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
2013-11-05Came across the Grey Phalarope at about 1.15 pm.Trevor West
2013-11-04All seen from Sheepwash and P.Stanley, unless stated. 3 Grey Herons, 14 Cormorants, Pintail, 5 Goldeneye, 100 Pochard (site count), 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 204 Lapwings (site count), Redshank on Stones Island, 106 Common Gulls, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 GBB Gulls, Herring Gull, Grey Wagtail, 11 Meadow Pipits on Stones Island, Kingfisher, 13 Bullfinch between Millfields and Sheepwash, Raven. Dave Newcombe
2013-11-01A half hour migration watch from the fields above Hopton end produced: 105 Wood Pigeon,46 Chaffinch,30 Starling,3+ Brambling and 1 Greenfinch also present up there Willow Tit and 20+ Pheasant. 5 Goldeneye at Sheepwash, Grey Wagtail and Kingfisher.Clive Ashton
2013-10-26green winged tealcolin penny
2013-10-26Green Winged Teal, Dunlin, Snipe, Redshank, Little Grebe.Eric Dewhurst
2013-10-23Drake Green-winged Teal still at the Wildlife Centre. Also the male Stonechat along WLC Creek on fence posts. Juv Garganey present all day to the right of Sheepwash Hide. 14 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 150 Canada Geese, 17 Greylag Geese, 8 Gadwall, Goldeneye, 2 redhead Goosanders, 255 Pochard, 3 Buzzards, 5 Snipe, Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, c300 Lapwings, 4 Yellow-legged Gulls, 4 Skylarks, 21 Meadow Pipits, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 125 Starlings. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-10-22Drake Green-winged Teal from Sheepwash Hide this morning, also juv Garganey there still but distant with Teal flock. Male Stonechat still in Wildlife Centre Creek on fence posts.Roger Carrington
2013-10-21Drake Green-winged Teal still at the Wildlife Centre today. 280 Canada Geese flew in from the south near dusk along with 4 presumed Canada/Greylag hybrids. Male Stonechat on Wildlife Centre Creek. Also of note on site today: 2 Grey Herons, 5 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 2 Goldeneye, 74 Pochard, Buzzard, Kestrel, 2 Ringed Plovers, Yellow-legged Gull, Grey Wagtail, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff, c40 Redwings, c35 Goldfinches, c250 Starlings near Visitor Centre at dusk. Dave Newcombe
2013-10-2019-10-2013 - Green Winged Teal, found it at c12.40pm sleeping in a group of Eurasian teal and wigeon, on the left side of the island viewed from the wildlife centre hide.John Fermer
2013-10-20
2013-10-19Two superb finds today: a Grey Phalarope towards the far bank from Lane End and Sheepwash Hides and a drake Green-winged Teal from the Wildlife Centre. Both birds were seen and enjoyed by other birders, including myself, and the birds were still present late afternoon.Also 1 Whooper Swan from Sheepwash and 2 Ringed Plover plus 2 Dunlin on Stones Island.Roger Carrington
2013-10-18Immature Gannet on the water near Horseshoe Island this morning at c09.00hrs. We never saw it after this time but a pager message at 12.30hrs reported it still present and in flight from Stones Island. The Garganey is still present and was near Sailing Club Island this morning. Other notable sightings include 15 Gadwall, 60 Lapwings, 2 Ringed Plovers, 3 Snipe, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 Herring Gulls, Kingfisher, 17 Fieldfares, Redpoll, c15 Meadow Pipits, c150 Jackdaws, Raven. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-10-15To help out Peter I was on site today and can add 4 Shoveler and the long staying Garganey to your records. Myself and James Owen had 8 Yellow legged Gulls in the roost of c5000 Gulls.Also present Kingfisher and Sparrowhawk.2 Ringed Plover also reported by birders.Clive Ashton
2013-10-15Oct WeBS count (07.15 to 11.50) 27 Mute Swan,1 Greylag Goose,55 Canada Goose,266 Wigeon,14 Gadwall,462 Teal,100 Mallard,176 Pochard,448 Tufted Duck,6 Cormorant,2 Grey Heron,21 Little Grebe,34 Great Crested Grebe,2 Moorhen,1184 Coot,61 Lapwing,1 Common Sandpiper,42 Black-headed Gull,3 Lesser Black-backed Gull,1 Yellow-legged Gull,5 Common Gull and 2 Kingfisher.Also 3 Buzzard as raptors are now recorded for WeBS. Peter Gibbon
