Recent Sightings

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


Historic Sightings

DateSightingName
2014-12-07Great Norther Diver adult still off stonesMark Pass/John Bradley
2014-12-07Great Northern Diver(adult clearly regular bird off stones),Goshawk(JB north end),Shelduck,CurlewMark Pass/John Bradley
2014-12-071st winter black necked grebe still present north of millfieldsMark Pass
2014-12-02Late afternoon visit. 2 Whooper Swans still present but appeared to leave over the dam at 16.25hrs. A good count of 15 Pintail midwater (2 drakes). Dave Newcombe / Chris Brown
2014-12-022 Whooper Swan from Sheepwash early AM (apparently stayed until at least early afternoon).James Owen
2014-12-012 female Red crested Pochards off the Sailing Club around 10.00 amMatthew Birkin
2014-11-301st winter Med Gull with a metal ring on its left leg in roost off Stones Island plus 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, leucistic Black-headed Gull and 5 Shelduck.John Bradley
2014-11-301st winter Med Gull in roost off Stones IslandJohn Bradley
2014-11-241 Bar tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 2 Red crested Pochard Stones Island early morning. 30 Pink footed Geese flew over SE at 0850hrs.Roger Carrington
2014-11-2310 Little Grebes, 38 Great-crested Grebes, 2 Grey Herons, 60 Canada Geese, 18 Cormorants, 28 Mute Swans, 10 Gadwall, 106 Wigeon, Shoveler, 4 Red-crested Pochard, 111 Pochard, 8 Goldeneye, c500 lapwings, adult Mediterranean Gull at Sheepwash from 14.45hrs, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, a ringed Black-headed Gull (origin probably Norway), 12 Bullfinch, Lesser Redpoll, Kingfisher. Dave Newcombe
2014-11-23Adult Med Gull, Adult Caspian Gull and c5 Yellow-legged Gulls in roost from Sheepwash Hide 3:45pmJohn Bradley
2014-11-21All this morning 0730-0930hrs. At Millfields: Drake Shoveler, pair Goosander, Green and Great Spotted Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 8 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll over. 3 Redshank around Wildlife Centre and 2 Raven over.Roger Carrington
2014-11-17WeBS count for November between 07.00 and 10.30. Mute Swan 40,Canada Goose 33,Wigeon 137,Gadwall 18,Teal 167,Mallard 172,Red-crested Pochard 4,Pochard 110,Tufted Duck 299,Goldeneye 5,Little Grebe 13,Great Crested Grebe 41,Cormorant 19,Grey Heron 3,Coot 1242,Moorhen 3,Lapwing 571,Redshank 2,Snipe 9,Kingfisher 1,Sparrowhawk 1,Kestrel 1Peter Gibbon and John Bradley
2014-11-0913.00pm 4 red crested pochard, Millfields 14.30pm Black-necked grebe, in bay just north of Stones shelter.John Babb
2014-10-28Great Northern Diver from 1130hrs, remained elusive and mobile for rest of day. Black-necked Grebe still near Millfields Island. Pair Stonechat Wildlife Centre Creek for third day. Adult Mediterranean Gull in evening roost from Sheepwash. Also 10,000+ gulls in roost, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 30 Meadow Pipits in dam wall fields, 100's of Wood Pigeon and several Skylark flew over during the morning.Roger Carrington, Clive Ashton.
2014-10-25Black Necked Grebe 1st winter(Millfields)Mark Pass
2014-10-23WeBS count for October (07.30 to 12.00)Little Grebe 22, Black-necked Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 15, Grey Heron 1, Cormorant 15, Mute Swan 24 adults, Canada Goose 4, Wigeon 342, Mallard 117, Gadwall 12, Teal 154, Pochard 136, Tufted Duck 203, Goosander 6, Moorhen 2, Coot 1,318, Ringed Plover 1, Lapwing 131, Bar-tailed Godwit 4.Peter Gibbon
2014-10-141 Great Skua - 17:30 circled amongst disturbed gull flock near Lane End, then swooped toward Horseshoe Island and lost to sight. Also, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 1 Redshank, 2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel, 3 Greylag Goose, 1 Kingfisher.James Owen
2014-09-27Black Tailed Godwit 4(stones then flew ne at 7-20am), BN Grebe(millfields), Green Sandpiper(wlc), Ringed Plover 5, Dunlin 2+Mark Pass
2014-09-27Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields. 35 Little Grebes, 60 Great-crested Grebes, 35 Cormorants, 572 Canada Geese, 16 Greylag Geese, 3 Grey Herons, 36 Mute Swans, 311 Wigeon, Shoveler, 26 Gadwall, 178 Teal, 96 Mallards, 638 Tufted Ducks, 95 Pochard, 1141 Coots, 3 Moorhens, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Green Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plovers, 47 Lapwings, Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, 3 Swallows, 3 Grey Wagtails.Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2014-09-24GREAT WHITE EGRET(flew in from west at 7-34 and flew up res appearing to land in brownale bay not to be seen again), BN Grebe juv(millfields), Ringed Plover 5, Dunlin 2, Common SandMark Pass/Clive Ashton
2014-09-22Common Scoter 2(males), Shoveler 2, RingedPlover 5, Grey Wagtail 4(all high thru!), RC Pochard, Yellow WagtailMark Pass
