Recent Sightings

DateSightingName
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
03/08/2026Green Woodpecker and Kingfisher at Hopton end first thing. Willow Tit in Brown Ale Bay and 17 Mistle Thrushes at Sheepwash. Around Stones and Watersports, Egyptian Goose, Oystercatcher, 25 Lapwing, Ringed Plover, 2 juvenile Little Ringed Plover, Redshank, Snipe, Great Egret and Whitethroat. Juvenile Peregrine buzzing Horseshoe island. Willow Warbler and Clouded Yellow in WLC creek.Simon Roddis, Mick Watson
02/08/2026GW Egret and YL Gull (Ad) from Sheepwash Hide late afternoon; Dunlin (2) (Ad and Juv) off Stones Is causeway.Richard Lowe
02/08/2026Species noted during today's Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island and the Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Canada Goose, Mallard, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Tufted Duck, Little Grebe, Pied Wagtail, Willow Tit, Blckbird, Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Common Sandpiper, Common Tern, Gt Crested Grebe, Long-tailed Tit, Treecreeper, Magpie, Swift, Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon, Linnet, Sedge Warbler, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Robin, Carrion Crow, Goldfinch, Blackcap, Red Kite, Moorhen, Mute Swan, Wren, Swallow, Greylag Goose, Grey Heron, Gt White Egret, Little EgretGary Atkins
02/08/20262 Greenshank were on Horseshoe island but were flushed and went around the back of Watersports island. A Great Egret flew in and landed at Lane End. 3 Shoveler at WLC. Small numbers of Woodpigeons moving already, 74 S and 20 N 06:00-07:00. Single Snipe, Redshank and Oystercatcher from Stones causeway. The adult Caspian Gull again at Watersports and the Yellow-leg at Sheepwash. 2 Kingfishers in Tail Bay and 150 Swallows on the dam wall early morning. Willow Tit at Sheepwash. Reed Warbler and Whitethroat on Stones.Simon Roddis
01/08/2026An adult Sandwich Tern was off Millfields early morning, last seen (by us, at least) from Stones island, gaining height at 08:55. Pair of Common Terns too. At Watersports, adult Caspian Gull and single Oystercatcher and Redshank. One Ringed Plover over Millfields. Female Shoveler from WLC. 26 Teal. 10 Little Egrets. Juvenile Peregrine at Sheepwash and a family party (3+) of Spotted Flycatchers in the wood there. Willow Tits on Stones and at WLC. 55 House Martins over the main centre. Reed and Willow Warblers on Stones. 2 Redstarts in WLC fields.Simon Roddis, Mick Watson
31/07/2026A few waders today, the best being a Turnstone which flew in and appeared to land on the back of Watersports island at 08:30. Two Black-tailed Godwits flew SE off the dam wall early on but there were then 3 on Watersports island. 3 juvenile Redshank were new, as was a juvenile Oystercatcher. 1 Curlew. Lapwings have increased to at least 22. Adult Caspian Gull still at Watersports. Eclipse male Shoveler still. 3 adult Common Terns. Willow Tits on Stones and in WLC creek. 100+ Swallows.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD
30/07/2026An Avocet dropped onto sailing club shore just before 06:00 but soon flew south; however, presumably the same bird flew off Watersports island at 07:45, but we didn't see it again. Drake Common Scoter off Millfields. Adult Caspian Gull at Watersports late morning and the adult Yellow-legged Gull still too. 2 eclipse male Red-crested Pochard from WLC. 1 Shoveler off Stones. Pair of Common Terns still. Willow Tit on Stones causeway. 120 Swallows around the draw-off tower early morning, and a total of at least 45 House Martins. Willow Warbler again singing in WLC creek, and Dave H had a Redstart in the fields.Simon Roddis, Mick Watson
29/07/2026A juvenile Spotted Flycatcher was near the WLC this morning (very thin on the ground here this year) and the adult Caspian Gull was again on Watersports island. A mobile Green Woodpecker at Millfields was perhaps the same bird as on 20 July, and a female Yellow Wagtail was on the viewing area. 20 Mute Swans, plus 3 cygnets still. 15 Little Egrets. Pair of Common Terns. 4 Common Sandpiper and the Redshank still. 2+ Garden Warblers on Stones and a Common Whitethroat in WLC fields. 2 Muntjac near Millfields island.Simon Roddis
28/07/2026This morning, 11 Teal, the female Red-crested Pochard from WLC, 6 Common Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 3 Dunlin, 1 Common Tern, adult Yellow-legged Gull at Millfields, Willow Warbler singing in WLC creek, Garden Warbler on Stones, 16 Mistle Thrushes over Shiningford.Simon Roddis
27/07/2026From Watersports Is of note early this evening: Mediterranean Gull (Juv) still present, also seen here on 24th and 25th July.Richard Lowe
