Recent Sightings

DateSightingName
11/10/2026From Sheepwash early evening: Ruff (1), Bl T Godwit (2), Caspian Gull (ad), YLGull (6) - 3-Ads; 2-2nd w; 1st w, Pintail (5+),Richard Lowe
11/10/2026Monthly wildfowl count: 171 Canada, 32 Greylag, 16 Mute Swan plus 3 large cygnets, 2 Garganey (Millfields), 12 Shoveler, 157 Gadwall, 78 Wigeon, 316 Mallard , 20 Pintail, 1,763 Teal(!!), 5 Red-crested Pochard, 79 Common Pochard, 92 Tufted, 7 Moorhen, 1,014 Coot, 17 Little Grebe, 33 GCGrebe, 13 Ringed Plover, 2 Grey Plover (WLC), 13 Lapwing, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 1 Jack Snipe (Hopton reedbed), 4 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 26 Cormorant, 5 Little & 3 Great Egrets, 7 Herons.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
10/10/2026From Sheepwash Hide early evening: Grey Plover (Juv); Mediterranean Gull 1st w; YLGull (7) - Ad (4), 2nd w (2), 1st w; Pintail (c.15).Richard Lowe
10/10/2026A female Merlin flew down the east side mid-morning, in line with its just-about-annual status. The 2 Garganey were still at Millfields, where Clive also had 9 Ringed Plovers. 3 Ruff at sailing club. Very little moving this morning compared to the last couple of days.SJR, MW, CA
09/10/2026From Sheepwash late afternoon/early evening: Mediterranean Gull 1st w; YLGull (7) - 4Ads, 2nd w, 1st w (2); Pintail (c10); Goldeneye (1); RC Pochard (3); Ruff (1); Bl T Godwit (2);Richard Lowe
09/10/2026It was mainly Redwings on the move this morning, with 1,420 flying S or SW 07:30-10:00. 3 Whooper Swans, perhaps the same birds as yesterday, flew in from the NW but soon departed E. 2 Garganey still at Millfields and a drake Common Scoter from Sheepwash. 3 Ruff and 2 Black-tailed Godwits still. 2 Great and 8 Little Egrets. Adult Yellow-legged and Herring Gulls at Sheepwash. Male Stonechat in WLC fields.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
08/10/2026From Sheepwash this afternoon: Caspian Gull adult, Yellow-legged Gull 4 (3ads, 1st Winter), Great Black-backed Gull ad, Mediterranean Gull 1st winter. Pintail 3, Red-crested Pochard, Ringed Plover 7, Dunlin 1.CA/RJL
08/10/2026A very decent morning, with a bit of movement and a few birds on and around the water. Vismig included 2,200 Woodpigeons S in 90 minutes, 90 Redwing, 31 Starling, 24 Skylarks and 30 Pink-footed Geese E. 3 Whooper Swans dropped in just after 09:00 and were there to 11:00 at least (first of the year here as far as I'm aware). The 2 Garganey were still at Millfields, along with 18 Pintail, 30 Shoveler, 80 Wigeon, 104 Pochard and 4 Red-crested Pochard, and Clive had a male Mandarin there briefly. At sailing club/WLC, 3 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, 1 Ruff and 2 Black-tailed Godwits. 42 Cormorants. Probably 2 Great Egrets. 5 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end first thing. 6 Jays (5 over Millfields carpark) and at least 30 Ravens. Willow Tit in WLC creek.SJR, MW, RPJ, AMD, CA
06/10/2026The 2 juvenile-type Garganey were still at Millfields this morning. Totals of 19 Shoveler, 111 Wigeon, 11 Pintail and 106 Pochard. 86 Woodpigeons and 29 Stock Doves S in one hour. At sailing club, 5 Dunlin, 3 Ruff and 7 Ringed Plover, and 1 Black-tailed Godwit at WLC. 3 Great Egrets still. 5 Redwing flew through. 4 Stonechats again in WLC fields. 50 Linnets at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis
05/10/2026As well as the report by Alan; 4 Stonechat in WLC Creek and 14 Siskin flew SW.Clive Ashton
05/10/2026This morning from Millfields, 2 Gargany, 7 Pintail, 3 Great White Egrets were visible from there, also 7 Little Egrets other waterfoul included Shovellers, Wigeon, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Gadwall and large numbers of Teal , 1 adult Yellow legged gull . From Stones Island, 3 Ruff,5 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plovers .AHS, CA, MR.
04/10/2026Two Garganey at Millfields early evening and 1st w Mediterranean Gull and 4 YL Gulls (2Ads; 2-1st w’s) from Sheepwash.Richard Lowe
04/10/2026Species seen during today's monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island WLC creek): House Sparrow, Mallard, Little Egret, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Robin, Meadow Pipit, Pied Wagtail, Lapwing, Carrion Crow, Tufted Duck, Cormorant, Wren, Magpie, Mute swan, Greylag goose, Dunnock, Great tit, Blue tit, Long-tailed tit, Kestrel, Lesser black-backed gull, Gt Crested Grebe, Linnet, Goldfinch, Snipe, Little grebe, Buzzard, Great egret, Blackbird, Teal, Gadwall, Grey heron, Black-tailed Godwit.Gary Atkins
04/10/2026The Garganey was still at Millfields this morning, and 2 redhead Goosander dropped in there. I didn't count them but a lot of wildfowl appear to have retreated to the north end of the reservoir. Wonder why that is? A Ruff and 4 Dunlin were at sailing club and 2 Black-tailed Godwits still at WLC. 3 Great Egrets still. 6 GSWoodpeckers at various spots. Male Stonechat in WLC fields, 30 Linnets on Stones and a Redpoll over Millfields.Simon Roddis
03/10/2026From Sheepwash hide late afternoon: Med Gull (Ad); YLGull (4) Ads; Pintail (8); GWEgret (1);Richard Lowe
03/10/202640 Pochard, 12. Little Grebe,17 Cormorant,2 Grey Heron,20 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler ,25 Gadwall, 8 Linnet, 4 Great White Egret , 30 + Pied Wagtail , 10 Snipe 3 at WLC 7 Sailing club,18 Lapwing, 6 Dunlin, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, Chiffchaff Singing at Sheepwash, 4 Ringed Plover, 4 Little Egret, Curlew sandpiper at WLC , no sign of the SpoonbillDave Armitt
03/10/2026Clive saw the Spoonbill at Millfields first thing but not thereafter. Garganey still there. Another mass disturbance event, this time caused by small boats going up the reservoir, 100s of wildfowl flushed. Some of them then dropped into Millfields, including 18 Shoveler, 81 Wigeon, 17 Pintail. 3 female-type Red-crested Pochard also there. 3 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin and 2 Black-tailed Godwits still. At least 2 Great Egrets. 11+ Skylarks over and the first Redpoll of the autumn over Stones causeway.SJR, CA, MW
02/10/2026From Sheepwash Hide early evening (with Clive Ashton): Med Gull 1st w. YLGull (4) - 2 Ads, 1st w, 2nd w. Caspian Gull - 2Ads. Plus a Ring-billed / Lesser Black-backed Hybrid that seems to tour the Midland’s reservoirs every autumn/winter, seen at Carsington in previous years and well spotted by CA. Plus Pintail (4).Richard Lowe
02/10/2026The juvenile Spoonbill was again at Millfields late morning until flushed by an irresponsible dog-owner. Not just the Spoonbill but some hundreds of duck - including the long-staying Garganey - and other wildfowl too. Very annoying! Before that, I counted 22 Shoveler, 67 Wigeon, 15 Pintail and 39 Pochard. Just one female Red-crested Pochard at Millfields. Waders included 8 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 3 Common Sandpipers and 2 Black-tailed Godwits. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. 3 Great Egrets. 4 Tawny Owls calling early morning. 35 Meadow Pipits. 9 Siskin.Simon Roddis
01/10/2026The Spoonbill found by Simon was mobile between Millfields and Stones Island. We understand from other birders that it was still at Millfields late in the day. 7 Little Egrets. 3 Herons. 75 Wigeon. 6 Red-crested Pochard (2m) on Millfields Island. 100 Gadwall. Female Goldeneye. Sailing Club end of the dam wall-6 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plover and a Snipe. 4 Common Sands. The 2 Blackwits and Greenshank at Wildlife centre. 2nd winter Med Gull at Sheepwash along with 3 YLG-1st w, 2nd w and an adult. 39 Common Gulls. 4 Swallows through-3 & 1. 9 Chiffchaff. 3 Raven. With Chris BrownDave Newcombe/Chris Brown
01/10/2026A juvenile Spoonbill at Millfields this morning was a bit of a surprise, the sixth Carsington record. The Garganey was also still at Millfields. 2 Egyptian Geese off Watersports late morning. At least 64 Wigeon, 10 Pintail and 4 Red-crested Pochard (3 males). 9 Ringed Plover, 8 Dunlin, 1 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwits still and 3 Common Sandpipers. 3 Great Egrets. Totals of 9 Jays, 8+ Skylarks, 2 Swallows and 2 Blackcaps.Simon Roddis
30/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide late afternoon/early evening: in the gulls - Mediterranean Gull (2) - Ad plus 1st w. YLGull (13) - Ad (7); 2w (3); 1st w (3). GBBGull 1st w.Richard Lowe
30/09/2026Yesterday's Grey Plover was still at Sheepwash late morning, and the Garganey at Millfields. A flock of at least 25 Redshank flew in and landed on Watersports island; another flock of 10-12 fly-though waders might also have been Redshank. 7 Red-crested Pochard and a Green Woodpecker at Millfields. 2 Black-tailed Godwits again at WLC and totals of 5 Common Sandpiper and 8 Dunlin. 3 Great Egret. Marsh Tit calling at SHeepwash and 40 Linnets on Stones island.Simon Roddis
29/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide late afternoon: In the gulls - YLGull (8) - 4 Ads, 3-1st w’s plus 2nd w; GBBGull (Ad). Plus Pintail (3); GWEgret.Richard Lowe
29/09/2026A Grey Plover flew into Sheepwash early morning and was still there to 10:20 at least. The Curlew Sandpiper was still at Watersports/Horseshoe island and the Garganey at Millfields. 11 Pintail and 6 (possibly 8) Red-crested Pochard. 3 Great Egret. Waders included Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 4 Common Sandpipers, 8 Dunlin and 6 Ringed Plover. 30 Meadow Pipits at Watersports.SJR, RPJ, AMD, AHS
28/09/2026At 11.18 6 x Dunlin + 1 Curlew Sandpiper photographed at end of concrete slipway to left of cycle hire.Bernard Dumbleton
28/09/2026The Garganey is still at Millfields this morning but I didn't see the Curlew Sandpiper or the Dunlin flock that it hung around with. 2 Black-tailed Godwit still and 2 Common Sandpiper. A vocal Peregrine sat on one of the pylons beyond WLC creek. 3 Great Egret. Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Sheepwash. 4 Skylarks over.Simon Roddis
27/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide late afternoon in the gulls: Caspian Gull 1st w (Dutch ringed); YLGull (4) - Ad, 2nd w plus 2-1st w’s. GBBGull 1st w. Plus Pintail (5); Wigeon (c20), GWEgret; L Egret; Ringed Plover (1).Richard Lowe
27/09/2026Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper again around Watersports and the Garganey was at Millfields again this morning. Wildfowl included 44 Shoveler, 202 Gadwall (new site record), 62 Wigeon, 11 Pintail, 5 Red-crested and 53 Common Pochard. 2 Black-tailed Godwits still, single Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and Greenshank, and 10 Dunlin. 3 Great Egrets at Watersports. Total of at least 7 Tawny Owls calling early morning.Simon Roddis, c
26/09/2026The juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was again in the Watersports/Horseshoe area this morning, along with 12 Dunlin, 2 Black-tailed Godwits and a Greenshank. The juvenile-type Garganey also still at Millfields, along with 13 Shoveler, 3 Pintail and 30 Wigeon. Great Egret still around Watersports. 5 Skylarks over.Simon Roddis, Mick Watson
