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
2019-03-19The GNDiver still, from Stones island late morning. 1 Shelduck. 19 Gadwall. 3 Wigeon. 1 Red-legged Partridge near Hays Lane (Millfields end - RC). 13 Buzzard. 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. 4 Skylark. 11 singing Chiffchaffs. 18 Redwing at Sheepwash. 2 Linnet. Blackbird and Dunnock with nesting material at WLC, and Wren at the visitor centre.SJR, AHS, RC
2019-03-18Stonechat in my partners garden in Hognaston.. it was trying to negotiate the sunflower bird feeder. Unmistakably a Stonechat John Beardmore
2019-03-18The GNDiver still, from Sheepwash hide early morning. A bit more NW movement this morning: 54 Fieldfare, 41 Meadow Pipits and 7 Stock Doves (with another display-flighting over Tail Bay), plus a Crossbill N over Penn Carr. 20 Barnacle Geese. 25 Greylags around Big Island early morning. Pair of Mandarins on Millfields Island. 3 Wigeon. 14 Gadwall. 2 Sparrowhawk. 8 Buzzard. 2 Lapwing. 8 Snipe. One Woodcock at Hopton end at first light. The 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. 4 GBBG. 1 Herring Gull. 6 Chiffchaffs singing. 5 Mistle Thrush, including 3 singing. Pair of Long-tailed Tits collecting nest material at Penn Carr. 6 Treecreeper, including 4 singing. 1 Lesser Redpoll still on Stones island.Simon Roddis
2019-03-17The GNDiver still, from Sheepwash hide late morning. A Little Ringed Plover also from Sheepwash at 1110. 4 Mute Swan. 70 Canadas. 9 Barnacles. 5 Wigeon. 23 Curlew roosting on Stones island early morning. 3 GBbG. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. 2 Skylark S. 40 Meadow Pipits, including 38 NW. 3 Chiffchaff. Totals of c150 Starling and 20 Redwing. 4 Mistle Thrush, including 3 chasing around at the top of WLC creek. 1 Linnet S over Stones. 1 Lesser Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis
2019-03-16An adult Kittiwake flew over Brown Ale Bay at 07:00 - about time after the last week's winds. The GNDiver still. 40 Canada Geese. 1 Barnacle. 4 Mute Swan. Pair of Mandarins over Sheepwash. 4 Goldeneye. 1 Dunlin at WLC. 7 Snipe. The 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. Chiffchaff at WLC. 12 Redwing. 24 Tree Sparrow (16 at WLC, 8 at Millfields).Simon Roddis
2019-03-14Roger C had a Little Ringed Plover from PS hide early morning - the earliest ever here by 2 days. The GNDiver was off Stones island and 36 Curlews were there early morning. 14 Snipe (11 in BA Bay, 3 at WLC). 1 Dunlin. 17 Cormorant. 6 GBbGull, including a colour-ringed adult. The 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. Simon Roddis
2019-03-13The GNDiver still. 10+ Oystercatcher. 3 Ruff. 2 GBbG. 2 Herring Gull. 2 Kestrel. Chiffchaff singing at Millfields. 30 Redwing at Penn Carr. 27 Meadow Pipits (24 on visitor centre field, 3 Sheepwash).Simon Roddis
2019-03-13The GNDiver was very close to the shore off Stones island at 0830. 6+ Goldeneye. 4 Ruff still. 6 GBbG. 3 Collared Dove at the ranger base. 4 Raven. 1 Sand Martin from Sheepwash hide at 1030. Simon Roddis
2019-03-11The GNDiver was off Stones island this morning. 4 Mandarins (2m,2f) at Brown Ale Bay. 4 Ruff. 5 Redshank. 1 Curlew. First-winter Yellow-legged Gull. Chiffchaff singing at Millfields. 6 Meadow Pipits.Simon Roddis
2019-03-104 Ruff on south side of main visitors centre at 15:51Luke Stoppard
2019-03-08The GNDiver still. 13 Greylags. 6 Mute Swan. 1f Goosander. 5 Grey Heron (2 ads, 3 imms). 15 Cormorant. 8 Buzzard. 2 Peregrines (ad female, imm male) on pylons beyond WLC creek. 3 Ruff. The Anglesey-ringed Oystercatcher at Sheepwash still. 3 Yellow-legged Gull (1w,2w,3w). 4 Stock Dove. 6 Raven. 40 Starling NE. 50 Redwing, including 30 at Penn Carr. 6 Chiffchaffs. 4 Meadow Pipit. 7 Lesser Redpoll (6 Stones, 1 Millfields).Simon Roddis
2019-03-07The GNDiver was off Millfields early morning. 4 Mandarins flew down the res, landed for a few minutes at Millfields, then headed S over the dam wall. 5 Goldeneye. 4 Ruff still. 3 Chiffchaffs (Millfields, Stones, WLC creek). Mistle Thrush sitting. 1 Linnet at Millfields. 2 Lesser Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis
2019-03-06The GNDiver was off Stones island mid-morning. 26 Barnacle Geese. 40 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. 2 Dunlin. 11 Curlew. 5 Chiffchaffs (3 at Millfields, 1 on Stones, 1 near WLC). 70+ Redwing at Penn Carr. 30 Goldfinch (20 Millfields, 10 Stones).Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2019-03-05The GNDiver was off Stones mid morning. The Water Rail showed well at Brown Ale Bay 1000-1030. 4 Ruff. 2 Chiffchaff.Simon Roddis
2019-03-04The GNDiver still, off Millfields mid-morning. 3 Chiffchaffs (2 at Millfields, 1 at Brown Ale Bay). 15 Barnacle Geese. 5 Buzzards enjoying the breeze. 9 Oystercatcher. 8 Curlew. 3 Ruff. 2 GBbG (ad and 2nd-w). 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (1st and 3rd-w). Simon Roddis