27/07/2026Another Marsh Harrier (the second in two days) flew SW at 10:40 this morning. A Peregrine also put in a couple of appearances. The female Red-crested Pochard was at Watersports. One Redshank, 5 Common Sandpipers, 2 Dunlin and 2 juvenile Little Ringed Plovers. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls in Brown Ale Bay early morning. c12 Little Egrets. 26 Cormorants. 2+ Willow Tits (Stones and WLC). Reed Warbler with food in Hopton reedbed. Common Whitethroat in Warbler Corner on Stones.SJR, CA, MW
26/07/2026Bird of the morning was a Marsh Harrier which Alan Stewardson saw flying down the res from Sheepwash hide at 07:15. Waders included 6 Dunlin, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 4+ Common Sandpiper and single Redshank and Oystercatcher. Adult Caspian Gull again on Watersports island. 3 Common Terns. 10+ Little Egrets.Simon Roddis
25/07/2026A drake Common Scoter was off Millfields this morning, and 3 juvenile Goosander off the dam wall. 20 Mute Swans. 2 adult Black-tailed Godwits in Brown Ale Bay, 3 summer plumage Dunlin on Watersports island, 1 Redshank and 4 Common Sandpiper. 3 Common Terns. 12 Little Egrets. Kingfisher in Tail Bay. 150 Swallows and a Skylark on the dam wall (I wonder if the Swallows had roosted there?). 10 Sedge Warblers around Stones island and a Garden Warbler in Warbler Corner.Simon Roddis
23/07/2026One Black-tailed Godwit was on Horseshoe island this morning. 5 Common Sandpipers and 1 Dunlin. Adult Caspian Gull at Watersports. Adult Yellow-legged Gull in Brown Ale Bay was turfed off its meal by a pair of Ravens. The female Red-crested Pochard is now also in BABay. 16 Pochard. 10+ Little Egrets and 9 Grey Herons. 120 Swallows around the draw-off tower early on. 2+ Garden Warblers on Stones.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
22/07/2026Gulls of note from Sheepwash Hide and Watersports Is / jetty this afternoon: Caspian Gull (3) - Ad (the ‘regular’ bird), 1st s, 3rd s (probable hybrid); YLGull (4) - Ad (2), 2nd s (2), Juv. ; GBBGull 1st s; Excellent views from Sheepwash Hide at the moment.Richard Lowe
22/07/2026Highlights this morning were a juvenile Mediterranean Gull (found by Mike Redfern) on Watersports island, a Whimbrel south over Stones island, 5 Common Terns (4 adults, 1 juv), 2 Shoveler still, 5 Common Sandpipers and the adult Yellow-legged Gull.Simon Roddis
21/07/2026From Sheepwash hide mid-afternoon of note, YLGull (5) - Juv (my first of the year), 1st s, 2nd s (2), Ad.Richard Lowe
21/07/20266 Black-tailed Godwits on Horseshoe island mid-morning had arrived in 2 groups of 3. Other waders were 1 Oystercatcher, 12 Lapwing, 2 Curlew, 1 Redshank, 1 Snipe and 5 Common Sandpipers. Adult Caspian, second-summer Yellow-legged and GBb Gulls at Watersports. 2 Common Terns. 2 Shoveler off Horseshoe island and a redhead Goosander flew N. The female Red-crested Pochard still at Shiningford but, sadly, she appears to have lost her ducklings. 10 Little Egrets. 2+ Willow Tits (Stones and WLC). c100 Swallows and 30 Sand Martins, mostly around the draw-off tower early morning. Willow Warbler at Millfields, 6 Garden Warblers on Stones and Sedge Warbler with food in WLC creek.Simon Roddis
20/07/2026A Green Woodpecker was calling at Millfields mid-morning and a juvenile Peregrine flew over. 18 Mute Swans plus 3 cygnets. Egyptian Goose at Watersports. 15 Teal. 12 Pochard. Single Curlew and Black-tailed Godwit and 2 each of Redshank and Common Sandpiper. The regular adult Caspian Gull off Watersports then from WLC. 3 Common Terns. 6 Little Egrets. 2+ Garden Warblers in Warbler Corner on Stones and a Whitethroat at Hopton reedbed.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
19/07/20262 Black-tailed Godwits this morning, one each on Horseshoe and Watersports islands. 3 Common Sandpipers and 5 Redshank. Female Red-crested Pochard still at Shiningford. Pair of Common Terns. 3 Little Egrets. Kingfisher from WLC. c20 Sand Martins. Yellow Wagtail over the dam wall, first of the autumn.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
18/07/2026Monthly wildfowl count: 819 Canada Geese, 134 Greylag, 1 Egyptian, 16 Mute Swan (plus 3 cygnets), 103 Gadwall, 260 Mallard, 1 Shoveler, 10 Teal, 15 Pochard, 134 Tufted, 20 Moorhen, 481 Coot, 11 Little and 55 GCGrebe, 3 Oystercatcher, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 15 Lapwing, 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Redshank, 1 Dunlin, 2 Common Tern, 23 Cormorant (plus 7 over), 5 Little Egret, 4 Grey Heron, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Common Gull, 1 second-summer Yellow-legged and the probable Caspian x Yellow-legged hybrid.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
17/07/202620 Swift, 1 Oystercatcher, 1 Reed Bunting, 4 little Egret, 6 Redshank & one with young on water sports island, 7 Lapwing, 9 Cormorant, 3 Sedge Warbler, 5 Pied wagtail, 1 Buzzard, 3 Little grebe, 4 Blackcap, 1 Sparrow Hawk, 1 Garden Warbler, 15 Goldfinch, 7 Pochard, 3 Grey Heron, 1 Willow Tit WLC creek, 1 Bullfinch, 3 Swallow, 1 Reed WarblerDave Armitt
