4 Goosander (a male & 3 females), were on the Island Lake in the evening
Tuesday 26th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
The pair of Grey partridge were seen again
A Water rail was flushed from the North ditch
18 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
Just 1 Ringed plover on Dryham Ings today
60+ Linnets were on the North Field
Wednesday 27th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
The 2 Ringed plover on Dryham Ings were joined by the first 2 Little ringed plovers of the year
The Barn owl was seen again
Thursday 28th March 2013
The 2 Little ringed & Ringed plovers were present on Dryham Ings today
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
21 Avocets were counted on the reserve today
A female goosander was seen, as was the Chiffchaff
Friday 29th March 2013
7 Avocets were on site today
Both Ringed & Little ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings again
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake today
The Island Lake had 7 Wigeon
A Water rail was disturbed from the North West of the Reed-bed
A Marsh harrier was over just before midday
A Rock pipit was seen on Dryham Ings, just below the Crosslands hide
The Corn bunting was back singing in it's usual spot in the North Field
Saturday 30th March 2013
The female Smew was on the Carp Lake
18 Avocet were mainly on the Village Lake
Singing Chiffchaffs were on the East & West paths
6 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
At least 2 Ringed & 4+ Little ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings
2 Canada geese flew over the Main Lake
The Green woodpecker was seen on Dryham Lane in the morning
Sunday 31st March 2013
At least 2 Little ringed & Ringed plovers were on Dryham Ings
24 Pink-footed geese in the North Field in the morning
24 Avocets present (but they leave in the evening)
A Chiffchaff was on the West path
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
A Red kite was seen over the East ridge
A Lesser redpoll was within the North Field Linnet flock
The Green woodpecker was seen again
In the evening, from the Crosslands hide in amongst a group of 15+ Pied wagtails & some Meadow pipits was 2 Rock pipits
Posted By: Barry on 9/7/2013 9:18:38 AM

