Recent Sightings

DateSightingName
27/02/2026At Carsi this morning, the Common Sandpiper was on Watersports island, Redshank and Kingfisher from Paul Stanley hide, 9 Goldeneye in Brown Ale Bay, singing Willow Tit and 4 Redpoll near Lane End and a finch flock between Sheepwash and Lane End comprising 16 Chaffinch, 16 Goldfinch and 3 Greenfinch.Simon Roddis
26/02/20263 Great Spotted Woodpecker , 12 Long tailed Tit, 1 Nuthatch, 20 Redwing, 7 Gadwall, 16 Teal , 3 Grey Heron, 3 Little grebe, 7 Oystercatcher, 4 Female Goldeneye, 4 Male Goldeneye, 2 Pied wagtail, 4 Barnacle goose, 1 Buzzard, 1Coal titDave Armitt
26/02/2026Single Shelduck around Horseshoe/Watersports this morning. Pair of Barnacle Geese. 28 Tufted. 6+ Goldeneye. 12 Curlew, including 10 at sailing club early on. 1 Woodcock and 1 Tawny Owl at Hopton end first thing. 285 Lesser Black-backs flew N over Hopton as they came out of the roost. Pair of Willow Tits (one singing) south of Lane End. 50 Redwing, mostly at Paul Stanley/Sheepwash. 20 Chaffinch, including a flock of 14 NE.Simon Roddis
23/02/2026870 Woodpigeons flew N 0730-0830 this morning, plus 5 Skylarks and a Great Egret. 34 Barnacle Geese at WLC and Willow Tit nearby. 14 Curlew in WLC fields. Redshank and 5 Snipe from Paul Stanley hide. 3 Redpoll over Stones causeway.Simon Roddis
21/02/2026Monthly wildfowl count: 224 Canada, 34 Barnacle, 28 Greylag, 44 Gadwall, 16 Wigeon, 226 Mallard, 187 Teal, 7 Pochard, 7 Tufted, 10 Goldeneye, 5 Moorhen, 75 Coot, 6 Little Grebe, 24 GCGrebe, 10 Oystercatcher, 15 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 1 Redshank, 7 Cormorant. 7 Skylarks over Stones.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
20/02/2026Around Carsi this morning, 34 Barnacle Geese, 5 Curlew off Stones causeway early on, Common Sandpiper from WLC, a first-winter Mediterranean Gull from Sheepwash hide late morning, Water Rail and Redshank at Paul Stanley hide (AHS), Willow Tit singing near WLC, 50 Redwing, 10 Crossbills SW over WLC creek mid-morning.SJR, CA, AHS
19/02/2026Clive pulled another rabbit out of the hat this morning in the shape of a Grey Partridge on Stones island, the first at Carsi since November 2011. However, a search between the WLC and Shiningford for Tuesday's Bittern was to no avail. The Common Sandpiper was still on Horseshoe island and a male Sparrowhawk posed beautifully there for a while. At least 22 GCGrebes suggests a small increase, as you'd expect as we approach spring.SJR, CA
17/02/2026Just 350 Woodpigeons and 120 Starlings N this morning. A Great Egret flew S down the res mid-morning and a Shelduck flew in at the same time. 34 Barnacle Geese. 8 Curlews at sailing club early morning, and 3 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing. 15 Linnets again on Stones.SJR, CA, MW
16/02/2026Credit is due to Clive for most of this morning's birds: an adult Kittiwake from Stones island late morning, last seen heading towards Millfields; 1,750 Woodpigeons N; 32 Barnacle Geese; 7 Curlew, the Common Sandpiper and 15 Linnets around Horseshoe island; Peregrine over Shiningford and a Willow Tit at WLC.CA, MW, SJR
14/02/2026On this fine sunny morning, 4 Pintail (1m,3f) were at Sheepwash late morning, only 10 Pochard, 9 Goldeneye, 12+ Oystercatchers, Redshank from Paul Stanley hide still, Curlew down the east side, adult Great Black-back, pair of Peregrines on a pylon at Shiningford, drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker in Hall Wood, Willow Tit at WLC. Surprisingly little moving, although there was a report of 60 Pink-footed Geese over.Simon Roddis
12/02/2026A bit of movement this morning, virtually everything heading N or NE: 820 Woodpigeons, 2 Stock Doves, 120 Pink-footed Geese, 166 Starlings, 5 Skylarks, 1 Curlew, 6 Lesser Black-backs. At ground/water level, 29 Greylags, 2 Pintail, 51 Pochard, 13 Goldeneye, 69 Coot, 15 GCGrebe, Woodcock at Hopton end, the Common Sandpiper back at Millfields, adult Great Black-back, Willow Tit at WLC, and in the air 6 Buzzards and 6 Ravens (3 pairs).Simon Roddis
11/02/2026Just a few bits and bobs this morning: 3 Shoveler still at Sheepwash, female Pintail off Stones, single Snipe and Redshank from Paul Stanley hide and a Skylark over, 1 (maybe 2) Willow Tit at WLC, 2 Meadow Pipits over Stones causeway, 2 Reed Buntings at the Millfields feeders.Simon Roddis
10/02/2026A bit same old, same old this morning: Common Sandpiper still from WLC, Redshank from Paul Stanley hide, 3 Shoveler and 4 Pintail at Sheepwash, 103 Pochard plus the hybrid, adult Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Willow Tits near WLC. One day there'll be a change in the weather and, hopefully, the birds. One day...SJR, CA, AHS
09/02/2026The Common Sandpiper was still on Horseshoe island late morning and the Redshank at Sheepwash. 115 Lapwing. 104 Pochard plus the male Aythya hybrid. 3 Shoveler. Drake and at least 3 female Pintail. 10 Goldeneye. 103 Coot. 43 Woodpigeons N. Adult Great Black-back and 2 immature Herring Gulls. Pair of Willow Tits on the WLC feeders and another pair near Lane End. Treecreeper singing at WLC and Red Bunting almost singing at Paul Stanley.SJR, CA, AHS
08/02/2026Highlight of a couple of hours late afternoon was a Barn Owl hunting to the left of Sheepwash hide, flushing the nearby ducks, which included 3 Shoveler and a female Pintail. Redhead Goosander at Millfields. 20+ Barnacle Geese beyond the top of WLC creek. Willow Tit at WLC (the volunteers had 2 there this morning). 100 Redwing at the top of WLC creek.Simon Roddis
07/02/2026The Common Sandpiper was on Watersports island this morning. 10 Oystercatchers. 4 Shoveler (3m,1f) at Sheepwash/Millfields. 4 Pintail (drake at Sheepwash, 3f from Paul Stanley hide. 8 Goldeneye. 35 Barnacle Geese eventually settled in the overflow carpark. Adult Great Black-backed Gull. 20 Linnet on Stones island.SJR, CA, AHS
05/02/2025The drake Pintail and 3 Shoveler (2m,1f) were at Sheepwash this morning, and 5 Goldeneye (4m,1f) and the Redshank from Paul Stanley hide. Common Sandpiper on Horseshoe island in front of the WLC. c35 Barnacle Geese over WLC creek. 125 Rooks N past Sheepwash early morning.Simon Roddis
03/02/2026Best this morning was a flock of 8 Pintail briefly past Stones island. 36 Barnacle Geese. At least 136 Pochard (quite possibly more as Clive had nearly 100 at Sheepwash/Brown Ale Bay while I only counted 65 there). 3 Shoveler from PS hide. 8 Oystercatcher.18 Lapwing. 1 Redshank still. Willow Tit at WLC. 35 Linnet on Stones.SJR, CA, MW
01/01/2-26From Paul Stanley Hide (12.30-13.15): 5 Goldeneye (4m, 1f), 8 Lapwing, Redshank, 20+ Wigeon, a lot of Teal, 3 Long-tailed Tit, Coal TitGary Atkins
01/02/2026Birds seen, through the mist, at today's Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island - Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Canada Goose, Barnacle Goose, Teal, Common Gull, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Coot, Little Grebe, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Robin, Song Thrush, Magpie, Cormorant, Goldfinch, Redwing, Dunnock, Woodpigeon, Goldeneye, Bullfinch, Pheasant, Gadwall, Willow Tit, Great Tit, Wren, Gt Crested Grebe, Moorhen, Chaffinch, Pied WagtailGary Atkins