2014-09-22Sandwich Tern 2(adults briefly stones 7-22am), BN Grebe Juv(Millfields), Green Sandpiper, Pintail 4, Common Scoter 2(males), Ringed Plover 3, Dunlin, Little Egret 2, RC Pochard, Yellow Wagtail, Mark Pass
2014-09-212 Little Egret Black necked Grebe (Millfields) 2 Redshank (Sheepwash) 3 Ringed Plover (Stones Island) Red crested Pochard (Sheepwash) 82 Pied Wagtail,2 Yellow Wagtail and 14 Meadow Pipits (on the dam wall) 9 Magpie (on Hopton bypass) 1 Stock Dove 4 Song Thrush 2 Skylark overClive Ashton/Roger Carrington
2014-09-18Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields. 31 Little Grebes, 33 Cormorants, 36 Mute Swans, 5 Grey Herons, 2 Little Egrets, 134 Wigeon, 17 Gadwall, Shoveler, 2 Red-crested Pochards, 88 Pochard, 13 Ringed Plover on Stones Island late evening, 3 Snipe, Dunlin, Yellow-legged Gull, Common Gull, c1'500 LBB Gulls in roost, Yellow Wagtail on Stones.Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2014-09-161 Green Sandpiper, 1 Dunlin, 1 Kingfisher, 4 Linnet at Paul Stanley. WLC: 1 Peregrine, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Snipe, 1 Little Egret, 1 Red-crested Pochard, 1 Shoveler, 2 Gadwall, 1 juv Tree x House Sparrow hybrid among flock, 2 Kestrel. Also, weasel near bombing tower.James Owen
2014-09-16Juvenile Black-necked Grebe still at Millfields.33 Little Grebes, 2 Little Egrets at Sheepwash, 4 Grey Herons, 44 Cormorants, 36 Mute Swans inc pairs with 3 & 7 young, 440 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag Geese, Shoveler, 111 Wigeon, 8 Gadwall, Red-crested Pochard, 64 Pochard, adult Hobby chasing Dunlin at Sheepwash, female Peregrine, 8 Buzzards, male Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 72 Lapwings, 3 juv Ringed Plover on Stones Is, also a Green Sandpiper there, 3 Dunlin, Snipe, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. Wheatear and c15 Meadow Pipits on Dam Wall, 11 Chiffchaffs. 2 Lesser Whitethroats, Common Whitethroat, 7 Blackcaps, Willow Warbler, juv Goldcrest, 4 Song Thrush and a Redstart all Wildlife Centre creek. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-09-14Marsh Harrier juv(flew nne low up west side 8-45 to 8-52am), Black Necked Grebe juv(millfields), Green Sandpiper, Redshank, RC Pochard 2, Dunlin 2,Little Egret 2, YL GullMark Pass/Richard James/Roger Carrington
2014-09-14Black Necked Grebe juv(Millfields),Pintail, Sedge Warbler, Little Egret, Yellow Wagtail, RC Pochard 2, Dunlin 2Mark Pass
2014-09-10Juvenile Black-necked Grebe at WLC.This is a different bird to the one that was here on Thursday. 26 Little Grebes, 39 Cormorants, 6 Grey Herons, 2 Little Egrets, 3 Shoveler, Pintail, 31 Wigeon, 13 Gadwall, 191 Teal, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 26 Pochard, 2 Buzzards, male Sparrowhawk, Hobby, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpipers, 75 Lapwings, Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Kingfishers, Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Blackcaps, 3 Willow Warblers, c130 House Martins, 2 Goldcrest, 7 Linnets.Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-09-08WeBS count 07.30 to 12.30. Great Crested Grebe 35,Little Grebe 16,Mute Swan 25(adults),Canada Goose 150,Cormorant 44,Grey Heron 3,Little Egret 1,Mallard 149,Gadwall 20,Wigeon 46,Teal 222,Tufted Duck 605,Pochard 41,Red-crested Pochard 3,Moorhen 3,Coot 960,Dunlin 1,Common Sandpiper 1,Redshank 1,Lapwing 9,Black-headed Gull 31,Yellow-legged Gull 1,Kingfisher 1,Pied Wagtail 25,Grey Wagtail 3(Hopton End).Peter Gibbon
2014-09-08Pintail, Little Egret 2, Ringed Plover, Yellow Wagtail, Gadwall 23, YL GullMark Pass/Roger Carrington
2014-09-06Little Egret 2, Yellow Wagtail, RC Pochard 2, Ringed Plover juv, Peregrine, Lesser Whitethroat, YL GullMark Pass
2014-09-06Black Necked Grebe (off Lane End Hide), RC Pochard 3Mark Pass
2014-09-06Shoveler 2,Redshank 2,RC Pochard 2Mark Pass
2014-09-01From vismig gate-Tree Pipit(sw at 8-05),Yellow Wagtail, Meadow Pipit 20+(sw when seen),Wigeon, Spotted Fly 2,Redstart, Reed Warbler 2, Lesser Whitethroat, Snipe, Peregrine, Stock Dove 3,Raven 2Mark Pass
2014-09-01Little Egret, Yellow Wagtail 3, Wigeon 6, Stock Dove 2Mark Pass
2014-08-31Spotted Flycatcher. 16.00 hrs. On opposite side of Res to Sheepwash Car Park. North end of Hall Wood.Mick Sharp
2014-08-31Little Egret, 3 Grey Herons, 35 Cormorants, 10 Little Grebes, 4 Greylag Geese, 32 Mute Swans, 62 Teal, 9 Gadwall, 3 Wigeon, 7 Pochard, 2 Red-crested Pochard, 5 Buzzards, Hobby, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 90 Lapwings, 2 Common Sandpipers, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Kingfisher, 3 Grey Wagtails, 25 Swallows, 7 House Martins, 5 Blackcaps, Lesser Whitethroat, 11 Chiffchaffs, 2 Ravens.Dave Newcombe
