Recent Sightings
| Date | Sighting | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 29/04/2026 | No 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 |
| 28/04/2026 | Another 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 |
| 27/04/2027 | From 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 |
| 26/04/2026 | The 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 |
| 25/04/2026 | 2 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 |
| 24/04/2026 | Following 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 |
| 24/04/2026 | 6 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 LRP | David Armitt |
| 23/04/2026 | The 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 |
| 22/04/2026 | Best 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 |
| 21/04/2026 | Another 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 |
| 19/04/2026 | Highlight 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 |
| 18/04/2026 | This 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 |
| 17/04/2026 | Early 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 |
| 17/04/2026 | Quieter 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 |
| 16/04/2025 | A 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 |
| 14/04/2026 | Caspian Gull (2cy) on Watersports pontoon late afternoon - (yellow colour ring on left leg). | Richard Lowe |
| 14/04/2026 | The 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 |
| 13/04/2026 | Late 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 |
| 11/04/2026 | 3 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 |
| 10/04/2026 | 2 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 Bullfinch | Dave Armitt |
| 10/04/2026 | A 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 |
| 08/04/2026 | A 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 |
| 07/04/2026 | A 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 |
| 06/04/2026 | The 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 |
| 05/04/2026 | Following 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, Dunnock | Gary Atkins |
| 05/04/2026 | A 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 |
| 04/04/2026 | The 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 |
| 02/04/2026 | A 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 |
| 01/04/2026 | A 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 |
| 31/03/2026 | Perimeter counts this morning: 124 Chiffchaffs, 3 Blackcap, 2 Egyptian Geese, 4 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye, 33 Pheasant, 4 Stock Dove, 17 Oystercatcher, 4 Jay, 32 Magpies, 4 Raven, 15 Coal Tit, 4 Willow, 135 Blue, 65 Great, 8 Long-tailed, 8 Sand Martin, 2 Goldcrest, 124 Wren, 12 Nuthatch, 8 Treecreeper, 32 Song Thrush, 9 Mistle, 1 Redwing, 82 Blackbird, 177 Robin, 50 Dunnock, 1 Grey Wagtail, 12 Pied, 9 Meadow Pipits, 6 Chaffinch, 10 Bullfinch, 3 Greenfinch, 2 Redpoll, 29 Goldfinch, 18 Siskin, 2 Reed Buntings. | Simon Roddis |
| 31/03/2026 | An adult Kittiwake flew south down the east side, 2 Egyptian Geese, Pair Mandarin past Stones, redhead Goosander, drake Pochard, 3 Sand Martin, Blackcap singing on Stones, Willow Tit WLC. | CA/AHS |
| 30/03/2026 | Highlight this morning was a Sandwich Tern which flew past Watersports at 10:18. Not seen again but Clive might have heard it earlier. Pair of Egyptian Geese again. 2 Teal. 3 Pochard. 3 Redshank. Pair of Peregrines over the north end. Pair of Willow Tits near WLC. 5 Swallows. 1 Fieldfare in the main carpark, and Alan had a Redpoll on Stones. | SJR, CA, MW, AHS |
| 28/03/2026 | Probably 5 Swallows and 2 Sand Martins were off Stones/Watersports late morning. Drake Pintail from WLC. Pink-footed Goose off Stones. At least one pair of Egyptian Geese and 27 Barnacles. 2 Willow Tits. c70 Fieldfare, 30 Starling and Woodpigeons flushed by a Sparrowhawk north of Fishtail. 2 Meadow Pipits on the dam wall. | SJR, CA, MW |
| 26/03/2026 | Along the east side, Hopton to Millfields, this morning: 6 Willow Tits, 42 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 9 Mistle Thrushes, 1 Crossbill, 2 Egyptian Geese. Elsewhere, a Swallow (first of the year here) past the main centre, 4 Sand Martin, 32 Barnacle Geese, several more Chiffchaffs on Stones. | SJR, CA, AHS, RPJ, AMD |
| 22/03/2026 | March WeBS count: 5 Mute Swan, 189 Canada Geese, 37 Greylag Geese, 2 Egyptian Geese, 42 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Little Grebe, 121 Mallard, 6 Teal, 20 Gadwall, 1 Mandarin, 45 Tufted Duck, 5 Pochard, 9 Goldeneye, 7 Moorhen, 23 Coot, 8 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 10 Oystercatcher, 4 Redshank, 1 Grey Wagtail. 2 Blackcap singing at Hopton end. CA/JB | Clive Ashton/ Jon Bradley |
| 20/03/2026 | The first Little Ringed Plover of the year dropped into sailing club this morning, and a Little Egret flew over. The over-wintering Common Sandpiper was on the dam wall at Millfields. Drake Shoveler on Horseshoe island. First-winter Caspian and second-winter Yellow-legged Gulls off Watersports. Tawny Owl calling at Sheepwash first thing. Willow Tit at WLC. 12 Siskin over Stones. | SJR, CA, MW |
| 20/03/2026 | 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Great spotted woodpecker, 7 Goldeneye, 7 Oystercatcher , 6 Redwing, 1 Song Thrush, 9 Greylag goose, 1 Coal Tit, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Willow tit , 10 Cormorant | Dave Armitt |
| 19/03/2026 | Clive had 2 Sand Martins past Stones this morning, and 4 Shoveler were off Sheepwash. 22 Chiffchaffs between Hopton end and Stones. 93 Woodpigeons N. 12 Buzzards in the air from the dam wall. Pair of Willow Tits at Lane End and 1 singing in WLC creek (per Mike R). 1 Linnet on the dam wall and 2 Redpoll over WLC area. | Simon Roddis |
| 18/03/2026 | Slightly less quiet than the last few days but still awaiting migrants. Pair of Shelduck off Millfields and a pair of Mandarin flew through Tail Bay. 11 Goldeneye, 10 of them off Sheepwash. Tiny bit of movement involving 156 Woodpigeons N and 33 S, plus 13 Chaffinch N. Singing Skylark and 5 Meadow Pipits on the dam wall. | Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton |
| 13/03/2026 | A few bits and pieces this morning: 31 Barnacle Geese, the pair of Egyptian Geese again, drake Wigeon, Curlew, c5,000 Black-headed Gulls early morning, several Buzzards and Red Kites enjoying the breeze, 70 Starlings NW, 35 Siskin in WLC creek and 2 Crossbills over. | Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton |
| 11/03/2026 | Best this morning were the 2 Egyptian Geese again, fly-over Shelduck, first-winter Caspian Gull, 30 Barnacle Geese, 230 Woodpigeons N, 4 Curlew, 3 Redshank around Horseshoe island, Willow Tit singing on Stones. | SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD |
| 10/03/2026 | Highlight this morning was a Sand Martin from Sheepwash hide, first of the year as far as I'm aware. 29 Barnacle Geese at Watersports. Pair of Egyptian Geese again. Redhead Goosander flew up the res and maybe the same bird later past Stones. 830 Woodpigeons N (and 15 S). Green Woodpecker calling at Sheepwash. Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew and 2 Redshank on Horseshoe island. 10 Buzzards in the air. | Simon Roddis, Ken Rome |
| 08/03/2026 | Afternoon visit: adult Caspian Gull from Lane End hide. 15 Herring Gulls and adult Great Black-back from Stones. Female Red-crested Pochard off Stones causeway (found earlier by Adam Saunders). 2 Shoveler, 2 Wigeon and 40 Redwing at Sheepwash. | Simon Roddis |
| 07/03/2026 | 27 Barnacle geese flew in, landed in field other side of road to dam wall around 8.30 am. | Matthew Birkin |
| 07/03/2026 | Another eventful morning, with highlights of 11 drake Common Scoter, 8 Kittiwakes and 70 passage Wigeon out on the water off Stones island. 2 Shoveler still at Sheepwash. | SJR, CA, AHS |
| 06/03/2026 | After a couple of hours looking for Willow Tits (4 found), a walk onto Stones island proved worthwhile when a Bar-tailed Godwit flew S and a scan of the water revealed a beautiful summer plumage Black-necked Grebe. 36 Great Crested Grebes (highest count since last September) suggests a small arrival - perhaps the Black-necked came in with them. 3 Chiffchaffs in Tail Bay. 2 Shoveler and 2 Wigeon at Sheepwash (per Alan S). | Simon Roddis |
| 02/03/2026 | Highlights this morning were a Barn Owl at Hopton reedbed early morning, a Great Egret around Horseshoe/Watersports and 2 Egyptian Geese which flew down the res late morning and settled on Watersports island (still there at 11:40). Plus 28 Barnacle Geese, 8 Curlew, Snipe at Hopton reedbed, first-winter Yellow-legged Gull off Stones island, Willow Tit at WLC, 3+ Chiffchaffs. | Simon Roddis |
| 01/03/2026 | Following are the species noted during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island to Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Great Tit, Buzzard, Blackbird, Cormorant, Coot, Mallard, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Teal, Great-crested Grebe, Blue Tit, Dunnock, Oystercatcher, Robin, Carrion Crow, Goldfinch, Pied Wagtail, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Barnacle Goose, Magpie, Curlew, Grey Heron, Moorhen, Gadwall, Wren | Gary Atkins |
| 01/03/2026 | 2 Chiffchaffs on Stones island this morning. Redshank and 2 Pochard at Paul Stanley hide. 12 Goldeneye. 29 Barnacle Geese at Watersports. At least 10 Buzzards in the air from Millfields late morning, and 2 Skylarks on the dam wall. | Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton |
| 28/02/2026 | Perimeter counts this morning: 3 Chiffchaffs, 14 Coal Tits, 202 Blue, 73 Great, 3 Willow, 13 Long-tailed, 3 Nuthatch, 6 Treecreeper, 2 Goldcrest, 81 Wren, 50 Song Thrush, 7 Mistle, 80 Blackbird, 20 Redwing, 201 Robin, 66 Dunnock, 27 Chaffinch, 8 Bullfinch, 3 Greenfinch, 1+ Crossbill, 21 Goldfinch, 10 Siskin. Maybe as many as 20 Oystercatchers, difficult to keep track of! | Simon Roddis |
| 27/02/2026 | At 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 |
| 26/02/2026 | 3 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 tit | Dave Armitt |
| 26/02/2026 | Single 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 |
| 23/02/2026 | 870 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 |
| 21/02/2026 | Monthly 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 |
| 20/02/2026 | Around 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 |
| 19/02/2026 | Clive 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 |
| 17/02/2026 | Just 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 |
| 16/02/2026 | Credit 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 |
| 14/02/2026 | On 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 |
| 12/02/2026 | A 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 |
| 11/02/2026 | Just 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 |
| 10/02/2026 | A 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 |
| 09/02/2026 | The 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 |
| 08/02/2026 | Highlight 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 |
| 07/02/2026 | The 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 |
| 05/02/2025 | The 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 |
| 03/02/2026 | Best 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 |
| 01/01/2-26 | From 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 Tit | Gary Atkins |
| 01/02/2026 | Birds 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 Wagtail | Gary Atkins |
| 01/02/2026 | Very 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 |
| 28/01/2026 | Ad 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 |
| 25/01/2026 | This 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 |
| 23/01/2026 | Just 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 |
| 21/01/2026 | The 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 |
| 19/01/2026 | Very 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 |
| 17/01/2026 | I'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 |
| 16/01/2026 | 60 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 Lapwing | Dave Armitt |
| 16/01/2026 | Slightly 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 |
| 15/01/2026 | Difficult 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 |
| 14/02/2026 | Clive 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 |
| 12/01/2026 | c35 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 |
| 10/01/2026 | Drake 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 |
| 06/01/2026 | Yesterday'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 |
| 05/01/2026 | A 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 |