25/09/2026The juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was still in the Watersports area this morning, a Turnstone flew past Stones island and the Garganey was at Millfields. Supporting cast of 45 Wigeon, 7 Pintail, 6 Red-crested Pochard, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 12+ Dunlin, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Great Egrets, 3 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end first thing, Marsh Tit at Sheepwash, 1 Siskin over the WLC.SJR, CA, AHS
24/09/2026A juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was at Sailing Club with at least 5 Dunlin this morning. Garganey still, 2 Black-tailed Godwit on Horseshoe, Ringed Plover heard, Common Sandpiper and 2 Great Egret.Clive Ashton
23/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide mid/late afternoon of note: Caspian Gull 1st w (yellow ring on left tibia, from Holland); YLGull (5) - 4 Ads plus 1st w; GBBGull (2) - Ad plus 1st w; Pintail (2); Ringed Plover (8);Richard Lowe
23/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide mid/late afternoon of note: Caspian Gull 1st w (yellow ring on left tibia, from Holland); YLGull (5) - 4 Ads plus 1st w; GBBGull (2) - Ad plus 1st w; Pintail (2); Ringed Plover (8);Richard Lowe
23/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide mid/late afternoon of note: Caspian Gull 1st w (yellow ring on left tibia, from Holland); YLGull (5) - 4 Ads plus 1st w; GBBGull (2) - Ad plus 1st w; Pintail (2); Ringed Plover (8);Richard Lowe
23/09/20265 Red-crested Pochard, 5 Pintail, Garganey, 2 Great Egret, 5 Little Egret, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 4 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 10 Snipe, 2 Common Sandpiper, Kestrel on Stones.Clive Ashton
22/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide mid/late afternoon of note: Turnstone (2); RPlover (5); Common Sandpiper (1); Pintail (2); Caspian Gull (ad) - the ‘regular’ bird, albeit spending much of its time at Ogston; YLGull (4) - 2Ads, 1st w, 2nd w;Richard Lowe
22/09/2026Garganey still at Millfields, 7 Pintail at Sheepwash, 2 Great Egret, Black-tailed Godwit, Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, 6+ Dunlin, 6 Snipe, Kingfisher at WLC, Stonechat in the creek.CA/RPJ/AMD
21/09/2026No sign of Pectoral Sandpipers or Spotted Redshank this morning. Garganey at Millfields, 2 Great Egret, 3 Common Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit at Sailing Club, Greenshank at Wildlife centre, 2 Willow Tit and Stonechat in Wildlife Centre creek, loose flock of 6 Jay S/W over Millfields.CA,AHS
20/09/201912, Shoveler,2 pectoral sandpiper,1 Greenshank, 1 Spotted Redshank, 40 Wigeon, 20 Gadwall, 2 Little Egret, 30 Pied wagtail, 2 Wheatear, 8 Mute swan, 1 Chiffchaff, 10 Little Grebe, Dropped in midafternoon for a quick walk started at Millfield's walked the Dam wall and back surprised that the waders didn't move on with the activity along the shore line.Dave Armitt
20/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide mid/late afternoon: YLGull (8) - Ad (7); 1st w (1). GBBGull (2) - Ad plus Juv/1st w; Herring Gull (3); GWEgret (1); Dunlin (5); R Plover (3); Pintail (2); Peregrine (1);Richard Lowe
20/09/2026Both Pectoral Sandpipers and the Garganey were at Millfields again this morning. Vismig from WLC creek involved 690 Meadow Pipits SW in 2 hours, 2 Skylarks, a Yellowhammer (Carsington mega!), 21 Swallows and 17 Linnets. On the dam wall early on, Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, 100 Pied Wagtails and a Kingfisher. 13 Shoveler, 3 Wigeon, 4 Pintail, 6 Red-crested Pochard, 38 Common Pochard and a redhead Goosander. The juvenile Black-tailed Godwit was at sailing club early morning and later in Brown Ale Bay. 2 Yellow-legged, 2 Great Black-backed and 7 Common Gulls. 2 Great Egret. 2 Stonechat, a Redstart and 60 Goldfinch in WLC fields. Willow Emerald damselfly in BABay.SJR, CA, MW
19/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide mid/late afternoon:of note in the gulls - YLGull (7) - Ad (4), 2nd w (1), 1st w (2); HGull c4+; GBBGull 1st w. Plus GWEgret (1); Pintail (2+); Shoveller (10+). Surprisingly, no waders.Richard Lowe
18/09/2026The 2 Pectoral Sandpipers and Garganey were still at Millfields this morning, the Pecs even staying despite disturbance by a paddleboarder late morning. At least 11 species of wader, including c15 Ringed Plover, 5+ Dunlin, Redshank, Greenshank, Turnstone on Stones (courtesy of the Hattersleys), juv Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Ruff (per Dave H) at WLC. 6 Red-crested Pochard off Lane End. 2 Great Egret. Hobby circling late morning. Skylark over the main centre. Sand Martin over Stones (getting quite late for them now). Wheatear again on the dam wall. Light movement of Meadow Pipits (25+) and 70 Pied Wagtails out of their roost in Hopton reedbed early on.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD
17/09/2026The 2 Pectoral Sandpipers and Garganey were again at Millfields this morning, plus a Greenshank. 13 Ringed Plover, 7 Dunlin and 4 Red-crested Pochard at Sheepwash, plus single Common and Great Black-backed Gulls. At least 2 Great and 5 Little Egrets. Peregrine enjoying the breeze with corvids over Hall Wood. Hirundines on the move included at least 40 Swallows and 50 House Martins. Wheatear on the dam wall.SJR, CA, MW
15/09/2026From Sheepwash Hide mid/late afternoon: Garganey (at about 6pm, then flew off towards Lane End); Pintail (2); YLGull (4) - 3Ads plus a 1st w; GBBGull 1 Juv; GWEgret (1); Ringed Plover (13); Dunlin (8+); Greenshank (1);Richard Lowe
15/09/2026This morning: The 2 Pectoral Sandpipers still present at Millfields along with the Garganey and a Greenshank. Sheepwash 15 Ringed Plover and 8 Dunlin. Stones/Wildlife Centre: Greenshank, Black-tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 2f Red-crested Pochard and Great Egret.Clive Ashton
14/09/2026Short visit this afternoon: Total of 24 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 3 Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Great Egret, 2 Pintail, 2 YL Gull, ad Caspian Gull.Clive Ashton
12/09/2026The 2 Pectoral Sandpipers are still here this morning, initially at sailing club/Horseshoe island and then at Millfields late morning. Monthly wildfowl count: 276 Canada, 59 Greylag, 23 Mute Swan, 1 Garganey, 29 Shoveler, 176 Gadwall, 10 Wigeon, 523 Mallard, 9 Pintail, 897 Teal, 5 Red-crested and 35 Common Pochard, 221 Tufted, 1 Goldeneye, 9 Moorhen, 839 Coot, 18 Little Grebe, 32 GCGrebe, 14 Ringed Plover, 9 Lapwing, 3 Common Sandpiper, 5 Dunlin, 1 Greenshank, 4 Snipe, 3 Little and 1 Great Egret, 8 Heron. The Gadwall and Mallard counts are both new site records.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
11/09/2026Another autumn day, another surprise: a Pectoral Sandpiper, first for the site (apparently present and photographed yesterday evening). Initially this morning at sailing club with a Ruff before being flushed; it was later relocated on Horseshoe island, there up to midday at least. The Little Stint was still at Sheepwash. Other waders: 14 Ringed Plover, 8 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit. Duck included a juvenile Shelduck, 29 Shoveler, 14 Wigeon, 6 Pintail, the Garganey at Millfields, and 5 Red-crested Pochard. At least 1 Great Egret. Marsh Tit at Paul Stanley.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton et al.
10/09/2026Another excellent autumn morning. The Garganey was at Millfields early morning, an Osprey flew south at 09:30 and one Little Stint was at Sheepwash late morning. A juvenile-type Whinchat and a male Stonechat were in WLC creek mid morning; the Whinchat hung around for at least an hour. Totals of 566 Canada Geese, 171 Greylags, 12 Shoveler, 6 Pintail (in Brown Ale Bay), 2 female Red-crested Pochard, 16 Ringed Plover, 7 Snipe, 7 Dunlin, 1 Greenshank. 2 Redshank at Watersports were new and a Black-tailed Godwit flew west. Great Egret also at Watersports and a Hobby flew through. Totals of 21 Ravens, 70 Swallows, 10 House and 4 Sand Martins. 5 Jays flew over Hall Wood. Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall.SJR, RPJ, AMD, MW
09/09/2026One juvenile Little Stint was atill at Sheepwash early morning, and the Garganey again at Millfields. 1 Pintail at sailing club and 2 female Red-crested Pochard off Horseshoe island. 44 Pochard. 13 Ringed Plover, 1 Curlew, 8 Snipe, 2 Dunlin. Adult Yellow-legged Gull again. 2 Great Egrets, at Millfields and past Lane End. 2 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end early morning. Totals of 120 Swallows and 70 House Martins. Spotted Flycatcher beyond the top of WLC creek.SJR, CA, MW
07/09/2026The 2 Little Stints were at Sheepwash early morning and later off Stones causeway, and the Garganey was still at Millfields late morning. 4 Pintail were the first of their autumn here. 15 Shoveler. 41 Pochard. 16+ Ringed Plover. 5 Dunlin. 3 Greenshank. 2 Ruff. 8+ Snipe. Adult Yellow-legged and Great Black-backed Gulls. Hobby over Stones. At least 14 Ravens (12 over Sheepwash early morning). Whitethroat on Stones. 20 Swallows and 15 House Martins.SJR, RPJ, AMD
06/09/2026Following are the (36) species identified on the monthly Birwatching for Beginners walk (10am-12noon), taking in Stones Island and as far as the screens by the Wildlife Centre: House Sparrow, Robin, Canada Goose, Ringed Plover, Little Stint, Dunlin, Ruff, Mallard, Gt Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Black-headed Gull, Coot, Moorhen, Pied Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Cormorant, Mute Swan, Chiffchaff, Hobby, Red Kite, Buzzard, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Woodpigeon, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Gadwall, Lapwing, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Swallow, Tufted Duck, Teal, Goldfinch, Blue Tit and BlackbirdGary Atkins
06/09/2026The Garganey was still at Millfields this morning, and 2 Knot at Sheepwash. Clive also had the 2 Little Stints there. 3 Ruff and 3 Greenshank. 20+ Ringed Plovers still. 2 Hobbies over Hopton end and at least 1 Reed Warbler in the reedbed. 30 each of Swallow and House Martin. 10+ Ravens.Simon Roddis
04/09/2026The excellent autumn continues, with an Osprey flying south at 08:05, 3 Knot still at Sheepwash, a new site record of at least 41 Ringed Plovers, and a Garganey - quite likely the one that was seen last week - at Millfields late morning. Also 8 Wigeon, female Red-crested Pochard, 30 Common Pochard, 3 Greenshank, 3 Ruff, the Marsh Tit still at Sheepwash, a Yellow Wagtail there, and a trickle of Swallows (48), House Martins (5) and a single Sand Martin.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