2019-03-04Good haul of species at the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon), this time around Sheewash car park/hides: House Sparrow, Oystercatcher, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Reed Bunting, Nuthatch, Great Tit, Willow Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Jackdaw, Teal, Grey Wagtail, Mistle Thrush, Carrion Crow, Cormorant, Canada Goose, Great Northern Diver, Pied Wagtail, Redshank, Tufted Duck, Wigeon, Meadow Pipit, Gt Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Mallard, Pheasant, Lapwing, Grey Heron, Buzzard, Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Chiffchaff, Wren, Gadwall, Goldeneye, Treecreeper, Dunnock, Robin, Coot, Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Goldfinch, Jay, Moorhen, Long-tailed Tit and SiskinGary Atkins
2019-03-03A Sand Martin flew S past Flat island at 0800 - the earliest ever at Carsington by 8 days. The GNDiver still. 2 Chiffchaffs (Sheepwash and WLC). 30 Curlews roosting on Stones island early morning. 60 Canada Geese. 24 Barnacles. 8 Greylags. 7 Moorhen. At least 6 Oycs. 80 Lapwing. 4 Ruff. 1 Woodcock at Penn Carr. The 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. 2 Tawny Owls calling at Penn Carr early morning. Total of 26 Redwing. 5 Meadow Pipit. 1 Brambling at Millfields. Simon Roddis
2019-03-02The GNDiver still, between Stones and Millfields mid-morning. At the Hopton end early morning, 5 Woodcock flew in to roost, 5 Tawny Owls calling, 7 Grey Wagtails out of the reedbed. 2 Chiffchaffs (1 singing occasionally) between Hopton and Brown Ale Bay. 19 Barnacle Geese. 9 Greylags. 41 Wigeon. Drake Shoveler. 4 Goldeneye. Drake Goosander. 22 Cormorant. 6+ Oystercatcher. 65 Lapwing. 1 Curlew. 4 Ruff. 2 Dunlin. 20 Herring Gulls flew N from the roost early morning. The 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. 2 Meadow Pipit. 5 Lesser Redpoll over Stones causeway.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2019-03-011/3/19 (SJR,AHS,RC). The GNDiver was off Stones this morning. A Water Rail showed extremely well at the mouth of the brook running into Brown Ale Bay late morning. 2 Red-legged Partridge in fields above Penn Carr. 24 Barnacle Geese. 6 Greylags. 3 Shoveler (2m,1f) initially at Sheepwash then at WLC. 17 Cormorant. 6 Oystercatcher. 4 Ruff. 6+ Redshank. 2 Herring Gull. The 3rd-winter Yellow-legged Gull. 1 Skylark over. 14 Tree Sparrow at Millfields. 10+ Lesser Redpoll (8+ at Millfields, 2 on Stones). 10 Siskin (7 Millfields, 3 Stones). 20 Goldfinch on Stones.Simon Roddis
2019-03-0128/2/19: the GNDiver still, over on the far side from Stones island mid-morning. A Little Egret flew past Stones and settled on Shiningford island. Total of 26 Barnacle Geese. 35 Gadwall. At least 6 each of Oystercatcher and Curlew. 5 Ruff. GSWoodpecker drumming near PS hide and 2 on the Millfields carpark feeders. 1 Peregrine. 6 Willow Tit. 3 Skylark over. c30 Redwing at PS/Sheepwash, many of them singing. Mistle Thrush nest building. Single Greenfinch, Linnet and Lesser Redpoll. 4 singing Reed Buntings. Clive had a Chiffchaff singing intermittently on Stones island early morning.Simon Roddis
2019-03-0126/2/19: The GNDiver was off Millfields early pm. A Water Rail showed well in the brook running into Brown Ale Bay (near the path to Paul Stanley hide) late pm. 22 Barnacle Geese. 5 Mute Swans. 6 Oystercatchers. 190 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. The STW vols had a Little Egret at the WLC, later seen by Roger C at Sheepwash. And a Brimstone butterfly was at the Millfields viewing area early pm.Simon Roddis
2019-02-2544 Canada Goose,1 Curlew,119 lapwing,2 Dunnock,6 Mute Swan,60 Teal,15 Cormorant,15 Great crest Grebe,1 Greylag,4 Little Grebe,6 Oystercatcher,1 long tailed,11 Gadwall,2 Snipe,4 Moorhen,2 Redshank,2 Reed Bunting,1 Goldeneye,6 Wigeon,6 Blue Tit,4 Great TitDavid Armitt
2019-02-21Willow Tit; Ruff; Oystercatcher (2); Barnacle Goose (20); Great Northern Diver; Tree Sparrow (4+)Jonathan Mortin
2019-02-20GNDiver still from Millfields towards Fishtail. 5 Goldeneye and a pair Grey Wagtail flight displaying at Millfields. 2 Dunlin and 11 Curlew with 320 Lapwing over Stones Island early a.m. Also 4 Ruff, 3 Redshank and 8 Oystercatchers on site. Oycs include Ringed birds ‘M7’ and ‘barcode’ both together at Sheepwash. 19 Barnacle Geese at WLC, singing Treecreepers at WLC and PSHide and 30 Redwing at Sheepwash.Roger Carrington
2019-02-15Reed Bunting, Great Spotted Woodpecker. Paul Stanley hide between 11am & 12noonDave Meredith
2019-02-152 Shellduck also on Stones island. A H STEWARDSON
2019-02-15This morning from Stones Island, Great Northern Diver, 2 Redshank, 7 Skylarks from Millfields 4 Oystercatchers, 2 Goosander , 17 Barnacle Geese, 2 Shoveller and 2 Goldeneye A H STEWARDSON