| 04/01/2026 | Species 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 Tit | Gary Atkins |
| 02/01/2026 | Juvenile 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 |
| 31/12/2025 | Juvenile 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 |
| 30/12/2025 | Afternoon 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
| Date | Sighting | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-10 | The second-winter Glaucous Gull was again at Sheepwash late afternoon (thanks to RJL/AHS/JB for the nod). Also c1500 LBbG, 20 Herring and 4 Yellow-legs (3 ads and a second-winter). A flock of 72 Golden Plover circled the WLC area for half an hour early afternoon but couldn't pluck up the courage to land. It appears that the 'pair' of Pintail are actually 2 males: the female-looking one is developing pale grey flanks and has a tiny hint of a white line behind the eye. 4 redhead Goosander flew N. c350 Lapwing. 3 Dunlin. 3 Ruff still. 13 Snipe at WLC. Two flocks of Starlings totalling about 700 birds flew low past Brown Ale Bay towards Hopton end late afternoon, presumably on their way to roost. c300 Fieldfare and 100 Redwings in fields at the top of WLC creek. 6 Tree Sparrow and 20 Siskin at Millfields. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-11-08 | Second Winter Glaucous Gull from 4:10pm Sheepwash Hide, also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls and 3 Herring Gulls among many Lesser Black-backed, Black Headed and Common Gulls. | Roger Carrington, Richard Lowe |
| 2018-11-08 | Bit of movement this morning: 2240 Woodpigeons N, 125 Starlings W, 30 Bramblings SW over Millfields early morning. Estimated 10,000 Black-headed Gulls from Millfields at first light. 140 Canadas. 2 Barnacle. Pair of Pintail. 2 Shoveler. 4 Goldeneye. 1 Little Egret. c300 Lapwing. 3 Ruff. 8 Dunlin. 12 Snipe at WLC. 6 Collared Dove at the ranger base. Kingfisher at Millfields. 6 Raven. 220 Redwing. 70 Fieldfare. 30 Meadow Pipit. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-11-07 | A lot of thrushes around this morning: c930 Fieldfare, 100 Redwings and 270 Starlings in total. Pair of Pintail in BA Bay. Not a great deal else to report. | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-11-05 | I did the afternoon shift today because of the murk this morning, and it paid off in the shape of a 2nd-winter Glaucous Gull briefly at Sheepwash at 1525, the first here since December 2008 I believe. Gulls loafing in Brown Ale Bay included 4 Yellow-legs (2 ads, 2 3rd-winters) and adult Caspian. Still present: 2 Pintail, 1 Little Egret, 3 Ruff, 2 Redshank, 7 Dunlin. 4 Shoveler. c300 Lapwing. 11 Snipe at WLC. 30 Long-tailed Tits, including 22 on Stones. 8 Tree Sparrows and a Yellowhammer at Millfields. At least 5 (10?) Redpolls. 15+ Brambling appeared to drop into roost on the other side of the road from BA Bay. Decent afternoon! | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-11-04 | Adult Caspian Gull on bank in front of Sheepwash hide at 13.50 until 15.10 at least. Also 3rd winter Yellow-legged Gull. | Neil Moulden |
| 2018-11-04 | 5 Tawny Owls calling and one Woodcock at the Hopton end first thing. The Shelduck that has been around for a few days is now lying dead on the shore in Brown Ale Bay. 2 Pintail, male R-c Pochard, 3 Ruff, 2 Redshank and adult Y-l Gull still. 200 Redwing flushed by a stooping Sparrowhawk at Shiningford. 20 Meadow Pipits on Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-11-03 | A bit of movement this morning: 500 Woodpigeons, 11 Skylarks in various directions, 480 Starlings, 466 Fieldfare, 69 Redwing, 20 Chaffinch, 3 Greenfinch, 2 Brambling, 1 Yellowhammer (the latter 2 over Millfields). 2 Greylags. 2 Barnacles. The female Shelduck still. 2 Pintail (female at Sailing Club, drake in Brown Ale Bay). 7 Shoveler. Male RH-c Pochard. 69 Pochard. 5 Goldeneye. 3 Goosander. An adult Peregrine marauding up and down the west side. 150 Lapwing. 2 Ruff. 6 Dunlin. 2 Redshank in BA Bay. Adult Y-l Gull. 3 Collared Dove over Hopton end. c50 Rooks on the dam wall first thing. 5 Redpoll on Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-11-02 | Single Little Egret, Shelduck and R-c Pochard still. 5 Shoveler. 18 Little Grebes from Sheepwash hide. 150 Lapwing. 3 Ruff and 7 Dunlin mobile between Sailing Club and Sheepwash. Adult GBb and Y-l Gulls. 2 Collared Doves on Sheepwash feeder. 6 Raven. 60 Fieldfare. 80 Redwing. 15 Tree Sparrows at WLC. 1 Brambling over BA Bay. 2 Greenfinch over. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-11-02 | 22 Mute Swans. 167 Canadas. 2 Barnacles. Female Shelduck still. Male Mandarin at WLC. 13 Shoveler. 1 Pintail. Male R-c Pochard. 2 Goldeneye. The Little Egret still. 6 Dunlin. 1 Redshank. 9 Snipe. Adult Herring Gull. 4 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end at first light. Kingfisher at Sheepwash. 5 Brambling SW over Sheepwash. (75 species.) | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-10-31 | Again only 2-300 each of Woodies and Starlings moving. The Shelduck still. 5 Shoveler. Male R-c Pochard. 3 Ruff still. 10 Snipe. 7 Dunlin. 1 ad Yellow-legged Gull. 1 Little Egret still. | SJR, AHS, CA, RC |
| 2018-10-30 | Much less moving than yesterday, just 100 Woodpigeons, 300 Starlings, 65 Redwings and 2 Skylarks. 84 Gadwall. 6 Shoveler. 1 Pintail. Female Shelduck still. Male R-c Pochard. 1 Little Egret. 50 Lapwing. 2 (maybe 3) Ruff. 6 Dunlin. 3 Redshank. 2 Snipe. 2 Redpoll. Tree Sparrow at Millfields carpark. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-10-29 | Vismig from Stones island 0815-1015: 745 Woodpigeons S, 1595 Starlings W, 416 Fieldfare W, 41 Redwing W, 11 Skylark N and c100 un-id'd finches W. Female Shelduck at Sheepwash. 3 Shoveler. Male R-c Pochard. 1 Little Egret. 2 Ruff and a Dunlin at Watersports. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-10-28 | 8 Whooper Swans in Fishtail Creek then another 3 in from the East at 0920hr, 45 PF Geese East at 0850hr, 2 Goosander, 3 Ruff, 2 Redshank, Peregrine, 1st winter Kittiwake. Birds on the move 715 Wood Pigeon SW, 3600 Starling W, 27 Fieldfare, 8 Crossbill and a Yellowhammer | CA, JB, AHS |
| 2018-10-27 | Little Egret, 326 Teal, 65 Gadwall, 9 Shoveler, 8 Goldeneye, Shelduck, 3 Ruff, Dunlin, Peregrine, 595 Woodpigeon SW, 50 Fieldfare W, 7 Brambling, Yellowhammer. | CA, AHS, JB |