February 2013

Friday 1st February 2013
With the Siskins on the East path, were 25+ Lesser redpoll
2 Whooper swan flew over
The Great crested grebe wa still present
Saturday 2nd February 2013
38 Wigeon were counted on the Village Lake
Siskin were dotted around the reserve, with Lesser redpoll on Dryham Lane
A Barn owl was hunting over Dryham Ings in the early morning
The Water rail was seen in Black Dyke by the Far Corner
A male Goldeneye was on the Main Lake, with 13 Shelduck on Dryham Ings
44 Redshank were counted on the Reed-bed
The drake Pintail dropped into the Village Lake
5 Goosander (2 males & 3 females) were on the Island Lake
A pair of Bullfinch were on the East path
Sunday 3rd February 2013
The first Oystercatcher of the year was on the Main Lake tern raft in the morning
Siskin & Lesser redpoll were seen on both East & West paths
14 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
A Peregrine was flying over north
The male Pintail visited the east side of the Main Lake
Monday 4th February 2013
A Peregrine made two passes over the Main Lake
A Pink-footed goose was on the Main Lake
Friday 8th February 2013
The male Pintail was on the Island Lake, along with 3 pairs of Goosander (in the afternoon)
A Kingfisher was seen, along with a Red Kite on the East ridge
The partial ermine stoat was seen again at the entrance to the reserve
Saturday 9th February 2013
The male Pintail was seen on the Village Lake
2 Grey partridge were on the Maize Field
2 Oystercatcher & 49 Shelduck were seen
A Barn owl was seen hunting in the afternoon & was seen to take a mouse from the wood pile on the east shore of the Main Lake
Sunday 10th February 2013
The drake Pintail was seen on the Main Lake, with at least 1 Oystercatcher
Great crested grebes were on both the Main & Village Lakes
18 Wigeon have re-appeared on the Village Lake
7 Curlew flew over going south
Monday 11th February 2013
Marsh harrier over the Reed-bed
The drake Pintail was on the Village Lake today
Wednesday 13th February 2013
A pair of Bullfinch were seen by the Maize Field
A male Hen harrier was seen hunting over the Reed-bed
Thursday 14th February 2013
A Kingfisher was in the Far Corner
In the evening, 11 Waxwings dropped into a tree to the right of the South hide & roosted for the night
A pair of Goosander were on the Island Lake
The Barn owl was again hunting in the middle of the reserve
Friday 15th February 2013
The drake Pintail was back on the Village Lake
A Marsh harrier was over the Main Lake
The Island Lake had a pair of Goosander
The Barn owl was again hunting in the centre of the reserve
Saturday 16th February 2013
A Corn bunting was singing in the Far Corner
With the Siskins on the West path was 2 Lesser redpoll
A Ringed plover circled the reserve & flew off in the direction of Dryham Ings
8 Wigeon were on the Village Lake, along with 6 Oystercatcher (2 of which are ringed)
The drake Pintail was back on the Village Lake
In the late afternoon, the Barn owl show itself again
Also, in the evening, 10 Wawings dropped into the same tree as Thursday !
Sunday 17th February 2013
Feeling like spring, with Skylar & Song thrush singing  & Lapwings displaying
A Coal tit was at the reserve entrance
A pair of Grey partridge were present
On the West path, there were Lesser redpolls with the Siskins
2 or more Jays were in the Far Corner by the owl nest box (were they searching for last year's buried acorns?)
5 Oystercatcher, plus22 Wigeon were scattered about the reserve
In the late afternoon, the Barn owl re-appeared
Monday 18th February 2013
A Kingfisher wa seen on the Main Lake
The Barn owl was seen again in the evening
Wednesday 20th February 2013
16 Oystercatchers were on the Main Lake tern raft
A pair of Grey partridge were seen on the Maize Field
With the Siskin on the West path were 5 Lesser redpoll
2 Canada geese were seen
Thursday 21st February 2013
The Barn owl showed well again
The Main Lake had a female Smew. She stayed mainly in the North West corner of the lake, apart from one flight to the Far Lake
A Tawny owl was seen by the entrance to the reserve in the early morning
Friday 22nd February 2013
The female Smew spent most of her time on the Main Lake, but did visit the Far Lake & Reed-bed
18 Oystercatcher were on the reserve today
The Island Lake had 2 female Goosander in the morning, being replaced with a pair in the afternoon
Snipe re-appeared on the Village Lake with the lower water levels, with 9 being seen
Both Barn & Tawny owls were seen today
Saturday 23rd February 2013
The female Smew was initially seen on the Reed-bed, after which it flew back to the Main Lake, where it spent most of the time asleep on the shore of the west bank
5 Curlew were in the North Field
A Grey partridge was on the newly plouged west field
There were 12 Wigeon scattered throughout the reserve
A Red kite was over the East ridge
Sunday 24th February 2013
The female Smew spent the morning on the Reed-bed & then flew to the Main Lake, where apart from a brief visit to the Far Lake, she spent the rest of the day
Scattered through the reserve were 14 Wigeon & 10 Oystercatcher
In the Far Corner were 3 Lesser redpolll, with 15 Siskin
A Jay was seen by the Barn owl box, with the owl also being seen in the late afternoon
A Kingfisher was on the far bank of the Main Lake
50 + Lesser redpoll were also seen
Monday 25th February 2013
9 Curlew were resting on the Island Lake
The female Smew communted between the Reed-bed, Main & Far Lakes today
Tuesday 26th February 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
3 pairs of Goosander were on the Island Lake
Wednesday 27th February 2013
The female Smew was again on the Far lake
A female Peregrine flew over the reserve
Thursday 28th February 2013
The female Smew was on the Far Lake
A male Merlin flew over going south
2 Lesser redpoll were seen
A Marsh harrier flew over the reserve
Posted By: Barry on 9/2/2013 8:33:40 PM