2014-08-28Tree Pipit(over stones 7-30am)Mark Pass
2014-08-283 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers flew on to Stones Island at 18.20hrs. A Greenshank on Watersports Island early morning. 31 Cormorants, Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, 6 Greylag Geese, 615 Canada Geese, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, 28 Mute Swans, 11 Little Grebes, 53 Great-crested Grebes, 10 Gadwall, 51 Teal, 230 Mallards, Wigeon, Red-crested Pochard, 5 Pochard, 453 Tufted Ducks, 988 Coots, 4 Buzzards, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 3 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Common Tern, 3 Stock Doves, Swift, Redstart, 5 Grey Wagtails, 2 Ravens. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-08-26BONXIE 2(circled resevoir 8-46 to 8-53 drifting south),Black Tern 1(8-05 to 8-10 only),Common Tern 55(all thru prior to 11am),Dunlin 8,Ringed Plover 4,Swift 8,Yellow Wagtail 2/3,YL Gull,Sand Martin 5Mark Pass
2014-08-26Greenshank(flew sw),Wheatear 2/3,Dunlin 3,Stock Dove 6,Meadow Pipit 1 Mark Pass/Clive Ashton
2014-08-26Sand Martin 20,Yelow Wagtail 2,Little Egret2Mark Pass
2014-08-26Whinchat(dam wall),Tree Pipit(ssw at 8-18),Yellow Wagtail,Common Tern,Dunlin 5,Ringed Plover,Redshank 3,RC Pochard 4,OIK 1,Little Egret 2,Spotted Fly 3Mark Pass
2014-08-236 Little Grebes, 2 Little Egrets, 35 Cormorants, 3 Grey Herons, 33 Mute Swans, 390 Canada Geese, 3 Greylag Geese, juv Shelduck, 64 Teal, Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, Pochard, 5 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 2 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 Whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps, 3 Reed Warblers, 4 Grey Wagtails, 5 Swifts, 65 Goldfinch, 2 Ravens. Good numbers of Swallows and House Martins moving through.Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-08-19A juvenile female Ruff on Stones Island with 1 Redshank. Common Sandpiper at Sheepwash. Still 4 Little Egrets, though very mobile. 7 Red crested Pochard at Sheepwash (4m,3f),3 Gadwall, Pochard, 5 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 4 Grey Wagtail,5 Swift,4 Sand Martin,3 Redstart,2 Kingfisher,2 Raven, Whitethroat.Clive Ashton/Mark Pass
2014-08-18Early AM -Ringed Plover 6 and Dunlin until 7-40am then flew sw off stones.Little Egret 4,Redshank 3,RC Pochard femaleMark Pass
2014-08-186 Grey Herons, 4 Little Egrets, 5 Little Grebes, 36 Cormorants, 31 Mute Swans, 298 Canada Geese, Wigeon, 3 Gadwall, 68 Teal, 2 Pochard, Red-crested Pochard, juv female Peregrine, 4 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, Kestrel, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 4 Swifts, 5 Sand Martins, Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Redstart, 5 Spotted Flycatchers (adult on Stones Island and 3 adults and a juv on WLC creek), 4 Ravens, 15 Linnets.Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-08-17Early am- Little Egret 4, Ringed Plover 3, Curlew(flew sw), Wigeon, Common Sand, YL Gull AdMark Pass
2014-08-133 Little Egrets, 30 Cormorants, 5 Grey Herons, 35 Mute Swans, 3 Little Grebes, 6 Moorhens, 32 Teal, 3 Gadwall, Wigeon, 2 redhead Goosander, 4 Pochard, 2 Kestrels, 2 Sparrowhawks, 3 Buzzards, 103 Lapwings, 3 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, 3 Common Sandpipers, Yellow-legged Gull, 15 Swifts, 3 Sand Martins, c60 House Martins, Kingfisher, 4 Redstarts, 2 Grey Wagtails, Yellow Wagtail, 2 Ravens, 70+ Goldfinch, 6 Linnets. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-08-123 Grey Herons, Little Egret, 32 Cormorants, 32 Mute Swans, 33 Teal, juv Shelduck, 2 Buzzards, 108 Lapwings, 2 Common Sandpipers, Ringed Plover through past Sheepwash, Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, Yellow Wagtail at Sheepwash, 4 Grey Wagtails, 36 Pied Wagtails, 7 Swifts, 2 Sand Martins, c50 Tree Sparrows at WLC (c80 recently recorded there), 4 Ravens south over the woods, 12 Linnets. Dave Newcombe
2014-08-12Kingfisher on perch in front of Paul Stanley hide about 17.40Jo Poynton
2014-08-11Early am-Hobby 1(over road north end),Little Egret,Dunlin(adult),Shelduck juv,Teal 26Mark Pass
2014-08-11Early am-Wheatear 3(millfields dam wall),swift 16,grey wag 4(millfields 2 juv 2 ads)Mark Pass
2014-08-103 Grey Herons, 2 Little Egrets, 35 Cormorants, 3 Little Grebes, 33 Mute Swans, 7+ Gadwall, juv Shelduck, 18 Teal, Red-crested Pochard, Pochard, 92 Lapwings, 2 Common Sandpipers, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Red Kite over Sheepwash car park c10.00hrs, Hobby over Hall Wood at 13.25hrs, juv female Peregrine, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls inc Brutus who killed and ate a juv Moorhen at WLC, 3 Swifts, 4 Sand Martins, 25 House Martins, c30 Swallows, Grey Wagtail, 4 Redstarts in WLC Creek. Dave Newcombe