03/09/2026The 3 juvenile Knot and the Little Stint were again at Sheepwash this morning, although the stint relocated to Stones island mid-morning (per Ant Pooles). 32 Ringed Plovers, 2 Greenshank, 3 Ruff, 5 Dunlin, 4+ Common Sandpipers. Duck included 23 Shoveler, 2 female Red-crested and 40 Common Pochard, and 153 Greylags flew over the dam wall early morning. Great Egret still, and Kingfisher on the dam wall. c150 Pied Wagtails on the dam wall/sailing club.Simon Roddis
02/09/2026Popped back up to Sheepwash this evening: 3 juvenile Knot still, the Little Stint, 35 Ringed Plovers, 5 Dunlin, 9 Snipe, adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls, 553 Teal.Simon Roddis
02/09/2026A very decent morning, mainly at Sheepwash hide because of the weather. Main highlights were 3 juvenile Knot, 2 Whinchats and a juvenile/winter-plumage Black-necked Grebe, with a supporting cast of 12 Ringed Plover, 16 Snipe, 2 Greenshank, 3 Ruff, 1 Dunlin, adult and juvenile Caspian Gull, adult Yellow-legged Gull and Yellow Wagtail. Female Red-crested Pochard off Horseshoe island and 2 Willow Tits on Stones earlier.SJR, AHS, MW
01/09/2026The Little Stint was again off Stones causeway this morning. Totals of 22 Ringed Plover, 4 Greenshank and single Curlew and Ruff (at Sheepwash). There seemed to be far fewer waterfowl to me today, perhaps they've got fed up with the disturbance. Adult Caspian Gull on Sheepwash spit. 1,200 Jackdaws early morning and a total of 19 Ravens (no shortage of corvids at the moment!). Common and Lesser Whitethroats in WLC creek. At least 150 Goldfinches in total.Simon Roddis
31/08/2026Both Little and Tawny Owls were calling in WLC creek first thing this morning. The Little Stint was on Stones island early morning and later at Sheepwash, with 3 Dunlin. 2 Greenshank, 5 Common Sandpiper, 18 Ringed Plovers. Ruff at Sheepwash late am (CA,AHS). 560 Teal. 38 Shoveler (most of them in Brown Ale Bay). 8 Wigeon. 14 Pochard. 200+ Tufted Duck - Clive counted 185 at Millfields alone. Adult Caspian Gull at MIllfields early on, then on Stones. The Great Egret still around sailing club. 4 single Sparrowhawks. Hobby through Sheepwash (AHS). 4 GSWoodpeckers, including one flying up to mob a Raven! 900 Jackdaws over WLC creek early am. Total of 20 Ravens. Willow Tit on Stones. Totals of 74 Swallows and 10 House Martins. Spotted Flycatcher and female/juv Redstart in WLC creek, and another Spot Fly in Brown Ale Bay (AHS). 2 Meadow Pipits over WLC creek, my first here since April.SJR, CA, MW, AHS
30/08/2026Knot and Little Stint again around Watersports/Stones island this morning. 26 Ringed Plovers on Stones. 2 Ruff at Sheepwash. 6 Common Sandpiper. 3 Greenshank. At least 18 Shoveler, 7 Wigeon and 16 Pochard, but sadly the wildfowl were disturbed again by boats way up the reservoir. Great Egret still and Peregrine at Sheepwash. A late Swift flew with Sand Martins over Stones. 2 Willow Tits also on Stones, a flock of 100+ Goldfinches, and Dave H had a Wheatear on the shore.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD, MW
29/08/2026The Knot (on Stones) and at least 1 Little Stint (Stones and Sheepwash) were still at Carsington this morning. Totals of c20 Ringed Plovers, 8 Dunlin, 2 Ruff (Sheepwash), 3 Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers (Watersports/WLC), 10 Snipe. 518 Canadas and 88 Greylags flew out over the dam wall early morning. Totals of at least 23 Shoveler and 32 Pochard. Adult Caspian, Yellow-legged and Great Black-backed Gulls at Sheepwash late morning. The Great Egret still. Swallows (24) and House Martins (20) moving again but fewer than yesterday. Yellow Wagtail on Stones.Simon Roddis
28/08/2026Another entertaining morning. The Little Stint was still at Sheepwash and the Knot (probably just one) turned up there after being around Stones island early doors. Other waders included 20+ Lapwing, 12 Ringed Plover, 1 Curlew, 22 Snipe, 4 Common Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank and 11 Dunlin. A fresh-looking juvenile Marsh Harrier circled the Fishtail creek area from 10:35 to 11:15 at least, at one point playing around with a Common Buzzard. At least 19 Shoveler, could have been more but they kept moving around. 4+ Red-crested Pochard (2m,2 female-types) on the shore below Middle Wood. 6 Wigeon. Adult Caspian Gull on Sheepwash spit. The Great Egret still. Hobby through WLC creek and Peregrine over the north end. Total of 18 Ravens, including a flock of 15 flying SE, escorted off the premises by one of the local birds. At least 40 Swallows and 20 House Martins moving through. 5 Willow Warblers in the Stones to WLC area.Simon Roddis
27/08/2026The Knot and one juvenile Little Stint were on the shore of Stones island early morning, and presumably the same Little Stint later in front of Sheepwash hide. A flock of 11 Turnstones dropped into Sheepwash at 10:35. Totals of at least 9 Ringed Plover, 3 Little Ringed, 6 Common Sandpiper, 2+ Greenshank, 15 Snipe and 9 Dunlin. 14 Shoveler and 17 Pochard. Adult Yellow-legged Gull and Great Egret still. Marsh Tit calling in Sheepwash wood and Reed Warbler in Brown Ale Bay. 50 Goldfinches at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
26/08/2025JB found 2 Little Stints on the dam wall just after 19:00; they flew after about 10 mins but could easily still be around. Turnstone on Horseshoe island (JB) then calling over sailing club bay, perhaps RJL's bird from Sheepwash? And RJL's Garganey still at Lane End at 19:50. Colour-ringed Little Egret at Millfields and a Black-headed Gull 236B on Stones which I think was ringed as a nestling here in 2022. 3 Spotted Flycatchers still actively flycatching near Lane End at 20:20, I could even hear their bills snapping shut. Magical!Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
26/08/2026From Sheepwash early evening: Turnstone; Shoveller (11); Wigeon (1); Caspian Gull (Ad). From Lane End: Garganey (prob Juv.) with Teal flock, Greenshank (2); Dunlin (2); Caspian Gull 1st w; GBBGull (Juv);Richard Lowe
26/08/2026The Knot was still on Stones/Watersports island this morning, though sometimes disappearing from view. Other waders included 8 Ringed and 4 Little Ringed Plovers, Curlew, 18 Snipe, 8 Common Sandpipers, 3 Greenshank and 2+ Dunlin. Female Goldeneye (same as earlier in the summer) in Brown Ale Bay. 7 Shoveler and 7 Wigeon. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. 47 Cormorant. Great Egret still and 11+ Little. Hobby over Stones again. 2+ Willow Tits in the Stones to WLC area. 2 Willow Warblers on Stones.SJR, CA, AHS
25/08/2026A Marsh Tit (calling and seen) at Brown Ale Bay this morning was a surprise. A visiting birder reported a winter-plumage Knot on Stones. Other waders included 5 Greenshank, Dunlin, Ruff, at least 4 Ringed and 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 6 Common Sandpipers and 12 Snipe. Totals of 429 Teal, 4 Shoveler, 3 Red-crested and 22 Common Pochard and 612 Coot. Long-stayers included the adult Caspian Gull from Sheepwash hide and the Great Egret at Watersports. 2 Kingfishers in Shiningford creek. A Hobby low over Stones and the Cetti's Warbler still in Hopton reedbed.Simon Roddis
24/08/2026From Lane End hide early evening: Osprey flew south over Dam Wall at 5.55pm causing mass panic in the gull flock on Sailing Club Is.An obvious Juv/1st w Caspian Gull in the gull roost later. GWEgret in front of hide.Richard Lowe
24/08/2026Birds of note from this morning, 16 Snipe, 7+ Common Sandpiper, 4+Greenshank, 8 Ringed Plovers, 1 Ruff, possible Green Sandpiper and Wood Sandpiper in BABay but sun was making observation very difficult, 3 singing Willow Warblers, 1 Caspien Gull at Sheepwash and Great White Egret in Water Sports bay.AHS, CA.
23/08/2026The Wood Sandpiper was right up in Shiningford creek this morning; perhaps it has been there for the last couple of days when we haven't seen it. 3 Shoveler at Sheepwash and 3 Red-crested Pochard still. Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit still at sailing club, 4 Greenshank, 10 Snipe, Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover. Great Egret still at Watersports. Hobby over WLC creek. At least 1 Willow Tit on Stones. Warblers included Cetti's still in Hopton reedbed and Whitethroat there, Sedge Warbler on Stones, 3 Willow Warblers. Spotted Flycatcher in Sheepwash carpark.SJR, CA, MW
22/08/2026Best moment of the morning was at 09:51, 18 minutes after Robin Elliott had told me that 4 Turnstones had flown through Ogston Res and were heading in the Carsington direction. Lo and behold, 4 Turnstones flew past Stones island. Marvellous! A close second was a lovely juvenile Sanderling found by Clive on Stones. The juvenile Black-tailed Godwit was still at sailing club, and other waders included single Ruff, Redshank and Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, at least 1 Ringed and 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 6 Snipe and 4 Common Sandpipers. Adult Yellow-legged and Herring Gulls. The Great Egret still and 15 Little. A kettle of birds over the east side included 10 Ravens, 7 Buzzards and 3 Red Kites. Kingfisher and Yellow Wagtail along the dam wall, and another Yellow Wag over Stones. Willow Tits on Stones and in WLC creek. Totals of at least 50 Swallows and 80 House Martins.SJR, CA, MW
21/08/2026Seemed a bit quieter today (21st), certainly fewer waders, although a fresh juvenile Black-tailed Godwit was new. 3 Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers, 6 Snipe, 2 Ringed and a Little Ringed Plover. 6 Curlew flew W over the WLC. 3 Red-crested Pochard at Sheepwash. 41 Cormorants. The Great Egret still. Single Hobby and Peregrine. Whitethroats at Sheepwash and WLC creek. 2 Spotted Flycatchers in Sheepwash carpark.SJR, AHS, CA, RPJ, AMD
21/08/2026Osprey flew over our heads by wildlife centre late morning. Fantastic it was so close, great view.Alan Ball
20/08/2026The highlight this morning was 2 Cattle Egrets on the shore of Stones island, from 07:30 to 09:30 at least. The Wood Sandpiper was still near the WLC. Not quite so many waders as a few days ago but still 3 Greenshank, 2 Green and 7 Common Sandpipers, 7 Snipe, 3 Ringed and 1 Little Ringed Plovers and a Dunlin. Female Red-crested Pochard in Brown Ale Bay. 3 Shoveler and 3 Wigeon. The Great Egret still. Hobby past the top of WLC creek and a Redstart still in the fields. Willow Tits in WLC creek and on Stones. Whitethroat on Stones and at least 2 Yellow Wagtails in the area. 175 House Martins, a few Swallows and a late Swift flew W after a heavy shower late morning.Simon Roddis
19/08/2026The Wood Sandpiper was again in its favoured area at the Watersports end of Horseshoe island this morning. Totals of 5 Greenshank, 6 Common and 3 Green Sandpipers, 6 Snipe, 27 Lapwing. Juvenile Shelduck on Stones. Adult Common Tern off Lane End. The adult Caspian Gull and Great Egret still. Willow Tit, Reed Warbler and 2 Willow Warblers on Stones. Redstart in WLC fields.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