January 2013

Tuesday 1st January 2013
A Peregrine was seen on the East ridge
There were 56 Gadwall on the Carp Lake, with a further 45 on the Far Lake
By Dryham, near the Carp Lake was a Fieldfare & Green woodpecker
There was a couple of Lesser redpoll, Siskins & a pair of Bullfinch in the Far Corner
Shelduck were on the Reed-bed & Island Lake
The female Goldeneye was still on the Island Lake
51 Redshank & some Wigeon were on the Village Lake
A Water rail was in the North West corner of the Reed-bed
In the game crop field off Crosslands hide were 100+ Lesser redpolls
On the gravel pit opposite were 7 Cormorants, seen in the early morning
Wednesday 2nd January 2013
Little owl seen from the Crosslands hide, look North West
A female Goosander on the Island Lake
A green sandpiper was on Dryham Ings
2 female Goldeneye were on the Reed-bed
Goldcrest seen in the Far Corner
Friday 4th January 2013
A Bullfinch was on the West path
2 male & a female Goldeneye were on the Reed-bed
The Island Lake had 2 male & 3 female Goosander
A Peregrine flew over going west
2 Partridge were in the field to the north of the Far Corner
Saturday 5th January 2013
150 Pink-footed goose flew over flying North West
2 female Goldeneye were on the Island Lake, with a Water rail also
A Goldcrest was seen on Dryham Lane
Sunday 6th January 2013
Bullfinch was on the West path, with Goldcrest by the Carp Lake
A Golden plover flew south over the Reed-bed
24 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
Snipe returned after a few weeks absense
Monday 7th January 2013
21 Wigeon on the Village Lake,
29 Redshank on  the Main Lake tern raft
A Corn bunting was seen on Dryham Lane
Tuesday 8th January 2013
5 Corn buntings & 2 males & a female Bullfinch on the West path
Wednesday 9th January 2013
Barn owl seen from the South hide
32 Redshank were on the Island Lake
Friday 11th January 2013
The Barn owl was seen again
2 pairs of Bullfinch were on the West path, 10 Stock doves in the Far Corner
Saturday 12th January 2013
Kingfisher seen
A Coal tit was on the West path, with 2 pairs of Bullfinch nearby
A female Merlin was seen from the South hide
50 or so Siskin & 5 Lesser redpoll were in the Far Corner
Sunday 13th January 2013
9 Cormorant flew over the Carp Lake, with a Green sandpiper over as well
Siskin on the West path
26 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
11 Shelduck were on the Island Lake
Monday 14th January 2013
30 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
70 Redshank feeding on the Reed-bed mud, were disturbed by a Hen harrier flying west
Flying over the Main Lake was a Grey wagtail & Dunlin
2 separate Green woodpeckers were seen by the Reed-bed & Dryham
Lane
Tuesday 15th January 2013
2 Green woodpecekrs were seen again, with 4 Bullfinches on the West path. Goldcrest present as well
A Tawny owl was by the entrance in the early morning
Thursday 17th January 2013
A Grey heron flew over
2 Yellowhammers were on the Maize Field
A Peregrine was seen flying south east over the Maize Field
Saturday 19th January 2013
Little grebe back on the Village Lake
Only 3 Wigeon were present today
Fieldfare & Redwing were also back today
A covey of Grey partridge were distrubed from the North Field
A Water rail was feeding in Black Dyke by the Far Corner
A Peregrine was since two times during the day
In the afternoon, 3 Bullfinch were on the West path, with the Barn owl also being seen hunting
A Short-eared owl flew over the Turret hide path
Sunday 20th January 2013
A Woodcock was flushed from Dryham Lane by the South hide
A water rail esacaped a Stoat's pounce on the Island Lake, another ran across the East path & nearly got run over on Cliffe Road
A couple of Wigeon were on the Main Lake
A Green woodpecker was seen
Redwing & Fieldfare were around the Maize Field
Tuesday 22nd January 2013
2 Bullfinch were on the West path
A Woodcock flew over the Main Lake & settled on the West bank
Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Yet more Woodcock, with 1 or 2 between the Carp Lake, Far Lake & West path
The West path, had a Brambling, 2 Lesser redpoll & Siskin
A female Goldeneye was on the Main Lake tern raft
2 Golden plover were seen by the North Field
A male Hen harrier was hunting the Top scrape in the afternoon
Friday 25th January 2013
The Water rail was seen in Black Dyke in the Far Corner
A female Marsh harrier was over the Reed-bed & then flew west
Goldcrest on the West path
14 Shelduck on the Main Lake
Bullfinch on the West path
Saturday 26th January 2013
Siskins showing well at the entrance feeder
Good numbers of Fieldfare throughout the reserve
Yellowhammer in the North hedge
3 female Goldeneye on Crosslands Lake
23 Shelduck & 3 Wigeon on the Main Lake
Little owl was seen from the West path
3 Golden plover were seen on the reserve
Sunday 27th January 2013
On the Main Lake was 9 Shelduck & many Teal
On the Main Lake, was a male Goldeneye on the Eastern shore was a Pintail
On the West path was a Brambling that was with the Chaffinches
Monday 28th January 2013
Female Goosander on the Island Lake in the late afternoon
Tuesday 29th January 2013
The first Great crested grebe of the year was on Crosslands Lake
9 Shelduck were on the Main Lake
Siskin, Lesser redpoll & Brambling on the West path
Finally a partially ermine stoat has been seen, with a white tail & some white on the ears
Wednesday 30th January 2013
In the afternoon, the drake Pintail was seen to fly across the Main Lake & briefly alight on the Village Lake
13 Shelduck were on the reserve
The Great crested grebe relocated to the Main Lake
A Water rail was showing very well from the Turret hide