2019-02-142.30pm Millfields car park 2 barnacle geese on island to right side of car park.Pat and Tony
2019-02-10Monthly WeBS count (a week earlier than the due date), numbers well down: 3 Mute Swan, 2 Greylag, 55 Canada, 1 Barnacle, 47 Wigeon, 46 Gadwall, 239 Teal, 115 Mallard, 5m Pochard, 23 Tufted, 11 Goldeneye, 1 GNDiver, 16 Cormorant, 32 Little Grebe, only 28 GCGrebe, 2 Grey Heron, 8 Moorhen, 281 Coot, 4 Oystercatcher (including M7 and the returning 'Barcode' at Sheepwash; the other 2 are unringed), 306 Lapwing, 1 Curlew, 2 Ruff, 2 Dunlin, 6 Redshank, 9 Snipe. Also: 45 Herring Gull (41 of them through SW), 3w Yellow-legged Gull, 3 GBbG, Stock Dove singing at north end of Hall Wood, 1 Peregrine (took another Coot at Shiningford), 24 Tree Sparrow (15 WLC, 9 Millfields), 6 Grey Wag and 11 Reed Buntings out of Hopton reedbed early morning, and a Reed Bunting singing on Stones island.Simon Roddis, John Bradley
2019-02-091 Barn Owl by dam wall, 5 pmJohn Attiwell
2019-02-092 pm, Millfields: 2 Willow Tit regular visitors, 1 GS Woodpecker, 1 Coal Tit, 3-5 Blue Tit, 1-2 Great Tit, 1 F Chaffinch, 1 Tree Sparrow, 1 Nuthatch regular visitor, 1 Sparrowhawk, assorted corvids, Great Northern Diver, 1 M Pochard, 4+ Tufted Duck, 8+ Great-crested Grebes, 8+ Little Grebes, 4+ Mallards, 2+ Cormorants. 3 pm, Dam Wall: In addition to above, 1 Pied Wagtail, 10ish Canada Geese, 1 Barnacle Goose, 2 possible Ravens, 5ish Rooks, Carrion Crows, 3+ Jackdaws, 2 Wigeon, 1 Teal maybe. 3:30 pm, Visitor Centre: 2 House Sparrow, 3 Oystercatchers, 3 Canada Geese, Goldfinches, Blue Tits, Coots 4:30 pm, Wildlife Centre: 10+ Gadwall, 3+ Common Pheasant, 7+ Mallard, 1 feral duck, Wigeon, Teal, 1 Kestrel or Sparrowhawk (reddish, flew across window towards feeders); 20+ Canada Geese and 50+ corvids on field nr car parkNatalie Windsor & John Attiwell
2019-02-09The GNDiver was mobile between Millfields and Stones island this morning. 2 Mute Swan. 150 Canadas. 3 Barnacle. 4 Pintail (3m,1f) flew in from NE at 09:00, present to 10:30 at least - first of the year here. 6 Moorhen. 3 Oystercatcher. 242 Lapwing. 2 Dunlin. 2 Herring Gulls through. c5,000 Black-headed Gulls from Millfields early morning. 1 Peregrine. 4 Raven. 6 (4+2) Skylark flew W. 28 Tree Sparrow (13 Millfields, 15 WLC). 3 Greenfinch at Millfields. 5 Lesser Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis
2019-02-08The GNDiver was between Millfields and Stones island around midday. 59 Gadwall, including 53 at WLC. 1m Pochard. 1f Goosander. 3 Oystercatcher at Sailing Club. 20+ Lapwing. 22 Snipe at WLC. Bit of a quiet day for passerines given the weather!Simon Roddis
2019-02-07The GNDiver was at Millfields early afternoon, then off Stones island. 249 Canada Geese, 3 Barnacles and 1 Pink-foot. 20 Cormorants on Sheepwash spit. 2 Oystercatchers, including M7. Pre-roost gathering of Gulls in Brown Ale Bay included 350 Common, 230 Black-heads, 70 Lessers, 1 GBbG, 12 Herrings, 1w and 3w Yellow-legs (and a 2w earlier at Millfields). 8 Stock Doves, including 7 which flew out of Sheepwash wood as I walked to the hide. 2 Collared Doves at the ranger base. 45 Redwing at Penn Carr. 13 Tree Sparrows at Millfields. Simon Roddis
2019-02-06The GNDiver was towards the far side from Stones island late morning. 8 Greylag. 56 Gadwall. 2 Sparrowhawk. 407 Lapwing. 3 Dunlin. 12 Snipe. Kingfisher in Brown Ale Bay. Counts made between Hopton end and Stones island: 5 Jay (2 giving Buzzard-like calls), 12 Magpie, 10 Coal Tit, 13 Willow Tit (3 singing, and 4 together at Sheepwash), 61 Blue Tit, 36 Great Tit, 19 Long-tailed Tit, 3 Skylark over, only 10 Wrens (8 singing), 20 Dunnock (10 singing), 36 Robin (28 singing), 35 Blackbird (1 singing), 11 Song Thrush (7 singing), 3 Mistle Thrush (1 singing), 7 Meadow Pipit, 9 Tree Sparrow, 15 Chaffinch, 3 Brambling (female in Sheepwash wood and 2 at the ranger base), 14 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll at Shiningford, 6 Reed Bunting.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2019-02-05Short walk from Millfields: 2 Oystercatchers on edge of Millfields Bay, below Penn Carr; Willow Tit and 6 Long-tailed Tits on feeders in car parkGary Atkins
2019-02-05The GNDiver was between Stones island and Millfields this morning. Pair of Greylags looking around Big island. 52 Gadwall. 8 Goldeneye. 5 Goosander. 54 GCGrebe. 18 Cormorant. 7 Moorhen (2 at WLC, 5 between Hopton end and PS hide). 2 Oystercatcher. 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. Female Brambling at the Sheepwash feeder still, along with 5 Tree Sparrows.Simon Roddis
2019-02-04Single Goldcrest very active in bushes and trees near memorial at Millfields at 14.30.Tony Wood