18/08/2026Evening visit: an Osprey circled the Sheepwash area 18:20-18:30. At least 3,500 Lesser Black-backs came into roost by 9pm. Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank, Ringed Plover and 2 Oystercatchers from the dam wall. c500 Jackdaws and 100 Rooks went to roost in Tail Bay.Simon Roddis
18/08/2026Osprey flying over at WLC.Christina Kennedy
18/08/2026Another decent morning, with a total of 11 species of wader, including the Wood Sandpiper still, 6 Green Sandpipers, 3+ Greenshank, 5 Dunlin, 2 Ringed and 2 Little Ringed Plovers, a flyover Golden Plover and an Oystercatcher. 6 Arctic Terns flew through and a juvenile Common lingered for a while. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls still. Egyptian Goose still, 3 Wigeon off Stones and eclipse male Red-crested Pochard on Horseshoe island. Great Egret still at Watersports. Cetti's Warbler still in Hopton reedbed. Willow Tit on Stones and 3 Yellow Wagtails flew S.SJR, AHS, CA
17/08/2026From Sheepwash Hide late afternoon: Caspian Gull (2) - Ad and 1st s; YLGull (2) Ads; GBBGull (1) 1st s; Greenshank (2) juvs; Snipe (2); Shoveller (2).Richard Lowe
17/08/2026A Turnstone, Ringed Plover and Greenshank were at the sailing club end of the day wall early morning, and a drake Common Scoter out in the middle. The Wood Sandpiper was still around Horseshoe island and the adult Caspian Gull off Stones. Total of 5 Green Sandpipers. Adult Great Black-backed Gull eating a dead Coot! The Great Egret still off Stones causeway. Kingfisher and Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall. c50 Swallows at the draw-off tower and a total of c120 House Martins there and over Shiningford. Whitethroat at Hopton end and 4 Reed Warblers in different spots.Simon Roddis
15/08/2026From Sheepwash Hide late afternoon: YLGull (2) - Ad plus Juv; GBBGull Ad; GWEgret; Watersports/Wildlife hide: Wood Sandpiper juv; Green Sandpiper (3+), Common Sandpiper (4+); Dunlin (2) juvs; Greenshank (3) juvs; Ruff juv; Snipe (4);Richard Lowe
15/08/2026Monthly wildfowl count: 105 Canada Geese, 6 Greylag, 21 Mute Swans plus 3 cygnets, 8 Shoveler, 118 Gadwall, 1 Wigeon, 354 Mallard, 264 Teal, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 6 Pochard, 136 Tufted, 30 Moorhen, 726 Coot, 14 Little Grebe, 47 GCGrebe, 26 Lapwing, 1 Ringed and 1 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Common, 4 Green and 1 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 1 Ruff, 5 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, 27 Cormorant, 12 Little and 1 Great Egret, 9 Grey Heron, 1 Kingfisher. Plus Cetti's Warbler in Hopton reedbed, Peregrine, Golden Plover (JB) and 2 Black-tailed Godwits (Mike R) over, adult Caspian Gull.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
14/08/2026From Sheepwash Hide late afternoon of note: Caspian Gull 1st s; YLGull (3) - 2 Ads plus juv; GBBGull 1st s; Pochard (f); GWEgret (1); From Wildlife Hide/Watersports: Yellow Wagtail juv; Dunlin juv; Ruff (2) juvs; Green Sandpiper (3+); Common Sandpiper (4+); Snipe (5); GWEgret (1);Richard Lowe
14/08/2025A Cetti's Warbler was calling in Hopton reedbed first thing (first of the year as far as I'm aware). 5 Green Sandpipers, 2 Ruff, 7 Dunlin and 6 Snipe around Watersports/Horseshoe island. 4 Shoveler and the 2 drake Red-crested Pochard in Brown Ale Bay. Great Egret on the back of Watersports island. Kingfisher and Willow Warbler at Hopton end, and a small trickle of southbound Swallows and House Martins overhead.Simon Roddis
13/08/2026The Wood Sandpiper was again between Watersports and the WLC this morning. Total of 8 Green and 4 Common Sandpipers, 2 Greenshank, 2 Ruff, 4 LRP, 6 Dunlin. Egyptian Goose in Brown Ale Bay. Great Egret at Sheepwash. Willow Warbler at Hopton end and juvenile Common Whitethroat on Stones.Simon Roddis
12/08/2026The Wood Sandpiper was still around Horseshoe island this morning, along with much of its supporting cast, including 6 Green Sandpipers, 2 Ruff, Ringed Plover, 4 LRP and a Curlew. 6 Shoveler. 96 Teal around Brown Ale Bay, and the female Red-crested Pochard there too. In one hour early morning, 159 Woodpigeons flew S and 19N, plus 14 Stock Doves S. Single adult Caspian, Yellow-legged and Great Black-backed Gulls. 36 Cormorant. The Great Egret again, 11 Little Egrets and 12 Grey Herons. Kingfisher in WLC creek. Redstart and Wheatear in WLC fields. Yellow Wagtail over Stones island. Unfortunately, a paddleboarder caused huge disturbance of the waterfowl around Sheepwash and BABay. I don't know if they're allowed that far up the res but I'll certainly be raising it with STW.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
11/08/2026The juvenile Wood Sandpiper was still in the Watersports area this morning, along with Ruff and Greenshank. 6+ Dunlin, 4 Green and 7 Common Sandpipers. 3 juvenile Shelduck on Watersports island late morning. Single Shoveler and Wigeon at WLC. Adult Common and Yellow-legged Gulls and first-summer Great Black-back. 2 Peregrines over the north end. c100 Swallows at the draw-off tower. Garden warbler on Stones island, and another birder had a juvenile Wheatear.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
10/08/2026Waderfest continued this morning: Wood Sandpiper still around Horseshoe island, a moulting adult Sanderling at sailing club, probably 2 each of Ruff and Greenshank, 10 Dunlin, at least 3 Green Sandpipers. 4 Shoveler in Brown Ale Bay. 2 juvenile Common Terns off Stones. Adult Caspian Gull on Horseshoe island. Peregrine over the north end. Total of 4 Willow Tits. Garden Warbler and Whitethroat on Stones. Family party of 5 Spotted Flycatchers near Lane End bombing tower.SJR, AHS, MW
09/08/2026Wood Sandpiper was a welcome addition to the roll call of waders this morning, initially on Watersports island and later on the sailing club side of Stones causeway. Total of 7 Green Sandpipers (another new record), Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 2 LRP, 5 Common Sandpipers, 6 Dunlin. At least 5 Shoveler, the Wigeon still and the 2 eclipse male Red-crested Pochard. The Great Egret still and 14 Little Egrets. Kingfisher at sailing club. Whitethroat in WLC creek.Simon Roddis
08/08/2026The second-summer Mediterranean Gull was again on the dam wall early morning. Waders included 6 Green and 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Greenshank, 11 Dunlin, Ringed Plover and 3 Little Ringed. Great Egret still. 3 Garden and at least 6 Sedge Warblers on Stones.Simon Roddis
07/08/2026From Sheepwash Hide of note this afternoon: YL Gull (2) Juvs; RC Pochard (2) eclipse drakes; Peregrine; Green Sandpiper (1); From Watersport's Is / Stones Is causeway early evening: Green Sandpiper (4+); Common Sandpiper (6+); Dunlin (8); Greenshank (1) juv; Redshank (1) juv; Ringed Plover (2); Bl T Godwit (1) Ad; Snipe (1);Richard Lowe
07/08/2026A pretty productive morning, starting with a second-summer Mediterranean Gull on the dam wall and a female Common Scoter off sailing club island. Waders included 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Little Ringed, 5 Green Sandpipers (a new site record), 8 Common Sandpipers, 10 Dunlin and a Greenshank. 21 Mute Swans plus the 3 cygnets. Female-type Wigeon in WLC creek. 2 Shoveler. The Great Egret still. Kingfisher at Millfields. 120 Swallows on the dam wall. Common Whitethroat on Stones and a Redstart in WLC fields. Total of 6 Grey Wagtails and 50+ Pied.SJR, CA, AHS
06/08/2026There must have been a small arrival of waders overnight, with at least 8 Common Sandpipers, 2 Green Sandpipers, 3 Dunlin, a Turnstone and Little and Common Ringed Plovers mainly around Stones/Watersports. 6 adult Arctic Terns flew S past Stones at 07:55. 2 Common Terns. 71 Teal is also an increase since yesterday. 2 Shoveler at sailing club. 16 Little Egrets and the Great Egret still. Kingfisher in Brown Ale Bay. Hobby flew low up the res past Stones. Small numbers of hirundines on the move.Simon Roddis
05/08/2026From Sheepwash hide late afternoon, 6 Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 Caspian (adult and juvenile) and juvenile Common Gull. 53 Teal and Green Sandpiper in Brown Ale Bay.Simon Roddis
05/08/2026Shorter than usual visit this morning. Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper and a Snipe in Brown Ale Bay. 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin and 2 Ringed Plover around Watersports island. Redshank and Great Egret off Stones causeway. Green Woodpecker and Whitethroat at Hopton end. 41 Teal. Willow Warbler and Willow Tit on Stones.Simon Roddis
04/08/2026From Sheepwash Hide of note late afternoon: YLGull (5) - Ad (3); 1st s; Juv; GBBGull 1st s; plus Wigeon (female/juv).Richard Lowe
04/08/2026A Turnstone flew over the dam wall at 06:35 and later over Stones with a flock of Lapwings at 08:50. A Green Sandpiper was on Watersports island and later in front of the WLC. Other waders included 3 juvenile LRPlover, 2 Common Sandpiper and a Curlew. 3 Red-crested Pochard (2m,1f) in sailing club bay. 1 Shoveler. 3 Common Terns. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. Great White Egret again. Willow Tit near WLC. c100 Swallows at the draw-off tower early morning and a total of c75 House Martins. 2 Garden Warblers, a Whitethroat and a Willow Warbler on Stones. Redstart and Lesser Whitethroat in WLC fields.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
03/08/2026From Sheepwash Hide early evening, gulls of note on the spit: Caspian Gull (1st s); YL Gull (5) - Juv (2), 1st s (2), Ad (1); Common Gull (Juv) - my first of the autumn; GBBGull (1st s).Richard Lowe


Historic Sightings

DateSightingName
25/09/2022The juv Curlew Sandpiper was at sailing club early morning and later in front of Lane End hide at 10:45. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls at Sheepwash. Also from Lane End, Great Egret, 44 Shoveler, 9 Pintail, 2 RcPochard, 14 Pochard, 121 Meadow Pipits feeding. 21 Dunlin and 16 Ringed Plover. 2 Hobbies (adult and probably a juv) flew fast south over the main centre at 11:35. Male Peregrine. 12 Swallows.Simon Roddis
24/09/202265 Meadow Pipit, 10 Ringed Plover, 27 Dunlin, 15 Goldfinch, 1 Curlew sandpiper on Stones opposite sailing Club , 6 Little Grebe, 2 Kestrel, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Buzzard, 6 Little Egret, 8 Grey Heron, 14 Gadwall,16 Wigeon, 35 Cormorant, 1 PochardDavid Armitt
24/09/2022Evening visit: c4,500 Lesser Black-backs roosting, plus c1,000 BhGs, 34 Common, 5 Yellow-leg (3 ads, 2 first years) and 1 GBbG. The Curlew Sand still at sailing club. 2 RcPochard off Shiningford. c200 Pied Wagtails, 25 Swallows and 10 Starlings went to roost on Watersports island.Simon Roddis
24/09/2022The juv Curlew Sandpiper was again in sailing club bay this morning, along with 24 Dunlin, 19 Ringed Plover, a Redshank and a Great Egret. 3 skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 213 birds flew E between 08:48 and 09:35. Totals of 57 Shoveler (site record, I think), 238 Wigeon and 8 Pintail. The male RcPochard off Shiningford. 47 Cormorant. Kingfisher at Millfields. Skylark over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