Posted By: Barry on 7/11/2013 9:42:35 PM

December 2012

Saturday 1st December 2012
28 Whooper swans flew south in the morning
5 Waxwings flew over the South hide
2 female Goldeneye on the Main Lake
In the North hedge & Dryham Lane were good numbers of Redwing & Fieldfare, with Bullfinch, Siskin & Green woodpecker
Lesser redpoll & Goldcrest were by the Carp Lake
A Stoat was trying to hunt Moorhens on the Island Lake
The Barn owl was hunting in the afternoon by the South hide
Sunday 2nd December 2012
100 Greylags were back, with a lone Pink-footed goose
Winter thrushes were in the North hedge & Dryham Lane, were they were joined by a Mistle thrush
2 Green woodpeckers on Dryham Lane & by the Carp Lake
2 female Goldeneye, with a Brown hare on the Top Scrape
In the afternoon, 6 Waxwings were on Dryham Lane, with 35 flying over
The Jack snipe was seen again on the Main Lake
Monday 3rd Decemeber 2012
6 Buzzards were seen above the East ridge
Tuesday 4th Decemeber 2012
A Tawny owl was by the reserve entrance post in the early morning
Thursday 6th December 2012
On the Village Lake was a female Goosander, female & immature male Goldeneye
The Main Lake had 10 Shelducks
The usual winter thrushes, Siskins & Redpolls were about, but in lower numbers than before
Friday 7th December 2012
Siskin, Lesser redpoll & the Green woodpecker seen today
Saturday 8th December 2012
A few winter thrushes seen, along with Siskins, Redpolls,
Goldcrest & Bullfinch seen by the Carp Lake
2 Green woodpeckers were seen
2 Yellowhammer in the North Field, with a Grey partridge
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags
The 2 female Goldeneye were on the Reed-bed
Sunday 9th December 2012
The Jack snipe was back on the Main Lake shore
Good numbers of Siskins feeding on the ground by the Far Lake
2 female Goldeneye on the Reed-bed
58 Gadwall on the Carp Lake, with 10 Wigeon scattered throughout the reserve
2 Dunlin on the Main Lake tern raft, with 27 Redshank
Peregrine over the East Ridge
Tuesday 11th December 2012
2 Jack snipe seen on the Main Lake
Wednesday 12th December 2012
A pair of Goosander flew from the Main Lake, where one of the wintering female Goldeneye was seen
Thursday 13th December 2012
The 2 female Goldeneye were on the Village Lake today
A Yellowhammer was seen on the Maize Field
Friday 14th December 2012
The Barn owl was seen hunting in the morning
Saturday 15th December 2012
The Pink-footed goose was seen in the company of 2 Greylags
2 female Goosander flew off the Reed-bed
Yellowhammer & 2 Bullfinches on the Cliffe Road hedge
The 2 wintering female Goldeneye were on the Reed-bed
Sunday 16th December 2012
A Brambling was with the Chaffinch flock on the East path
The Pink-footed goose showed well on the Main Lake
The Far Corner had 2 Goldcrest, Siskin & a Grey heron flushed from Black Dyke
The Reed-bed had the 2 female Goldeneye, plus a Golden plover flying over south
The Water rail was heard from the Island Lake
7 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
Monday 17th December 2012
The Barn owl was seen hunting again
Tuesday 18th December 2012
4 Whooper swans flew east
Thursday 20th December 2012
The Barn owl was seen again
Friday 21st December 2012
Coal tit on the West path by the Carp Lake
17 Redshank counted
Great spotted woodpecker & 2 Green woodpeckers seen today
Saturday 22nd December 2012
Female Goosander on the Island Lake
Female Goldeneye on the Reed-bed
1350 Teal counted on the reserve today
Sunday 23rd December 2012
2 Green woodpeckers were seen by the Reed-bed & Dryham Lane
The Village Lake had 32 Redshank & 5 Wigeon
41 Gadwall were on the Main Lake
3 Pink-footed geese flew north over the North Field
Monday 24th December 2012
2 female Goldeneye were on the Island Lake
On the Village Lake was 43 Redshank & a few Wigeon
32 Pink footed geese flew low over the reserve, flying south
Tuesday 25th December 2012
On the Reed-bed were 7 Shelduck (which quickly left & 3 female Goldeneye)
7 Wigeon on the Village Lake
Siskin on both East & West paths, with 4 female Bullfinchs seen also
Wednesday 26th December 2012
Female & immature male Goldeneye on the Island Lake
A Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags on the Main Lake
Siskins, Lesser redpoll & a couple of Goldcrest were on the West path
The Green woodpecker was on Dryham Lane
56 Redshank were on the Island Lake
In the afternoon, a male Hen harrier flew north over the Carp & Far Lake
2 Waxwing in the hedge near the Maize field
Thursday 27th December 2012
10+ Twite feeding on Dryham Ings
The Pink-footed goose was seen
Immature male Goldeneye on the Reed-bed
Pair of Bullfinches at the end of Dryham Lane
Friday 28th December 2012
Female & immature male Goldeneye on the Reed-bed
The Pink-footed goose was with the Greylags
In the Far Corner was a few Siskins, 10 Lesser redpoll & a few Goldcrests
2 Otters seen on the Island Lake in the early morning
Saturday 29th December 2012
The 2 Goldeneye were still on the Reed-bed
The Island Lake had 2 male & 3 female Goosander
The Reed-bed held 12 Shoveller & 8 Shelduck
The Carp lake had 40 Gadwall
At least 30 Siskin, a few Lesser redpoll & a Goldcrest in the Far Corner
Sunday 30th December 2012
A female Hen harrier floated over the reserve, early morning
Pink-footed goose with the Greylags
Pair of Bullfinches showing well on the West path
A site record of 4 Coal tit seen
Main Lake tern raft had 54 Redshank on it
The Island Lake had 2 Shelduck
The Main Lake has lost all it's islands, but still has a few Wigeon on it
Monday 31st December 2012
Peregrine seen over the East Ridge, also a Red kite was seen as well
The female Goldeneye was on the Island Lake
17 Wigeon were on the Village Lake
107 Gadwall were counted
250 Golden plover flew over going south
Kingfisher was in Black Dyke, by the Far Corner
Siskins were seen on tboth East & West paths
Posted By: Barry on 6/13/2013 9:12:24 PM