2019-02-04The GNDiver still, close to Millfields island. 63 Gadwall (46 at WLC, 17 in Brown Ale Bay). 5 Goosander. 6 Buzzard, including 5 in the air over Hall Wood. 2 Oystercatcher (M7 and unringed partner). 107 Lapwing. 3 Dunlin. 6 Redshank. 2 Ruff. 3 Herring Gull. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (1st and 3rd winters) at BA Bay. Kingfisher from the main carpark, near the visitor centre. Jay imitating a Buzzard at Sheepwash. 1 Skylark over Sheepwash carpark. 20 Long-tailed Tit, including 12 on the Millfields carpark feeders. c30 Tree Sparrow: 13 at Millfields, c15 at WLC, 3 at Sheepwash. 2 Brambling: the female has been joined by a male at the Sheepwash carpark feeder. Total of 20 Siskin.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2019-02-04Following species noted by the group undertaking the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon): House Sparrow, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Blackbird, Dunnock, Lapwing, Blue Tit, Teal, Coot, Wigeon, Woodpigeon, Tree Sparrow, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Goldeneye, Little Grebe, Mallard, Chaffinch, Cormorant, Gt Crested Grebe, Great Tit, Robin, Great Northern Diver, Tufted Duck, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Magpie, Ruff, Redshank, Dunlin, Moorhen, Barnacle Goose, Pied Wagtail, SnipeGary Atkins
2019-02-03The GNDiver still. Very rough estimates of 2,500 Black-headed, 300 Common and 300 Lesser Black-backed Gulls from Millfields first thing. 24 Greylags, including a flock of 21 which flew in from the S at 0830 then left SE at 1020. 2 Grey Heron. 2 Oystercatcher, M7 and an unringed bird, at Sheepwash. 150 Lapwing. 7 Fieldfare. The female Brambling again at the Sheepwash feeder, along with a male House Sparrow - possibly the first I've ever seen at Sheepwash - and 4 Greenfinches. 12 Magpies at the Millfields feeders.Simon Roddis
2019-02-022 Redshank,6 Wigeon,260 Canada Goose,15 Cormorant,1 Goldeneye,120 Teal,3 Dunlin,12 Great crested Grebe,20 Gadwall,3 lapwing,1 Pied Wagtail,1 Ruff,1 Snipe,3 Mute swan,2 Little Grebe David Armitt
2019-02-02The GNDiver still, off Lane End early morning. 2 Woodcock came into Hopton end at first light, 6 Tawny Owls calling and 8 Grey Wags left their roost in the reedbed. c350 Canadas, 3 Barnacles and 1 Greylag. 2m Goosander. 1m Pochard. 1 Curlew, 3 Oycs and 4 Ruff still. 155 Lapwing. 8 Fieldfare over. Female Brambling on the Sheepwash carpark feeder at 11:00.Simon Roddis
2019-02-01The GNDiver still, from Sheepwash hide early morning. 3 Oystercatchers, including returning colour-ringed bird M7, initially at Sheepwash (RC), then Stones island (AHS) and late morning at Millfields (SJR). 5 Redshank. 3 Dunlin. 70 Pink-footed Geese W over Visitor Centre at 0840 (AHS). 3m Pochard and 6 Goosander (4m,2f) at Millfields. Female Peregrine again at Sheepwash. Pair of Raven at Hopton end. Totals of c50 Redwing and 7+ Meadow Pipit. SJR, AHS, RC
2019-01-31The GNDiver still, from Millfields mid morning. 50+ GCGrebe. 1 Pink-footed Goose among Canadas at the WLC. 350 Lapwing. 5 Redshank. Single Curlew and Oystercatcher. Very similar to the last few days.Simon Roddis
2019-01-30The GNDiver still. 30 Gadwall at WLC. 3 Oystercatchers at Millfields. 4 Ruff. 3 Dunlin. 4+ Redshank. 33+ Snipe. The adult female Peregrine on Sheepwash spit again. GSWoodpecker drumming at Millfields. Fieldfare in WLC creek. Clive had a Red-legged Partridge under the feeders at WLC early morning.Simon Roddis
2019-01-29The GNDiver still, distantly from Millfields early morning. 3 Oystercatchers today, all unringed: 1 at Millfields, 2 on Horseshoe island. 1 Curlew. 4 Ruff (3m,1f). 4 Redshank. 3 Dunlin. 3 GBbG. 8 Herring Gulls north. The 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. Female Kingfisher in Brown Ale Bay again. 80 Starlings W up WLC creek. The Fieldfare at Sheepwash hide still. A singing male Bullfinch at Millfields - don't often hear that.Simon Roddis
2019-01-28The first Oystercatcher of the year, an unringed bird, was at Millfields this morning. The GNDiver still. 47 Gadwall (41 at WLC, 6 at Brown Ale Bay). 2 Sparrowhawk. The adult female Peregrine at Shiningford then at Sheepwash. 410 Lapwing. 1 Curlew. 4 Ruff. 4 Redshank. 2 Dunlin. 5 Stock Dove. The female Kingfisher in BA Bay again. 1 Fieldfare in front of Sheepwash hide. Siskin singing at BA Bay.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2019-01-27The GNDiver was off Millfields early morning. 33 Gadwall. Raptors were enjoying the breeze: 8 Buzzards in the air, 3 Sparrowhawks, 2 Peregrine and a Kestrel. c350 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. 4 Redshank. 3 Dunlin. 1 Woodcock came into Penn Carr at first light. The 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. 5 Herring Gulls. 2 GBbG. 14 Tree Sparrows at WLC.Simon Roddis
2019-01-26The GNDiver still. At the Hopton end at first light, at least 5 (possibly 7) Woodcock, 6 Tawny Owls calling, 9 Grey Wag and 16 Reed Bunting out of the reedbed. Adult female and imm male Peregrine again at Sheepwash. Curlew at Sheepwash. 3 Greylag. 6 Goosander. 44 Common Snipe, 43 of them in a flock over Stones after being flushed from the sailing club end of the dam wall, along with c250 Lapwing. 3 Redshank. Willow Tits singing at Hopton end and Sheepwash.Simon Roddis