01/02/2026Very foggy this morning. Woodcock, Snipe and Tawny Owl at Hopton end first thing. 133 Pochard, most of them at Sheepwash, and the drake Pintail still. 5 Oystercatchers. Redshank from PS hide. 2 Herring Gulls at Sheepwash. 15 Linnet at Millfields.Simon Roddis
28/01/2026Ad hoc wildfowl count this morning, slightly hampered by a bit of mist around the edge first thing: 274 Canada, 29 Barnacle, 8 Greylags, 115 Gadwall, 102 Wigeon, 328 Mallard, 1 Pintail, 746 Teal, 114 Pochard, 22 Tufted, 14 Goldeneye, 115 Coot, 4 Moorhen, 5 Oystercatcher, 31 Lapwing, Common Sandpiper still at Millfields, 1 Redshank, 1 Snipe, 11 Cormorant. Male Peregrine past WLC. 200 Woodpigeons N and 160 Starlings W.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
25/01/2026This morning, a pair of Shelduck (presumably the same birds as yesterday) flew N then swam back past Paul Stanley hide; drake Pintail, Redshank and redhead Goosander also from Paul Stanley and 30 Siskin in the woodland; Oystercatchers at Millfields and WLC; 2 Willow Tits at WLC, and a male Aythya hybrid, very likely the presumed Pochard x Ferruginous Duck that has been here before.Simon Roddis
23/01/2026Just a few bits and pieces this morning: Common Sandpiper still at Millfields, 2 Oystercatchers on Horseshoe island, first-winter Yellow-legged Gull at sailing club, drake Pintail from Paul Stanley hide (AHS), 60 Pochard, 30 Linnets on Stones, 40 Siskin.SJR, CA, AHS
21/01/2026The Common Sandpiper was still at Millfields this morning, while an adult Caspian Gull off the sailing club was the first of the year here, I believe. Oystercatcher at Watersports and 2 Willow Tits between there and WLC.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
19/01/2026Very murky this morning but there was a Black-tailed Godwit on Sheepwash spit, Redshank and drake Shoveler from Paul Stanley hide, Oystercatcher at Watersports, Willow Tits at WLC and Millfields, and Common Sandpiper still at Millfields.Simon Roddis
17/01/2026I've done the monthly wildfowl count this afternoon as the forecast for tomorrow isn't great: 272 Canada, 12 Greylags, 3 Egyptian Geese (on Sheepwash spit before flying NE at 15:12), 123 Gadwall, 112 Wigeon, 461 Mallard, 1 Pintail, 936 Teal, 36 Pochard, 24 Tufted, 9 Goldeneye, 4 Moorhen, 145 Coot, 6 Little Grebes, 21 GCGrebe, 1 Oystercatcher, 13 Lapwing, 1 Common Sandpiper (presumably the bird that was around in December), 21 Cormorant. In the gull roost off Stones island late afternoon, c2,000 each of Common and Black-headed Gulls, 400 Lesser Black-backs, 2 Herring.Simon Roddis
16/01/202660 Wigeon,4 Goldeneye, 3 Little Grebe, 1 Pochard, 40 Teal, 32 Gadwall, 1 Goldfinch,1 Kestrel, 6 Long Tailed Tit, 1 Treecreeper, 11 Cormorant, 2 Fieldfare, 1 Redwing, 2 Buzzard, 2 Greenfinch, 1 Peregrine, 30 Linnet , 50 LapwingDave Armitt
16/01/2026Slightly better conditions than yesterday, with the fog lifting mid-morning. The drake Pintail was off Sheepwash. 95 Pochard. The Oystercatcher still, 34 Lapwing and 1 Snipe. 2 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end first thing. Willow Tit at WLC. Winter thrushes included at least 330 Redwing and 190 Fieldfares (270 and 150 respectively through Hopton early morning).Simon Roddis
15/01/2026Difficult to see much in thick fog this morning but there were 2 Woodcock and 3 calling Tawny Owls at Millfields first thing, Willow Tit at WLC, Oystercatcher again at Watersports/Horseshoe island, Redshank in Brown Ale Bay, and Clive had a Pink-footed Goose among the Greylags.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD
14/02/2026Clive found the first Oystercatcher of the year at Watersports this morning, a relatively early first date. 29 Lapwing. 51 Pochard. Adult Great Black-backed Gull. Male Peregrine on its favoured pylon then over Sheepwash and Hall Wood. Willow Tit at WLC. Skylark S over the main centre. 10 Linnet from the WLC. 4 Crossbills in the top of Hall Wood.SJR, CA, AHS, MW
12/01/2026c35 Barnacle Geese over WLC late morning and 2 Goosander N over Hopton end first thing. 5 Goldeneye. Drake Pintail reported at WLC but I missed it. 45 Woodpigeons N. 124 Coot. Skylark N over Stones late morning. Mistle Thrush singing at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis
10/01/2026Drake Pintail and Redshank from Paul Stanley hide this morning. A Pink-footed Goose was among the Greylags at Watersports and 36 Barnacle Geese from WLC. 32 Lapwing. 47 Fieldfare flew N (obviously!). 12+ Meadow Pipits.Simon Roddis
06/01/2026Yesterday's 3 Curlew were still at sailing club this morning, and a total of 51 Lapwing there and in Brown Ale Bay. Shelduck off Stones (and later Sheepwash) and redhead Goosander at Millfields. 92 Pochard. 5 Shoveler. Full compliment of Barnacle Geese. 106 Coot. 8 Little Grebes. Willow Tit at WLC. 15 Meadow Pipits at Sheepwash and 12 at WLC.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
05/01/2026A very decent afternoon visit: 2 adult White-fronted Geese were among c200 Greylags between Lane End and Sheepwash, plus one Pink-foot. A Little Egret flew past Paul Stanley hide. 2 adult Mute Swans. Drake Shoveler from WLC. 38 Pochard. 100 Coot in Brown Ale Bay at dusk. 30 Lapwing. Clive's 3 Curlew were still at sailing club. 800 Common Gulls off Stones by 15:30. Little Owl again in WLC fields, being mobbed by Blackbirds and Blue Tits. 11 Meadow Pipits toughing it out.Simon Roddis
04/01/2026Species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island-WLC-WLC Creek): House Sparrow, Pintail, Lapwing, Little Grebe, Black-headed Gull, Teal, Pied Wagtail, Goldeneye, Wigeon, Mallard, Cormorant, Tufted Duck, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Coot, Robin, Mute Swan, Gt Crested Grebe, Blue Tit, Greylag Goose, Moorhen, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Dunnock, Wren, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Redwing, Blackbird, Treecreeper, Pheasant, Great Tit, Snipe, Meadow Pipit, Gadwall, Willow Tit, Long-tailed TitGary Atkins
02/01/2026Juvenile GNDiver still north of Millfields this morning. Woodcock at Hopton end first thing, and Redshank later. 3 Grey Heron in Brown Ale Bay. 100 Woodpigeons NE, 40 SW. 3 Fieldfare and 2 Redpoll over Millfields.Simon Roddis
31/12/2025Juvenile GNDiver still off the east side north of Millfields. A bit of late movement, with 1,400 Woodpigeons and 192 Fieldfare heading N (Fieldfare can be tricky to see here in December so quite surprising to see such a decent number). 250 Starlings W might just have been heading out from their roost. c35 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. Great Egret at Sheepwash. Peregrine having its breakfast on Horseshoe island. 2 Willow Tits at WLC.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