November 2012

Thursday 1st November 2012
5 Jack snipe seen (3 Main Lake, 2 Dryham Ings)
Brambling in the Far Corner, with 20 Lesser redpoll
46 Pink-footed geese flew over in a Westerly direction
A Woodcock was flushed on the West path
Male Goldeneye on the Main Lake
Friday 2nd November 2012
3 Jack snipe in the usual spot on the Main Lake
Male Goldeneye on the Main Lake
Barn owl hunting & Grey heron seen
Saturday 3rd November 2012
3 Jack snipe were on the Main Lake again
A Grey plover flew over, flying south
A Shelduck was on the Main Lake, with a Green woodpecker outside the South hide
In the North West corner, were Redwing, Fieldfare, Lesser redpoll, 9 Corn bunting, Coal tit & Goldcrest
Female Goldeneye on the Reed-bed
Kingfisher on Black Dyke
Sunday 4th November 2012
2 Waxwings were on the hedges along Dryham Lane, Goldcrest, Redwing & Fieldfare there also
68 Coots on the Carp Lake
Lesser redpoll & Siskin in the Far Corner
2 female Goldeneye on the Reed-bed
100s of Woodpigeon flying over from the East
The Barn owl was seen hunting over the reserve today
Thursday 8th November 2012
10+ Lesser redpolls in the Far Corner
Male Goldeneye on the Main Lake
Green woodpecker & Grey heron also seen
Friday 9th November 2012
6 Waxwings present in the North Hedge today
The Jack snipe was still present on the Main Lake edge, with the Male Goldeneye on the lake
100+ Snipe were seen & also 30 Curlew
In the Far Corner were the same number of Lesser redpoll as yesterday, with Siskin, 40+ Redwing & 20+ Fieldfare
Saturday 10th November 2012
In the North Hedge today, were 50 or so Lesser redpoll, a Brambling, Fieldfare, Redwing, Siskin, Great spotted woodpecker, Blackbird & Corn bunting
In the Far Corner, were 2 Waxwings seen catching flies
Jack snipe showing well on the Main Lake, with a male Goldeneye also there
On the Reed-bed was a female Goldeneye
A party of 5 Waxwings, plus a single flew over Dryham Lane, were there was also a Woodcock
Jay seen on the West path
There was a family party of Whooper swans on the Reed-bed, 2 adults + 2 juveniles. One of the adults was badly oiled
Sunday 11th November 2012
A Water rail gave good views around the Island Lake
A male Merlin flew over the North Field, flushing the finch flock, which contained at least 50 Lesser redpoll
In the Far Corner was a feeding flock of 10-12 Brambling
1 or 2 Jack snipe & the male Goldeneye were on the Main Lake
Monday 12th November 2012
150 Fieldfare & 30 Wigeon present today
Wednesday 14th November 2012
The male Goldeneye was still on the Main Lake
Friday 16th November 2012
Jack snipe seen on the Main Lake by the Marker post
The male Goldeneye was joined by 2 females on the Main Lake
50 Lesser redpoll & 30 Siskin seen on the West path
Saturday 17th November 2012
The 2 female Goldeneye moved to the Reed-bed, laeving the male on the Main Lake
The Jack snipe seen on the Main Lake by the Marker post
Lesser redpoll & Siskin were on the West path
Goldcrets were seen on the East path