15/07/2026216 Swifts flew N in 2 hours this morning, plus another 10 around the visitor centre. 5 adult Black-tailed Godwits on Watersports island. Pair of Mute Swans still with 3 cygnets at Shiningford, and the female Red-crested Pochard with 4 young. 2 Little Egrets. Juvenile Sedge Warbler in Hopton reedbed, presumably a migrant starting its southward journey.Simon Roddis
14/07/2026This morning, one Egyptian Goose in Brown Ale Bay, female Red-crested Pochard with 4 young at Shiningford, Black-tailed Godwit still on Watersports island, 3+ Common Sandpipers at WLC, adult Caspian Gull on Flat Island early morning, at least one Common Gull, c200 Lesser Black-backs, 19 Cormorant, c400 Coot, Willow Tit singing near the main carpark.SJR, CA, MW
13/07/2026A small northerly movement of Swifts this morning, a total of 79 heading into the wind. Black-tailed Godwit still on Watersports island, a Curlew at sailing club and a Whimbrel flew S. Adult Caspian Gull (looks like the bird that has been here the last couple of years) on Watersports jetty. 108 Gadwall, 12 Pochard (plus 2 broods) and the female Red-crested Pochard still with young. 2 Little Egrets. Hobby over sailing club. Willow Tit on Stones. Linnets are starting to gather in the meadows south of Sheepwash, at least 10 there this morning.Simon Roddis
22/07/2026Biggest surprise of the morning was the appearance of a brood of 3 Mute Swan cygnets being walked off Horseshoe Island to the water by 2 adults; presumably they had nested out of sight on the island. Adult Black-tailed Godwit on Watersports island. Common Sandpiper at Sheepwash. 10 Pochard, plus 2 broods from WLC. Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Millfields. 2 Little Egrets. Juvenile GSWoodpecker near PS hide. 2 Willow Tits at Penn Carr/Millfields.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
10/07/2026A female-type Goldeneye was in Brown Ale Bay this morning, a very dowdy bird looking very much like the one that was here last summer. 5 Teal. 9 Pochard. Female Red-crested Pochard now with just 3 young as far as I could see. 230 Coot. 9 Lapwing. First-summer Caspian Gull on Watersports jetty. Common Gull there too. Adult Common Tern. 2 Little Egrets.Simon Roddis
09/07/20263 drakes Common Scoters between Stones Island and Millfields this morning. 4 Teal. Female Pochard with 2 young from WLC, plus 4 males. 16 Mute Swans. Pair of Common Terns off the dam wall. Redshank still with 2 young. 1 Little Egret. Richard's possible Caspian Gull hybrid on Watersports jetty.Simon Roddis
08/07/202674 Gadwall from WLC this morning. 12 Mute Swans. 2 new broods of Coot, one of GCGrebe and 4 of Mallard. Redshank still with 2 chicks on Watersports island. Total of 3 Common Sandpipers. Adult Yellow-legged Gull and c100 Lesser Black-backs. 2 Willow Tits (Stones and WLC). Reed Warbler with food in Hopton reedbed and a Whitethroat there. R&A had a Kingfisher at Millfields.SJR, RPJ, AMD
05/07/2026Mid-evening on Watersports jetty: Caspian Gull (3rd s) - probably a hybrid due to darkish upperparts and yellow legs (as YLGull) but Caspian structure. Plus YLGull (ad).Richard Lowe
05/07/2026Species recorded during monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island-Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Mallard, Carrion Crow, Black-headed Gull, Cormorant, Canada Goose, Gt Crested Grebe, Magpie, Blackbird, Greylag Goose, Mute Swan, Coot, Red Kite, Pied Wagtail, Wren, Buzzard, Little Egret, Moorhen, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Little Grebe, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Chiffchaff, Dunnock, Woodpigeon, Swift, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Goldfinch, Blackcap, Long-tailed Tit, Swallow, Reed Bunting, Sedge Warbler, Red Crested Pochard (f plus six chicks), Blacktailed Godwit (3 flying over), Oystercatcher, Robin and Song Thrush (40 was well up on expectations) Three Curlew were also seen later in the afternoon from the Wildlife CentreGary Atkins
05/07/2026Quiet on a short visit this morning: Redshank still with 2 young on Watersports, 6 Pochard, 2 Teal, 2 Egyptian Geese, 1 ad Yellow-legged Gull.Clive Ashton
03/07/20266 Swift, 3 Oystercatcher, 3 Lapwing 1 Great White Egret of stones, 4 Chiffchaff, 8 Sedge Warbler, 2 Blackcap,2 Long tailed tit, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Willow Tit on stones, 14 Goldfinch, 2 Reed Bunting, 2 Garden Warbler, 1 Common Sandpiper on sailing Club ,1 Buzzard, 2 Reed Warbler, 2 TealDavid Armitt
30/06/2026The main highlight this morning was an adult Redshank with 2 small young on Watersports Island. Fresh Mallard broods of 9+6 at Sailing Club, fresh Coot broods 3+1, 2 Pochard, f Red-crested Pochard, 2 Teal, c10 Lapwing, ad YL Gull, Herring Gull, 6 Swift around VC. Roger and Alison had Common Sandpiper and Little Egret at Millfields, Whitethroat a d Willow Tit on Stones.Clive Ashton/RPJ/AMD.