30/12/2025Afternoon visit: the juvenile GNDiver was off Millfields, female Common Scoter from Stones (and later from Sheepwash) and a Great Egret, last seen flying into Green Pond, presumably to roost. Little Owl called in WLC fields mid afternoon. Pair of Peregrines perched on Sheepwash spit and then over Brown Ale Bay at dusk. Willow Tit at WLC. Single Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. 70 Linnets on Stones. Over BABay late afternoon, 390 Redwing, 55 Fieldfare and 26 Chaffinch.Simon Roddis


Historic Sightings

DateSightingName
2020-08-05Ad hoc wildfowl count: 308 Canada Geese, 41 Mute Swan, 20 Gadwall, 183 Mallard, 11 Teal, 1 Pochard, 305 Tufted, 17 Moorhen (plus a new brood of 2 small young in WLC creek), 557 Coot, 19 Little Grebe, 44 GCGrebe, 80 Lapwing, 33 Cormorant, 4 Grey Heron, 2 Little Egret. Also: 14 Swift, 25 Sand and 15 House Martin, 20 L-t Tit at Hopton end, 6 Redstart, including 2 between Sheepwash and Lane End.Simon Roddis
2020-08-04From the Millfields end of the dam wall early morning, a Green Woodpecker calling in Tail Bay, juv Wheatear and c200 Swallow. 43 Mute Swan. 1 Shoveler at Sheepwash. 26 Gadwall. 11 Teal. 218 Tufted in the northern half of the res. 2 Pochard. Total of 40 Swift, including 35 feeding at Sheepwash. 49 GCGrebe. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 26 Cormorant. 7+ Little Egret (4 flew in from N at 07:45). Kingfisher near Big Island. Totals of 80 House and 20 Sand Martin. 13 Mistle Thrush over Shiningford. 4 Redstart. 30 Linnet.Simon Roddis
2020-08-0210 Lapwing,4 Grey Heron, 3 Barnacle goose, 1 Whitethroat, 3 Little Egret,6 Moorhen, 6 Little Grebe,10 Great Crested Grebe,3 Willow Tit ,1Tree Sparrow,6 House Martin , 2 Redstart,8 Goldfinch, 12 Pied Wagtail ,1 Common Sandpiper,1 Reed Warbler, 1 lesser Whitethroat, 2 Wren, 8 Sand Martin, 6 Swift David Armitt
2020-08-02Quieter than yesterday but the first Dunlin for a while was on Watersports island. 3 Little Egret. 50 Swift moved S through. 8 Buzzard. 2 Hobby over WLC creek mid-morning. 11 Blackcaps in one bush on Sailing Club island. 3 Garden Warbler (1 Millfields, 2 Stones). 4 Lesser Whitethroat (Millfields, Stones, WLC and Shiningford creeks). 5 Redstart. 2+ Spotted Fly still at Millfields carpark.Simon Roddis
2020-08-01From Millfields early morning, a drake Common Scoter, a Green Sandpiper flew over the dam wall and 4 Spotted Flycatcher (family party) near the carpark entrance. Female Mandarin in Shiningford creek. 13 Teal. 2 Pochard at WLC. 19 Little Grebe. 31 GCGrebe in Brown Ale Bay. 3 Little Egret. 2 GBbG, 1 Herring among a group of Lessers, and one adult Yellow-legged Gull. Single adult Ringed and Little Ringed Plover on Stones. 2 Curlew through. 3 Common Sand. 1 Red Kite over Blackwall plantation. 4 Raven (2 pairs) chasing and ronking over the east side. In WLC creek, 6 Redstart, 3 Lesser White (plus one on Stones) and 2 Sedge Warbler. Garden Warbler on Stones. 2+ Reed Warblers in BABay, one with food.Total of 6 Grey Wag. 80 species, my highest total this year.Simon Roddis
2020-08-01(Evening) 1 Chiffchaff, 3 Grey Heron,1 Great Black Backed Gull, 6 Little Grebe,1 Raven, 1 Little Egret, 3 Barnacle Goose, 5 Moorhen,4 Lapwing, 8 Great Crested Grebe,4 Starling,2 Cormorant , 1 Tawny Owl wood behind Paul Stanley HideDavid Armitt
2020-07-302 Turnstone were on the shore at Millfields at 06:15 before flying off south. 44 Mute Swan. 17 Little Grebe. 1 LRP. 1 Common Sand. 1 Redshank at sailing club. 2 GBbGull. Adult Yellow-leg and adult Common Tern again. 9 Grey Heron including 4 flying S. 2 Little Egret. 1 Skylark N over Stones. 3+ Lesser Whitethroat (family party) in WLC creek. 6 Redstart. 45 Pied Wag on the dam wall. 1 Crossbill over Millfields.Simon Roddis
2020-07-2942 Mute Swan. 4 Teal. 3 Oystercatcher. 1 adult LRP. 5 Common Sand. 2 Redshank in Brown Ale Bay. 2 GBbG. Adult Common Tern. 24 Cormorant. 2 Little Egret. 2 Red Kite over Blackwall. Juv Peregrine honing its hunting skills by chasing an Oystercatcher, and Hobby from Stones island. 5 Raven. 35 Swallows on the dam wall early morning. Recently-fledged Sedge Warbler with an adult on Stones. 2 Lesser Whitethroat (Millfields and Shiningford creek). 8 Redstart in WLC/Shiningford creeks.Simon Roddis
2020-07-28Not much different today but a Tree Pipit flew over WLC creek around 10:30. 15 Swift. 71 Lapwing. 2 Common Sand at WLC/Shiningford. 6 Oystercatcher. 375 Lesser Black-backs flew in 07:30-09:00. The one-footed GBbG (now adult) at sailing club and adult Yellow-leg still. 21 Cormorant. 1 Little Egret. Kingfisher in WLC creek. 10 Willow Tit, including 7 at Millfields. c50 Sand Martin. 1 Lesser Whitethroat in Shiningford creek. 7 Redstart in WLC/Shiningford area. 70 Starling in fields north of Millfields. 30 Linnet still in Shiningford creek.Simon Roddis
2020-07-2609 00 - 10 00 suplementing SR report 4 Common Sandpiper, 1 Kestrel, 4 Redstart incl. juveniles all WLC Creek area and field.Dave Horsley
2020-07-26105 Swifts flew SW into the breeze from 08:00-10:00 this morning, along with a Green Sandpiper and 130 Lesser Black-backs. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 1st-summer Arctic Tern from Stones mid-morning. 2f Pochard at WLC. 4 Barnacle Geese (the young bird is big enough to count as full-grown now). 15 Little Grebe. 2 LRP. 1 Redshank. 1+ Little Egret. Peregrine. 9 Raven (7 together over Tail Bay). 100+ Sand and 30+ House Martin. Simon Roddis
2020-07-25An adult Mediterranean Gull flew over stones island around 07:40, possibly a different bird from the other recent one as it didn't seem to have such a solid black hood. 4 Oystercatcher. 2 LRP (adult and juv). 2 Common Sand. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gull. 1 Little Egret. Juv Peregrine. Kingfisher at Penn Carr. Yellow Wag over Millfields.Simon Roddis
2020-07-24395 Canada Geese. 46 Mute Swan. 15 Swift. 4 Oystercatcher. 2 Common Sand. 1 Redshank. 1 juv LRP. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. 2 Little Egret. 3 Sparrowhawk. Kingfisher in Tail Bay. 3 Kestrel. 7 Willow Tit. 9 Redstart in WLC creek/fields. 50 Pied and 1 Yellow Wag on the dam wall eaery morning. 30 Goldfinch in Tail Bay.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2020-07-2308-15 Red Kite over Millfields end of dam wall.Dave Horsley
2020-07-23An adult summer Sanderling was on Horseshoe island around 07:30. 45 Mute Swan. 10 Gadwall. 9 Teal. 1f Pochard. 14 Moorhen. 13 Little Grebe. 2 Oystercatcher. 78 Lapwing. 1 LRP. 3 Common Sand. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gull again. 1 imm GBBGull. 7 Grey Heron. 2 Little Egret. Kingfisher at Millfields. 2 Peregrine. 14 Rooks over Millfields. Total of 11 Willow Tit. 30 Swallows, 50 Pied, 1 Yellow and 5 Grey Wag on the dam wall early morning. 2 Garden Warbler at Millfields. 7 Redstart in WLC creek/fields. 15 Tree Sparrow (12 at WLC including 8 juvs). 40 Linnet in Shiningford creek.Simon Roddis
2020-07-22In the WLC creek/fields area this morning, 10 Spotted Flycatchers, a mix of adults and juvs, perhaps 2 family parties?; 6 Redstarts; 4+ Lesser Whitethroat including a family party of at least 3 birds (and another one at Millfields). 40 Mute Swan. 1 Wigeon. 13 Swift. 3 Collared Dove at Hopton end. 9 Moorhen. 12 Little Grebe. 5 Oystercatcher. 76 Lapwing. 1 Common Sand. 2 ad Yellow-legged Gull. 7 Grey Heron. 6 Little Egret, including 4 which flew into Millfields at 06:55 but flew out again about 20 minutes later. 30 Sand Martin and 15 House Martin, mostly over the WLC area. 7 Sedge Warbler (6 on Stones). Total of 14 Mistle Thrush. 60 Pied Wagtail, including 40 on the dam wall. 11 Linnet over WLC creek. 4 Greenfinch over Millfields.Simon Roddis