| 2018-10-26 | 3 Pintail at Millfields. 3 Ruff, 4 Dunlin at WLC. 1 Pink-footed Goose from Sheepwash Hide. | Neil Moulden & Alan Freestone |
| 2018-10-22 | 2 Whooper Swans on the water at 0730hr were joined by 10 more at 0905hr and then another 6 at 0945hr. All 18 were still present in Sailing Club Bay at 10:00hr when I left. The 2 Ruff still present along with 4 Dunlin. 625 Wood Pigeons flew South and West and 60 Starling West. C15 Linnet on Stones. | Clive Ashton |
| 2018-10-20 | This morning from Stones Island, 2 Ruff, 4 Dunlin, 10 Common Snipe, 2 Little Egrets, 7 Ringed Plovers, 16 Skylarks, 1 Greater spotted woodpecker, 2 Raven and all morning small parties of Woodpigeon moving through biggest flock was 250. 8 Shoveller flew over as I left Stones island. | A H STEWARDSON |
| 2018-10-19 | 5 adult Whooper Swans from Sheepwash Hide in the afternoon then left SE at 17.45. 4 Little Egrets across the site. Grey Heron. 26 Little Grebes. 8 Shoveler. 23 Gadwall. 2 Pintail. 81 Pochard. 5 Goosander. 8 species of wader is impressive for October. 5 Snipe-4 in front of Sailing Club and 1 in Brown Ale Bay. Redshank. Ruff. 4 Dunlin. Ringed Plover. Curlew. 171 Lapwing and a late Common Sandpiper in Brown Ale Bay. 4 Yellow legged Gulls-3 adults and a 3rd winter. Kingfisher and 2 Raven. | Dave Newcombe |
| 2018-10-19 | This morning from Stones Island, Ruff 1,1 Dunlin , 1 Common Snipe, 4 Little Egrets, 1 Greater spotted woodpecker, 1 Redshank and 14 Skylarks. | A H STEWARDSON |
| 2018-10-18 | 70 Pink-footed Geese flew NW at 09:40hr, 2 Ruff, 4 Dunlin, 1 Ringed Plover. Large movement of Wood Pigeon with 2,325 SW between 08:00 and 09:00hr, 5 Skylark heard. | Clive Ashton / Roger Carrington |
| 2018-10-17 | 5 Little Egret, 2 Pintail, 1 Goldeneye, 3 Snipe. A Little Owl calling at Hopton End is the first for over 5 years, 3 Chiffchaff on Stones Island. A bit of movement today: 290 Wood Pigeon, 43 Redwing, 77 Fieldfare, 30+ Skylark, 160 Starling, 3 Lesser Redpoll. | CA, RC, AHS |
| 2018-10-15 | October WeBs- Little Grebe 27, Great Crested Grebe 49, Cormorant 16, Little Egret 4, Grey Heron 1, Mute Swan 38, Canada Goose 5, Wigeon 56, Gadwall 45, Teal 465, Mallard 167, Pintail 2, Shoveler 12, Red-crested Pochard 2, Pochard 110, Tufted Duck 223, Moorhen 13, Coot 1015, Lapwing 162, Dunlin 1, Snipe 5, Ruff 2 | JB, CA, RC |
| 2018-10-15 | This morning from Sheepwash hide, 1 male Peregrin perched in front of hide for 15 minutes then flew to far bank and killed a Coot, I then watched it pluck the Coot,it was soon join by 2 Carrion crows which harassed it while it was feeding for about 30 minutes, also 1 female Pintail, 1 Little Egret, 2 Ravens and 2 Great black backed gulls. 94 Pochard in Brown ale bay. | A H STEWARDSON |
| 2018-10-15 | 1st winter Mediterranean Gull in front of Sheepwash Hide 14.50 to 15.10 hrs at least. | Neil Moulden |
| 2018-10-13 | This morning from Sheepwash hide 1 female type Goldeneye , 3 Little Egrets, 1 Yellow legged gull, 1 Great black backed gull, 2 Pintail at Millfields, 25 Meadow pipits on Stones island 2 Shoveller in yacht club bay and 4 Shoveller AT WLC. | AHS, RC, CA. |
| 2018-10-12 | This morning 78 Pochard in Brown ale bay, from Sheepwash hide 1 Yellow legged gull, 2 Raven, 1 Red legged partridge, 1 Great black backed gull,3 Little Egrets, 1 Peregrine, 2 Pintail at Millfields, 15 Linnets on Stones island. | AHS, RC, CA. |
| 2018-10-12 | 25 redwing over fishtail creek at c18:30 | John Matkin |
| 2018-10-10 | Rock Pipit over Stones Island causeway mid morning then on the deck with Meadow Pipits a short while later. I'm guessing the same bird that Alan and Roger had. 3 Little Egrets at Sheepwash, also 2 Pink footed Geese there. 42 Great crested Grebes, 23 Little Grebes. 2 Pintail at Millfields. 2 Shoveler at S'wash. 23 Gadwall and 116 Pochard. 2 Ruff in front of Sailing Club then opposite Wildlife Centre. 2 Snipe and a Dunlin at Sailing Club. Single Redwing at Millfields. 10+ Skylark over the dam. 2 Siskin and a Raven. 3 Yellow legged Gulls at S'wash-2 adults and a 3rd winter. Great White Egret reported at Paul Stanley although I never saw it. | Dave Newcombe |
| 2018-10-10 | This morning from Stones Island, 2 Ruff, 2 Little Egrets, 1 Rock Pipit,18 Skylarks minimum and 2 Small Copper butterflies. | AHS,RC. |
| 2018-10-08 | 4 Little Egret, 3 Grey Heron, 38 Greylag, 35 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 47 Wigeon, 132 Pochard, 1 Red-crested Pochard, 1 Pintail, adult female Peregrine plucking and eating a Coot on Horseshoe Island, 1 Ruff, 1 GBbG, 60 Redwing over Hopton end. | Clive Ashton |
| 2018-10-08 | Species list from latest Birdwatching for Beginners walk (from 10am to 12 noon): Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull, Cormorant, Carrion Crow, Coot, Canada Goose, Teal, Pintail, Little Grebe, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon, Mallard, Lapwing, Pied Wagtail, Tufted Duck, Great Black-backed Gull, Greylag Goose, Wigeon, Ruff, Gadwall, Shoveler, Pochard, Wren, Jackdaw, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Robin, House Sparrow, Tree Sparrow, Magpie, Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Linnet, Meadow Pipit and Great Tit | Gary Atkins |
| 2018-10-06 | Female Common Scoter from Sheepwash hide. Totals of 6 Pintail (5 Brown Ale Bay, 1 Millfields) and 13 Shoveler. 2m Red-crested Pochard. At least 3 Little Egret. 1 adult Peregrine. 4 Ringed Plover and 1 Dunlin still in BA Bay. 3 Chiffchaff. | Simon Roddis, Roger Carrington |
| 2018-10-05 | A bit quiet this morning, main thing to report was a flock of c80 Siskin south over Brown Ale Bay. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-10-04 | The first winter thrushes this morning, 7 Redwing (6 SW over the dam wall, 1 through WLC fields). Juvenile Arctic Tern from Sheepwash hide 11:15-11:20 at least. 580 Canada Geese flew out over the dam wall early morning along with 3 Barnacles, 1 Pink-foot and the Ruddy Shelduck. 2 Pintail. 4 Shoveler. 2 R-c Pochard. c120 Pochard. 2 redhead Goosander. 4 Little Egret. 50 Lapwing. 4 Ringed Plover. 1 Dunlin and the Ruff still. At least 2 Peregrines from Stones. 18 Skylark N. 10 Chiffchaff. 25 Linnet again around Stones. 1 Lesser Redpoll over BA Bay. 8 Siskin. | Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton |
| 2018-10-03 | Clive found 2 Red-throated Divers on the water off Stones island at 07:55. After a few minutes they took off, gaining height and circling for several minutes more before heading off W at 08:10. 13 Barnacle Geese. 3 Shelduck (f + 2 imms). 14 Shoveler. 3 Pintail. 1 R-c Pochard. 27 Cormorant. 4 Little Egret. 1 Golden Plover over. 4 Ringed Plover. 1 Dunlin. The Ruff still. 5 Snipe. 3rd-w Y-l Gull still. 2 Skylark over. 3 Chiffchaff. Male Blackcap at BA Bay. 25 Linnet on Stones. Total of 12 Siskin. | Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton |
| 2018-10-02 | A juvenile Gannet was brought to Carsi this morning, having just been found in one of the local quarries. It appeared fit and healthy on release and after a short while flew off strongly to the west. 2 Pintail. 8 Shoveler. 60 Wigeon. 2 R-c Pochard. 118 Pochard (70m,48f). 4 Little Egret. 1 Golden Plover over. 3 Ringed Plover. Single Dunlin, Ruff and Redshank still. 3 adult Common Gulls. 2 Swallow. Only 1 Chiffchaff. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-10-01 | Fewer Wigeon (50) and Pochard (91) than yesterday. 43 Gadwall. 10 Shoveler. 3 Pintail. 2 R-c Pochard. 2 redhead Goosander. 3 Little Egret. 50 Lapwing. 2 Ringed Plover. Single Golden Plover, Curlew, Ruff, Redshank and Dunlin. 9 Jays. 22 Skylark (15N, 7S). 4 Chiffchaff. 1 male Blackcap. 12 Tree Sparrow at WLC. 20 Chaffinch at Sheepwash feeder. 25 Linnet on Stones. 2 Lesser Redpoll (singles over Millfields and BA Bay). | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-30 | 82 Teal,6 Lapwing,7 Cormorant,28 Mallard,2 Grey Heron,10 C Crow, 2 Pied wagtail,79 Tufted Duck,10 Great Crested Grebe,11 Mute Swan,5 Little Grebe,77 Pochard,22 Gadwall,2 Pheasant,6 Moorhen,12 Wigeon,1 Buzzard,1 Chiffchaff,1 Song Thrush, Great White Egret drop in at Paul Stanley Hide then moved Toward Hopton Reedbed | David Armitt |
| 2018-09-30 | A Great Egret flew past Stones island at 0805 and appeared to land in the Lane End area but not seen again (by us, anyway). 5 Little Egret. 430 Canada Geese. 11 Barnacles. 81 Wigeon. 10 Shoveler. 3+ Pintail. 135 Pochard. 38 Little Grebe - more than a 50% increase in less than a week. 2 Ringed Plover. 1 Dunlin. 1 Ruff still. 1 Redshank. 2 Common Sand (BA Bay and Big island). Adult male Peregrine. 2 Skylark. 7 Chiffchaff. 2 Blackcap. 1 Lesser Redpoll over Stones. 11 Siskin. | Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton |
| 2018-09-28 | Decent Pink-footed Goose movement this morning: 1020 NW between 0915-1045 and 50 E. 160 Greylags. 6 Barnacle. 9 Shoveler. 1 Pintail which evaded the marauding Peregrine at one point. 2 Little Egret. 3 Sparrowhawk. 10 Buzzard. 70 Lapwing. The Ruff still. 5 Dunlin. 6 tawny owls calling at Hopton end first thing. 8 Jays including 4 which flew across the res. 7 Swallows. 10 Chiffchaff (5 in WLC creek). 2 Blackcap. | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-09-27 | In the Millfields wildfowl collection, early morning: 645 Canadas, 10 Barnacles, 174 Greylag, 1 Pink-foot, 2 Ne-ne (Hawaiian Goose), 1 Ruddy Shelduck. 2000 Lesser Black-back and 1000 BhGs also there early morning. 3rd-w Y-l Gull. 1 Herring Gull. 3 R-c Pochard. Adult female Peregrine again. 2 Little Egret. 30 Cormorant. 73 Lapwing. 2 Ringed Plover. 8 Dunlin. The Ruff at Sailing Club still. 1 Common Sand. 7 GSWoodpecker. 10 Chiffchaff. 1 Blackcap. Tiny bit of movement: 2 House Martin, 6 Skylark, 22 Chaffinch, 4 Greenfinch, 8 Siskin. 24 Linnet around Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-26 | Ad hoc wildfowl count this morning: 23 Mute Swan, only 250 Canadas and 3 Greylags (there would probably be more either first or last thing), 2 Barnacles, 39 Wigeon, 29 Gadwall, 467 Teal, 184 Mallard, 1 Pintail, 16 Shoveler, 3 R-c Pochard, 87 Pochard, 260 Tufted, 15 Cormorant, 2 Little Egret, 2 Grey Heron, 24 Little Grebe, 48 GCGrebe, 13 Moorhen, 1148 Coot, 28 Lapwing, 2 Ringed Plover, 11 Dunlin, 1 Ruff, 1 Snipe. One 1st-w Common Gull. Adult female Peregrine. 8 Jays on the west side. 5 House Martin. 12 Chiffchaff on the west side, plus one at Millfields. 1 Blackcap at Millfields. Yellowhammer over Stones late morning. | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-09-26 | 1 Hobby low over Brown Ale Bay at 15.10 hrs, plus 3 Pintail in the bay. | Neil Moulden |
| 2018-09-25 | 2 Jay,1 Sparrow hawk,20 Cormorant,17 Canada Goose,27 Gadwall,230 Teal,4 Pied wagtail, 2 White Wagtail,2 Lesser Black Back Gull,29 Tufted Duck,3 BH Gull,4 Mute Swan,29 Greylag Goose,8 Great Crested Grebe,5 Little Grebe,10 Pochard,1 Common Sandpiper,11 Mallard,1 Female Scaup | David Armitt |
| 2018-09-25 | 14 Shoveler (12 at Sailing Club, 2 Millfields). 2 Pintail at Sailing Club. 1 R-c Pochard. 3 Little Egret. 1 Ruff still. 8 Dunlin off Stones causeway. 16 Swallow. 11 House Martin. 13 Chiffchaff. 14 Linnet. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-24 | Didn't see any phalaropes this morning. 1 Ruff still at Sailing Club. 1 Common Sand. 45 Pink-feet W in skeins of 13 and 32. 3 Pintail (first of the autumn, I think). 1 Shoveler. 54 Pochard. 1 R-c Pochard. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. 21 Chiffchaffs (15 of them on Stones). 3 Blackcap. Only 1 Swallow and 7 House Martins, must have been a big clear-out yesterday. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-23 | Juv/1st-w Grey Phal at Sheepwash to 11:00 at least. 325 Greylags flew out early morning. 25 Pinkfeet down at Sheepwash until 10:05 when they flew W, plus another with Greylags at Millfields. The Ruddy Shelduck flew out over the dam wall with Canadas early morning. 2 (m,f) R-c Pochard. 34 Pochard. 71 Lapwing. 6 Ringed Plover. 2 Dunlin. 2 Common Sand. 1 Ruff. 13 Ravens in the air together over Hall Wood. vismig over Stones: 9 Skylark, 91 Swallow and 266 House Martins. 6 Chiffchaff. 3 Blackcap. 2 Yellow Wags on the dam wall early morning. 40 Goldfinch and 13 Linnet on Stones. | Simon Roddis, Roger Carrington |
| 2018-09-23 | Grey Phalarope from sheepwash hide 08:10 | Andy Radage |
| 2018-09-22 | Grey Phalarope still present from Sheepwash Hide at 0700hrs | Roger Carrington |
| 2018-09-21 | As well as the Grey Phal this morning, 10 Ringed Plover, 6 Dunlin, Greenshank, Ruff, 2 Common Sand, 3rd-winter Y-l Gull, 7 Little Egret, 45 Pochard, c50 Meadow Pipits around Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-21 | Grey phalarope, 1 juv first winter type at 8: 50 am,present all morning. | A H STEWARDSON |