2014-08-0910 Grey Herons, 3 Little Egrets, 3 Little Grebes, 36 Cormorants, 34 Mute Swans, Wigeon, 21 Teal, juv Shelduck, drake Red-crested Pochard, juv female Peregrine, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 2 Dunlin, 5 Common Sandpipers, 101 Lapwings, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, Swift, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Redstarts, c55 Tree Sparrows at WLC. Dave Newcombe
2014-08-064 Little Egrets all seen at roughly the same time. 2 in Brown Ale Bay and 2 on Millfields Island. 5 Little Grebes, 26 Cormorants, 5 Grey Herons, 35 Mute Swans inc broods of 3 & 7, Gadwall, 17 Teal, Wigeon, Pochard, Red-crested Pochard, 5 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks inc a male with Pied Wagtail prey caught at Sheepwash, Kestrel, 113 Lapwings, 2 Dunlin, 4+ Common Sandpipers, 2 Green Sandpipers flew on to Watersports Island at 09.20hrs (RC & DN only), Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Willow Warblers in song, 4 Chiffchaffs, 2 Garden Warblers, 3 Blackcaps, 2 Redstarts, 4 Sand Martins, 4 Swifts, Spotted Flycatcher, 10 Linnets. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-07-19Little Egret, 6 Grey Herons, 37 Cormorants, 33 Mute Swans inc broods of 3 & 7, 415 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 3 Common Scoters (2 drakes), Teal, Pochard, Red-crested Pochard, 4 Common Sandpipers, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, 26 LBB Gulls, 1st summer Common Gull, 2 Common Terns. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2014-07-182 Little Grebes, 4+ Grey Herons, Little Egret, 21 Cormorants, 24 Mute Swans, 2 Greylag Geese, pr of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 2 Teal, 2 Red-crested Pochards, 2 Pochard, Oystercatcher, 4 Common Sandpipers, LRP, 4 Yellow-legged Gulls, 175 LBB Gulls, 6 1st summer Common Gulls, 3 Reed Warblers-2 in Hopton Reed bed and one in Brown Ale Bay. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-07-17WeBS count for July done between 09.00 and 14.00hrs.To add to fgures already given by Dave Newcombe, Chris Brown and Roger Carrington (early in morning). Great Crested Grebe 28(with broods of 4x1,2,3)Mallard 338 (with 5 broods of 1,4,3,12,6),Tufted Duck 319 (with 5 broods of 5,3,1,5,4) Canada Goose 382,Coot 450,Moorhen 1,2 Little ringed Plover. Peter Gibbon
2014-07-162 Little Grebes, Little Egret (2 earlier in the day), 20 Cormorants, 7 Grey Herons, 2 Teal, 3 Pochard, 3 Red-crested Pochard, 321 Tufted Ducks inc young, 332 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag Geese, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 28 Mute Swans (34-RC inc broods of 3 & 7), 2 Oystercatchers, Redshank, 71 Lapwings, 9 Common Sandpipers (6 on Sheepwash Spit and 3 on far bank between Flat Island and Big Island), 3 Yellow-legged Gulls( adult, 1st s & 3rd s type), 2 Redstarts. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2014-07-16News for the colour ringed Great Egret has now been received. The bird was ringed as a nestling at Besne in France on 13th May 2013.It has subsequently been seen in the Netherlands on several occasions,the last of which was on 5th May 2014 at Beusichem, Culemborg.Clive Ashton
2014-07-14At least 5 broods of Great-crested Grebes. 6 Little Grebes ( adult and 2 juvs in Tail Bay, 2 adults at WLC and another at P.Stanley), 5 Grey Herons, 25 Cormorants, 33 Mute Swans inc the pair with 7 cygnets, and a pair with 3, 377 Canada Geese, Greylag Goose, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 4 female/juv Shoveler at P.Stanley, 3 Teal, 3 Red-crested Pochards, 4 Pochard, 7+ Tufted Duck broods, Buzzard, Kestrel, juvenile female Peregrine attacking Lapwings at Sheepwash, 58 Lapwings, 2 Oystercatchers, 3 LRP (2 juvs and an adult), 3 Common Sandpipers, 3 Redshank, Dunlin, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 Common Terns through south, Grey Wagtail, 3 juv Redstarts, c30 House Martins, 7 Linnets, 2 Ravens. Dave Newcombe
2014-07-132 Little Grebes, 27 Mute Swans inc the pr with 7 cygnets, 9 Grey Herons, 20 Cormorants, Greylag Goose, Canada/Greylag hybrid, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 well grown young, 389 Canada Geese, 4 Teal, drake Pochard, pair of escaped Australian Wood Ducks at WLC, 8+ Tufted Duck broods, 2 Buzzards, Oystercatcher, 2 Common Sandpipers, Dunlin, 5 Yellow-legged Gulls, 81 LB Gulls, 1st summer Common Gull, Kingfisher, Redstart, Sedge Warbler, 7 Linnets, 40 Goldfinch. Dave Newcombe