2019-01-25GNDiver again distantly from Sheepwash hide. c150 Canadas, 1 Barnacle and 2 Greylags. 55 GCGrebe from Millfields. 457 Lapwing and 3 Ruff at Sailing Club. 30 Snipe (28 at WLC). Adult GBbG. 5 Herring Gulls through. The 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull still. 6 Stock Dove over Sheepwash. The female Kingfisher in BA Bay again (and had been on the pond left of Sheepwash hide earlier, I'm told). 2 Peregrines (adult female and imm male) playing around at Sheepwash and then both landing on the spit. 1 Fieldfare from WLC (first of the year, I think). 5 Meadow Pipit and 5 Lesser Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis
2019-01-24A pair of bramblings in my garden at High Barn, Hognaston. As of Thursday 24th they are still here.Alan Cribbens
2019-01-24The GNDiver is still here, floating around in the middle of the res mid-late morning. 2 Mute Swans. 94 Canadas. 1 Barnacle. 3 Dunlin. 3+ Redshank. 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull. 4 GSWoodpecker (2 Millfields, 1 Stones, 1 Paul Stanley). Peregrine on one of the Shiningford pylons. 10 Tree Sparrows at Millfields. 2 Lesser Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis
2019-01-23Didn't see the diver despite over 4 hours looking this morning- perhaps it's just playing hard to get. 2 Mute Swan. 148 Canadas. 3 Barnacle. 1 Greylag. 18 Cormorant. 2 Grey Heron. 58 GCGrebe. 3 Buzzard. 2 Sparrowhawk. 1 Curlew from Sheepwash hide after midday. 3 (4?) Ruff. 4 Redshank. 1 Dunlin. 1 Woodcock near Penn Carr. 3rd-w Y-l Gull. 2 ad GBbGs. Female Kingfisher in Brown Ale Bay. 4 Raven.Simon Roddis
2019-01-21The GNDiver was off Stones island this morning. 16 Barnacle Geese. 2 Pochard in Shiningford creek. 3 Ruff. 2 Redshank. 20 Snipe. 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull. 8 Herring Gull. 5 GSWoodpeckers including 2 pairs at Shiningford. 14 Tree Sparrows between Stones and Sheepwash. Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2019-01-20Monthly WeBS count: 3 Mute Swan, 17 Whooper Swan, 86 Canadas, 3 Barnacles, 9 Shelduck, 74 Wigeon, 32 Gadwall, 403 Teal, 91 Mallard, 89 Tufted, 11 Goldeneye, 9 Goosander, adult GNDiver, 15 Cormorant, 2 Heron, 25 Little Grebe, 39 GCGrebe, 5 Moorhen, 444 Coot, 407 Lapwing, 2 Ruff, 3 Dunlin, 3 Redshank, 28 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe. JB had a Golden Plover over. Also the 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull, 41 Rook, c50 Redwing, 4 Meadow Pipit. Regarding the Whoopers, 6 (including 3 first-years) flew in at 0935, so yesterday's 11 birds had presumably stayed overnight.Simon Roddis, John Bradley
2019-01-18The GNDiver from Millfields early morning. 27 Gadwall (25 at WLC). 360 Lapwing. 4 Redshank. 1 Raven. 30 Starling over. 20+ Tree Sparrow (19 at WLC).Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2019-01-173 Waxwings briefly just after 11:00, flew out of trees and over the road inbetween the visitor centre and sailing club entrances. I looked for half an hour but didn't see them again. The GNDiver was off Stones island mid-morning. 86 Canadas. 1 Barnacle. Pair of displaying Sparrowhawks. 2 Peregrine: one on Sheepwash spit and one over. 492 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. 2 Dunlin. 2 Woodcock at Hopton end at first light. 2 GBbGull. 9 Grey Wags out of Hopton reedbed early morning. Simon Roddis
2019-01-16Alan S saw the GNDiver from Millfields this morning. 4 Mute Swan. 17 Gadwall. Displaying Sparrowhawk. c400 Lapwing. 35 Snipe. 3 Redshank. 50 Rook over Hopton end. 50 Redwing at Sheepwash. 12 Tree Sparrow at WLC. 30 Siskin.Simon Roddis
2019-01-06Species noted collectively by group on the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon): Gadwall, Teal, Cormorant, Blackbird, House Sparrow, Little Grebe, Wigeon, Pied Wagtail, Canada Goose, Lapwing, Redshank, Coot, Meadow Pipit, Snipe, Great Northern Diver, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Buzzard, Black-headed Gull, Goldeneye, Great Crested Grebe, Dunnock, Mute Swan, Kestrel, Bullfinch, Wren, Ruff, Moorhen, Jackdaw, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Robin, Dunlin Pochard, Tree Sparrow and MallardGary Atkins
2019-01-05Great Northern Diver off Stones Island mid-morning. 7 Lesser Redpoll near the new hide on Stones Island. 1-2 Willow Tits and 1 Treecreeper from the path a few hundred yards north of the Wildlife CentreAlan Hobson
2019-01-04Great Northern Diver off Millfields early morning. Dark-bellied Brent Goose at Wildlife Centre 10:40 (found earlier by Alan Stewardson at Visitor Centre). 3 Ruff and 2 Redshank on Sailing Club shore.Roger Carrington