2013-10-14An Arctic Tern flew through late afternoon. This is the latest at Carsington by a week. At least 2 Crossbills flew over Sheepwash Hide mid-afternoon. Also of note: 2 Grey Herons, 15 Cormorants, 4 Greylag Geese, 3 Pheasants, 4 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 2 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, Yellow-legged Gull, 75+ Common Gulls, 2 Kingfishers, Grey Wagtail. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-10-13Another Great Skua on site today. It flew in just after 10.00 and stayed on site until just before 12.00 when it flew NE. All sightings seen from Sheepwash throughout the day. 3 Grey Herons, 17 Cormorants, Whooper Swan, 2 Shoveler, Pintail, Goldeneye, 6 Red-breasted Mergansers, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 2 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 1st winter Little Gull, 4 Yellow-legged Gulls, Herring Gull, 2 GBB Gulls, Stock Dove, Kingfisher, 3 Ravens. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-10-12A first winter Gannet was on the water and also flying around from Sheepwash hide between 10:50 and 11:10 this morning. At one point it was seen to plunge dive when being mobbed by a LBBG. 1 drake Common Scoter also from Sheepwash. 1 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, YL Gull, 19 Redwing and 3 Chiffchaff, one of which was singing.Clive Ashton
2013-10-112 Great Skuas flew in and landed mid water at c11.20 this morning. They remained on the water for about 15 minutes until they flew towards Sheepwash and circled around in front of the hide for several minutes giving myself and 2 other birders superb views. After upsetting the c50 LBB Gulls that were happily loafing about at Sheepwash they left in a SW direction. Also of note: 27 Mute Swans, 18 Cormorants, 19 Little Grebes, 14 Greylag Geese, 3 Grey Herons, 324 Wigeon, Pintail, 19 Gadwall, Yellow-legged Gull, 1stW GBB Gull. Dave Newcombe
2013-10-0319 Cormorants, 30 Mute Swans, 4 Grey Herons, 300+ Canada Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, Pink-footed Goose. Garganey still by Watersports Island. 4 Pintail and 9 Gadwall from Sheepwash, 69 Pochard just at Sheepwash/P.Stanley Hides. Oystercatcher, 2 Ringed Plovers and 3 Golden Plover on Stones Island this morning. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 Chiffchaffs, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 18 Goldfinches, 2 Ravens. 15+ Meadow Pipits and 8 Linnets on Dam Wall. Dave Newcombe
2013-10-02The Garganey still present near Watersports Island today. Pink-footed Goose at Wildlife Centre. 4 Pintail at Sheepwash. 10+ Gadwall, 30 Mute Swans, 23 Cormorants, 2 Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 3 Redwings. Dave Newcombe
2013-09-305 Grey Herons, 14+ Little Grebes, 3 Pintail (Sheepwash), 9 Gadwall, Shoveler, 302 Wigeon, Garganey still near Watersports Island, 107 Pochard. Redshank, 2 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plovers. 2 Rock Pipits commuting between Watersports Island and Stones Island this evening. 6 Yellow-legged Gulls (5 in the roost and the usual one), 4+ Chiffchaffs, Kingfisher. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton/Chris Brown
2013-09-27c100 Pink-footed Geese over at 08:50 heading westJohn Matkin
2013-09-254+ Pintail, 2 Shoveler and 10 Gadwall around Sheepwash/Paul Stanley area. 164 Wigeon and 32 Pochard scattered across site. Garganey still near Watersports Island. Grey Plover heard from Stones Island at 16.24hrs but not seen. 24 Ringed Plover, a Little Ringed Plover and 9 Dunlin around Stones Island this evening. Common Sandpiper at P.S Hide. Also of note on site today: Juvenile male Sparrowhawk, 57 Pied Wagtails, Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, 30+ Meadow Pipits, Kingfisher, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 19 Siskins, 3 Linnets, several Chiffchaffs, and a Blackcap in sub song near Brown Ale Bay. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-09-2320 Little Grebes, 5 Grey Herons, 27 Cormorants, 29 Mute Swans, 400+ Canada Geese, 11 Greylag Geese, 9 Gadwall, 180 Wigeon, Garganey on Watersports Island. 3 Pintail and a Shoveler at Sheepwash. 38 Pochard, 10 Ringed Plover, 7 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 52 Lapwings, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 4+ Yellow-legged Gulls inc several in the roost, 2 Herring Gulls, 2 Kingfishers, Grey Wagtail, 4 Chiffchaffs, Blackcap, 11 Meadow Pipits, Raven. Dave Newcombe