2014-07-134 Little Grebes, 8 Grey Herons, 17 Cormorants, pr of escaped Australian Wood Ducks, female Mallard with 10 fresh young, 6 Teal, 3 Red-crested Pochards, 7+ Tufted Duck broods, 12 Common Scoters (10 drakes), Buzzard, 2 Kestrels, 3 Common Sandpipers, 5 Yellow-legged Gulls, 60 LBB Gulls, 1st summer Common Gull, Grey Wagtail, 2 Redstarts, pair of Sedge Warblers tending to a nest on Stones Island, 4 Whitethroats, 12 Linnets on Stones Island. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-07-11A colour ringed Great White Egret flew past Sheepwash at c10.50hrs heading towards Hopton End. It spent time on both Flat Island and Big Island for a while before flying high to the NE. It was then attacked by a Peregrine before dropping back down on to Big Island. It was later seen from Sheepwash by other observers before being flushed by a boat and lost to view. This is the 4th record for Carsington after previous records in 2008, 2012 & 2013. Also on site 12 Cormorants, 11 Grey Herons, 393 Canada Geese, 335 Coots, 2 Red-crested Pochards, pair of escapee Australian Wood Ducks, 256 Mallards, 5 Oystercatchers, 5 LRP, Curlew, 3 Common Sandpipers, Ringed Plover, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 118 LBB Gulls, 2 Kingfishers, 2 Redstarts, 2 Reed Warblers.Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown/Clive Ashton
2014-07-10Great-crested Grebe broods of 1,2,2,2 & 2. 4 Little Grebes at WLC-3 adults and a flighted juvenile, 9 Grey Herons, 33 Mute Swans inc the pair with 7 cygnets and the pair with 3. Pr of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, Greylag Goose, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, 369 Canada Geese, 6 Teal, pr of escapee Australian Wood Ducks, 2 female Red-crested Pochards, 5 Common Scoters (4 drakes), at least 6 Tufted Duck broods of 1,3,5,6,10 & a whopping 22. Female Peregrine, 2 Buzzards, Kestrel, 5 Oystercatchers, 3 LRP, 2 Common Sandpipers, 102 LBB Gulls, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 4 1st summer Common Gulls, Common Tern, 2 Redstarts, 2 Reed Warblers, 3 Linnets, 2 Ravens. Dave Newcombe
2014-07-097am-5 Common Scoter(4 males), probable distant Whimbrel flew west,2 RC PochardMark Pass
2014-07-09A colour ringed Great White Egret on site today (8/07/14). It flew past Sheepwash at c10.50hrs and settled at the northern end of the res spending time on both Big Island and Flat Island. At one point it looked it was leaving high NE before bizarrely being attacked by a Peregrine. It decided to drop back down and settle on Big Island for a while. It was later seen from Sheepwash by other observers but there was no further sign by early evening after evidently being flushed by a fishing boat. This is the 4th record for Carsington following records in 2008,2012 Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown/Clive Ashton
2014-07-07Adult and 2 juv Little Grebes in Tail Bay. Pair of Great-crested Grebes with 2 young at Millfields, also 3 broods at Sailing Club of 2,2 & 3. 34 Mute Swans inc the pair still with 7 cygnets, also the pair off Horseshoe Island have 3 fresh cygnets. 7 Grey Herons, 17 Cormorants, 4 Greylag Geese. Coots still with 2 chicks at P.Stanley. Pair of Australian Wood Ducks still at WLC. 3 Red-crested Pochards (2 females and a eclipse drake). Drake Pochard. At least 9 Tufted Duck broods inc a fresh brood of 15 at Sheepwash...also 1,3,3,6,7,7,7 & 13. Red Kite at Millfields this morning before flying south. Hobby over Hall Wood this afternoon. 3 Oystercatchers, 7 LRP inc a juv, 4 Common Sandpipers, Redshank, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2 adults and a 3rd summer), 3 Herring Gulls, 111 Lesser-black Backed Gulls, 54 juvenile BH Gulls (26 at Millfields & 28 at WLC). Common Tern, 10+ Pied Wagtails, 2 Sand Martins through, 2 Redstarts in WLC Creek ( adult male and a juv), 3 Whitethroats, Reed Warbler, Raven over Stones Island, Linnet. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-07-04Pair of Great-crested Grebes with 2 fresh young at Sailing Club, 2 Little Grebes, 18 Cormorants, 10 Grey Herons, 4 Greylag Geese, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 28 Mute Swans inc the pair with 7 cygnets, drake Teal, female Red-crested Pochard at Sheepwash, 5 Tufted Duck broods inc a fresh brood of 11 at Penn Carr, pair of Coots with at least 1 fresh young at Penn Carr, plus the pair still with 2 chicks at Paul Stanley, 5 Oystercatchers, 6 LRP's on Horseshoe Island, 2 Redshank, 37 Lapwings, 3 Common Sandpipers at Sheepwash, 5 Curlew straight through south late afternoon, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls, 31 LBB Gulls, 1st summer Common Gull, 2nd summer Herring Gull, 53 BH Gull young (34 at Millfields and 19 at WLC), juv Tawny Owl at Penn Carr, also a Spotted Flycatcher there, 2 juv Redstarts in WLC Creek (RC had 4), juv Grey Wagtail, 2 Reed Warblers at WLC, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers inc a juv in WLC Creek, 15 Swifts, 22 Goldfinch inc 4 juvs.Dave Newcombe