23/09/2022The juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was still present in front of sailing club later in the day. Plus 21 Ringed Plover, 15 Dunlin and 5 Ruff in the area. 9 Little Egrets and 10 Grey Herons. 46 Cormorants. 122 Wigeon. 45 Shoveler mostly from lane end hide with some further towards sheepwash. Also 9 Pintail from lane end. 5 in front of the hide and 4 more nearer sheepwash. Female Wheatear on the dam wall. 5 Buzzards, female Sparrowhawk and Kestrel. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at sheepwash along with 320 Lessers, adult Herring and 10 Common Gulls. 2 Raven over middle wood.Dave Newcombe
23/09/2022The juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was again in sailing club bay early morning. 22 Dunlin, Ringed Plover are up to 28 and now 5 Ruff. Two flocks of House Martins totalling 138 went SW. 4 Pintail. 2 RcPochard still. 10 Little Egrets. At least 100 Pied Wagtails and 50 Meadow Pipits around the dam wall and sailing club bay.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
22/09/2022The juv Curlew Sandpiper was still in sailing club bay early afternoon. Other main highlights this morning were a Great Egret in Brown Ale Bay, a juvenile female Merlin past Stones island and a Marsh Tit at the feeder to the side of Paul Stanley hide. Perimeter counts: 8 Coal Tit, 5 Willow Tit, 30 Long-tailed Tit, 49 Chiffchaff, 7 Blackcap, 31 Goldcrests, 78 Wren, 9 Nuthatch, 13 Treecreeper, 9 Song Thrush, 45 Blackbird, 205(!) Robins, 19 Dunnock, 13 Bullfinch. 20 Dunlin, 2 Ruff and 18 Ringed Plover at sailing club. 8 Little Egrets. A Peregrine sitting in front of Lane End hide. 14 Swallows and a House Martin flew through.Simon Roddis
21/09/2022The juv Curlew Sandpiper was at sailing club early morning and then at Millfields to 11:30 at least. 23 Dunlin, 2 Ruff, 6 Ringed Plover, 6 Snipe, 29 Lapwing. 781 Canada Geese and 1 Pink-foot flew out early morning, and 311 Greylags flew in. 38 Shoveler. 2 Pintail. The 2 RcPochard still. Single adult Yellow-legged, GBb and Common Gulls. 9 Little Egrets. 1 Peregrine. Very few hirundines today, just 7 Swallow, 1 Sand Martin and a handful unid'd. 15 Chiffchaff. 3 Blackcaps.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
20/09/2022The juv Curlew Sandpiper was at Millfields first thing and then at sailing club. 24 Dunlin. 10 Ringed Plover. 2 LRP. 2 Ruff. 2 Barnacle Geese at Millfields. 5 Pintail off Lane End. c1,000 BhGulls along the dam wall early morning. 8 Little Egrets. c100 Swallows and 5 House Martins. 12 Chiffchaff.Simon Roddis
19/09/2022A juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was in sailing club bay and later at Millfields this morning - much hoped for given the numbers on the east coast recently. 21 Dunlin, the Ruff still, 4 Ringed, 2 LRP and 1 Golden Plover. The 2 RcPochard again roosting at Shiningford. 10 Little Egrets. 22 Chiffchaff and 2 Blackcap. 70 Starlings in fields above Penn Carr. 60 Meadow Pipits on the dam wall. 50 Goldfinches on Stones.Simon Roddis
18/09/2022Two more skeins of Pink-feet this morning, both heading NE: 65 at 07:58 and 70 at 08:13. Dunlin now up to 15 in sailing club bay, with 9 Ringed and 2 Little Ringed Plover. The Ruff still there too. The 2 Red-crested Pochard again at Shiningford. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. Kingfisher at Millfields. 24 House, 11 Sand Martins and 10 Swallows. 16 Chiffchaffs. 13 Mistle Thrushes. 30 Linnets on the dam wall and 40 Goldfinches on Stones.Simon Roddis
18/09/202250 Teal, 32 Gadwall, 4 Grey Heron, 5 Little Egret,10 Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 40 Sand Martin , 1 Ruff, 4 Shoveler, 18 Cormorant,2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Meadow Pipit, 2 Little Grebe, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Kestrel,6 Swallow, 5 House Martin , 30 LapwingDavid Armitt
17/09/2022(Delayed) monthly WeBS count: 576 Canada, 613 Greylag, 40 Mute, 37 Shoveler, 53 Gadwall, 114 Wigeon, 260 Mallard, 6 Pintail, 430 Teal, 2 RcPochard, 8 Pochard, 298 Tufted, 9 Moorhen, 860 Coot, 43 LGrebe, 43 GCG, 15 Lapwing, 12 Ringed Plover, 10 Dunlin, 1 Ruff, 4 Snipe, 1 Common Sand, 43 Cormorant, 19 Heron, 11 LEgret. 3 skeins of Pink-feet totalling 145 E 08:15-08:45. 86 Rooks flew E over the north end early morning. 6 Sand Martin around Stones/sailing club.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
16/09/2022A few more waders in sailing club bay later in the day. 14 Dunlin and 9 Ringed Plover. Another Ringed Plover at Millfields. They were quite mobile and was at lane end early evening. Common Sand on sheepwash spit. 6 Little Egrets and 5 Grey Herons spread around. 39 Shoveler, 2 Pintail and female Red-crested Pochard at lane end. 4 Buzzard and 2 Red Kites over fishtail creek. Skylark over the dam. 3 Linnets on the dam. 26 Meadow Pipits on stones island. 11 Chiffchaff between Millfields and Hopton end. Not many Hirundines but all 3 noted....2 House Martins, 4 Swallows and 4 Sand Martins.Dave Newcombe
16/09/2022392 Pink-feet flew E in several skeins between 08:40-08:50, most of them moving to the north of Carsi itself. 480 Greylags. 2 Red-crested Pochard from WLC, female and eclipse male. 1 Ruff, 7 Ringed Plover and 9 Dunlin in sailing club bay. 2 LRP on Stones. Total of c100 Swallows moved through during the morning.SJR, AHS, RPJ, AMD
14/09/2022A Whinchat in the dam wall fields was my first of the year here. The Pink-footed Goose again, seemingly hanging around with a Canada Goose. 8 Pintail and 1 Ruff still. 2 Redshank. 6 Ringed Plover. 1 LRP. Lesser Whitethroat still in WLC creek. 20 Chiffchaffs and 4 Blackcaps. Only 10 Swallows this morning.Simon Roddis
11/09/2022WeBS count frustrated by fog this morning. Ruff and Greenshank still present, a Common Whitethroat at Hopton end, Yellow Wagtail at Millfields and c100 Goldfinch at Middle Wood.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
10/09/2022Not the same variety of waders this morning, but Dunlin had increased to 9, 11 Ringed Plovers, 2 LRP and the Ruff still. 47 Shoveler. 4 Pintail. 11 Little Egrets. 180 Pied wagtails feeding in sailing club bay and a total of 25 Meadow Pipits, 20 of them in the same area as the Pied Wags.Simon Roddis
09/09/2022Waders were again the highlight this morning: juv Spotted Redshank, Ruff, 3 Dunlin, 4 Golden Plover, 14 Ringed Plover and 1 juv LRP, most of them in sailing club bay. The Greenshank was between Sheepwash and Lane End but attracted the attention of a Peregrine and took refuge on the water before going out of sight. Not sure what the outcome of that will be. c950 Canada Geese, 297 Greylags, 2 Barnacle, 1 Pink-foot. 44 Shoveler. 58 Wigeon. 4 Pintail. 60 House Martins over Stones. 2 Lesser Whitethroats in WLC creek. 50 Starlings in fields above Penn Carr. 2 Yellow Wagtails on the dam wall. Total of at least 15 Meadow Pipits.SJR, AHS
07/09/2022Spotted Redshank still at the Wildlife Centre this evening. 16 Ringed Plover, 2 Golden Plover and 3 Snipe on dam wall. A further 2 Snipe at WLC. 36 Shoveler, 7 Pintail and a Red-crested Pochard at Lane End. Yellow Wagtail over the dam + several Meadow Pipits and a Skylark over. Other highlights were 8 Little Egrets, 6 Grey Heron, 39 Wigeon, 55 Gadwall, 24 Pochard, Red Kite over Carsington pastures, Peregrine at lane end, Yellow-legged Gull at Sheepwash, several Swallows and House Martins through, Grey Wagtail, 14 Chiffchaff including one in song, 2 Blackcaps and a Raven.Dave Newcombe
06/09/2022Very misty this morning, infront of Yatch club 2 Golden Plover, 5 Ringed Plover, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 4 Little Egret, on Stones Island the Goldfinch flock must be over 200,up WLC creek 2 Blackcaps,Chiffchaff singing and 1 Lesser Whitethroat.AHS, MR
05/09/2022Very misty start to the morning, 9 Ringed Plover near yacht club, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaffs in the Hawthorns on Stones Island, 100 plus Goldfinches on Stones Island with distant views of Pintail and Shoveller from there. From WLC ,40 plus Lapwing, 1 Spotted Redshank and another Lesser Whitethroat up WLC creek.A H Stewardson
04/09/2022Species noted (48) during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Is to Lane End hide): Mallard, Teal, Tufted Duck, Canada Goose, Pied Wagtail, Black-headed Gull, Goldfinch, Swallow, House Sparrow, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Lapwing, Woodpigeon, Little Egret, Coot, Jackdaw, Wren, Chiffchaff, Jay, Mute Swan, Little Grebe, Great-crested Grebe, Robin, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Blackcap, Long-tailed Tit, Moorhen, Goldcrest, Greylag Goose, Greenshank, Shoveler, Gadwall, Pintail, Wigeon, Dunlin, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Willow Tit, Chaffinch, Nuthatch, Raven, Dunnock, Tree Sparrow, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Blackbird, Snipe, Coal Tit.Gary Atkins
04/09/2022The 2 juvenile Spotted Redshanks reappeared in front of Lane End hide late morning, they'd presumably been tucked away somewhere the last couple of days. Single Greenshank and Dunlin there too. At least 45 Shoveler, 74 Gadwall and 7 Pintail, mostly in front of Lane End. 13 Little Egrets. 2 Peregrines, looked like young male and female, over Stones. A male Stonechat on the fence near the overflow carpark. 200 Goldfinches on Stones.Simon Roddis
03/09/2022Highlights this morning were a Turnstone at Sheepwash early morning and a drake Common Scoter out in the middle to 11:20 at least. Duck are clearly on the move: 7 Pintail, 31 Wigeon and 46 Shoveler - another site record. 8 Ringed Plover still at sailing club. 9 Snipe. 1 Greenshank. 40 Cormorants. Kingfisher at WLC. Young Peregrine over WLC creek. Sedge Warbler and Common Whitethroat on Stones, 2 Reed Warblers in Hopton reedbed and 2 Willow Warblers (Horseshoe island and Hopton). Wheatear on Stones. A nice morning's birding.Simon Roddis
02/09/2022One Garganey still off Sheepwash late morning, plus 3 Pintail (first of the autumn) and 28 Shoveler (I think a new site record). 63 Greylags. 10 Ringed Plover at sailing club. 2 Yellow-legged and 1 Herring Gull. 10 Little Egrets. 1 Spotted Flycatcher at WLC and a Yellow Wagtail over Stones. Totals of 90 Swallow, 40 House Martin, 170 Pied Wagtails.Simon Roddis
01/09/2022The 2 juv Spotted Redshanks again from the WLC this morning, along with a Greenshank. 10 Shoveler. 15 Wigeon. 13 Little Egrets. 5 Ringed Plover. 1 LRP. 5 Snipe. Total of 250 Goldfinches (150 at Sheepwash, 100 on Stones).Simon Roddis
31/08/20221 Greenshank with the the 2 Spotted Redshanks, 12 noon to 12.20 pm, at least.Alan Hobson
19/08/2022One of the Marsh Tits was still around the Paul Stanley Hide area. Apologies for the late submission of this record; I went on holiday immediately after and didn't get chance to send it in.Jim Clarke