2020-07-2111-45am Black Tailed Godwit on Horseshoe IslandDAVID HORSLEY
2020-07-21The July that keeps on giving. A Great White Egret was initially on the shore between Sheepwash and Lane End at 06:00 and moved around a bit before departing SE at 06:35. Then a juvenile Black-necked Grebe from Stones island looking towards Millfields, 08:15-08:45 at least. 42 Mute Swan. c25 Swift. 55 Lapwing. 1 juv LRP. 2 Common Sandpiper. Whimbrel through early morning. 2 1st-summer Common Gulls. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gull. 1 Little Egret. Kingfisher in WLC creek. 2, quite possibly 3 Peregrine over Hall Wood/WLC. 7+ Redstart in WLC creek/fields along with Reed and Sedge Warblers, Lesser Whitethroat. SJR,AHS,RPJ,AMD
2020-07-20Quite morning birdwise on Stones Island this morning so I spent most of my time at Warbler corner and saw Chiffchaff,Willow Warbler, Blackcap,Common Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler also heard Song thrush yet again mimicking Greenshank,moving to WLC Creek we managed to add Lesser Whitethroat to the Warbler list,there were also three juvenile Redstarts feeding in the bushes,1 Grey Wagtail and a Little Egret.Alan Stewardson
2020-07-19Pair of Barnacle Geese at Millfields now with a well grown youngster. 11 Teal. 1f Pochard. 8 Oystercatcher. 50 Lapwing. 8 LRP including 2 large juvs. 7+ Common Sand. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (adult and sub-ad). 80 LBbG. 3 Little Egret. Probably 2 Kingfisher, singles at Millfields and Brown Ale Bay. Juv Peregrine again upsetting the BhGulls on Horseshoe island. Singing Reed Warbler on Stones island and in WLC creek. 3 Garden Warbler at Millfields. Family of Spotted Fly (at least 1 ad and 2 juvs) near Millfields carpark entrance again. 5 Linnet over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
2020-07-191 Sparrow Hawk,2 Little Egret , 4 Little Grebe,30 Lapwing,14 Cormorant, 5 oystercatcher, 5 Moorhen, 3 Common Sandpiper,5 Pied Wagtail,2 LRP, 2 Willow Warbler, 9 GoldFinch, 2 Blackcap,1 Spotted Flycatcher,1 Whitethroat, 4 Sedge Warbler,2 Reed Bunting,1 Chiffchaff, 1 Ringed Plover, 4 Grey Heron ,6 Pied Wagtail, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Tree Sparrow, 1 Willow Tit After looking in my I’d book Possible Black-tailed Godwit on Horseshoe island .David Armitt
2020-07-185 drake Common Scoter off Stones from 06:00 at least, left SW at 08:45. A Green Sandpiper flew over Stones island at 10:30, last seen heading north. 40 Mute Swan. 2f Pochard. 3f Teal. c40 Lapwing on Horseshoe island. 2 LRP. 3+ Common Sandpiper. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 2 Little Egret. Juv Peregrine over Horseshoe island and 3 Hobbies together over the Hopton end. 25 Swallows on the dam wall early morning. In WLC/Shiningford creeks, 5 juv Redstart (plus one on Stones), 3 Lesser Whitethroat and a Spotted Fly. Juv Wheatear briefly on Stones. 30 Pied Wag on the dam wall and 5 Grey Wag at Millfields.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2020-07-167 species of gull this morning: 2 Mediterranean (juv and adult separately at Millfields), 3 1st-summer Common, 1 sub-ad Herring and 48 Lessers south, 1st-summer GBbG plus the regular adult Yellow-leg and usual Black-heads. 40 Mute Swan. New brood of 2 small GCGrebe young at Millfields island. Pair of Swift checking out the visitor centre nestboxes. 9 Oystercatcher. 40 Lapwing. 3+ Common Sand. Adult Common Tern. 24 Cormorant. 7 Grey Heron. 2 Little Egret. 2+ Peregrine (juv at Millfields then 2 birds over Casrsington pastures later). 8+ Redstart (1m,2f,5+ juv) and 2 Lesser Whitethroat in WLC creek. 2 Spotted Fly (adult and juv) at Millfields. c30 Pied Wag on the dam wall early morning.Simon Roddis
2020-07-157 drake Common Scoter from 06:00 to 11:00 at least, last seen from Sheepwash carpark. 1m Pochard. 36 Mute Swan. 7 Oystercatcher. 50 Lapwing. 2 LRP. 2 Common Sand. The adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 2 GBbG. 2 Little Egret. Kingfisher at Millfields. 50+ Sand Martin. Lesser Whitethroat at Millfields. Yellow Wagtail over Stones. Greenfinch song-flighting over the main carpark.Simon Roddis
2020-07-1434 Mute Swan. 50 Lapwing. 9 Common Sand. Whimbrel over Millfields early morning. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. Single adult Common and Arctic Terns. 23 Cormorant. 5 Grey Heron. 2 Little Egret. Peregrine over WLC creek. Total of 10+ Raven. c80 Sand Martin. Family of Spotted Flycatchers (2 adults, 2+ juvs) at top of WLC creek, maybe the same party as yesterday. At least 8 Redstart around WLC creek/fields (1m,2f,5 juv). 3 Yellow Wag over different spots. 4 Crossbill flew NE at Millfields then presumably the same 4 SW.Simon Roddis
2020-07-137 Oystercatchers together on Horseshoe Island; single Little Egret and Grey Heron in Wildlife Centre CreekGary Atkins
2020-07-134 male Common Scoter from 06:00 to 10:30 at least, last seen amongst the flock of Tufteds off Sheepwash. Juv Mediterranean Gull on sailing club shore around 08:00. 1f Teal. c40 Lapwing. 3 LRP. 1 Black-tailed Godwit on Millfields island early morning. 1 Redshank. 4 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull again. 2 Little Egret. c35 Sand Martin over WLC creek. Family party of Spotted Flycatcher (adult and 2+ juvs) between WLC and main carpark. 1 Lesser Whitethroat and 4+ Redstart (1m,2f,1 juv) in WLC creek/fields. 5 Siskin over Millfields.Simon Roddis
2020-07-111 Wren,3 Oystercatcher,12 Cormorant,4 Great Crested Grebe,,3 Little Grebe,10 Sand Martin,10 Mute Swan,1 Chiffchaff,1 Kestrel,3 Willow Warbler, 1 Spotted Flycatcher,1 Whitethroat,1 Sedge Warbler,1 Little Egret 6 Lapwing,4 Grey HeronDavid Armitt
2020-07-1111 Common Scoter, initially from Millfields around 07:00. 7(6m,1f) then flew W, the remaining 4(1m,3f) stayed until 11:00 at least. 3 Barnacle Geese plus 1 gosling. 34 Mute Swan. 40 Lapwing. 4 LRP including a full-grown juvenile, presumably come from elsewhere. 4 Common Sandpiper. The adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 2 Red Kite, one over each side. 8 Buzzard. 7 Rook over WLC creek. 4 Raven over Millfields. c50 Sand Martin in total. 15 House Martin mobbing a Sparrowhawk. Reed Warbler with food in Hopton reedbed and 2 singing in WLC creek. 3 Redstart, a female in WLC fields and female and juv in the creek. Juv Wheatear at Millfields end of the dam wall. 6 Tree Sparrow in WLC creek. Chaffinch with food at Millfields. Bullfinch nest-building at Hopton end.SJR,RPJ,AMD