| 2018-09-20 | Movement this morning: 710 Meadow Pipits SW (plus 35 around Stones and 7 on the dam wall), 18 Skylark S, 13 Chaffinch, 2 Siskin, 6 House Martin, 1 Sand Martin. Ruff at Sailing Club. Greenshank at WLC. 10 Dunlin. 8 Ringed Plover. 1 Common Sand. 65 Lapwing. 3 Shoveler. 43 Pochard. 5 Collared Dove. | SJR, CA, RC |
| 2018-09-20 | 204 Teal,1 Little Egret,31 Greylag goose,61 Canada Goose,4 Lapwing,29 Tufted Duck,20 lesser Black Backed Gull,32 Mallard,4 Little Grebe,5 Great Crested Grebe,21 Black Headed Gull,2 Pochard,1 Grey Heron,1 Buzzard,1 Pheasant,2 Red Crested Pochard | David Armitt |
| 2018-09-20 | 204 Teal,1 Little Egret,31 Greylag goose,61 Canada Goose,4 Lapwing,29 Tufted Duck,20 lesser Black Backed Gull,32 Mallard,4 Little Grebe,5 Great Crested Grebe,21 Black Headed Gull,2 Pochard,1 Grey Heron,1 Buzzard,1 Pheasant,2 Red Crested Pochard | David Armitt |
| 2018-09-17 | 31,Mute swan,85 Teal,23 Tufted Duck,23 Cormorant,26 Mallard,34 Pied Wagtail,5 Little Egret,10 Little Grebe,14 Great Crested Grebe,3 White Wagtail,7 Canada Goose,2 Grey Heron,4 Lapwing,6 Blue Tit,2 Greenshank | David Armitt |
| 2018-09-16 | 6 Little Egret, 30 Gadwall, 2 Common Scoter, 8 Ringed Plover, 8 Dunlin, 10 Curlew, 1 Common Sandpiper, c30 Meadow Pipit, 8 Linnet. | CA, RC, AHS |
| 2018-09-13 | A Great Egret flew over and left NE at 09:40, seen from Stones island. 270 Greylags from Sheepwash hide. 1 Pink-footed Goose. The Ruddy Shelduck from WLC. 5 redhead Goosander over. 1 Peregrine. Common Sand at WLC. 20 House Martins over Stones. 22 Siskin at Hopton end. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-12 | Millfields at dusk: 3800 Lesser Black-backs, 500 BhGs, 1150 Canadas, 190 Greylags. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-12 | 204 Greylags. 21 Barnacles. 3 adult Shelduck. Ruddy Shelduck flew in with Canadas at 0830 and loafed on Stones island to 11:00 at least. 9 Little Egret again. 9 Ringed Plover. 2 Dunlin. 1 Common Sand. 6 Snipe. 6 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end at first light. Kingfisher in Tail Bay. 31 Swallow SW over the dam wall. 120 House Martins, including c100 over Stones. 1 Willow Warbler singing on Sailing Club island. 1 Reed Warbler in Hopton reedbed. 26 Blackbirds flew onto Stones from Sailing Club island. 1 Yellow Wag and 1 Tree Pipit over the dam wall at Millfields early morning. Total of 35 Meadow Pipits over during the morning. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-11 | 130 Greylag. 23 Barnacles. 6 Shoveler. Male R-c Pochard at WLC. 28 Cormorant. 4 Ringed Plover and a Dunlin in BA Bay. 2 Greenshank at Sheepwash. 5 Snipe. Adult Herring Gull past Stones. 3 Yellow-legged Gull (first-, second- and third-winter). 2 GBbG. 2 Hobby (juv from Stones and adult over BA Bay). 15 Swallow. 70 House Martin. c25 Chiffchaff, including 20 on Stones. 2 Willow Warbler (Stones and WLC). 14 Meadow Pipit over during the morning. 15 Tree Sparrow at WLC. 80 Goldfinch on Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-09 | Monthly WeBS count: 41 Mute Swan, 21 Greylag, 1 Barnacle, 530 Canadas, 20 Wigeon, 36 Gadwall, 399 Teal, 279 Mallard, 3 Shoveler, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 30 Pochard, 307 Tufted, 28 Cormorant, 9 Little Egret, 6 Grey Heron, 24 Little Grebe, 44 GCGrebe, 15 Moorhen, 926 Coot, 4 Lapwing, 9 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 1 Common Sand, 1 Greenshank, 3 Snipe. Also, juv Peregrine trying but failing to catch the Greenshank, 5 Raven, 10 Swallow, c50 House Martin, 2 Spotted Flycatcher (Sheepwash and Stones), 6 Meadow Pipit over. | Simon Roddis, John Bradley |
| 2018-09-09 | Ruddy shelduck x1 14:20 WLC Red crested pochard x1 f plus 2 juv WLC | Amanda Palethorpe |
| 2018-09-08 | 9 Little Egrets this morning, including 8 together at Watersports. 1 juv Shelduck. Male Mandarin flew past Sheepwash towards Brown Ale Bay. 19 Greylag. 1 Barnacle. 8 Ringed Plover. 2 Dunlin. 2 Greenshank from Sheepwash. 7 Snipe. 2 Yellow-legged and 2 GBb Gulls. Tawny Owl freshly dead on the road at the entrance to Sailing Club. 4 Raven. Between 0930-1000, 90 House Martin, 4 Sand Martin and 15 Swallow past Sheepwash hide, with another 50 House Martins earlier over Stones island. 1 Lesser Whitethroat in WLC fields. 120 Goldfinch on Stones. | SJR, RC, AHS |
| 2018-09-07 | Alan S. found a juv Wood Sandpiper to the right of Sheepwash hide this morning. 7 Little Egret. 2 Common Sand. 1 Dunlin. c100 Rooks over the dam wall then flew down the west side. 20 Mistle Thrushes over BA Bay. 20 Tree Sparrows at WLC. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-06 | Great Egret still present at 17:00hr at Sheepwash also 9 Mistle Thrush there. | clive ashton |
| 2018-09-06 | Great Egret again in Brown Ale Bay, 7 Little Egret, 9 Ringed Plover on Stones, Peregrine over Stones, Hobby over Sheepwash, Yellow Wagtail over Stones, 6 Grey Wagtails at Millfields, Skylark over Sheepwash. Warblers on Stones: 2 Sedge, Garden, 5 Blackcap and 2 Willow singing. 20 Rooks over Stones. | clive ashton |
| 2018-09-05 | A moulting adult Black Tern (a different bird from yesterday) was off Stones from 0800 until it flew W at 0815. 7 Little Egret. Single Ringed Plover and Dunlin on Stones island. 3 Common Sand. 3rd-winter Y-l Gull still. Lots of hirundines moving, including c100 each of Swallow and House Martin S past Sheepwash in 15 mins around 1130. c20 Meadow Pipits over during the morning, and 1 Wheatear over the visitor centre. | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-09-04 | 3 (possibly 4) Black and 8 Common/Arctic Terns through 1015-1125. An adult and juv Black Tern hung around for a while before gaining height and disappearing. 36 Mute Swan. 409 Teal. 19 Gadwall. 19 Wigeon. 12 Shoveler. 12 Pochard. 1 Goosander W. 5 Little Egret. 6 Grey Heron. 1 Dunlin at WLC. 2 Common Sand. 5 Tawny Owls calling at the Hopton end at first light. 31 Rooks over. 15 Swallow. 30 House Martin. Totals of 29 Chiffchaff and 15 Blackcap. 15+ Blackbirds on Stones island. 9 Mistle Thriush at Sheepwash. 1 (maybe 2) Redstart in WLC fields. 100 Goldfinch on Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-09-03 | Osprey with catch. 18.15 (approx) Wapentake Lane near Kirk Ireton. | Heather Venables |
| 2018-09-03 | Osprey again from 1732hrs and still flying around high at 18:00hrs. | Roger Carrington |