2014-07-04A rather early juvenile Yellow Wagtail on Stones Island this evening. A good count of 9 Little Ringed Plovers spread between Stones Island and Horseshoe Island. 11 Grey Herons, 52 Great-crested Grebes including young, 3 adult Little Grebes at WLC, 406 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag Geese, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 27 Mute Swans inc the pair with 7 cygnets, pair of Coots with 2 fresh young at Paul Stanley, 2 Teal, female Red-crested Pochard, 187 Tufted Ducks inc young, pair of escaped Australian Wood Ducks, 2 Common Sandpipers at Millfields, 7 Oystercatchers, Redshank, 43 juvenile Black-headed Gulls, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls, a ringed 1st summer Lesser-black Backed Gull at Sheepwash which I'm currently chasing up but, it looks like it could be a Danish bird, Spotted Flycatcher in Brown Ale Bay, juv Redstart in WLC Creek, Reed Warbler singing next to WLC, male Linnet at WLC. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2014-07-020600-1000hrs with Clive Ashton. 1 Common Sandpiper. 2 Reed Warbler singing at WLC and along Creek. Female/juv Redstart in fields there. Kingfisher flew through trees at end of WLC Creek. Little Grebe at WLC. Family of 7 Swift in/out Visitor Centre eaves. 2 Spotted Flycatcher at Penn Carr. 2 Little Egret, female Red-crested Pochard, 1 Common Tern and 8 Heron at Sheepwash. 339 Canada Geese. 21 adult + 7yg Mute Swan. Roger Carrington
2014-06-302 Little Grebes, 10 Grey Herons, 28 Mute Swans inc the pair with 7 cygnets, 402 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag Geese, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, pair of Australian Wood Ducks still at WLC, female Mallard with 7 fresh young near Sailing Club Island, immature female Sparrowhawk, 2 Buzzards, Black-tailed Godwit on Horseshoe Island c10.00hrs, Common Sandpiper at Millfields, 3 LRP, 3 Oystercatchers, 2 Redshank, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls (Brutus and his mate), 47 BH Gull chicks (25 at Millfields and 22 at WLC), adult Common Gull, juvenile Redstart on Shiningford Creek, 2 Reed Warblers (1 at WLC and 1 in WLC Creek), 2 Linnets on Dam Wall. Dave Newcombe
2014-06-30One Black Tailed Godwit Horseshoe flew off 8-45am also a Common SnipeMark Pass
2014-06-295 Black tailed Godwits on Horseshoe island early morning, also 2 Common Terns there. Little Egret commuting between water sports and wildlife centre. 4 Little ringed Plover, 10+ Herons, 4 Greylag Geese, drake Wigeon, 2 drake Pochard, 2 Reed warblers, Yellow legged Gull.Clive Ashton
2014-06-2913 Black Tailed Godwit flew north east at 7-40amMark Pass
2014-06-27Three broods of Great-crested Grebes ( pair with 3 chicks near Sailing Club, pair with 1 chick near Big Island and an adult with 1 chick near Fishtail Creek). 8 Grey Herons, 12 Cormorants, 25 Mute Swans inc the pair with 7 cygnets, 4 Greylag Geese, 360 Canada Geese, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 well grown young, pair of escaped Australian Wood Ducks at WLC, three fresh broods of Mallards at Paul Stanley (2,7 & 8), six broods of Tufted Ducks (1,3,4,6,6 & 8), 3 Oystercatchers, 3 Redshank, 15 BH Gulls chicks at WLC, ad Yellow-legged Gull, 10 Swifts, 2 Grey Wagtails, 18 Long-tailed Tits, Reed Warbler.Dave Newcombe
2014-06-267 drake common scoter off stones island towards fishtail 0740hrs.Roger Carrington
2014-06-24A very unseasonal moulting drake Greater Scaup at Sheepwash yesterday for most of the day before being flushed and ending up at Paul Stanley hide. The pair of escaped Australian Wood Ducks still at the WLC. 2 Little Grebes, pair of Great-crested Grebes with 3 chicks and another pair with 1, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, 350+ Canada Geese, 4 Greylag Geese, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 26 Mute Swans inc the pair still with 7 cygnets, 22 Cormorants, 4 drake Teal, 3 Shoveler at Sheepwash (2 eclipse drakes and a female), female Mandarin, female Tufted Duck with 10 chicks at Millfields, also the female still there with 7, another new brood of 6 at at WLC and the female still with 1 at Paul Stanley, 35 Lapwings, 5 Oystercatchers, LRP, 3 Redshank, Brutus the Yellow-legged Gull, 104 LBB Gulls, 2 1st summer Common Gulls, Kingfisher and Grey Wagtail at Millfields, 3 Reed Warblers-2 on Stones Island and 1 in Brown Ale Bay. Dave Newcombe
2014-06-21Brutus back, Ringed Plover,Australian Wood Duck pairMark Pass