19/06/20263 Little Egret , 6 Oystercatcher, 1 Teal, 1 Little Grebe, 61 Greylag, 3 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, 7 Sedge Warbler, 1 Garden Warbler, 1 Long tailed tit, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 Lesser black backed GullDavid Armitt
14/06/2026Monthly wildfowl count: 1,182 Canada Geese (plus many broods), 331 Greylag (plus at least 16 broods), 7 Mute Swan, 3 Egyptian Geese, 10 Gadwall, 56 Mallard, 2 Pochard (plus broods of 1 and 4), 45 Tufted (plus a brood of 5 at WLC), 1 Moorhen, 149 Coot (plus 4 broods), 3 Little Grebe (plus 1 brood), 40 GCGrebe (plus 3 broods), 16 Oystercatcher (including some fully grown young), 2 Redshank, 2 Common Tern, 9 Cormorant, 2 Heron. Plus a total of 8 singing Reed Warblers, Goldcrest with food at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
13/06/2026There are 5 Common Scoters (4m,1f) out in the middle this morning. Egyptian Goose, first-summer Yellow-legged Gull and Common Gull still at Watersports. 125 Coot. Peregrine over Hall Wood. c100 Sand Martins around Stones.Simon Roddis
10/06/2026A Ringed Plover was at sailing club this morning, and a Redshank at Watersports. First-summer Common Gull, Egyptian Goose, 2 drake Red-crested and 2 drake Common Pochard still. 94 Coot. Skylark singing along the dam wall. In Tail Bay, a Kingfisher, pair of Common Whitethroat with food and a family party of GSWoodpeckers. 2 Reed Warblers singing in WLC creek and another 3 in Hopton reedbed. 50 Sand Martins. Grey Wagtail with a fledged youngster at Millfields and another pair at the sailing club end of the day wall.Simon Roddis
09/06/2026Adult Mediterranean Gull again over the WLC this morning. New brood of 5 Gadwall at Shiningford. The 2 drake Red-crested Pochard still on Horseshoe island, now starting to moult. 40 Swifts and 40+ Sand Martins feeding. First-summer Common Gull at Watersports. Garden Warbler with food at Millfields.Simon Roddis
07/06/2026Species noted today during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island-Wildlife Centre): Mallard, House Sparrow, Canada Goose, Oystercatcher, Greylag Goose, Tufted Duck, Coot, Great Crested Grebe, Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon, Magpie, Blackcap, Swift, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Mute Swan, Buzzard, Carrion Crow, Robin, Sedge Warbler, Dunnock, Reed Bunting, Swallow, Redshank, Black-headed Gull, Gadwall, Little Grebe and WrenGary Atkins
07/06/2026Garden Warbler with young (and alarm calling) near the WLCGary Atkins
07/06/2026A pair of adult Mediterranean Gulls flew in over WLC creek 09:45. Spotted Flycatcher in the top of Hall Wood and Pied Flycatcher singing briefly and calling in Warrington Knob. 2 drake Red-crested Pochard still at Watersports and 2 (separate) Egyptian Geese. 70+ Coot. 2 Peregrines over the north end. Willow and Garden Warblers with food in Hall Wood. Redstart still singing at Hopton end.Simon Roddis
02/06/2026This morning, 3 Red-crested Pochard (2 males and the long-staying female) were off Stones causeway, 9 Mute Swans, at least 50 Swifts feeding over the east side after the rain, 61 Coot (plus 4 chicks at sailing club), second-summer Mediterranean Gull still, adult Herring Gull, a Hobby flew across the res east to west, 10 Ravens, Reed Warbler singing on Stones causeway and a pair of Garden Warblers with food near WLC.Simon Roddis
25/05/2026Fairly brief visit this morning, I shudder to think what it'll be like up there today. Single Common Tern, the second-summer Mediterranean Gull still, one first-summer Common Gull still resisting the urge to fly north, 1 Lapwing, 2 Redshank, Garden Warbler with food at Hopton end.Simon Roddis
21/05/2026A Hobby flew past the main centre and over the road early morning, first of the year here. An Arctic Tern flew S past Stones island and a Ringed Plover flew over. First-summer Yellow-legged, Great Black-backed and Common Gulls, plus the first Black-headed Gull chick on Horseshoe island. 3 Barnacle Geese. Chiffchaff with food on Stones.Simon Roddis
20/05/2026An Arctic Tern flew past Stones island at 08:35 this morning and an Osprey flew south between 08:45 and 08:50. 2 Barnacle and 2 Egyptian Geese. 16 Swifts including 8 screaming around the main centre. 2 Redshank and 1 Dunlin. Mick had Pied Flycatcher still singing in Hall Wood.Simon Roddis, Mick Watson