| 2018-09-03 | A Red Kite briefly over sailing club at 0830. 31 Wigeon. 26 Gadwall. 7 Shoveler. 2 R-c Pochard still. 16 Pochard. 5 Little Egret. 6 Ringed and 3 juv LRP on Stones. 3 Common Sand. 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (the 3rd-winter and 3 juvs). On Stones island, 200 House Martins, 2 Sedge Warbler, 1 Whitethroat, 7 Chiffchaff (10 in total) and 6 Blackcap (plus one at WLC). | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-09-03 | 5 Little Ergret,4 Grey Heron, 44 Canada Goose,12 Gadwall,10 Great Crested Grebe,9 Mute Swan,52 Tufted Duck,10 Wigeon, 2 C.Crow,30 Teal,2 Little Grebe,14 Pochard,Great White Egret on the opposite bank to Sheepwash hide. | David Armitt |
| 2018-09-03 | Species noted by group attending the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon): House Martin, Great White Egret (bird of the day!), Canada Goose, House Sparrow, Swallow, Cormorant, Mute Swan, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Tufted Duck, Gt Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Pied Wagtail, Gadwall, Mallard, Ringed Plover, Chiffchaff, Wren, Willow Warbler, Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Grey Heron, Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit, Dunnock, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Lesser Black-backed Gul, Jackdaw, Jay, Teal | Gary Atkins |
| 2018-09-03 | Yesterday- Osprey. 13:20 until 13:55 circling over north end. Dived near Fishtail no catch. Left flying north. WLC vols plus visitors witnessed. | Amanda Palethorpe |
| 2018-09-02 | The Great Egret was on the east side of the res early morning then later on Sheepwash spit. 5 Little Egret. 403 Teal. 16 Gadwall. 8 Wigeon. 2 Shoveler. 2 R-c Pochard. 7 Ringed Plover on Stones. 3 Common Sand. 2 Snipe. Imm Y-l Gull still. 6 Jay. 2 Raven. Total of c200 House Martins (100+ on Stones, 65 BA Bay, 25 Shiningford). 18 Chiffchaff (15 Stones/WLC area, 3 Sheepwash), 1 Willow Warbler in BA Bay, 8 Black cap on Stones/WLC, 2 Garden Warbler and 1 Common Whitethroat on Stones, 1 Lesser White in WLC fields. Adult White Wag on the dam wall. | Simon Roddis, Roger Carrington |
| 2018-09-01 | Great White Egret viewed from Sheepwash hide and Brown Ale Bay gate far side of reservoir 4-30 to 5-00p.m. Three Little Egret in Brown Ale Bay. Nine Ringed Plovers on Stones Island. | David Horsley |
| 2018-09-01 | Osprey seen coming off from Fishtail creek (no fish), circled clockwise via Millfileds over resv. towards Sheepwash then lost - 11:20 for 10 mins from dam wall. 4 Ringed Plover at Stones Island - 10:10. | Regular Visitor |
| 2018-08-31 | An Osprey flew over Sheepwash hide at 1145, caught a fish with its second attempt and flew around with it being harried by a Lesser Black-back for several minutes until lost at 1155. 2 R-c Pochard still. 5 Little Egret. 12 Ringed Plover and 1 juv LRP on Stones. 1 Whimbrel. 3 Common Sand. 1 Peregrine. 5 Raven. 6 Lesser Whitethroats (4 in WLC fields, 2 on Stones). Sedge Warbler on Stones. Female Redstart in WLC fields. Juv Wheatear on Stones. 2 Yellow Wags. | SJR, AHS, CA, RC |
| 2018-08-30 | Dusk at Millfields: 1600 LBbG, 280 BhG, 1 Curlew, 65 Pied Wag, 5+ Grey Wag | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-08-30 | 8 Shelduck (2 ads, 6 juvs) at Sheepwash and the Ruddy Shelduck at Millfields. 239 Teal. 23 Gadwall. 2 R-c Pochard. 32 Mute Swan, including the cygnet. 847 Canada Geese. 1 Barnacle. 5 Little Egret. 12 Ringed Plover on Stones and 2 juv LRP on the causeway. 2 Common Sand. 2 Yellow-legged Gull (second-summer and juv). 3 Jay at BA Bay. 12 Rook. Total of c100 House Martins. Warblers on Stones: 5 Blackcap, 2 Garden, 2 Lesser White, 5 Chiff, 2 Willow. Another 2 Lesser Whites in WLC creek and Reed in BA Bay. 2 male Redstart in WLC fields. 1 Yellow Wag. 4 Grey Wag. 1 Meadow Pipit SW. 130 Goldfinch (100 on Stones, 30 in WLC creek). | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-08-29 | Winter plumage Turnstone on Stones island, along with 17 Ringed and 1 juv LR Plover. Greenshank still. 2 Common Sand. 2 GBb, second-summer Yellow-legged and adult Caspian-type Gulls around Sheepwash spit. 6 Little Egret. 16 Greylags. The Ruddy Shelduck still. 225 Teal. 27 Gadwall. 2 R-c Pochard still. 2 Sparrowhawk over Hall Wood. c50 Swallows and c50 House Martins moving through. Male Redstart in WLC fields. Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and 3 Willow Warblers on Stones. | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-08-28 | Osprey for 10mins before flying off south 16:25hrs. The 2 juv Knot still this evening on Stones Island with Ringed Plover flock and 1Dunlin. 6 Little Egrets still around the site. | Roger Carrington |
| 2018-08-28 | 2 juv Knot on Stones island still. 12 Ringed Plover, 2 juv LRP, 1 Dunlin, 1 Snipe also there. Greenshank from Sheepwash hide. 5 Common Sand. 2 Yellow-legged Gull, second-summer and juv. 6 Little Egret in Brown Ale Bay. 200 Teal. 14 Gadwall. 3 Shoveler. 2 R-c Pochard. The Ruddy Shelduck flew past Stones mid-morning. 5 Raven. Wheatear, 2 Garden Warbler and 3 Common Whitethroat on Watersports island. c10 Chiffchaff on Stones. 2 Redstart, Spotted Fly and 3 Lesser Whites in WLC fields. c30 Tree Sparrow at WLC, a welcome increase on recent counts. | Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton |
| 2018-08-27 | 2 juv Knot on Stones island 0730-0830 at least. 6 Ringed Plover there too and a vocal Whimbrel flying round. Second-summer Yellow-leg and adult Caspian-type Gulls. Juv Common Tern off Stones. Total of 84 Cormorants, including 25 SW and 34 which flew in. 224 Teal at BA Bay/Sheepwash. 21 Gadwall. 8 Shoveler. 7 Pochard. Single Hobby over Hall Wood and juv Peregrine over the dam wall. Kingfisher at Tail Bay. Only c50 Swallows on the dam wall this morning, and 3 Yellow Wags over. 12 Rook. 8 Blackcap on Stones/WLC creek. c100 Goldfinch on Stones. Redstart, Lesser White and 18 Tree Sparrows in WLC creek. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-08-26 | On Stones island, 16 Ringed Plover, juv LRP, 6 Dunlin and Greenshank (Roger C later had 2 Greenshank at Sheepwash). 2 Common Tern. Juv Shelduck flew SW with 19 Cormorants at 0700. 200 Swallows and 100 BhGs on the dam wall early morning. 5+ Yellow Wags. Lesser White in WLC fields. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-08-25 | Juv Ruff on Horseshoe island. The Greenshank still in Shiningford creek. 10 Ringed Plover, 1 Dunlin and 1 Snipe on Stones island. Juv LRP in BA Bay. 4 Commmon Sand. 197 Teal. 4 Shoveler. 14 Gadwall. 2 R-c Pochard off Horseshoe island. The Ruddy Shelduck flew out with Canadas at 0640 and returned at 0800, then loafed for much of the morning on Stones island. 30 Cormorant on Sheepwash spit. 5 Little Egret in BA Bay. Adult Caspian-type Gull on Watersports island. 150 Swallows roosting on the dam wall early morning until flushed by a Hobby, and the same or another Hobby over the res mid-morning. Total of 7 Yellow Wags (3 on the dam wall, 2 on Watersports, 2 over WLC creek). 6 Raven. Reed and at least 2 Garden Warblers on Stones. Imm male Redstart and 3+ Lesser Whitethroats in WLC fields. | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-08-24 | Teal numbers continue to rise: 189 in Brown Ale Bay this morning. 3 Shoveler off Stones. 2 Little Egret. 4 Grey Heron. On Stones, 1 Greenshank, 2 Redshank, 6 Ringed Plover, 1 Snipe. 3 Dunlin in total. 4 Common Sand and juv LRP in BA Bay. Spotted Flycatcher in Shiningford creek. 18 Tree Sparrows (16 at WLC). | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-08-24 | Hobby over Stones Island at 10.15 hrs, and then around Stones Island and Sailing Club at 16.00 hrs. 5 Common Sandpiper and 2 Dunlin Brown Ale Bay late afternoon. 2 Wheatear Tail Bay mid morning. | Neil Moulden |
| 2018-08-23 | A Ruddy Shelduck, unringed and of unknown origin, at Millfields, apparently since yesterday. 4 Greylag. 1 Barnacle. 169 Teal (166 in BA Bay). 19 Gadwall. 1 Wigeon in BA Bay. 11 Shoveler off Stones. 4 Pochard. 22 Cormorant on Sheepwash spit. 3 Little Egret. 2 juv LRP in BA Bay. 4 Ringed on Stones. 4 Common Sand. Hobby(s?) over Hopton village and Tail Bay. 2 GBbG. 1 Swift over Tail Bay. 100+ Swallow, 50+ House Martin and 7 Sand Martin. 2 Yellow Wag in Tail Bay. Reed Warbler on Stones. 3 Redstart (2m,1f/imm), Lesser Whitethroat and Spotted Flycatcher in WLC fields. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-08-22 | Juv Greenshank dropped into Stones island mid-morning. 1 juv LRP. 1 juv Oyc. 2 Dunlin. 2 Snipe. 2 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull and second-summer GBbG. 9 Gadwall. 4 Shoveler. 1m Pochard. 1 Peregrine. 3 Yellow Wags. Single Garden and Reed Warblers on Stones. 2 Lesser Whitethroats and a Redstart in WLC fields. 8 Mistle Thrush at Sheepwash. 4 Greenfinch. | SJR, CA, RC |
| 2018-08-18 | Several Whitethroat and Tree Sparrows WLC Creek Pair of Redstart Shiningford Creek | Mr ERIC DEWHURST |
| 2018-08-16 | 1 Little Egret on Sailing Club island. 3 juv LRP, 2 Dunlin and 1 Common Sand in BA Bay. 4 Ringed Plover on Stones. Second-summer Yellow-legged Gull still. 1 Pink-footed Goose. 13 Gadwall. 68 Teal. 1 R-c Pochard at WLC. Juv Peregrine at Watersports. Reed Warbler in BA Bay. 2 Redstarts in WLC fields. A Carrion Crow in front of Sheepwash hide was eating a dead crayfish, presumably a Signal Crayfish, with red claws. | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-08-15 | 2 Little Egrets in Brown Ale Bay, along with 61 Teal and 2 Dunlin. 14 Gadwall in total. 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Shoveler, adult Common Tern and 80+ Goldfinch around Stones island. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-08-14 | Moulting adult Sanderling on Stones island 0800-0830. 3 Ringed and 1 LRP there. 3 Dunlin. 4 Common Sand. Bewildering selection of gulls on Sheepwash spit, including the adult Caspian type, second-summer Yellow-leg and 3 probable juv Yellow-legs. 2 imm GBbGs. Adult Common Tern. 12 Gadwall. 54 Teal in BA Bay. 1 f/imm R-c Pochard at WLC. 3 Pochard. 2 Little Egret. 6 Swifts over Hall Wood. 2 Redstart in WLC creek. | Simon Roddis, Ken Rome |
| 2018-08-11 | Monthly WeBS count: 42 Mute Swan, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 192 Canada Geese, 14 Gadwall, 36 Teal, 282 Mallard, 2 Pochard, 456 Tufted, 1 Common Scoter, 38 Cormorant, 1 Little Egret, 7 Grey Heron, 16 Little Grebe, 39 GCGrebe, 14 Moorhen, 563 Coot, 48 Lapwing, 1 LRP, 7 Dunlin, 4 Common Sand, 2 Snipe, 2 Common Tern. Also a Tree Pipit over Stones island (JB,AHS,RC), 5 Stock Dove, 1 Peregrine, 9+ Reed Warbler (including 2 family parties in Hopton reedbed, presumably second broods), 2 Crossbill over Hopton end. | Simon Roddis, John Bradley |
| 2018-08-10 | Adult Caspian type and imm Yellow-legged Gull still. 2 adult Common Tern. 2 juv LRP. 3 Common Sand. 3 Dunlin. 1 Redshank. 11 Greylag. 33 Teal. 1m Pochard. 16 Goosander flew N. 1 Little Egret. 36 Cormorant on Sheepwash spit. 1 Collared Dove at ranger base. 2 Swifts. 13 Ravens. 90 Swallows on the dam wall first thing, presumably having roosted there. 10+ Sand Martins on Stones causeway. 25 House Martins. 3 Garden Warblers on Stones. 2 Lesser Whites (Stones and WLC creek). 3 Grey Wags at Millfields. | Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson |
| 2018-08-09 | Juv Black-tailed Godwit on Stones island. Adult Caspian type Gull again, adult and imm Yellow-legs. 1 adult Common Tern. 2 Little Egret. 33 Teal. 3 Pochard. In BA Bay, 12 Gadwall, 5 juv LRP, 1 adult Ringed Plover, 5 Common Sand, 3 Dunlin. 1 Skylark over Stones and lots of warblers (7 species) still there. CA also had a Wheatear on the dam wall and Green Sand at WLC, and RC had Green Woodpecker at Millfields. | Simon Roddis |
| 2018-08-08 | 53 Teal. 7 Gadwall. 2 f/imm R-c Pochard. 1m Pochard. 42 Cormorant on Sheepwash spit. 1 Little Egret. 2 Heron. 3 juv LRP in BA Bay. 1 Ringed Plover over. 1 ad Dunlin. 5+ Common Sand. 3 Snipe at WLC. Adult Caspian (type?), imm Y-l Gull and one-footed GBbG still. 1 Swift. 8+ Sand Martin. 3+ Garden Warbler on Stones. Reed Warbler at WLC. F/imm Redstart in WLC fields. | SJR, AHS, CA |
| 2018-08-07 | A Turnstone, Ringed Plover and 3 Black-tailed Godwit flew through between 0825-0845, seen from Stones. 1 Oystercatcher. 6 Common Sand. 2 summer plumage Dunlin. Imm Y-l Gull still. 46 Mute Swan plus the cygnet. 18 Greylag. 8 Shoveler. 24 Teal. 160 Tufted at Hopton end, as per Gary on Sunday. 2 Little Egret. 2 second brood young Moorhen from WLC. 2 Reed Warblers on Stones, and still in BA Bay and Hopton reedbed. A possible Lesser Emperor dragonfly in the meadow at Hopton village. | Simon Roddis |