2019-01-041 Kestrel,129 Teal,59 lapwing,10 Cormorant,2 Goldeneye,2 Pied Wagtail,6 shoveler,10 Great crested Grebe,1 Grey Heron,51 Tuffted Duck,2 Jackdaw,7 C.Crow,2 Raven,20 Redwing,6 Blue tit,8 Great Tit,2 Robin,1 wren,7 Pheasant,3 Gadwall,1 Marsh Tit,1 Coal Tit,6 Chaffich,20 Blackbird,12 Tree Sparrow,30 BH Gull,4 LBB Gull,1 GBB Gull 200+ Coots,20 Mallard,30 woodpiegon,4 MagpieDavid Armitt
2019-01-02The GNDiver was off Stones island again this morning, along with a Shelduck. 6 Shoveler (4m,2f) at Sheepwash. 12 Pochard. 2 Sparrowhawk. 6 Moorhen. c200 Lapwing. 2 Dunlin. 3 Ruff. 4+ Redshank. 24 Snipe across WLC, Stones and Sailing Club. 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull at Sheepwash. Chiffchaff at Sheepwash hide. 15 Siskin at Brown Ale Bay.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2019-01-01The adult GNDiver was off Stones island mid-morning. At Hopton end first thing, 2 Woodcock, 4 calling Tawny Owls, 4 Grey Wag and a Water Rail calling in the reedbed. 84 Canadas. 1 Barnacle. 1 Greylag. 19 Pochard. 2 Sparrowhawk. 3 Buzzard. Peregrine on Sheepwash spit late morning. 365 Lapwing. 3 Dunlin. 3 Ruff. 3 Redshank. 20 Herring Gull. 2 GBbG. 2 Stock Dove. 4 Raven (2 pairs). Chiffchaff again at Brown Ale Bay. 80 Redwing and 13 Tree Sparrows at Millfields. Total of 35 Siskin.Simon Roddis
2018-12-31The GNDiver distantly from Sheepwash looking towards Millfields this morning. 154 Canadas. 19 Pochard. 20 Cormorant. 2 Grey Heron. 31 Little Grebe. 1 Golden Plover over the visitor centre. c400 Lapwing. 3 Dunlin. 3 Ruff. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gull at Sheepwash late morning. 6 GBbG. 3 Peregrine in the air together over the north end, then an imm male, presumed to be one of the 3, worrying the Lapwings over the visitor centre area. 60 Redwing at Millfields. Total of 28 Tree Sparrow: 15 at WLC, 13 at Millfields.SJR, AHS, CA
2018-12-303 more Waxwings SW over Millfields at 0830. The GNDiver still from Stones. 17 Goosander (5m,12f) at Millfields early morning. 13 Pochard. c400 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. 3 Dunlin. 4 Redshank. 42 Herring and 9 GBb Gulls at Sheepwash late morning. Female Kingfisher again in Brown Ale Bay. 3 GSWoodpeckers at Millfields (2 on the feeders, 1 over). Imm male Peregrine. 313 Redwing, mostly heading SW, at Millfields. 13 Meadow Pipit on Stones. Total of 60 Siskin (50 at Millfields, 10 at BA Bay).Simon Roddis
2018-12-294 Waxwings flew SW over the Stones causeway at 0825 (the first here since Dec 2012). GNDiver still present. 1 Pink-footed Goose among the Canadas. 2 Barnacle. 4 Mute Swan. 10 Goldeneye. 10 Goosander. 3 Buzzard. 30 Herring Gull (20 flew through, 10 at Sheepwash late morning). 2 Peregrine; an adult, probably female, perched on Sheepwash spit and an immature male flying around. 3 Raven. 13 Tree Sparrow at WLC. Simon Roddis
2018-12-28The GNDiver still this morning. 119 Canadas. 3 Barnacle. 9 Goldeneye. 12 Pochard. 6 Goosander SE. 32 Cormorant (23 flew in). 6 Moorhen. c400 Lapwing, seriously spooked at one point by 2 male Peregrines. 3 Ruff. 3 Dunlin. c10,000 BhGulls and 8 GBbG early morning. 29 Herring and the 3w Yellow-leg at Sheepwash late morning. 4 Stock Dove. Total of c200 Redwing, including c150 at Millfields. 7 Fieldfare. 6 Linnet over Stones. Willow Tit singing at Millfields.Simon Roddis
2018-12-27The GNDiver was extremely close to the shore off Stones island mid-morning. 7 Barnacle Geese: a party of 6 flew over along with a Nene (Hawaiian Goose). 5 Pochard. 6+ Goldeneye. 4 Goosander. 2 Grey Heron. 3 Ruff. 4 Dunlin. 4 Woodcock at Hopton end early morning. 28 Herring Gulls and the 3w Yellow-leg at Sheepwash late morning. Female Kingfisher again in Brown Ale Bay. 3 Raven. 9 Grey Wag out of Hopton reedbed early morning. 10 Meadow Pipit on Stones. 1 Brambling over Hopton end.Simon Roddis
2018-12-22The GNDiver was between Stones island and Millfields this afternoon. 139 Canadas. 5 Barnacles. 1 Greylag. 20 Gadwall. 9 Pochard. 15 Cormorant. 27 Little Grebe, including 15 at WLC. 5 Common Buzzards. c500 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. 2 Dunlin. 2 Redshank. 30 Snipe. c1800 Common Gulls, 600 LBbG, 20 Herrings and adult Yellow-leg. Kingfisher and Chiffchaff again in BA Bay. 55 Redwing. 5 Fieldfare.Simon Roddis
2018-12-20c30 Barnacle Geese WLC centre, Pergrine on shore line eating carrion opposite Sheepash.Ian Scrimshaw
2018-12-19The GNDiver was between Stones island and Fishtail Creek around 1130. A Chiffchaff at Brown Ale Bay, then flew across the road. c100 Wigeon: flock of 70 flew N, plus c30 down. c400 Lapwing. 3 Dunlin. 3 Redshank. Only saw 2 Ruff. 23 Snipe at WLC. 71 Herring Gulls from Sheepwash late morning. 3 Yellow-legged Gulls: 1st-w, 3rd-w and adult. Female Kingfisher on the same stump in BA Bay as earlier in the week. 1 Skylark NE. 1+ Brambling at Millfields.Simon Roddis