2020-07-108 male Common Scoter out in the middle from 05:55 to 09:00 at least. An adult Med Gull flew over Stones island at 08:25. Total of 22 Ravens, 17 of which flew W. 3 adult Barnacle Geese, including the pair with a growing youngster at Millfields. 121 Greylag. 33 Mute Swan. 9 Oystercatcher. 5 LRP. 5 Curlew - 4 feeding on the dam wall early morning and one flew S at 10:30. 5 Common Sandpiper. 1 Redshank. Adult Common Tern off Watersports. Kingfisher at Millfields. Busy with small stuff at Millfields viewing area: 20 L-t Tit, 5 Willow Tit, Spotted Flycatcher, Goldcrest, several Blackcaps, etc. Female Redstart again in WLC fields. 12+ Chaffinch at the Sheepwash carpark feeder.Simon Roddis
2020-07-08This morning's highlight was a juvenile Mediterranean Gull which flew into Horseshoe island at 07:30 and flew again at 08:00. 29 Mute Swan. New brood of 5 Tufted at Millfields. 7 Oystercatcher. 3 Redshank flew in from the south. 3 Common Sand. The adult Yellow-legged Gull again. 2 Little Egret. Total of 150+ Sand Martin, including c100 feeding at head height along Stones causeway - wonderful spectacle. 10 Mistle Thrushes at Penn Carr. Simon Roddis
2020-07-07After being initially reported on the news services, an adult summer plumage Black-necked Grebe was in front of the WLC to 11:40 at least. 3f Pochard at WLC. 1 Curlew over. Juv Redshank at Sailing Club. Adult Yellow-legged Gull again. Little Egret on Stones. Adult Common Tern. c30 each of House and Sand Martin. Reed Warbler singing on Stones and in WLC creek. 1 Crossbill N over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
2020-07-07Stones Island at 1000 2 Goldcrest 4 Willow Warblers 1 Sedge Warbler 2 Whitethroat 4 Reed Bunting 2 Little GrebeRoy Collins
2020-07-07(Evening)14 lapwing,8 Pied Wagtail,3 Moorhen,40 Starling,1 Ringed Plover,5 swift,4 Cormorant,3 Grey heron,6 Sand Martin,4 oystercatcher,1 whitethroat,2 Goldfinch,9 Mute Swan,8 Great Crested Grebe,8 House Martin,2 ChiffchaffDavid Armitt
2020-07-06A Tree Pipit was on Stones island around 08:00, my first ever in July here. 5 Common Sandpiper on Watersports island. 3 Redshank on Sailing Club island. 32 Mute Swan. New brood of 10 young Gadwall in WLC creek. 16 Lapwing. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. 20 Cormorant. 5 Heron. Red Kite over the east side. Garden Warblers with food at Millfields and on Stones. 2+ Spotted Flycatcher at Millfields.Simon Roddis
2020-07-039 Pochard at WLC this morning. 8 Oystercatcher. 2 Common Sand at Millfields. Kingfisher in WLC creek. c50 Sand and 20 House Martin. Female Redstart again in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
2020-07-0211 Common Scoter (6m,5f) from 11:00 to 14:30 at least. 1f Teal. 5 Pochard at WLC. Gadwall still with 4 young at Millfields, and pair of Barnacles still with 1. 33 Mute Swan. 1 Common Sand at sailing club. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. 200+ Sand Martin. Lesser Whitethroat singing on Stones and 2-3 in WLC creek. Female Redstart again in WLC fields. 21 Starling.Simon Roddis
2020-07-01The Black-tailed Godwit still and a Common Sandpiper at sailing club. 1 Curlew through. Juv Yellow Wagtail on Watersports island. 30 Mute Swan. 2 Teal (m,f). 7 Stock Dove. 15 Cormorant. Sedge Warbler with food in WLC creek. 2 singing Lesser Whitethroat (Stones and WLC creek). Female Redstart in WLC fields. 30 Pied Wagtail (dam wall and Stones).Simon Roddis
2020-07-01Quite a productive morning. The Black-tailed Godwit still on Watersports island, 2 Common Sand (dam wall and Flat Island), an adult Common Tern off Stones and a 2nd-summer Yellow-legged Gull. New broods of Gadwall (5 and 5) in WLC creek; GCGrebe - 1 at Millfields; Coot - 2 and 1 at Millfields, 1 at Sailing Club; Mallard, 2 and 1 around Stones; Tufted, 8 in WLC creek; Moorhen, 3 in WLC creek. The yellow-and-blue colour-ringed Oystercatcher has 3 chicks on Flat Island. Family party of Spotted Flycatcher, 2 adults and 2 juvs, at the entrance to Millfields carpark. Juv Redstart in Millfields viewing area and a female in WLC creek. Adult and juv Lesser Whitethroat in WLC creek. Red Kite down the east side again. 515 adult Canada Geese, 131 Greylags, 3 Barnacles, 26 Mute Swan, 29 Gadwall. The Little Egret still. 10 Willow Tit.Simon Roddis
2020-06-29A summer plumage Black-tailed Godwit on Watersports island this morning. Adult Hobby from Stones, fantastic view as it flew past. 18 Mute Swan. Pair of Teal at WLC. Little Egret still. 5 Raven over Millfields. 5+ Jays at Sheepwash, 3-4 juvs. Total of 80 Sand and 20 House Martins. 11 Long-tailed Tits on Stones causeway. 15 Mistle Thrush (11 over Fishtail, 4 at Sheepwash).Simon Roddis
2020-06-28At Millfields this morning, 3 Barnacle Geese plus 1 small young, 2 broods of 4 Mallard, the 4 young Gadwall still (total of 23 adults), 5 sitting GCGrebes, the full-grown young Oystercatcher (7 in total). Female Teal at WLC. 24 Lapwing. 1 Curlew through. Red Kite over the east side (same bird as seen last week, missing a primary from its right wing). Peregrine over Shiningford. Little Egret and Kingfisher in Brown Ale Bay. 3 Jays, presumably a family party, in Sheepwash carpark. c20 Sand Martin. Fledged Whitethroat on Stones. Female Redstart in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
2020-06-26The Little Egret still. 24 Mute Swan. The pair of Barnacle Geese at Millfields are now down to 1 young. Female Teal at WLC. 24 Lapwing, including one still sitting on Watersports island. Adult Yellow-legged and imm GBb Gulls still. 5 Grey Heron including the colour-ringed bird from previous years. Total of 6 GSWoodpecker including 3 through WLC fields. 8+ Raven including 6 through Millfields. Spotted Flycatcher at Hopton end. 5 Grey Wag including 3 juvs at Hopton end.Simon Roddis
2020-06-25c500 Canada Geese, 124 Greylag and 20+ Mute Swan. Male Teal still. 2 Pochard at WLC. 21 Lapwing. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 1 1st-summer Common Tern. 5 Grey Heron. Little Egret on Watersports island. c10 Swallows around Hopton reedbed early morning, presumably having roosted there. 6 Reed Warbler, including a pair feeding young in Brown Ale Bay. Lesser Whitethroat with food on Stones island and another still singing in WLC creek. Juv Redstart and Song Thrush with food at Hopton end. Crossbill SW over Hopton end and total of 6 Siskin.Simon Roddis
2020-06-23Evening ,6 Mute Swan,300 Canada Goose,5 Chiffchaff,1 Wren,6 oystercatcher,3 Pochard,6 Gadwall,36 Greylag +3 young,1 Buzzard,3 Redshank,8 Lapwing,1 Pied Wagtail,5 Grey Heron,1 Sparrowhawk ,9 Great crested Grebe,8 Starling,1 Spotted flycatcher wooded area top end of shining ford creek,1 Garden Warbler,12 Cormorant,1 Dunnock David Armitt
2020-06-23A Little Egret was around Stones island early morning. 21 Gadwall (plus the Millfields brood, now down to 4). Male Teal and 3 Pochard at WLC. 20 Lapwing on Watersports island. Adult Yellow-legged Gull again. c250 young BhGulls on Millfields island. 14 Cormorant. Fledged Coal Tits and Blackcap at Penn Carr. Pair of Redstart in WLC fields. Mistle Thrush with food on the dam wall. 6 Tree Sparrow including 2+ juvs at Millfields. Siskin over Millfields.Simon Roddis