17/05/20262 Arctic and a Common Tern flew past Stones around 07:00. On and around Watersports island, 2 Little Egrets, female Red-crested Pochard and Pink-footed Goose. Second-summer Mediterranean Gull still on sailing club island. Yellow Wagtail flew N.Simon Roddis
16/05/2026Monthly wildfowl count: 186 Canada (plus 19+ broods), 3 Barnacle and 74 Greylag (plus 16 broods) Geese, 6 Mute Swans, 1 Egyptian Goose, 20 Gadwall, 76 Mallard, 1 Red-crested Pochard, 5 male Common Pochard, 66 Tufted, 2 Moorhen, 29 Coot, 2 Little Grebe, 45 GCGrebe, 13 Oystercatcher, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Redshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Common Tern, 12 Cormorant, 1 Heron. Plus 40 Swifts, 4 Reed Warbler, single Whitethroat, Redstart and Pied Flycatcher.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
15/05/2026In a relatively brief early morning visit, 3 Arctic Terns off Stones island, Dunlin and Common Sandpiper on Watersports island and the female Red-crested Pochard on Horseshoe island.Simon Roddis
12/05/2026Nothing much is changing at the moment, although Mute Swans have risen to 8, the most since last October. Pair of Barnacle and 3 Egyptian Geese. Female Red-crested Pochard still on Watersports island. 20 Swifts. 7 species of waders, including single Lapwing, Ringed Plover, Curlew and Common Sandpiper. Second-summer Mediterranean Gull past Stones. 100s of Swallows and smaller numbers of Sand and House Martins. 3 Reed Warblers singing in Hopton reedbed and a Common Whitethroat in WLC creek. 2 Pied Flycatchers and a Redstart singing in Hall/Middle Woods.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD, KR
10/05/20264 Swift, 8 Chiffchaff, 20+ Sand Martin, 10+ House Martin, 8 Sedge Warbler, 4 Willow Warbler, 6 Blackcap, 1 Bullfinch, 1 Reed Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting, 1 LRP, 4 Oystercatcher, 3 Garden Warbler, 3 Grey Heron, 1 Redshank, 1 Lesser Black Backed Gull ,1 Egyptian GooseDavid Armitt
07/05/2026This morning, single Pink-footed and Egyptian Geese, female RcPochard, drake Goosander, pair of Oystercatchers with 3 chicks at Shiningford, Snipe on Horseshoe island, second-summer Mediterranean Gull on Sailing Club island, first-summer Caspian Gull still, 1 Willow Tit, some hundreds of Swallows, Sand and House Martins, Redstart still in WLC Fields. Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall (per Ellen Hancock).SJR, CA, MW
05/05/2026A few bits and pieces this morning: 2 Egyptian Geese still, 2 Shelduck W over WLC creek, pair of Shoveler and female Red-crested Pochard off Horseshoe island, 8 Goosander (7 flew N plus drake at sailing club), 12 Swifts, 2 Bar-tailed Godwits (one at Watersports and one flew E), immature Great Black-back, Great Egret over the main centre, Whitethroat at Hopton, 2 Pied Flycatchers in Hall and Middle Woods, 2 singing Redstart. Clive had Wheatear in WLC creek, Spotted Flycatcher at Lane End and 16 Redpoll at Sheepwash.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD
03/05/2026Species recorded (44) during today's Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon ... Stones Island-Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Pied Wagtail, Canada Goose, Carrion Crow, Chiffchaff, Mallard, Swallow, Sedge Warbler, Cormorant, Coot, Garden Warbler, Tufted Duck, Black-headed Gull, Blackbird, Great Crested Grebe, Woodpigeon, Oystercatcher, Robin, Barnacle Goose, Pochard, Grey Heron, Common Sandpiper, Red-throated Diver, Dunnock, House Martin, Gadwall, Wren, Song Thrush, Blackcap, Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, Mute Swan, Goldfinch, Greylag Goose, Herring Gull, Great Tit, Common Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Moorhen, Buzzard, Sand Martin, Swift, Redshank, Blue TitGary Atkins
03/05/2026Another excellent morning. A Red-throated Diver in almost full summer plumage was off Sheepwash early morning and flew at 11:00. Waders included a total of c20 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, 1 Curlew. Jon B found a female Whinchat at sailing club late morning, a nice spring record. Drake Goosander also at sailing club. Lots of hirundines: c200 each of Swallow and Sand Martin, 50 House Martins and 20 Swifts. 2 Arctic Terns. Second-summer Mediterranean Gull again. Yellow Wagtail over Stones.SJR, CA, AHS, MW