2014-06-208 Cormorants, 9 Grey Herons, 27 Mute Swans inc the pair with 7 cygnets, 5 Greylag Geese, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, 330 Canada Geese, pr of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 3 Tufted Duck broods-female with 7 chicks at Penn Carr, female with 3 chicks in Brown Ale Bay, and another female there with 1 chick, 8 Oystercatchers inc 2 well grown young on Big Island, 2 LRP, Common Sandpiper on Dam Wall, adult Yellow-legged Gull (looks like Brutus is back), 37 BH Gull chicks-22 on Millfields Island and 15 at WLC, 79 LBB Gulls of varying ages, 7 Common Gulls ( 6 1st summers and a 2nd summer), an unseasonal Arctic Tern this evening, Skylark on Dam Wall feeding on grass bank, 6 juvenile Pied Wagtails, family of 4 Coal Tits at Penn Carr, 4 Song Thrush inc an adult feeding a juvenile near WLC, 8 Willow Warblers, 19 Chiffchaffs, 16 Blackcaps, 5 Garden Warblers, 2 Reed Warblers. Sad sight of a dead Kestrel on Dam Wall. Male Broad-bodied Chaser at Paul Stanley hide.Dave Newcombe
2014-06-18Little Grebe, 9 Cormorants, 11 Grey Herons on Sheepwash Spit, 320 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag Geese, pr of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, 27 Mute Swans inc the pair still with 7 cygnets, drake Gadwall, female Mallard with 8 fresh young around a day old off Stones Island, adult Hobby at WLC this evening, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, 2 LRP, 4 Oystercatchers, 3 Redshank, 30 BH Gull chicks (17 on Millfields Island and 13 on raft at WLC), 36 immature LBB Gulls, Kingfisher, Skylark singing above Dam Wall this morning, 8 Reed Buntings. Also a Fox on Shiningford Creek at 17.36hrs.Dave Newcombe
2014-06-16WeBS count for June - 06.30 to 11.30. Great Crested Grebe 34,Canada Goose 378,Barnacle Goose 4,Mallard 103(three broods in Millfields of 7 big,5 week old and 8 'fresh'?)Tufted Duck 83,Cormorant 5,Coot 103. Same figures as Dave Newcombe for Little Grebe, Greylag Goose,Oystercatcher and LRP.His figures for Mute Swan,Grey Heron,Teal and Redshank I will use. Thank you DN.Peter Gibbon
2014-06-163 broods of Great-crested Grebes (1,1,& 3), 2 Little Grebes, 4 Greylag Geese, 261 Canada Geese, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young, 2 Canada/Greylag hybrids, 22 Mute Swans inc the pair off Sailing Club Island that have produced 7 cygnets, 7 Grey Herons, female Teal, 5 Oystercatchers, Curlew, 2 LRP, 3 Redshank, 4 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 23 BH Gull chicks 11 on Millfields Island and 12 on raft at WLC, 1st summer Common Gull, 7 LBB Gulls, distant pale mantled Gull this evening looked good for a possible 3rd summer Caspian Gull, 2 Kingfishers, Redstart, 3 Willow Tits, 13 Willow Warblers, 35 Chiffchaffs, 30 Blackcaps, 6 Whitethroats, 12 Garden Warblers, 2 Reed Warblers, Sedge Warbler, 4 Nuthatch, 2 Jays, 3 Linnets, Siskin.Dave Newcombe
2014-06-15260 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag Geese, pair of Barnacle Geese with 3 young. 15 Mute Swans, 3 Grey Herons, pair of Great-crested Grebes still with 3 chicks at Millfields, and another pair with at least 1 chick nearby, 2 Teal, pair of Coots with 2 fresh chicks near Big Island, and another pair with 3 well grown chicks in Fishtail Creek, 7 Oystercatchers inc 2 chicks on Big Island, 3 Redshank. Nuthatch feeding young in Warrington Knob, Redstart, Grey Wagtail, at least 2 Kingfishers in Fishtail Creek, 6 Song Thrush. Warblers counted during a circular walk: 27 Blackcaps, 8 Garden Warblers, 42 Chiffchaffs, 14 Willow Warblers, 7 Whitethroats. Although I only had 3 Reed Warblers on site (Stones, WLC & Hopton Reed Bed), Clive had been on site earlier and had 2 possibly 3 different birds in other locations. Dave Newcombe
2014-06-107 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 16 Mute Swans, Little Grebe at WLC, pr of Great-crested Grebes with 3 young at Millfields....probably the pair that I had with 2 on Friday but missed one, 261 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, pr of Barnacle Geese with 4 young, 5 drake Teal, 3 Gadwall, drake Pochard, 6 Buzzards, 12 Oystercatchers, 6 Redshank, LRP, 3rd s Herring Gull, 5 juv Pied Wags, Reed Warbler and Sedge Warbler on Stones Island, 5 Whitethroats.Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-06-0712 Mute Swans, 3 Grey Herons, 6 Cormorants, 2 Greylag Geese, 264 Canada Geese, pr of Barnacle Geese with 4 young, pr of Great-crested Grebes with 2 chicks at Millfields, and another pr with 1 chick near Big Island, 3 Gadwall, Red Kite over Middle Wood early afternoon, then mobbed over Fishtail Creek several minutes later by 5 Oystercatchers. Buzzard, Kestrel. Total of 10 Oystercatchers inc 2 well grown young on Millfields Island, 9 Redshank inc 2 juvs also on Millfields Island, 2 LRP, pr of Coots with 4 chicks at near M'fields Island, 8 BH Gull chicks at WLC and 4 at M'fields. Kingfisher seen from Paul Stanley and twice at Sheepwash, 3 Redstarts on the east side, 6 Dunnocks, 9 Song Thrush, 39 Chiffchaffs, 17 Willow Warblers, 11 Garden Warblers, 33 Blackcaps, 8 Whitethroats, Reed Warbler, 26 Robins, 35 Blackbirds, 61 Wrens, 19 Chaffinch, 4 Jays, 6 Reed Buntings. Dave Newcombe