2020-06-21Red Kite again over the east side mid-morning. Grasshopper Warbler singing in WLC creek, in the same spot as the bird on 26-27 May so presumably the same bird. c130 Greylag. Female Teal at WLC. c30 Swift, mostly moving S. 2 Curlew S. 4 Raven. 20+ Sand Martin in Brown Ale Bay. Fledged Blackcaps (3+ juvs) in Shingingford creek and Goldcrests (3 juvs) in WLC creek. Female Redstart again in WLC fields. 20 Starling through (none with pink bodies).Simon Roddis
2020-06-20A decent morning: Red Kite and 2 Hobby over the east side, a Crossbill over Millfields, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 1 Curlew, Lesser Whitethroat and female Redstart in WLC fields, total of 10 Tree Sparrows, 5 Siskin south over Brown Ale Bay.SJR,RPJ,AMD
2020-06-19Avocet spotted of stones at about 8 this morning, male shoveller and pochard still around. Great crested grebe juvenile by wildlife centre, lesser white throat heard near visitor centre. Adam Saunders
2020-06-17A male Shoveler on Horseshoe island is new, and the male Pochard is still there. 21 Gadwall. The single large Redshank and Oystercatcher chicks on Horseshoe and Millfields islands have now both made it to the main shoreline. Adult Yellow-legged Gull again. Lesser Whitethroat singing near the main centre. Female Redstart in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
2020-06-16The first brood of Gadwall of the year - 6 ducklings - was at Millfields this morning. 531 Canada Geese. 86 Greylags. Barnacles still with 3 young at Millfields. Male Pochard at WLC. 2 Lapwing chicks still on Horseshoe island and one sitting on Watersports island. 1 Curlew over. 2 imm GBbGull. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. Kingfisher at WLC. Total of 9 Reed Warblers. 2 Greenfinch (Main centre and Sheepwash).Simon Roddis
2020-06-144 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldfinch, 1 Blackcap, 2 Robin, 29 Greylag, 2 Bullfinch, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 4 Great Crested Grebe,+ 2 Young, , 4 Oystercatcher + 1 young, 4 Mute Swan, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Long Tailed Tit, 1 Buzzard David Armitt
2020-06-12I forgot to mention the first brood of Tufted Ducklings, 6 at Shiningford this morning.Simon Roddis
2020-06-12A Greenshank flew in over Stones at 09:35, looked as if it landed on Horsehoe island but then appeared to depart at 10:20. 6 Teal (3m,3f) flew into Horseshoe island. Kingfisher at Penn Carr. 25 Mute Swan. 1 Curlew. c50 Swift, 50 House and 25 Sand Martin. Willow Tits with fledged young at Penn Carr. 2 Reed Warbler singing in WLC creek and 2 more in Brown Ale Bay. Mobile and vocal Lesser Whitethroat in WLC creek. 8 Mistle Thrush at Sheepwash. 10 Tree Sparrow in total.Simon Roddis
2020-06-1120 House Martin,10 Sand Martin,10 Swift,114 Canada Goose + 4 young,16 Lapwing,6 Gadwall, 16 Mute Swan, 2 Willow Warbler , 7 Great Crested Grebe + 6 young, 4 oystercatcher, 3 Redshank, 1 Ringed Plover WLC island, 4 Cormorant David Armitt
2020-06-1120 House Martin,10 Sand Martin,10 Swift,114 Canada Goose + 4 young,16 Lapwing,6 Gadwall, 16 Mute Swan, 2 Willow Warbler , 7 Great Crested Grebe + 6 young, 4 oystercatcher, 3 Redshank, 1 Ringed Plover WLC island, 4 Cormorant David Armitt
2020-06-10An Avocet was on Millfields island 06:55 to 08:45 at least, then presumably the same bird flew north up the reservoir at 09:20 and finally seen in flight again at 10:00 when it appeared to depart to the north. 21 Mute Swan. 172 young Black-headed Gulls counted on Millfields island, a small number now flying, and presumably more on the other side of the island. Lapwing sitting on Watersports island. 3 pairs of Sedge Warbler with food on Stones island. Reed Warbler singing on Stones. Willow Warbler with food at the top of WLC creek. Coal Tit with fledged young at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis
2020-06-08Monthly WeBS count: 314 Canadas, 3 Barnacle, 89 Greylag, 17 Mute, 23 Gadwall, 79 Mallard, 95 Tufted, 8 Moorhen, 216 Coot, 10 Little Grebe, 54 GCGrebe, 7 Oycs, 4 Lapwing, 1 Dunlin, 7 Redshank, 9 Cormorant, 4 Heron. Plus c50 Swift, c100 House Martin.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
2020-06-074 Barnacle Geese at Millfields, including a pair with 3 young and 1 still sitting. 14 Mute Swan. 24 Gadwall. Lapwing still with at least 2 chicks on Horseshoe island, and a large Redshank chick there - first time I've seen it for over a week. 2 Ringed Plover at Sailing Club. 1 1st-summer Herring Gull. 3 GSWoodpecker including a female and a fledged youngster at Millfields. Total of 14 Willow Tit, with family parties of at least 4 young at Sheepwash and Lane End. Redstart singing in WLC fields. 1 Greenfinch in main carpark. Simon Roddis
2020-06-051 Swift around dam wall pm.A and J Wood
2020-06-05Osprey again down the east side at 10:00 - same bird as yesterday? Fledged Willow Tits at Millfields and Stones island. Ringed Plover at sailing club. Lesser Whitethroat on Stones.SJR,AHS,ASB
2020-03-22Both GNDivers still, the adult between Stones and Sheepwash and the juv off Millfields early morning. 29 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Mute Swans courting and mating at Shiningford - one of the most beautiful bits of courtship you could wish to see. 3 Mandarin. 1m Shoveler. Male R-c Pochard from WLC still. 2nd-w Yellow-legged Gull. Kingfisher at Sheepwash. 250 Jackdaws over the dam wall late morning. 10 Fieldfare N over Fishtail. 30 Redwing.Simon Roddis
2020-03-21The adult GNDiver off Stones island. Male Red-crested Pochard and female Pintail at WLC. 2m Shoveler. Pair of Mandarin in Penn Carr. 60 Canada Geese. 29+ Barnacles. Pairs of Lapwing, Redshank and Oystercatcher on Millfields island. 6 Snipe at Sheepwash. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (ad, 2w). Peregrine over Hopton end. 12 Chiffchaff. 20 Fieldfare N up the east side, and 10 meadow Pipits N. 2 Sand Martins from Stones (1 seen by Roger J only).Simon Roddis
2020-03-197 Oystercatcher ,57 Canada Goose ,23 Great Crested Grebe,6 Cormorant,8 Goldeneye,1 Redshank,2 Common Scoter,1 Jay,1 Willow Tit,3 Nuthatch,1 Great Spotted Woodpecker,5 Blue Tit,5 Great Tit,8 Greylag , 8 Gadwall, 2 Shovlers,2 Long Tailed Tit,2 Curlew ,1 Great Northern Diver David Armitt
2020-03-19Both GNDivers off Stones island. A pair of Common Scoter all morning from Stones/WLC/Sheepwash. 27+ Barnacle Geese. Pair of Mandarin at Millfields. 2m Shoveler and 1f Pintail at WLC. 10 Goldeneye (3m,7f). 10 Oystercatcher. 4 Lapwing. 5 Curlew. 6 Redshank. 1 Snipe. 185 Common Gulls from Sheepwash late morning. 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w,2w,3w,ad). 11 Buzzard from Sheepwash hide. 45 Redwing (40 at Sheepwash). 14 Meadow Pipits N. 8 Siskin N over Sheepwash.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2020-03-18Both GNDivers off Stones island. 2 Sand Martins around Stones at 08:00. 25 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Mandarin at Millfields. 2 GBbGull, including Onefoot. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad & 2w). 30 Redwing at Sheepwash. 8 Tree Sparrow at WLC.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2020-03-17Both GNDivers from Stones island mid-morning. 3 Black-tailed Godwits on Horseshoe island all morning at least. Total of 37 Barnacle Geese: 27 down but a skein of 10 flew S at 08:45; very unusual to see Barnacles in V formation here, probably not part of the feral flock, possibly wild birds? At least 3, possibly as many as 8 Mandarins. 4 Wigeon. 3 Yellow-legged Gull (adult, 2w and 3w). 120 Starling N. 110 Fieldfare (80 NE, 30 SW).SJR, AHS, RC