02/05/2026A Spotted Flycatcher at Lane End is the first of the year here as far as I'm aware. Arctic Tern past Stones and Bar-tailed Godwit still at Watersports. 2 Barnacle and 1 Egyptian Goose. 6 Pochard. Female Red-crested Pochard on Horseshoe island. Redshank and Dunlin at sailing club. First-summer Caspian Gull again off Stones. 2 singing Pied Flycatchers (Hall Wood and Sheepwash) and 2 Redstarts at Hopton end.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
01/05/2026Bar-tailed Godwit still at Watersports and 2 Common Sandpiper there also. 2 "commic" Terns distant in the haze, 2 drake Pochard, drake Teal, Fresh Mallard brood of 6 at Sailing Club, Common Whitethroat singing in WLC fields.Clive Ashton
30/04/2026This morning from Stones Island: 2 Ruff (1 horseshoe, 1 Watersports Island), Bar-tailed Godwit (Watersports), 3 Common Sandpiper, 1 summer plumage Dunlin (Sailing Club), Female Red-crested Pochard, 2 Barnacle Geese. 2 Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall, and Grey Wagtail singing there.Clive Ashton/Mick Watson
29/04/2026No Terns today but waders were in evidence with 9 species recorded: Bar-tailed Godwit at Watersports, Sanderling on Sailing Club shoreline, 2 Ruff on the back of Horseshoe Island, Curlew heard at Millfields and a Greenshank was around for a while before apparently flying NE. Female Red-crested Pochard and her male common Pochard admirer at WLC, Caspian Gull at Watersports, Yellow Wagtail over Stones, 4 Sedge Warblers and 2 Common Whitethroat behind Millfields Island.Clive Ashton
28/04/2026Another fantastic morning started with 9 Arctic Terns flying in over the dam at 0715hrs. Whilst counting the Terns, at 0745, Alan picked out a dark phase Arctic Skua which flew low up the middle of the res before departing NW. Paul Bennett popped in to see the Arctic Terns and found a Little Tern amongst them at Sheepwash. By 0945hr Arctic Tern numbers had increased to 26, before around half of them had apparently moved on. Large numbers of hirundines all morning and we estimate 400 Sand Martin and 200 Swallow. C6 Pochard, female Red-crested Pochard, 2 female Goldeneye at Sheepwash, 3 Egyptian Geese, 2 Swift, the ringed Caspian Gull, Yellow Wagtail (MR). Little Tern and c14 Arctic Terns still present around 1100hrs when we left site.CA/AHS
27/04/2027From Stones Island this morning, 3 Shoveller, 2 Pochard, 1 Red Crested Pochard, 1 Grey Heron, lots of Sedge and Garden Warblers, 2 Arctic Terns, 1 Common Sandpiper. 1 Dunlin at Millfields and Mediterranean Gull on Sailing Club Island (CA) Peacock butterfly and Orangetips on the wing.AHS
26/04/2026The first-summer Little Gull was still off Watersports this morning. 1 Bar-tailed Godwit and 2 Common Terns there too. Female Red-crested Pochard from WLC. Second-summer Mediterranean Gull still on sailing club island. Single Curlew, Common Sandpiper and Redshank. 3 Swifts from WLC. Whitethroat in WLC creek. 13 singing Sedge Warblers across Stones and WLC creek. 3 Yellow Wagtails.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD
25/04/20262 summer plumage Black-necked Grebes around Watersports area, 1 Black Tern, 1 Arctic Tern, 2 Common Tern, 2 Little Gull (ad, 1s), 3 Shelduck, 2 drake Pochard, Bar-tailed Godwit, 3 Common Sandpiper, Common Whitethroat at Hopton End, Reed Warbler in WLC reedbed, 3 Pied Flycatcher on east side.Clive Ashton
24/04/2026Following yesterday afternoon's movement, there were another 36 Black Terns this morning, building up between about 06:30 and 08:30, plus 3 Little Gulls (2 adults and one first-summer), all to 11:00 at least. The 2 Bar-tailed Godwits were still around and a Greenshank flew N. 3 Mandarins over the main carpark. 6 Pochard, 2 Teal. 1 Egyptian Goose. More Garden Warblers have arrived, now 6 in the Stones/WLC area. Lesser Whitethroat singing south of Sheepwash. Redstart singing at the top of WLC creek and Clive had a Yellow Wagtail over the WLC.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
24/04/20266 Chiffchaff, 5 Cormorant, 3 Blackcap, 24 Black Tern, 1 Reed bunting, 9 Oystercatcher, 2 Bullfinch, 2 Willow warbler, 8 Sedge warbler, 1Bar tailed Godwit , 2 Little Gull, 2 Male Pochard , 1 Female Red Crested pochard , 15+ Sand Martin,2 LRPDavid Armitt