31/08/202232 Gadwall, 6 Grey Heron, 38 Cormorant, 23 Lapwing, 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Ringed Plover,2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Grey Wagtail , 3 Swallow, 12 Long Tailed Tit, 10 Little Egret, 1 Snipe, 2 Spotted Redshank, 1 Willow Tit, 30 Goldfinch, 8 Wigeon, 6 Shoveler, 11 Pochard, 1 Yellow wagtailDavid Armitt
31/08/2022The 2 juvenile Spotted Redshanks were still at the WLC this morning. 17 Shoveler at Sheepwash. 7 Wigeon (6 Sheepwash, 1 Millfields). 55 Lapwing. I'm not saying that Peregrines are lazy but one sitting on the ground in Brown Ale Bay at 07:00 was still there at 10:15!Simon Roddis
30/08/20229 Little Egret,10 Grey Heron,15 Gadwall, 15 Little Grebe, 1 Wheatear on the dam wall,11 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 11 Snipe, 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Garden Warbler, 30 Cormorant, 6 Long Tailed Tit, 30 Lapwing, 2 Willow Tit, 2 Spotted Redshank, 2 Buzzard, 40+ Goldfinch, 1 Sparrow Hawk, 20 Pochard, 10 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 12 Sand Martin, 1 Nuthatch , 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Little Ringed Plover,1 Red KiteDavid Armitt
30/08/2022Two juvenile Spotted Redshanks at the WLC were a nice surprise this morning - still there to 11:00 at least. The female Ruddy Shelduck also from WLC. 1m Wigeon. 16 Ringed Plover. Single adult Yellow-legged, Common and GBb Gulls. Peregrine and Spotted Flycatcher through WLC creek. 1 Wheatear on sailing club shore. Mike Redfern reported the 3 Garganey from Paul Stanley hide mid-morning.SJR, AMD, RPJ
29/08/20221 female-type Garganey in Brown Ale Bay this morning, and a Greenshank there. The female Ruddy Shelduck flew in with Canadas and roosted on Watersports island. 733 Canadas. 33 Mute Swans, plus 9 large young. 11 Shoveler. 75 Gadwall. 1m Wigeon. 20 Pochard. 300+ Tufted at Big Island. Ringed Plovers now up to 22. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 5 Kestrels and a juv Peregrine. 1 Wheatear on Stones island. 2 Yellow Wagtails again on the dam wall.Simon Roddis
28/08/202215 Ringed Plovers still this morning. A Wheatear and 2 Yellow Wags on the dam wall. Marsh Tit near Paul Stanley hide (where they've just started clearing ash trees, going to make quite a difference). Seems like a lot of the warblers have shipped out, only came across Blackcap and Chiffchaff this morning. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 14 L-t Tits at Millfields.Simon Roddis
25/08/2022After a bit of a slow start to the morning, 'tern o'clock' delivered the goods: a juv Arctic at 09:47, 5 juv Black and 2 adult Common at 10:15 and a flock of 21 mainly juv Arctics at 11:00, all from Stones. The Blacks were there until 11:30 at least. 139 Greylags flew in mid/late morning. 1 female Wigeon. 1 Swift. 11 Ringed Plovers. 11 Little Egret. Kingfisher at Millfields. 2 Yellow Wagtails. 1 Wheatear and c200 Goldfinches on Stones.Simon Roddis
24/08/20222 Garganey still off Sheepwash spit, a bit tricky to find from a distance in the drizzle! A Great Egret flew S past Stones around 09:00. Waders this morning: 15 Ringed Plover, single Greenshank and Redshank, 4 Dunlin, 2 Common Sand, 40 Lapwing, 4 Snipe. 660 Canadas, 2 Barnacle and 82 Greylag. 7 Shoveler. 20 Pochard. A Hobby and a juv Sparrowhawk caused havoc in sailing club bay and around Watersports island but didn't appear to catch anything. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 2 Jays on Stones: one thought about crossing the res but soon lost its bottle and turned back. 3 Redstart and a Lesser Whitethroat around WLC fields, and a female Common Whitethroat at the WLC. 3 Yellow Wagtails.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
23/08/2022Highlights this morning were an Osprey which drifted S just before 11:00 and all 3 Garganey still off Sheepwash spit (looking across from Middle Wood). Waders in sailing club bay: 1 Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, 16 Ringed Plover, 4 LRP, Common Sandpiper. 50 Lapwing at WLC. 14 Pochard. 13 Little Egret. Kingfisher in WLC creek. Lesser Whitethroat, Redstart and Spotted Flycatcher in WLC fields. 170 Goldfinches on Stones.SJR, RPJ, AMD
22/08/2022A few waders around sailing club bay this morning: 2 Redshank, 10 Ringed Plover, 3 LRP, 2 Dunlin, 7 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. 10+ Little Egrets. c150 Swallows on the dam wall. 5+ Yellow Wagtails. Garden Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat still on Stones. Also reliably reported were the 2 Garganey off Sheepwash spit, 1 Greenshank, 6 Red Kites over the pastures.SJR, CA, AHS
21/08/20222 Garganey still off Sheepwash spit late morning, along with 4 Shoveler. Minimum of 20 Little Egrets early morning. In sailing club bay, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 6 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 3 Yellow Wagtails. 5 Red Kites over Carsington pastures. 50 Swallows, 12 Sand Martins, 50 House Martins. 40 Starlings in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
21/08/202215 Little Egret,5 Grey Heron, 8 Little Grebe, 4 Black- tailed Godwit, 4 Ringed Plover, 1 Dublin, 1 Yellow Wagtail near sailing club, 24 Cormorant, 1 Great Spotted woodpecker,15 Sand Martin , 6 House Martin,1 Willow Tit, Numerous Goldfinch flocks 50+,2 Sedge Warbler,1 Swift,11 Lapwing, 1 willow warbler, 1 ChiffchaffDavid Armitt
20/08/202210 Little Grebe, 10 Little Egret,138 Pied Wagtail,2 Common Sandpiper,5 Grey Wagtail,4 Grey Heron,12 Long Tailed Tit,2 Blackcap,2 Garden Warbler,2 Lesser whitethroat, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Bullfinch, 4 House Martin, 20 Sand martin, 1 Sedge Warbler, 2 Snipe,1 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed PloverDavid Armitt
20/08/2022Highlight this morning was a lovely juvenile Grasshopper Warbler on Stones island, along with 2 Common and 2 Lesser Whitethroats and a Garden Warbler. 49 Gadwall. 4 Ringed Plover. 2 Snipe. c100 Swallows and 2 Skylarks from the dam wall early morning. Last night (Friday 19/8), c4,500 Lesser Black-backs came in to roost, a Peregrine had its supper on Sheepwash shoreline, and the Pink-footed Goose put in its first appearance for a while.Simon Roddis
19/08/20222 Garganey still off Sheepwash spit this morning. 3 Shoveler. 4 redhead Goosander. Some of yesterday's waders still in sailing club bay: 6 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 5 Snipe and a total of 9 LRP (3 there, 6 on Sheepwash spit). 17 Little Egrets in Brown Ale Bay first thing. Eight species of warbler, including 1 Garden, 2 Common and 1 Lesser Whitethroat on Stones.Simon Roddis
18/08/2022A decent showing of waders along the dam wall early morning: 1 Turnstone, 1 Black-tailed Godwit, 11 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlin, plus 12 Little Egrets, 1 Yellow and c150 Pied Wagtails, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 5 Common Terns and 3 redhead Goosander flying out 6 Shoveler at Sheepwash. 3 Redstarts in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
16/08/20222 Garganey off Sheepwash spit still (I dare say the third bird was somewhere but they're becoming a bit more tricky to find among the increased number of Teal). 6 Shoveler. 382 Canadas. 2 Ringed Plover. 2 Redshank. 1 Dunlin. 6 LRP. 44 Cormorant. 3 Red Kites. c100 Swallows on the dam wall early morning. 30 House Martins. 1 Garden Warbler and 2 Lesser Whitethroats on Stones. 2 Yellow Wagtails on the dam wall. c120 Goldfinches on Stones and 100 House Sparrows at the main centre.Simon Roddis
14/08/2022Evening Visit 9 Little Grebe,1 Kingfisher,35 Lapwing,4 Pochard,2 Snipe,8 Little Egret,9 Grey Heron,23 Gadwall,14 Cormorant,21 Mute Swan,10 Swallow,5 House Martin,30 Great Crested Grebe,12 Moorhen, 1 Common Tern,3 GarganeyDavid Armitt
15/08/2022An Osprey flew SE over the res at 08:00, seemed to keep on going. The 3 Garganey again off Sheepwash spit, along with 6 Shoveler (where were they on yesterday's WeBS?!). Good showing of waders: 8 Common and 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Greenshank, 1 Redshank, mostly around Millfields and the dam wall. 16 Grey Heron and 14 Little Egrets. Reed Warblers still at WLC and Hopton reedbed. 3 Garden Warblers and a Common Whitethroat on Stones. 3 Redstarts in WLC fields. Total of 4 Yellow Wagtails on the dam wall and over Stones.Simon Roddis
14/08/2022Monthly WeBS count: 296 Canada, 2 Barnacle, 9 Greylag, 33 Mute Swan, 3 Garganey, 58 Gadwall, 394 Mallard, 143 Teal, 13 Pochard, 476 Tufted, 23 Moorhen, 647 Coot, 23 Little Grebe, 74 GCGrebe, 13 Grey Heron, 18 Little Egret (the site record tumbles again!), 38 Lapwing, 1 Greenshank, 2 LRP. A young male Peregrine practising its dives at anything within reach.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
13/08/2022A Tree Pipit flew over Middle Wood at 06:30, first of the autumn (and the year, come to that). The female Ruddy Shelduck was back on sailing club island. Teal up to 143 and Cormorant to 57. The 5 Shoveler still off Sheepwash spit. 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2 ads, 1st-summer). 13 Little Egrets. 2 Lesser Whitethroat and 145 Goldfinches on Stones.Simon Roddis
11/08/2022The 3 Garganey were again on the Brown Ale Bay side of Sheepwash spit early this morning, along with a Great Egret and 3 Green Sandpipers. Redhead Goosander flew N. Greenshank from WLC. 5 Shoveler. 71 Teal. 15+ Grey Herons and 15 Little Egrets - a site record, I reckon. 4 Lesser and 1 Common Whitethroats. 3 Redstart.Simon Roddis
10/08/2022The 3 Garganey again on the Brown Ale Bay side of Sheepwash spit this morning, along with a Great Egret (seen earlier at sailing club and Millfields), a Greenshank and the first Wigeon of the autumn. 53 Teal. 3 Shoveler. 3 Yellow-legged Gulls. 1 Common Gull. An adult Hobby landed on the shoreline on Stones island before flying off over the res, and a juv Peregrine was on the shoreline at Lane End. Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall.Simon Roddis
09/08/20223 female-type Garganey on the Brown Ale Bay side of Sheepwash spit early morning. 7 Pochard. 2 Oystercatchers. 1 Common Sandpiper. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 8 Little Egrets. 2 Sparrowhawks, including a lovely juvenile low through WLC creek. Kingfisher at WLC. At least 1 Whitethroat on Stones. Single Garden Warblers on Stones and at WLC. 4+ Redstarts in WLC fields. Yellow Wagtail on Stones causeway.Simon Roddis
08/08/2022A Black-tailed Godwit was the best for me this morning, at sailing club first thing and later between Lane End and Sheepwash, along with 3 Redshank. My first clear juvenile Red Kite of the year under Hall Wood. Plenty of warblers again, though no Common Whitethroat today. 120 Pied Wagtails on the dam wall early morning, and 3 Yellows around/over Stones/WLC. 13 Mistle Thrushes and c20 Starlings in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