2020-03-16Willow Tit survey (second visit) in the tetrad covering the northern half of the res: 6 or 7 territories (9 birds) plus another 7 birds outside the tetrad, so 16 in total between Middle Wood and Stones via the west side. The adult GNDiver off Stones mid-morning. 22 Barnacle Geese. 17 Greylags on Big Island. 47 Wigeon, 45 of them off Sheepwash late morning. 10 Teal. Two 2w Yellow-legged Gulls again. 18 Buzzard in the air in a scan from Sheepwash hide around midday. Kingfisher at the Hopton end. 2 Skylark and 21 Meadow Pipit heading N. 17 Chiffchaff (14 singing) and 6 Mistle Thrush (4 singing) between Middle Wood and Stones.Simon Roddis
2020-03-15Both GNDivers from Stones island this morning. 19 Barnacles. 3 Wigeon (2m,1f). 5 Mandarin (3m,2f) just north of Millfields. 1w Herring and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad,2x2w) at WLC. Kingfisher(s?) at Stones island and Millfields. 3 GSWoodpecker. 5 Chiffchaff. Mac and Amanda (STW vols) had 2 Sand Martins at the WLC around midday.Simon Roddis
2020-03-148 Great Crested Grebe,4 Long tailed tit,28 Canada goose,2 Robin,2 Chiffchaff ,6 Blue tit,7 Cormorant,5 Redshank,2 Wren,4 Little Grebe,4 Oystercatcher,4 Lapwing,4 Gadwall,2 Teal,1 Goldeneye,20 Barnacle goose,3 Snipe Black necked grebe in water sports bay Friday afternoon David Armitt
2020-03-14Little Ringed Plover still on Horseshoe island 15:30 and 2 Shelduck out on the res.Simon Roddis
2020-03-14A Black-necked Grebe showing the first hints of summer plumage was between Stones and Millfields around 0745, then at Millfields and off Stones island at about 10:30. Both GNDivers still from Stones. 3 Mandarin (2m,1f) at Millfields, then a pair landing in a tree in Penn Carr. 1m Pochard. 3 Yellow-legged Gull (adult, 1w, 2w). 3 singing Chiffchaff. Linnet over Stones. 5 Lesser Redpoll at Millfields. Total c15 Siskin.Simon Roddis
2020-03-13The adult GNDiver all morning from WLC/Stones. An adult Kittiwake from Stones island 0830-0930 at least. 2m Pochard. 5 Teal. 6 Lapwing, including 1 displaying at Millfields. 29 Curlew at Sheepwash. 8 Redshank. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (adult and 2w). 21 Cormorant. Kingfisher at Sheepwash. 3 singing Chiffchaff.Simon Roddis, Ken Rome
2020-03-12The adult GNDiver from Millfields and Stones island early morning. 80 Canadas. 9 Barnacles. 9 Greylag. 1m Wigeon. 12 Teal. 8+ Stock Dove. 10 Oystercatcher. 10 Curlew. 4 GBbG. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (adult and 2w). 2 Peregrine over the dam wall. 4 Raven. 4 Chiffchaff. 10 Meadow Pipit over Stones/WLC creek.Simon Roddis
2020-03-11From Wildlife Centre 3.20pm to 4.40pm. 1Knot,1 Dunlin, 1 Curlew, 3 Snipe, 3 Redshank, 3 Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Barnacle Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Gadwall, Teal, Tufted Duck, Coot, Moorhen, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Black Headed Gull, Common Gull, Lesser Black Backed Gull, 2 Grey Heron, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Great Tit, Pied Wagtail, 2 Reed Bunting, Wood Pigeon, Tree Sparrow, Jackdaw, Goldfinch, Carrion Crow, Magpie.Lorna Lomas
2020-03-11Both GNDivers still, visible from Sheepwash hide late morning. c500 BhGulls, including c200 each at Millfields and Horseshoe islands. 26 Curlew at Sheepwash. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. 4 Grey Heron. 9 Buzzards in the air from Stones island; 5 over Blackwall plantation later may have been different birds. 4 Chiffchaff. Total of 100+ Starling.Simon Roddis, Roger Carrington
2020-03-08Monthly WeBS count: 102 Canadas, 30 Barnacles, 6 Greylag, 2 Mute Swan, 23 Gadwall, 60 Mallard, 3 Pintail, 6 Teal, 77 Tufted, 12 Goldeneye, 5 Moorhen, 145 Coot, 12 Little Grebe, 52 GCGrebe, 10 Oystercatcher, 2 Lapwing, 30 Curlew, 1 Black-tailed Godwit (first of the year), 6 Snipe, 7 Redshank, 15 Cormorant, 2 GNDiver, 2 Heron, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wag. Also: 2 Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Herring Gull, Black-headed Gulls now showing interest in the raft in Brown Ale Bay as well as Millfields island, 1 (possibly 2) Chiffchaff on Stones island/causeway, 1 Fieldfare over Sheepwash, 4 singing Mistle Thrush, 8 Tree Sparrows at Millfields, 5 singing Reed Buntings.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
2020-03-07Both GNDivers still this morning, the juv from Sheepwash hide, the adult out in the middle. 24 barnacles. Pair of Wigeon. 36 Curlew on Horseshoe island early morning, then later in fields at Shiningford. 14 Snipe. 2 Woodcock at the Hopton end first thing. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (ad and 1w). 4 GSWoodpecker, including 3 together at Sheepwash. 7 Raven. 7 Willow Tit. 1 Skylark over. Chiffchaff again singing on Stones causeway. 3 Meadow Pipit on the dam wall.Simon Roddis
2020-03-06Both GNDivers from Stones island mid-morning. 4 Mandarin (2m,2f) at Millfields early morning are (I think) the first of the year here. 28+ Barnacles. 9 Greylag. Female Pintail at WLC. 12 Wigeon at Sheepwash. 17 Teal. 1m Pochard. 1(!) Lapwing. 38 Curlew on Horseshoe island early morning. 1 Dunlin flew N. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (adult and 1w). 11 Willow Tits, including several singing birds and a pair displaying at Millfields. 2 Skylark E. Chiffchaff again singing on Stones causeway. Simon Roddis
2020-03-05The adult GNDiver was off Stones island this morning. 28 Barnacle Geese. 8 Greylags. 2 Collared Dove over Stones. 23 Curlew, 3 Redshank, 20 Snipe and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult and 2w) on Horseshoe island. GSWoodpecker drumming at Millfields. Chiffchaff singing on Stones causeway. 3 singing Goldcrests. 65 Redwing at Sheepwash. 4 Greenfinch.Simon Roddis
2020-03-04Both GNDivers still from Millfields and later from Stones island. 2 Shelduck. 18 Teal. 14 Goldeneye. 38 GCGrebes from Millfields. 38 Curlew, 200 Common Gull and 40 Redwing at Sheepwash. 28 Snipe at WLC. 1 adult Herring Gull. 4 Grey Heron. 4 Sparrowhawks (2 pairs?) over the west side, a bit of display, and perhaps a 5th bird, an adult male perched on a fence post in WLC creek. 3 Skylark over. 3 Meadow Pipit and 1 Chiffchaff on Stones. 1 Linnet over Millfields.SJR, AHS, RC
2020-03-03Both GNDivers from Stones island early morning and later from the WLC. 2 Pochard. 8 Goldeneye. Adult Yellow-legged Gull on Horseshoe island. 1 Kingfisher near the main centre. 2 Chiffchaff (Stones island and Millfields). 12 Tree Sparrow (8 Millfields, 4 WLC).Simon Roddis
2020-03-022 Curlew, Oystercatcher, Redshank (WLC), Redwing & Willow tit (Stones Island). 11.00amMatthew Birkin