2013-09-23Sept. WeBS count. 29 Mute Swan,2 Greylag Goose,473 Canada Goose,74 Wigeon,17 Gadwall,286 Teal,246 Mallard,1 Garganey,67 Pochard,408 Tufted Duck,24 Cormorant,1 Grey Heron,15 Little Grebe,36 Great Crested Grebe,4 Moorhen,1057 Coot,11 Ringed Plover,49 Lapwing,12 Dunlin,2 Yellow-legged Gull,36 Lesser Black-backed Gull,2 Kingfisher,2 Peregrine(Seen by Clive Ashton) and 3 Yellow Wagtail. Total birds 2879 and 25 SpeciesPeter Gibbon & John Bradley
2013-09-2013 Little Grebes, 4 Grey Herons, 33 Mute Swans, 25 Cormorants, 16 Barnacle Geese, 22 Greylag Geese, 450+ Canada Geese, escaped Cackling Goose, 29 Pink-footed Geese East at 10.00hrs, 156 Wigeon, juv Garganey at Wildlife Centre, 10 Gadwall, 29 Pochard, 4 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel. 47 Lapwings. 14 Ringed Plovers, Little Ringed Plover and 7 Dunlin from Stones Island, Snipe, Common Sandpiper. 4 Yellow-legged Gulls ( 3 in the roost plus the usual one), 100+ Swallows, 50+ House Martins, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 28 Meadow Pipits, several Chiffchaffs, Blackcap, Linnet, 2 Ravens, Yellowhammer over Millfields early morning. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-09-1922 Little Grebes, 25 Cormorants, 33 Mute Swans, 2 Grey Herons, 9 Gadwall, 134 Wigeon, 43 Pochard, Shoveler, 10 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull, Grey Wagtail, Sand Martin, Stoat at Millfields. Female Tufted Duck with bill saddle AAS also at Millfields. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-09-1823 Mute Swans, 30 Cormorants, 2 Grey Herons, 11 Little Grebes, 450+ Canada Geese, 19 Greylag Geese, Pink-footed Goose, 124 Wigeon, 283 Teal, 9 Gadwall, 33 Pochard, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel. Black-tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper and Ruff at Paul Stanley Hide. 8 Dunlin and 7 Ringed Plover on Stones Island. 33 Meadow Pipits, 2 Kingfishers, c50 Goldfinch, 8 Chiffchaffs inc 5 in song, c50 House Martins, c75 Swallows, Sand Martin, Yellow Wagtail over Stones Island, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Ravens.Dave Newcombe
2013-09-1638 Cormorants, 19 Little Grebes, 2 Grey Herons, c25 Barnacle Geese, 3 Shoveler, 14 Gadwall, 122 Wigeon, 29 Pochard, Goosander. Juvenile Garganey around Stones Island/Sailing Club Island from early afternoon and still present near dusk. Ruff and Common Sandpiper at Paul Stanley. 10 Ringed Plover and 6 Dunlin mostly around Stones Island area though mobile. Yellow-legged Gull, Wheatear on Dam Wall, Yellow Wagtail flew south past Sheepwash Hide. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-09-15527 Canada Geese, 7 Greylag Geese, Pink-footed Goose, 15 Little Grebes, 31 Cormorants, 29 Mute Swans, 3 Grey Herons, 118 Wigeon, 16 Gadwall, 22 Pochard, Buzzard, Ruff, 8 Ringed Plovers, 4 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Ravens. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-09-13A minimum of 590 Canada Geese. 7 Greylag Geese, 26 Barnacle Geese, 12 Little Grebes, 33 Cormorants, 26+ Mute Swans, 6 Grey Herons, 4 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 298 Teal, 90 Wigeon, 9 Pochard, Red-crested Pochard. 11 Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin and a Ruff on Stones Island this morning. 2 Common Sandpipers at Sheepwash. 2 Hobbies south over Tail Bay this morning. 7 Buzzards, Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, 70 Swallows south, 15 Chiffchaffs inc 8 in song, 9 Meadow Pipits on Dam Wall, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Ravens, 90+ Goldfinches on Stones Island, 4 Willow Tits, Wheatear on Dam Wall and one at Sheepwash but maybe same bird. Dave Newcombe