07/08/2022Species noted during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (around Stones Island - Wildlife Centre, 10am to noon): Pied Wagtail, Mallard, Common Sandpiper, Black-headed Gull, Grey Heron, House Sparrow, Gt Crested Grebe, Buzzard, Carrion Crow, Coot, Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Little Grebe, Little Ringed Plover, Willow Tit, Blue Tit, House Martin, Mute Swan (20+ around Stones), Canada Goose, Goldfinch, Red Kite, Cormorant, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Blackcap, Robin, Lesser Whitethroat, Song Thrush, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Garden Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Tree Sparrow, Tufted Duck, Little Egret, Gadwall, Lapwing and Sand MartinGary Atkins
07/08/20222 female-type Garganey still off Sheepwash late morning. A Greenshank dropped in, maybe landed around Horseshoe island, 09:00. Eight species of warblers, lots on Stones: 32 Blackcap (mainly Stones and Millfields), 4 Garden, 3 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Common Whitethroat on Stones, family of Reed at WLC. Haven't had many eight warbler days this year, mainly due to the dearth of Common Whitethroats. 34 Teal. 5 Yellow-legged Gulls on Sheepwash spit. 6+ Little Egrets. 2 Redstarts in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
05/08/2022Highlight this morning was an adult Sanderling, still with some summer plumage, on Stones island mid-morning. 1 Redshank also around sailing club. 4 adult yellow-legged Gulls among c300 Lesser Black-backs on Sheepwash spit. 41 Cormorants. 2 Red Kites, 3 Kestrels and a Peregrine over Carsington pastures. Lesser Whitethroat on Stones.Simon Roddis
04/08/20222 Garganey still off Sheepwash this morning. 20 Teal. 32 Mute Swans plus 2 broods. 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls on Sheepwash spit. 33 Cormorant. 10 Grey Herons. 6 Little Egrets. Hobby over Carsington pastures. 35 House Martins. 3 Lesser Whitethroats and a Garden Warbler in warbler corner (Stones). 3 Redstarts in WLC fields. 1 Yellow Wagtail S over Stones.Simon Roddis
31/07/2022Another excellent morning to finish the month, after a few decent days. 3 Garganey (female-types, maybe one eclipse male) off Lane End hide late morning, feeding on the emerging weed among the Mallards. Total of 28 Common Scoter (26m,2f) which left W when the cloud lifted at 08:45. The Shoveler and juv Shelduck still. 19 Teal. Adult Ringed Plover and a Whimbrel on Stones. Total of 7 Snipe, including 5 flying SW. 4 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. A Great Egret on Sheepwash spit (different bird from the 2 on Friday, this one was well plumed!). 8 Little Egrets. 4 Redstarts (3 in WLC fields, 1 at Lane End).Simon Roddis
30/07/2022On the dam wall early morning, juv Wheatear, c100 Swallow, 10 House and 2 Sand Martin, and 3 Skylarks. The juv Shelduck still. 34 Gadwall. 26 Moorhen. 81 GCGrebe. 4 Common Gulls including a juvenile, and 2 adult Yellow-legs. 9 Little Egrets. Total of 34 Magpies. 8 Sedge Warblers on Stones. Lesser Whitethroat and Redstart in WLC fields, and another Redstart at Middle Wood. c80 Goldfinch on Stones.Simon Roddis
29/07/20222 Great Egrets continued the heron theme this morning, at first at Shiningford and then at Sheepwash late morning. 7+ Little Egrets too. 1 juv Shelduck. 1 Shoveler. A Turnstone on the dam wall early morning. 2 Oystercatcher. 60 Lapwing. Juv Ringed Plover. 3 Curlew. 3 Common Sand. 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 4 Common Gull. 2 Redstarts.Simon Roddis
28/07/2022Main event this morning - and probably of the year so far - was a juvenile Purple Heron which flew over and around Stones for 3-4 minutes from 09:10, flying in from the E and then lost behind trees, appearing to go south-east. A first for Carsi and I think the first in the county since 2011. Yesterday's 2 juvenile Shelduck still present, 5 Pochard, 5 Kestrels over the pastures, 1 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 fresh juveniles among 92 Lesser Black-backs on Sheepwash spit, 36 Cormorant, 8 Little Egret, total of at least 150 Pied Wags on the dam wall and around Stones.Simon Roddis
27/07/2022Highlight this morning was an Osprey which flew NE over the Hopton end just before 11:00. 2 juv Shelduck at Sheepwash. Shoveler again on Stones. New brood of 10 small Mallard ducklings below Hall Wood. 3 Oystercatcher. 3 Dunlin. 2 Redshank. 3 Common Sand. 1 Snipe. Adult Common and Yellow-legged Gulls and Common Tern. 31 Cormorant. 6+ Little Egret. 5+ Reed Warblers in Hopton reedbed. 3 Redstart (2 Hopton end and a male below Middle Wood). Adult male Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall early morning. Total of 80 species, highest of the year.Simon Roddis
24/07/2022This morning: 20 Teal. 1 Shoveler. 6 Pochard. 1 Dunlin. 2 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 5 Little Egrets in Brown Ale Bay. 5 Red Kites, 4 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and a Peregrine over Carsington Pastures.Simon Roddis
23/07/2022Delayed WeBS count: 728 Canada, 42 Greylag, 29 Mute Swan, 1 Ruddy Shelduck, 1 Shoveler, 20 Gadwall, 343 Mallard, 17 Teal, 3 Pochard, 346 Tufted, 24 Moorhen, 665 Coot, 15 Little Grebe, 62 GCGrebe, 3 Oystercatcher, 34 Lapwing, 2 Turnstone, 1 Dunlin, 5 Common Sand, 1 Common Tern, 24 Cormorant, 14 Grey Heron, 4 Little Egret, 1 Kingfisher. Also: 4 Red Kites, juv Spotted Flycatcher at Hopton end.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
22/07/2022A second morning with rain again produced the goods: 6 Black Terns, 30 adult Common Terns (3rd highest ever count here), 2 Turnstone, 3 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin (1 adult, 1 juv) and a female Shoveler, all off Stones island. A colour-ringed Lesser Black-backed Gull (JA52U) on Stones had been ringed as a nestling in Rogaland, southern Norway, in 2020 and was also seen in Morocco in May 2021.Simon Roddis
21/0/2022A change in the weather brought a bit of a waderfest in this morning, the highlight being 3 moulting adult Knot. 13 Redshank, 5 adult Black-tailed Godwit, 3 breeding plumage Dunlin, 2 Whimbrel, 3 Curlew, 1 Snipe. 1 adult Common and 6 adult Arctic Terns. 5 Common Scoter (4 drakes) off Millfields. The Ruddy Shelduck was with Canadas on Horseshoe island late morning. 12 Pochard. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 4 Little Egrets. 7 Raven. Redstart in WLC fields. c50 Linnets between Sheepwash and Lane End and 25 Goldfinches on Stones.Simon Roddis
20/07/2022Back this morning after an enforced lay-off (you can probably guess why!). The Ruddy Shelduck was still off Sheepwash. 14 Teal. c600 Coot, all in Brown Ale Bay, didn't see a single one anywhere else. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 26 Cormorant. 12 Grey Heron. 3 Little Egret. A Red Kite was standing in the water along the shore between Sheepwash and Lane End, keeping its feet cool and drinking. 2 Peregrines (adult and juv). 1 Redstart in WLC fields. 2 Yellow Wagtails (Millfields and Stones).Simon Roddis
14/07/20228 Black-tailed Godwits (all adults) and 4 Redshank off Stones this morning. 2 Common Sand. The female Ruddy Shelduck still off Sheepwash. At least 210 Tufted. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 1 adult Common Tern. 3+ Little Egrets. 25 Swifts. 1 Redstart in WLC fields. 2 Siskin over.Simon Roddis
13/07/2022A Green Sandpiper was at Millfields early morning, while 2 juv Peregrines practiced their aerial skills overhead. The female Ruddy Shelduck still of Sheepwash. 30 Mute Swans plus the 2 broods. Only 6 adult Gadwall, wonder where they've all gone. 3 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 30 Swallows mobbing a Buzzard over the dam wall. 1 Yellow Wagtail S over Stones island, and a total of 9 Grey Wags (6 at Millfields).Simon Roddis
12/07/2022Late afternoon/early evening visit: the female Ruddy Shelduck off Middle Wood, 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls among 115 Lessers on Sheepwash spit, 1 Curlew on Horseshoe island, 4 Little Egrets, Peregrine and Red Kite over Hall Wood.Simon Roddis
11/07/2022New in this morning was a party of 4 Redshank on Stones island. The Ruddy Shelduck was still among the geese off Sheepwash. 5 Teal. 3 Pochard. 7 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 10 Grey Heron. 2 Little Egret. Spotted Flycatcher again at Hopton end and 2 Redstarts below Middle Wood. 2 Tree Sparrows on the WLC feeders.Simon Roddis
10/07/20227 adult Shelduck this morning among the goose flock, along with the female Ruddy Shelduck still. 28 Mute Swans. 4 Pochard. An adult Black-tailed Godwit initially on Horseshoe island and later in Brown Ale Bay. 6 Common Sand. The adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 10 Grey Heron. 2 Little Egrets. Lots of warblers on Stones island, including juvenile Lesser and singing Common Whitethroat - the latter has been link gold-dust here this year.Simon Roddis
07/07/2022Signs of autumn with a juvenile Yellow Wagtail (and a dust-bathing Skylark) on the on the dam wall early morning and 5 adult Icelandic-race Black-tailed Godwits at Watersports. The female Ruddy Shelduck still among the large goose flock. 1 Pochard. 2 Teal. The adult Yellow-legged Gull still. A Red Kite over the east side and an adult Peregrine on a pylon at the top of WLC creek. 1 Kingfisher from Lane End hide. Totals of 30 Pied Wags, 5 Grey Wags and 5 Linnet.Simon Roddis
06/07/2022Following Jim Clarke's report yesterday, I've seen one Marsh Tit at Lane End this morning. My first ever here so I'm very happy (last recorded in 2013). Counted a few ducks: 846 Canadas, 254 Greylag, 24 Mute Swan (plus 2 broods), the Ruddy Shelduck still, 22 Gadwall, 134 Mallard, 2 Teal, 1 Pochard, 170 Tufted, 19 Moorhen, 427 Coot, 10 LGrebe, 58 GCG, 12 Oystercatcher, 46 Lapwing, 1 Dunlin, 6 Common Sand, 1 Redshank, 20 Cormorant, 9 Grey Heron, 2 Little Egret. Also c250 B-h Gulls, adult Yellow-leg still, 20+ Swift, fledged Goldcrests in BABay and a Siskin over Hopton end.Simon Roddis
05/07/2022Two poecile giving ostensibly classic Marsh Tit sneezing 'pitchoo' calls either side of the track to Lane End Hide early afternoon. Only one seen and briefly; little to go on plumage wise. Either they were Marsh Tits or we need to rething poecile ID! Also numerous Willow Tit contacts over last couple of days of habitat surveying - will send through when collated.Jim Clarke (Senior Research Assistant, RSPB Global Conservation Science - Willow Tits
05/07/2022Highlight this morning was a total of at least 14 Common Sandpipers, including 11 more or less together below Middle Wood. Female Ruddy Shelduck still off Sheepwash. 25 adult Mute Swans plus broods of 4 and 5 still. c300 Greylag. 1 Curlew. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 19 Cormorant. 2 Little Egret. Garden Warbler with the odd 'rolling warble' still singing on Stones. Juv Redstart at WLC.Simon Roddis