2020-03-02Willow Tit survey around the southern half of the reservoir: 21 birds, including 6 pairs, about 15 territories in total. Adding those found on 26/2, that gives a total of 37 birds and at least 20 territories. Quite impressive! One GNDiver seen from the cafe. 26 Barnacle Geese at WLC. 2 Skylark and 2 Meadow Pipit over. 23 Song Thrush (12 singing), no overlap with the 23 on 8/2. 11 Tree Sparrow (9 at WLC, 2 north of Fishtail Creek). 5 Lesser Redpoll. Simon Roddis
2020-03-01The adult GNDiver, 1,000+ Common Gulls, c3,000 BhGull and 200 Lessers from Millfields early morning. 116 Canada Geese. 2m Wigeon, 1f Pintail and 1m Pochard at WLC. 10 Teal (8m,2f). 11 Oystercatcher. 35 Curlew on Horseshoe island. 4 Redshank. 2 Sparrowhawk. 6 Willow Tit. 2 Chiffchaff (1 snging briefly) on Stones. 13 Fieldfare S over Shiningford. 6 Skylark. Simon Roddis
2020-03-0126 Curlew,30 Barnacle Goose,2 Redshank,4 Little Grebe,2 wigeon,1 kingfisher,4 Robin,3 Reed bunting,2 Chaffinch,2 Dunock,3 Wren,4 Great Tit,2 Gadwall,8 Great Crested Grebe,1 Pochard,6 Mute Swan,2 oystercatcher,20 Cormorant,5 Goldeneye,5 Lapwing,4 Tree Sparrow,1 Kestrel,28 Canada Goose,2 GreylagDavid Armitt
2020-02-29Both GNDivers still but couldn't find yesterday's Shag. Female Pintail at WLC. 25+ Curlew. 35 Snipe and 4 Redshank on Horseshoe island. 11 Buzzards in the air from Stones island/causeway (6 to the south, 5 north). 4 Skylark N.Simon Roddis
2020-02-28A juvenile Shag was at Millfields, 07:05 to 07:30 at least, initially near the draw-off tower then flying to the east side just north of Millfields island. Both GNDivers still. 6 Wigeon at WLC. 9 Goldeneye (4m,5f) at Millfields. At least 63 Common Snipe on what's left of Horseshoe island. 22 Curlew. 2 Woodcock and 5 calling Tawny Owls at Hopton end at first light. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. Simon Roddis
2020-02-27Both GNDivers still, from Stones island and later from WLC. 29 Curlew landed at Sheepwash at 11:20. 27 Barnacle Geese. 4 Greylags. 4 Mute Swan. 1 Shelduck. Pair of Shoveler. 1m Wigeon. Female Pintail at WLC. 2 Skylark N. At least 1 Chiffchaff on Stones island, with a little bit of song on this nice sunny morning.Simon Roddis
2020-02-26Covered the northern half of the res as part of the national Willow Tit survey this morning - not ideal weather conditions but birders can't be choosers. 10 birds, 6 territories identified, plus another 6 birds off the survey, so 16 in total from Middle Wood to Stones (via the west side). Both GNDivers from Sheepwash hide early afternoon. 80 Canada Geese. 27 Barnacles at Shiningford. The female Pintail in Shiningford creek. 9 Oystercatcher. 75 Lapwing. 3 Sparrowhawk. 3 Skylark N. 6+ Fieldfare among c60 Redwing at Hopton end (c100 Redwing in total). Simon Roddis
2020-02-26This morning from Stones island, 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Goldcrest, 4 Curlew, 3 Oystercatchers,1 Sparrowhawk,and 1 Kingfisher, from the WLC 3 Redshank and 14 Common snipe. A H Stewardson
2020-02-25Both GNDivers still, the adult from Stones island mid-morning and the juv late morning with a crayfish from Sheepwash. A Merlin, probably a female, flew N up the res and over Sheepwash hide around 12:30. Total of 24 Barnacle Geese. 2 Greylag. 8 Teal. 2 Pochard. Pair of Stock Dove display flighting over Hopton end. Only c50 Lapwing. 5 Curlew and 4 Redshank on Horseshoe island. 2 GBbG. 6 Buzzard. 2 Sparrowhawk. 1 Peregrine. 5 Skylark over, including 1 singing over Millfields. 1 Chiffchaff on Stones. Totals of 6 Goldcrest and 6 Mistle Thrush. 3 Grey Wag (2m,1f) at Millfields.Simon Roddis
2020-02-24Drenching rain dictated most species seen from Sheepwash/Paul Stanley Hides and WLC (11am-3pm): Mute Swan, Magpie, Gt Crested Grebe, Tufted Duck, Coot, Mallard, Willow Tit, Black-headed Gull, House Sparrow (VC only), Goldeneye, Blue Tit, Gt Tit, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, Reed Bunting, Long-tailed Tit, Little Grebe, Common Snipe (x2), Chaffinch, Oystercatcher (x3), Woodpigeon, Robin, Goldcrest, Dunnock, Pheasant, Nuthatch and Siskin (both PS hide feeders), Canada Goose, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Lapwing (c 200), Greylag Goose, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Redshank (x3 on what's left of Horseshoe Is), Gadwall, Moorhen, Starling, Cormorant, Pied Wagtail and Tree Sparrow.Gary Atkins
2020-02-234 Curlews, 3 Oystercatchers, 3 Redshank, 2 Snipe, 32 Barnacle Geese, c. 70 Lapwings, Kingfisher, 2 Reed Buntings, 2 Tree Sparrows, 2 Goldeneye - all on Horseshoe Island or from WLC.Alan Hobson
2020-02-23One GNDiver, probably the juv, off Watersports island early morning. Pair of Shoveler off Stones island. 6 Wigeon. 3 Pochard. Pair of Goldeneye mating at Sheepwash. 2 Peregrine and 5 Buzzards over the dam wall. 1 Skylark over WLC.Simon Roddis
2020-02-22The adult GNDiver was off Millfields early morning, and 3 Jack Snipe on Horseshoe island. 13 Goldeneye (4m,9f). 3 Curlew around Horseshoe island, and 1 Dunlin there and later at Sailing Club. c250 Lapwing. 2 Redshank. 1 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing. 2 first-winter Yellow-legged Gulls. Peregrine over WLC. 9 Willow Tit, including 3 singing. 2 Chiffchaff on Stones island, one of them flycatching with a Goldcrest. Grey Wagtail singing at Millfields.Simon Roddis
2020-02-21Both GNDivers still, the adult from Millfields, the juv at Sheepwash. 2 Jack Snipe on Horseshoe island mid-morning. 1m Wigeon. 3 Pochard. 10 Oystercatcher. c200 Lapwing. 4 Curlew at Sailing Club early morning. 2 GBbG. 1w Yellow-legged Gull. Kingfisher at WLC. Simon Roddis, Roger Carrington
2020-02-20Afternoon visit: the adult GNDiver out in the middle off Stones and Jack Snipe still at WLC. c30 Barnacle Geese in flight from Sheepwash. From Lane End hide late afternoon: 1,000+ Common Gulls, c3,000 BhGulls, 212 LBbGull, 3 Herring Gull, 4 Yellow-legged Gull (ad, 3 first-winters). Peregrine over Millfields. The volunteers had 35 Snipe and 10 Curlew from WLC.Simon Roddis
2020-02-20Sightings for 19/2. Red Kite low over Millfields CP. 2 Willow Tits on Millfields feeders. GN Diver in flight from Millfields towards Stones at c10:45Simon Thompson
2020-02-19Both GNDivers still, with the juv showing really well from Sheepwash hide late morning. 1 Jack Snipe again on Horseshoe island. c30 Barnacle Geese. 2m Wigeon. 2f Pochard. 42 GCGrebes from Millfields. 10 Oystercatchers, including 2 returning colour-ringed birds, 'Barcode' and M7, both ringed while wintering in Devon (and first seen by Roger C yesterday). 2 Curlew at Sailing Club. 4 second-winter Herring Gulls. 2 ad GBbG. Adult Yellow-leg. 7 Willow Tit,including 3 on the Sheepwash carpark feeder. 1 Skylark over Millfields. Chiffchaff on Stones island still.Simon Roddis
2020-02-18Adult and juv GNDiver off Millfields early morning. 1 Jack Snipe and 20 Common Snipe at WLC. 80 Canada Geese. 34 Barnacles. 6+ Greylag. At least 8 Oystercatchers. c400 Lapwing. 2 Curlew at Sailing Club early morning. 2 GBbG again. 24 Cormorant. 3 Grey Heron. 6 Buzzards in the air over the east side. 3 Kestrel. Kingfisher at Sheepwash. 2 Skylark over the dam wall. 4 Lesser Redpoll at Penn Carr. Simon Roddis

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