2013-09-137 Ringed Plovers, 5 Dunlin Stones Island late afternoon. Tree Pipit flew over Stones Calling.Steph' Hicking
2013-09-126 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, juv Ruff, juv Redshank with damaged leg, all on Stones Island early morning. Tree Pipit, 4 Linnet and Crossbill flew over calling. Yellow Wagtail on dam wall.Roger Carrington
2013-09-112 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers on Stones Island this evening. They had earlier flown past Sheepwash Hide with 9 other Waders comprising of Ringed Plovers and Dunlin. Then later on Stones along with the Curlew Sands we counted 8 Dunlin and 4 Ringed Plovers. Also on site today was 7 Greylag Geese, 33 Cormorants, 10 Gadwall, 252 Teal, 73 Wigeon, Red-crested Pochard, 17 Pochard, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Greenshank on Stones Island early morning only, 2 Common Sandpipers, Redshank, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 3 Yellow Wagtails, Grey Wagtail, Wheatear, 100+ Swallows, 100+ House Martins, 17+ Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps, 2 Kingfishers, 30+ Meadow Pipits on the Dam Wall, 2 Sand Martins and 2 Ravens. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-09-101 Female Scaup from Wildlife CenterPaul Highman
2013-09-0915 Little Grebes, although Brutus the Yellow-legged Gull was doing his best to reduce that number....luckily without success. 34 Cormorants, 33 Mute Swans, c400 Canada Geese, Greylag Goose, 8 Grey Herons, 206 Teal, 98 Wigeon, 5 Gadwall, 11 Pochard, Red-crested Pochard, 5 Buzzards, Peregrine, juv male Sparrowhawk having a drink from the waters edge at Sheepwash, 3 Ringed Plovers, 5 Dunlin and a Ruff on Stones Island, juv Redshank, Common Sandpiper, Snipe, 2 Grey Wagtails, Yellow Wagtail, 5 singing Chiffchaffs, Blackcap, juv Song Thrush, 3 Meadow Pipits, 4 Sand Martins, 50+ House Martins, several Swallows, 5 Willow Tits, 3 Linnets. Dave Newcombe
2013-09-095 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plovers 1 Ruff (all on Stones mid pm)Steph Hicking
2013-09-092 Common Sandpipers from Paul Stanley hide at 14.30 hrs. Neil Moulden
2013-09-06Brilliant day today as could be expected with the adverse weather conditions.Bird of the day was an adult Great Skua that flew in from the right of Sheepwash hide before moving over to the dam wall and lost to sight at the south end of the res.Other good birds of note were, a juvenile Black Tern all day,an adult Kittiwake through north.Ducks are building up with 59 Wigeon, 13 Pochard, 100 Teal and a Red crested Pochard.Waders of note were 7 Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, 2 Ruff, 2 Redshank, 2 Snipe and 5 Curlew.Add to that Raven,Kingfisher, Hobby, 2 Yellow legged Gulls,80 House Martins, 6 Sand martins, 80 Jackdaws over Stones Island and the first Meadow Pipits of the autumn (2) all in all not a bad day!Clive Ashton
2013-09-053 Dulin at Wildlife Centre, 1 Red-crested Pochard, 1 Sedge Warbler, c60 Goldfinch Stones Island.Neil Moulden
2013-09-03Early AM, 1 Greenshank at Sheepwash, 1 Common Sandpiper at Paul Stanley, 1 Spotted Flycatcher in Shiningford Creek. WLC: Osprey over at 15:00 (circled than left over Millfields), also 1 Redshank, 4 Dunlin, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Red-crested Pochard, 3 Little Grebe, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Peregrine.James Owen
2013-08-2910am Greenshank Stones Island 12:30 Kingfisher New Reesbeds 12:35 Kingfisher Brown Ale BayDave Oulsnam