03/06/2022Species noted during monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon): House Sparrow, Canada Goose, Oystercatcher, Swift, Tufted Duck, Gt Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Gt Spotted Woodpecker, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Mallard, Gadwall, Greylag Goose, Pied Wagtail, Little Ringed Plover, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Blackbird, Lapwing, Reed Bunting, Common Sandpiper, Goldfinch, Woodpigeon, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Mute Swan, Wren, Magpie, Willow Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Coot, Moorhen, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Tree Sparrow, Robin, Dunnock, Redstart (44)Gary Atkins
01/07/2022This morning from Stones Island, noticeably cooler duller day, 4 Little Ringed Plover including 1 juvenile, 2 Redshank,from Warbler corner Sedge Warblers singing and occasional song flight, Blackcap and Willow Warblers, not as much activity there as yesterday, probably due to the weather. WLC Creek produced 1 Little Egret, 1 Common Sandpiper, Reed Warbler singing and a female Redstart.A H Stewardson
30/06/2022This morning on Stones Island, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Greater Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Male Kestrel and a nice selection of Warblers, Sedge Warbler, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff all seen from Warbler corner, Reed Warbler was singing up WLC creek 5 Ravens seen on the pylons up there as wellA H Stewardson
29/06/2022At Paul Stanley Hide - 2 Teal, 12 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Redshank, 20 Lapwing (also plenty of BH Gulls, many young, and a mixture of House/Sand Martins). At/near Wildlife Centre - 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 1 Little Egret, 12+ Lesser Black backed GullsGary Atkins
26/06/2022The female Ruddy Shelduck and drake R-c Pochard in their regular spots this morning. 5 Teal. 24 Mute Swans plus broods of 4 and 5. 55 Lapwing. 2 Common Sand at WLC. Adult Yellow-legged Gull again. Kingfisher at Hopton end. Total of 7 Redstarts, including 4 juvs, at Middle & Hall Woods and Shiningford creek.Simon Roddis
25/06/2022Female Ruddy Shelduck again off Paul Stanley hide and the drake R-c Pochard on Horseshoe island. 5 Teal. 14 Oystercatchers. 1 Common Sand. 3 Redshank. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. c200 fledged/fledgling Black-headed Gulls, mostly around Millfields island, doubtless more of them hiding in the vegetation, and some adults still sitting. Skylark singing on the dam wall. Some hirundine movement: 230 Sand and 26 House Martins SW into the breeze in 30 mins (09:50-10:20). Singing Sedge Warbler and juv Lesser Whitethroat near Millfields island. 5 Grey and 32 Pied Wags on the dam wall early morning.Simon Roddis
24/06/2022The female Ruddy Shelduck and drake Red-crested Pochard still present this morning. 290 Greylags. New broods of Gadwall (3 at Millfields) and Tufted (8 off Stones). Lapwings up to 48. Spotted Flycatcher singing in Penn Carr. Redstart alarming in Hall Wood so may well have young there, and Reed Bunting with food near Millfields island.Simon Roddis
22/06/2022The Ruddy Shelduck was off Sheepwash again this morning. Dunlin on Watersports island, 30+ Lapwing, 2 Common Sand (Hopton end and Horseshoe island). Kingfisher in Brown Ale Bay and presumably the same bird flying through Sheepwash carpark! 2 singing Lesser Whitethroats (Stones and WLC fields). Fledged Goldcrests near PS hide. Spotted Flycatcher over Hopton end,Simon Roddis
20/06/2022Monthly WeBS count: 1187 Canadas (plus 11 broods), 287 Greylags (9 broods), 20 Mute Swans (2 broods), 1 Ruddy Shelduck in Brown Ale Bay, 32 Gadwall, 136 Mallard (6 broods), 4 Teal, drake Rc Pochard still, 2 Common Pochard, 123 Tufted (2 broods), 11 Moorhen (1 brood), 308 Coot (2 broods), 5 Little Grebes (including 1 large youngster), 59 GCGrebes (plus 5 broods), 12 adult/full grown Oystercatchers, 30 Lapwing, 3 Redshank, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 24 Cormorant, 11 Grey Herons, 1 Little Egret. Also 1 Lesser Whitethroat singing on Stones, 2 Redstarts, 3 Ravens.Simon Roddis
16/06/202219 adult Mute Swans. Drake R-c Pochard and drake Teal at WLC. First brood of Tufted Ducks, 8 in Shiningford creek. 13 adult/full-grown Oystercatchers (plus 3 growing chicks at Hopton end), 21 Lapwing, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Curlew. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. c600 adult Black-headed Gulls at Millfields and 30 in BABay: c100 at Millfields were swimming close together, feeding from the surface of the water, perhaps on emerging insects? 1 adult Common Tern. 1 Little Egret, the best plumed bird I've seen this year! Kingfisher at Hopton end. 2 Skylarks in the dam wall fields. 6 singing Reed Warblers, including 1 on Stones. 2 Lesser Whitethroats on Stones, singing male and fledged juvenile. Juvenile Redstart in WLC creek.Simon Roddis
15/06/202214 adult Mute Swans plus 2 broods, 4 at WLC and 5 in Brown Ale Bay. First Gadwall brood of the year, at least 12 at Watersports. The drake Red-crested Pochard still loafing on Horseshoe island. 9 Oystercatchers, including one still sitting on Millfields island. 30 Lapwing (all adults as far as I could see). The raft in BABay has 6 BhGull nests with chicks and another 13 with sitting birds. 6 Jays, including a family of 5 (adult with 4 juvs) in Hall Wood. 7 Nuthatch, including fledged young in Middle Wood. First juv Tree Sparrow of the year in WLC creek.Simon Roddis
14/06/20222 summer plumage Sanderling on Watersports island mid-morning. Pair of Shoveler. 4 drake Pochard. Whitethroat still singing at Hopton end. 2 pairs of Redstart, Middle Wood and WLC creek. And we now have about 25 Black-headed Gull chicks sporting green colour-rings, courtesy of Dean and Eleanor of Sorby-Breck Ringing Group. Something to check for when the juveniles come onto the shore.Simon Roddis
13/06/202213 Mute Swans plus brood of 4 at WLC. Drake R-cPochard on Horseshoe island still, drake Common Pochard at WLC and drake Teal in Brown Ale Bay. Oystercatchers still with 3 young at Hopton end. Dunlin at sailing club. 6+ Willow Tits at 4 different spots. Pair of Garden Warblers with food at Penn Carr.Simon Roddis
12/06/20228 Lapwing, 15 Gadwall, 1 Little Egret, 5 Redshank, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Sedge Warbler, 5 Swift, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 8 Oystercatcher, 8 Cormorant, 2 Reed Bunting, 1 willow Tit, 10 Pied Wagtail, 1 White wagtail, 3 Tree Sparrow, 1 Redstart, 2 Goldcrest, 4 Little Grebe, 40 Sand martin,2 Buzzard,1 Reed Warbler,1 JayDavid Armitt
11/06/2022Brood of 5 Mute Swans in BABay. 37 Gadwall. Drake Red-crested Pochard again from WLC. 10 adult/full-grown Oystercatchers, plus 3 chicks at Hopton end with ringed bird 'Barcode' and another adult with just a metal ring. 1 Dunlin still. 1 adult Common Tern. 8 Ravens (party of 6 over Tail bay, 2 over Hopton end). Fledged Willow, Coal, Blue, Great and Long-tailed Tits in Tail Bay, plus Blackbird with food. Fledged Nuthatches near PS hide. Female Redstart again in WLC creek. Pair of Grey Wagtails feeding fledged young at Millfields and 30 Pied Wags, mostly juveniles, along the dam wall early morning.Simon Roddis
10/06/2022Wildfowl numbers increasing again: 655 Canada, 239 Greylag, 12 Mute Swan (plus brood of 5), 47 Gadwall, 1m RcPochard still, 156 Coot (plus new brood of 4 at Millfields), 60 GCGrebe (plus 6, maybe 7 broods). 1 Dunlin on Stones. Fledged Willow Tits on Stones and at Millfields. Pair of Willow Warblers with food at Millfields. Lesser Whitethroat singing in WLC fields. 8 singing Goldcrests in Hopton/Hall/Middle Wood area. Fledged Nuthatches in Hall WoodSimon Roddis
08/06/2022Mute Swans with 5 cygnets at Shiningford, not sure if it's the same brood as seen previously around Sheepwash. 28 Gadwall, mostly around Horseshoe island, the most I've seen for several weeks. Drake Red-crested Pochard and female Common Pochard from PS hide. 2 Ravens tumbling over Carsington pastures. Sedge Warbler with food on Stones. 2 singing Lesser Whitethroats (Stones and WLC creek). Redstart singing and calling in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
06/06/2022No sign of yesterday's reported Golden Oriole near PS hide from 05:00-08:15. 3 Sanderling on Stones/Watersports island 08:00-11:00 at least. Drake RcPochard still in BABay. Mute Swan brood from PS hide now down to 7. 30 Swifts from Stones. 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Curlew NW, 3 Common Sandpiper. Kingfisher from PS hide. 2 broods of fledged Willow Tits, at Sheepwash and Lane End. Sedge Warbler with food on Stones, Lesser Whitethroat with food near Sheepwash and female Redstart with food in WLC creek. Spotted Flycatcher singing at Lane End.Simon Roddis, Roger Carrington
05/06/2022Species list from today's Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island and Wildlife Centre): Tufted Duck, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Coot, Mallard, House Sparrow, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Swift, Moorhen, Gadwall, Black-headed Gull, Oystercatcher, Pied Wagtail, Wren, Chiffchaff, Goldfinch, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Blue Tit, Gt Crested Grebe, Sedge Warbler, Carrion Crow, Reed Bunting, Magpie, Tree Sparrow, Willow Tit, Woodpigeon, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Redshank, Coal Tit, Lapwing, Jackdaw, Dunnock, Great Tit, RobinGary Atkins
05/06/2022The drake RcPochard again in BABay this morning and a lovely first-summer Hobby over the main centre. Ringed Plover, Dunlin and 3 Common Sand. 3 large young Oystercatchers on Shiningford island - second successful brood. 1 Little Egret. c20 Sand and 15 House Martins feeding on Stones causeway late morning. Fledged Blackcaps on Stones.Simon Roddis
04/06/2022A drake Red-crested Pochard in Brown Ale Bay is the first at Carsi since Nov 2020. Geese numbers increasing: 611 Canada and 128 Greylag (not including home-grown young). 11 adult Mute Swans plus 8 cygnets, presumably the brood which came over the road from Hopton Hall on Wednesday. 144 Coot. 70 GCGrebes, plus 3 broods of 2 each at Hopton end, sailing club and Penn Carr. 2 new Mallard broods, 8 and 9, at Middle Wood. 2 Ringed Plover and a Dunlin on Watersports island. 9 Oystercatcher. 8 Lapwing. 7 Redshank. 1 Common Sand. Willow Tits with fledged young at Hopton end and Nuthatches at Penn Carr.Simon Roddis
02/06/2022Reed Warbler singing in Brownale Bay, also Whitethroat and two fledged Willow Tits between WLC creek and Shiningford Creek.Gary Atkins
30/05/2022Single Dunlin and Ringed Plover plus 2 Common Sandpipers on Watersports island. 5 Redshank. 8 Oystercatcher. 8 Mute Swan including one still sitting at Hopton end. 19 Cormorant. 2 displaying Sparrowhawks. Skylark singing over Hopton end. 6 singing Reed Warblers. A male Whitethroat singing at Hopton end, only my second at Carsi this year. Spotted Flycatcher singing in Hall Wood. Pair of Willow Tits feeding fledged young at WLC.Simon Roddis

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