23/04/2026The 2 Bar-tailed Godwits are still present, 1 each at Watersports (with a damaged wing) and from.WLC. Common Sandpiper and 2 Redshank in the same area. Two female Goldeneye. Reed and Garden Warblers at Hopton end, and Garden on Stones. 3 singing Pied Flycatchers in Hall Wood/Warrington Knob. 3 male Yellow Wagtails on the dam wall and 2 Swifts overhead. Wheatear at Millfields (per A&R).SJR, MW, RPJ, AMD
22/04/2026Best this morning was a beautiful first-summer Little Gull off Watersports. Another surprise was 2 Redwing at Millfields, with a Swift, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Tit and c100 Redpoll in the same area. Around Watersports, 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, Common Sandpiper, Redshank and the pair of Egyptian Geese. Yellow Wagtail (possibly 2) on Stones causeway/dam wall. Redstart in WLC fields.Simon Roddis, Mick Watson
21/04/2026Another excellent spring morning, with 4 new species for the year: Swift over the dam wall, Yellow Wagtail at the main centre, Garden Warblers at Hopton end and on Stones, and Reed Warbler in Hopton reedbed. One Black-tailed and 2 Bar-tailed Godwits were on Watersports island and later from WLC. First-summer Caspian Gull still. Pink-footed Goose, 2 Teal, 2 Pochard and 4 Goldeneye. 10 Sedge Warblers around Stones island and 1 at WLC. Redstart still in WLC fields.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
19/04/2026Highlight of the monthly wildfowl count was a drake Ring-necked Duck in Brown Ale Bay at around 08:50, relocated off Big Island at 10:20. Other wildfowl: 194 Canada, 34 Greylag (plus a brood of 5), 1 Pink-foot, 2 Egyptian, 2 Mute Swan, 33 Gadwall, 70 Mallard (plus a brood of 12), 3 Pochard, 47 Tufted, 5 Goldeneye, 4 Moorhen, 18 Coot, 4 Little Grebe, 36 GCGrebe, 11 Oystercatcher, 1 Lapwing, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 2 Dunlin, 6 Cormorant (a total of 480 waterbirds as opposed to 824 in April last year) Also: first-summer Mediterranean and Caspian Gulls at Watersports, 100+ Sand Martins, male Whitethroat at Hopton end, male Pied Flycatcher still at Warrington Knob and Redstart in WLC fields. Wheatear on the dam wall (per Mick W).Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
18/04/2026This morning, 2 Egyptian Geese, drake Pochard, 3 Common Sandpipers off Stones causeway, first-summer Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Mediterranean Gulls (second-summer and a pair of adults), Common Tern at Watersports, Willow Tit on the Tail Bay path, 3 Skylarks over, 100++ Sand Martins, male Redstart in WLC fields still, 1 Redpoll.Simon Roddis, Mick Watson
17/04/2026Early evening - 2 Med Gulls (a 3cy and 2cy) in or around the BHGull colony at the rear of Sailing Club Island, best viewed from the second bench along the dam wall, albeit distant. Also a German ringed Caspian Gull (2cy) on the Watersports pontoon; Pink-footed Goose and LRPlover on Watersports Island.Richard Lowe
17/04/2026Quieter than yesterday. The second-summer Mediterranean Gull was still present, Redstart still singing in WLC fields and 2 new Sedge Warblers, on Millfields island and at WLC.SJR, CA, AHS
16/04/2025A decent morning, starting with a male Pied Flycatcher singing in Warrington Knob, just south of Middle Wood on the east side (first of the year). Single Arctic Tern and Whimbrel past Stones island (also both the first of the year), and a Common Sandpiper was on the shore. Drake Pochard off Watersports. 2 male Redstarts (Hall Wood and WLC fields).SJR, CA, MW
14/04/2026Caspian Gull (2cy) on Watersports pontoon late afternoon - (yellow colour ring on left leg).Richard Lowe
14/04/2026The second-summer Mediterranean Gull flew across sailing club bay mid-morning. Common Tern at Watersports. Drake Pochard. 4 Goldeneye. At Hopton end and Hall/Middle Woods, 9 Coal Tit, 5 Willow Warbler, 17 Blackcap, 6 Nuthatch, 8 Treecreeper, 1 Redstart. Another Redstart in WLC fields. 3 Sedge Warblers around Stones.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
13/04/2026Late afternoon visit: second-summer Mediterranean Gull among the Black-heads on the back of sailing club island, as reported by Richard L a couple of days ago. Pink-footed Goose past Stones. 3 singing Sedge Warblers.Simon Roddis
11/04/20263 Little and 4 Common Terns were off Stones island from 07:55 to around 08:15 this morning. Good conditions for terns, clearly. 20+ Barnacle Geese. Second-summer Caspian Gull again off Watersports. Little Egret at Millfields. Big increase in hirundines, c100 Swallows, 300 Sand Martins and at least 4 House Martins. Sedge Warbler again on Stones.Simon Roddis