2018-12-17The GNDiver was off Stones island this morning. 199 Canada Geese. 2 Barnacles. 105 Lapwing. 4 Ruff. 3 Redshank. 1 Dunlin. 47 Snipe - a real increase on recent numbers. 60 Rooks flew west.SJR, AHS, CA
2018-12-16The GNDiver was off Sailing Club island mid-morning. At the Hopton end first thing, 4 Woodcock, 7 calling Tawny Owls and 5 Grey Wags out of the reedbed. 150+ Canada Geese. 2 Barnacles. 17 Pochard. 5 Goosander (3m,2f). 4 Ruff at WLC. 2 Redshank. 38 Herring Gulls and the 3rd-w Yellow-leg among LBbGs at Sheepwash. 11 GBbGs (5 ads and a sub-ad at Sheepwash, plus 3 ads and 2 first-winters south). Female Kingfisher in Brown Ale Bay (and it or another reported on the dam wall). Peregrine sitting for at least an hour on its favourite pylon at Shiningford. 2 Raven. Total of 24 Meadow Pipits. Decent morning - 73 species.Simon Roddis
2018-12-15The GNDiver was off Stones, seen distantly from Millfields mid-morning. 179 Canadas and 2 Barnacles at WLC. 5 Goldeneye. 18 Pochard. 4 Goosander (2m,2f) at Millfields. 2 Redshank at Sailing Club. 30+ Herring Gulls from Sheepwash. The 3rd-winter Yellow-legged Gyull was being given a hard time by 3 imm HGs at Millfields. 3 GSWoodpecker, including one on 6-inch high willow stumps on Horseshoe island. 10 Fieldfare E.Simon Roddis
2018-12-14GNDiver off the dam wall late morning. 3 Pink-feet SW. 79 Canadas. 2 Barnacles. 15 Pochard. 6 Goldeneye. Male Peregrine again. 3 Ruff and 1 Dunlin at WLC. 2 Redshank. 20 Herring and the 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull at Sheepwash. 3+ Raven. 100+ Redwing, including 70 E. 7 Fieldfare E. 5 Lesser Redpoll at Millfields.Simon Roddis
2018-12-13The GNDiver from Millfields still. Much smaller movement than yesterday: 135 Redwing E, 25 Fieldfare E, 40 Woodpigeon SE, 3 Stock Dove SW. Pair of Shoveler at Millfields. 8 Goldeneye. 6 Moorhen. Now 4 Ruff at WLC. 1 Redshank. Male Peregrine at Millfields then Fishtail Creek. Simon Roddis
2018-12-12The GNDiver from Millfields still. Quite a bit of movement this morning: 1210 Redwing E, 110 Fieldfare E, 15 Pink-footed Geese SW. 2f Shoveler at Millfields. 10 Pochard. 6 Moorhen. 13 Herring Gull. 3rd-w Yellow-legged Gull. 3 GSWoodpecker. 5 Jay. 15 Siskin.Simon Roddis
2018-12-07The GNDiver still, again between Stones and Millfields. 220 Pnk-footed Geese flew E at 1100. 179 Greylags flew into Sheepwash 1045-1145, including flocks of c100 and 50+. 7 Goldeneye. c200 Lapwing. 3 Ruff still. 3 Collared Dove at the ranger base. c100 Redwing. 3 Greenfinch at Millfields.Simon Roddis
2018-12-03Birdwatching for Beginners Walk. 33 species seen. 10 till 12. Black Headed Gull, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Canada Goose, Carrion Crow, Coot, Cormorant, Great Crested Grebe, Great Tit, House Sparrow, Kestrel, Lapwing, Little Grebe, Mallard, Meadow Pippit, Mute Swan, Redshank, Robin, Snipe, Teal, Tufted Duck, Wigeon, Wren, Dunnock, Ruff, Goldfinch, Magpie, Tree Sparrow, Willow Tit, Wood Pigeon, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Bullfinch, Gadwall.Lorna Lomas
2018-12-03The GNDiver still, between Stones and Millfields. 9 Goldeneye (6m,3f). 175 Lapwing. 1 Dunlin. 1 Redshank. 30 Fieldfare. 40 Redwing. 3 Song Thrushes singing at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2018-12-02Adult Great Northern Diver, still with a few white spots on its upper parts, was off Watersports island this morning, hopefully now here for the winter. 7 Goldeneye (6m,1f) off the dam wall. 140 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. 2 Dunlin. 1 Redshank. 10 Snipe at WLC. 2 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing, and 5 Tawny Owls calling. 220 Woodpigeon N. 16 Fieldfare S. 2 Brambling.Simon Roddis
2018-11-303250 Woodpigeons NE this morning. 8 Stock Dove. 7 Dunlin. 3 Ruff. 2 Redshank. 13 Snipe at WLC. 1 Peregrine. 6 Goldeneye (5m,1f) off the dam wall. 200 Redwing and 1 Brambling at Hopton end early morning, and 6 Grey Wags out of the reedbed.Simon Roddis
2018-11-292 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost from Sheepwash this evening. 3 Woodcock at Hopton end 1630-1645. 3 Redshank. 13 Dunlin. 20 Pochard.Simon Roddis
2018-11-26300 more Pink-feet went through this morning: 140 E at 1100, 160 E at 1130. 138 Canadas. 2 Barnacles. 34 Mute Swan. 97 Wigeon. 16 Gadwall. 304 Teal. 97 Mallard. 22 Pochard. 208 Tufted. 10 Goldeneye. 2 Goosander. 29 Cormorant. 1 Grey Heron. 26 Little Grebe. 42 GCGrebe. 5 Moorhen. 930 Coot. 370 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. 14 Dunlin. 8 Snipe. 1 Peregrine. 2 Skylark over. 19 Tree Sparrow (15 between WLC and Sheepwash, 4 at Millfields).Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
2018-11-25180 Pink-footed Geese flew NE over Sheepwash at 10:05. 11 Goosander (5m,6 redhead) at Millfields at first light. 3 Ruff. 13 Dunlin. 4 Redshank (1 WLC plus 3 from PS hide - per RC). 6 GBbG early morning. 450 Woodpigeons NE-ish. 1 Kingfisher at Hopton end. 5+ Mistle Thrush including 2 singing. 15 Siskin at BA Bay.Simon Roddis