The oiled Whooper swan was still surviving on the Reed-bed (it's left cheek is badly oiled)
Sunday 18th November 2012
20 Whooper swan flew south from the Reed-bed in the early morning
The male Goldeneye & 1 or 2 Jack snipe were still on the Main Lake
The 2 female Goldeneye alternated between the Island Lake & the Reed-bed
A Water rail showed well on the SE corner of the Island Lake
Little owl seen from Crossland's hide
The sick Whooper swan expired last night & was seen floating with no movement in the middle of the Reed-bed
Thursday 22nd November 2012
The male Goldeneye & a Jack snipe were on the Main Lake
Friday 23rd November 2012
Female Goldeneye on the Island Lake
Jack snipe on the shore of the Main Lake
Saturday 24th November 2012
18 Redshank on the Island Lake
2 female Goldeneye on the Reed-bed, about 20 Lesser redpoll in the North hedge
West path had Redwing, Fieldfare & 4 Bullfinch
The bottom of Dryham Lane had 30 Siskin, whilst a Pink-footed goose circled above
The Water rail was heard on the Island Lake, whilst a Jay was seen
Late morning, a Snow bunting was heard flying over the Reed-bed
Sunday 25th November 2012
Siskins on the West path, with Lesser redpoll by the Maize Field
2 female Goldeneye & Shelducks on the Island Lake
Monday 26th November 2012
4 males & a female Goosander on the Island Lake
Wednesday 28th November 2012
The Jack snipe was again on the Main Lake (but higher water levels are making it harder to see)
32 Redshank on the Island Lake
Thursday 29th November 2012
5 Whooper swan flew onto the Village Lake in the afternoon
Friday 30th November 2012
The Water rail was seen on the Island Lake again

Posted By: Barry on 5/30/2013 9:47:00 PM

October 2012

Saturday 27th October 2012
2 Jack snipe by the usual place on the Main Lake
7 Whoopers were on the Reed-bed, that were calling to 7 flying due East over the reserve
The 4 later flew off, leaving just one adult on the Reed-bed
A Jay was on the West path, whilst Redwing, Siskin & Brambling had been roosting in the Far Corner
Flocks of Fieldfare were passing thro', with a pair of Bullfinch at the bottom of Dryham Lane
2 female Goldeneye were on the Reed-bed
Finally, there was news of a late Swallow, seen in the afternoon over the North Field
Sunday 28th October 2012
Male Goldeneye on the Reed-bed, with a female on the Main Lake
The Brambling was seen & heard in the Far Corner, with 4 Corn bunting in the large tree & at least 60 Siskin seen
2 Kingfishers were chasing each other around the Reed-bed
The Green woodpecker was again in the Snipe Field
36 Wigeon were counted on the reserve
Monday 29th October 2012
Up to 3 Jack snipe on the Main Lake, with a female Goldeneye there as well
Between 80-100 Siskin were seen, along with 3 Goldcrests
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Jack snipe on the Main Lake
Jay on the West path
Siskin & Lesser redpoll seen
Wednesday 31st October 2012
Jack snipe on the Main Lake
2 Twite were on Dryham Lane with the Linnet flock
400+ Fieldfare were seen flying over

Posted By: Barry on 5/18/2013 8:59:25 PM