10/04/20262 Pochard, 1 female Red-Crested Pochard, 8 Gadwall, 6 Oystercatcher, 7 Chiffchaff, 1 Little Grebe, 30+ Sand Martin, 20+ Swallow, 1 Sedge Warbler, 3 Blackcap , 4 Long tailed Tit, 4 House Martin, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Jay , 3 Willow Warbler, 2 BullfinchDave Armitt
10/04/2026A Sedge Warbler singing on Stones island this morning is the earliest ever arrival here by 2 days. 2 House Martins also on Stones, and 100+ Sand Martins and c20 Swallows. Female Red-crested Pochard again consorting with a male Common Pochard off Stones causeway. 70 Common Gulls late morning, and a second-summer Caspian Gull off Watersports. Little Egret over Hopton end early morning. Redstart singing above WLC creek again and a brood of 3 Mallard in the fields (first I've seen this year). 1 Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis
08/04/2026A very decent morning: a Sandwich Tern flew past Stones island at 08:15 and the Jack Snipe was again on Watersports island from 07:30 to at least 09:30. A Redstart was singing at the top of WLC creek and a female Wheatear was in the fields. Wildfowl included 3 Shelduck, female Red-crested Pochard, 2 drake Pochard, 4 Goldeneye and the pair of Egyptian Geese. A Curlew flew over Stones. First-summer Caspian Gull at sailing club. Willow Warblers and Blackcaps in increasing numbers.SJR, CA, AHS
07/04/2026A Jack Snipe bobbed away on Watersports island this morning, from 07:30 to 09:10 at least, with a Common Snipe almost adjacent. 4 Shoveler were out in the middle of the res. Tawny Owl calling at Penn Carr. Total of 33 Ravens, including 30 over the pastures; the presence of a couple of Buzzards and a Red Kites suggests that there might be a dead animal up there attracting their attention. 4+ Willow Warblers dotted around, and 3 Redpolls over.SJR, CA, MW
06/04/2026The pair of Egyptian Geese were on sailing club island early morning. 6 Goldeneye. 2 Curlew and 2 Herring Gulls flew S. 5 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end first thing. c60 Sand Martins and 3 Swallows off Sheepwash. Willow Warblers singing near the main entrance and at Millfields. 60 Fieldfare flew N (flocks of 24 and 36).Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
05/04/2026Following are the species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walks (10am-noon; Stones Island to the Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Cormorant, Black-headed Gull, Magpie, Mallard, Chiffchaff, Coot, Tufted Duck, Oystercatcher, Carrion Crow, Egyptian Goose, Robin, Greylag Goose, Black-tailed Godwit, Sand Martin, Canada Goose, Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Gt Crested Grebe, Pochard, Gadwall, Willow Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Wren, Goldeneye, Pied Wagtail, Redshank, DunnockGary Atkins
05/04/2026A fly-through Greenshank was this morning's highlight. c80 Fieldfare also flew NW. 30 Sand Martins and 5+ Swallows off Stones/WLC. 2 Egyptian Geese, 4 Pochard and 2 Teal. Snipe at Paul Stanley hide. Barn Owl at Hopton reedbed first thing, and 15 Ravens over. Willow Tit at WLC. Black-tailed Godwit also reported on Watersports island (per Lorna).SJR, CA, MW
04/04/2026The first Willow Warbler of the year was singing near the main centre mid-morning, wonderful to hear. Other bit and pieces included 2 Shelduck, 3 redhead Goosander, 1 Egyptian Goose, 2 Pochard, 3 Redshank, 3 Herring Gulls, 1 Little Egret, 10 Sand Martin, 2 Swallows, 4 Blackcap, 1 Redpoll.SJR, MW, CA
02/04/2026A winter-plumage Turnstone was on Watersports island at 07:30 but had gone by 09:00. 3 Egyptian Geese at Millfields/Watersports. 1 Pink-footed Goose. The drake Red-crested Pochard was still at Millfields, hanging around with a group of Mallard. A light northerly movement of c.70 Woodpigeons. 21 Buzzards in a 360 scan from the dam wall late morning. Willow Tit at WLC. 10 Sand Martins.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
01/04/2026A drake Red-crested Pochard was at Millfields this morning, and a Little Egret flew S past Stones. Pair of Egyptian Geese still hanging around Watersports island. 6 Sand Martin and 1 Swallow. 2 Redpoll (over Millfields and Stones).SJR, CA, MW


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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