2018-11-24A site record 8 (possibly 10) Woodcock flew into the Hopton end at dawn, while 14 Reed Buntings and 5 Grey Wagtails flew out of the reedbed. 5 single Brambling there too. 100 Pink-footed Geese: 20 down at Sheepwash then flew E at 0820, and 80 flew W at 1015. 35 Mute Swan. 22 Pochard. 5 Goldeneye. 23 Cormorant. 200 Lapwing. 3 Ruff, 3 Redshank and 11 Dunlin still. 9 Snipe. 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls at Sheepwash. c300 Redwing and c45 Meadow Pipits in total. Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
2018-11-23A Hawfinch was feeding in trees between Millfields carpark and the viewing area at 10:00. At least 32 Lesser Redpoll in total: 12+ around Stones, 20+ at Millfields. 25 Siskin at Millfields. 15 Tree Sparrow (7 at WLC, 8 at Millfields). 200 Redwing. 13 Pochard. 4 Goldeneye. 3 Goosander. 2 Peregrine over Stones. 3 Ruff and 11 Dunlin at Sailing Club. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (ad, 3w) and adult Caspian (?) at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis
2018-11-20A adult hybrid Gull thought to be a Ring-billed x Lesser Black-backed Gull in front of Sheepwash Hide late afternoon plus a 2nd winter Caspian Gull and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2 adults and a 3rd winter).JB, RJL
2018-11-2011 Dunlin and 2 Ruff at Sailing Club, 1 Redshank at Millfields, 4 Shoveler. 330 Starlings at Hopton End at dawn possibly roosted at Hopton Pond, 150 Redwing. 1 Brambling at Sheepwash car park.clive ashton
2018-11-19c100 Pink-feet SW at 0915. What I think was the same 2w/3w Caspian as yesterday was at Sheepwash for a short time. Adult Yellow-leg. 2 Shoveler. 3 Ruff still. 9 Dunlin. 1 Redshank. 400 Lapwing. 23 Cormorant. c800 Woodpigeons moving but in random directions. 380 Redwing going north-ish up the west side. 30 Starlings W. Simon Roddis
2018-11-189 Goosander (3 males, 6 redheads) at Millfields early morning. 7 Goldeneye. 3 Ruff still. 10 Dunlin. Male Pintail. 2 Shoveler. Adult Peregrine at Sheepwash. Adult Yellow-leg and 5 GBbGulls. 1 Brambling at Millfields.Simon Roddis, Roger Carrington
2018-11-17A late Chiffchaff was on Stones island this morning. At first light at the Hopton end, 5 Tawny Owls, 2 Woodcock, 1 Brambling and a singing Mistle Thrush, and 22 Reed Buntings came out of the reedbed. 110 Canadas, 2 Banacles and 2 Greylags. 2 Shoveler, 2 Pintail, 3 Ruff and 3 Redshank still. 7 Dunlin. Adult and 3rd-winter Yellow-legged Gull. 1 adult Peregrine. 31 Meadow Pipits and 14 Lesser Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis
2018-11-16A first-winter Caspian Gull was in the roost this evening but I didn't see the Glaucous. c3000 Lesser Black-backs, 1 GBbG and 30 Herrings. c100 Canadas. 2 drake Pintail. 2 Shoveler. 4 Goldeneye. 70 Golden Plover again circled the main centre around midday. 415 Lapwing. 3 Ruff still. 5 Dunlin. 3 Redshank (1 at WLC, 2 in BA Bay). 2 (maybe 3) Woodcock at Hopton end at dusk. 40 Meadow Pipits on Stones. 1 Brambling at Millfields.Simon Roddis
2018-11-1413 nov peregrine falcon bathing in front of sheepwash hide watched for 20 mins at 11.30am then flew of towards wild life centreroy middleton
2018-11-126,450 Woodpigeons flew N between 0815-0945, including 2,500 in one 15 minute period. (I know, I should get a life!) 2 Pintail and 6 Shoveler in Brown Ale Bay. 3 Ruff still. c1,000 LBbGs loafing on Sheepwash spit at midday. 7 Collared Doves at the ranger base. 6 Willow Tits. 6 Skylark over. c100 Fieldfare and 200 Redwing. 15 Redpoll on Stones island.Simon Roddis
2018-11-12195 Lapwing,2 Raven,56 Teal,6 Mute Swan,30 Wigeon,18 Tuffted Duck,17 Cormorant,8 Great Crested Grebe,2 Pheasant,1 Pied Wagtail,2 Goldeneye,12 Gadwall,3 Little Grebe,200 BH Gull,150 LBB Gull,50 GBB Gull,1 Moorhen,10 Mallard,3 Great Tit,1 Chaffinch,1 Robin All seen late afternoon.David Armitt
2018-11-112nd winter Glaucous Gull at Sheepwash Hide 15.55 until 16.15 then presumably flew to roost. Other birders did have it prior to this at 14.45. Also 2 Yellow legged Gulls and 6 Herring Gulls, and 2 Ravens on the spit. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2018-11-11In the monthly WeBS count this morning, numbers of most species had dropped since last month: 27 Mute Swan. 70 Canada Geese. 2 Barnacles. 108 Mallard. 402 Teal. 146 Wigeon. 42 Gadwall. 2 Shoveler. 2 Pintail. 175 Tufted. 27 Pochard. 5 Goldeneye. 1 Little Egret. 1 Grey Heron. 19 Cormorant. 37 Little Grebe. 50 GCGrebe. 4 Moorhen. 748 Coot. 371 Lapwing. 4 Dunlin. 3 Ruff. 11 Snipe. 3 Woodcock. Also: 5 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end at first light. 1 Peregrine. 9 GBbGulls at Sheepwash had presumably roosted overnight. 4 Skylark over. Simon Roddis, John Bradley

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