2014-06-04129 Canada Geese inc the creche of 12 goslings (2 broods) and another pair with 1 fresh chick, 4 Greylag Geese, the pr of Barnacle Geese with 4 young, 15 Mute Swans, 2 Grey Herons, 3 Gadwall, 3 drake Common Scoters present all day mid water, Buzzard, 4 Curlew through high NE, 5 Oystercatchers, 2 LRP, Ringed Plover, 3 Redshank, 11 BH Gull chicks on raft at WLC, c30 Swifts, male Redstart WLC creek. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-06-02An Osprey in front of Sheepwash this morning at 10.35hrs. It eventually caught a fish near Lane End at 10.43hrs before flying towards Fishtail Creek and out of sight. 4 Grey Herons and 4 Greylag Geese at Sheepwash. 191 Canada Geese inc 12 young. The pair of Barnacle Geese have 4 young. 4 Cormorants, drake Teal, 3 Gadwall, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk. 8 Oystercatchers inc a pair with 2 young on Big Island. Also a pair of Lapwings there with 3 fresh young. 3 Redshank, 2 LRP. Several family groups of Great Tits inc a pr with 2 juvs near WLC, pr with 2 on Shiningford Creek, pr with 3 near brick tower and a pair with 4 on Hopton path, 2 juvenile Robins on Stones Island,5 Garden Warblers, 14 Blackcaps, 13 Chiffchaffs, 3 Whitethroats, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, 7 Reed Buntings. Dave Newcombe
2014-05-284 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 2 Greylag Geese, 89 Canada Geese. The Barnacle Geese still had 7 young this afternoon but had lost one by this evening. Drake Gadwall, 4 Oystercatchers, 4 LRP, 5 Redshank, 5 BH Gull chicks on raft at WLC. Juvenile Pied Wagtail, 3 Grey Wagtails, 40+ House Martins, 40+ Swifts, Reed Warbler in Hopton Reed Bed, 6 Reed Buntings. Dave Newcombe
2014-05-28Grey Heron, Barnacle Geese with 7 young, drake Gadwall, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, 7 Oystercatchers inc the pair still with 1 chick on Sailing Club Island. Unfortunately, the pair of Oycs that had 2 chicks on Flat Island have lost them both. 4+ Redshank, 4 LRP. 5 BH Gull chicks on raft at WLC. 4 Herring Gulls ( 3 1st summers and a 2nd summer). 3 Grey Wagtails, Spotted Flycatcher in WLC Creek. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-05-24Grey Heron, 3 Cormorants, 3 Greylag Geese, 64 Canada Geese, Greylag/Canada Goose hybrid, drake Gadwall, pr Mandarin, Buzzard, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk with prey at WLC, 14 Oystercatchers inc the pair on Flat Island still with 2 chicks, and the pair on Sailing Club Island still with 1 chick, 5 LRP, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 4+ Redshank, adult Kittiwake (am only), adult and 2 juvenile Pied Wagtails on Sheepwash Spit, and another juvenile on Sailing Club shore, Grey Wagtail, 10 Swifts, c20 House Martins, 2 Sand Martins, 5 Swallows, Great Tits feeding 2 juveniles near brick tower, another pair feeding young in box on Shiningford Creek, and a family of Treecreepers inc 2 juveniles in woods near P.Stanley hide. Dave Newcombe
2014-05-24Tawny owl calling by Lane End hide 15.20Jan wood
2014-05-23vis mig stones 7-10am- adult kittiwake 8-10am until 9-10am then flew north east, common tern, 2 ringed plover, dunlin, common sandmark pass
2014-05-23vis mig stones- 4 arctic tern, 13 common tern, 4 ringed plover, peregrinemark pass
2014-05-22All counts done during a circular walk. 5 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 35 Robins, 18 Magpies, 13 Goldfinch, 35 Chaffinch, 7 Bullfinch, 3 Coal Tits, 8 Song Thrush, 2 Mistle Thrush, 61 Blackbirds, 56 Wrens, 12 Pied Wagtails inc a juvenile on Sheepwash Spit, Grey Wagtail, 23 Blue Tits, 15 Great Tits, 11 Long-tailed Tits inc 3 juveniles, 6 Dunnocks, 4 Nuthatch, 4 Goldcrests, 11 Treecreepers, 2 Redstarts, c35 House Sparrows, c20 Tree Sparrows, 5 Reed Buntings, 50 Chiffchaffs, 23 Willow Warblers, 8 Whitethroats, 50 Blackcaps, 18 Garden Warblers, 2 Reed Warblers, Spotted Flycatcher in Penn Carr. Also of note today: 5 Little Ringed Plovers, pair of Coots with 4 chicks in Tail Bay, drake Gadwall, Grey Heron, 8 Redshank inc the pair with at least 3 chicks on Millfields Island, Curlew, 13 Oystercatchers inc a pair with 2 chicks on Flat Island and a pair with 1 chick on Sailing Club Island, Linnet, 4 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks inc one with prey, Kestrel.Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2014-05-20WeBS count for May.06.30-11.00 Mute swan 2,Canada Goose 52,Greylag Goose 2,Barnacle Goose 9,Mallard 55,Gadwall 1,Tufted Duck 70,Moorhen 2,Coot 40,Heron 1,Oystercatcher 12,Lapwing 3,Common Sandpiper 1,Little Ringed Plover 6,Redshank 6,Black-headed Gull 79,Kestrel 1,Buzzard 3Peter Gibbon and Roger Carrington
2014-05-204 little tern(present 6 mins at 9-20am then flew east),sanderling,cuckoo and common ternmark pass

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