2013-08-2811 Little Grebes scattered across site. 34 Mute Swans, 5 Grey Herons, 45 Cormorants, 90 Teal, 27 Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, 10 Pochard, 2 drake Red-crested Pochards, 4 Snipe, 2 juv Little Ringed Plovers at Paul Stanley hide, 2 Greenshank briefly this evening from Stones Island, Ringed Plover heard, 2 Buzzards, 2 Peregrines, Kestrel, Yellow-legged Gull, Grey Wagtail, Wheatear on Flat Island, 2 Yellow Wagtails. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-08-25August WeBS count - Mute swan 31,Canada Goose 152,Wigeon 8,Gadwall 10,Teal 94,Mallard 221,Red-crested Pochard 2,Pochard 12,Tufted Duck 382,Cormorant 28,Grey Heron 5,Little Grebe 8,Great Crested Grebe 27,Moorhen 3,Coot 640,Lapwing 21,Black-headed Gull 50,Yellow-legged Gull 1,Arctic Tern 1,Kingfisher 1,Sparrowhawk 1,Peregrine 2.Peter Gibbon
2013-08-246 Black Terns, 1 Arctic Tern, Whimbrel, Dunlin,15 Snipe, Common Sandpiper, 1 Common Scoter, 8 Goosander, 6 Wigeon, 6 Pochard, 6 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 2 Red crested Pochard, Kingfisher, Yellow legged Gull.Clive Ashton
2013-08-23Drake Mandarin and Drake Red-crested Pochard on Sailing Club shore at 0730hrs. 31 Curlew through heading WSW in 2 flocks 16+15 before 0900hrs. 2 Turnstone flew over Millfields at 0920hrs and may be on site, also 1 Common Sandpiper and juv Redshank with damaged leg at Millfields.Roger Carrington
2013-08-146 Little Grebes, 5 Grey Herons, 41 Cormorants, 32 Mute Swans, escaped Cackling Goose, 12 Teal, 2 Gadwall, drake Pochard, 7 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, Peregrine, Kestrel, 4 Common Sandpipers, Dunlin, Whimbrel heard early morning, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Common Gulls, Kingfisher, 7 Spotted Flycatchers- 4 inc two juvs at Millfields and 3 inc one juv in WLC Creek, 2 Redstarts, 3 Swifts, 3 Lesser Whitethroats. 20+ Blue Tits with c15 Chiffchaffs and c8 Willow Warblers on Stones Island. There was a steady flow of Swallows and House Martins moving south throughout the day. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-08-10Little Egret at Sheepwash. 25 Cormorants, 9 Grey Herons, 4 Little Grebes, 6 Teal, 2 Pochard, 4 Common Sandpipers, 3 Redshank, 2 Buzzards, male Sparrowhawk. Some counts done during a circular walk: Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroats, 22 Chiffchaffs, 4 Willow Warblers, 14 Bullfinch, 3 Willow Tits, Redstart, 3 Nuthatch. 24 Linnets in field on Shiningford Creek. Lesser Redpoll near Fishtail Creek. Dave Newcombe/Harry Newcombe
2013-08-09Whimbrel flew through and 1 Greenshank at Wildlife Centre early morning. 1 Black-tailed Godwit on Millfields Island, also 21 young/juv Black-headed Gulls still there. At least 11 Grey Herons on site. 28 adult + 4 young Mute Swans. 58 House Sparrows feeding around the outdoor café at the Visitor Centre at 0700hrs. 40plus Tree Sparrows on Wildlife Centre Feeders. Adult + Juv Spotted Flycatcher in Wildlife Centre Creek and 2 Redstart there. Also 4 Common Sandpipers, Redshank and Oystercatcher seen.Roger Carrington
2013-08-0925 Cormorants, 6 Grey Herons, 34 Mute Swans, 138 Canada Geese, 3 Gadwall, Redshank, Juv Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 54 LBB Gull. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-08-078+ Grey Herons, 23 Cormorants, 4 Little Grebes, 174 Canada Geese, 32 Mute Swans, 10 Teal, 3 Gadwall, Whimbrel south at 11.20hrs, 3 Oystercatchers, Turnstone, 6+ Common Sandpipers, Redshank, Snipe, juv Ringed Plover, 2 Buzzards, Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Common Terns, Kingfisher. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-08-054 Common Sandpipers,2 Oystercatchers,Redshank,2 Sedge Warblers,4+ Linnets,11 Teal, Tufted Duck broods of 4+5 (fresh) on Stones Island, immature Peregrine. Yellow legged Gull attempting to eat a large dead Pike.Clive Ashton
2013-08-035 Common Sandpipers, 6+ Grey Heron, 3 Teal, Yellow legged gull, Common Gull, 3 Buzzard and a Kestrel took a vole and ate it in the dead tree at Sheepwash hide.Clive Ashton
2013-08-0218 Cormorants, 6 Grey Herons, Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Common Sandpipers all at Sheepwash. Peregrine over Sheepwash car park. Redstart on Shiningford Creek. 5 Oystercatchers from Stones Island. Dave Newcombe
2013-08-026 Teal, 1 Common Gull, 1 Yellow-legged Gull, 1 Kestrel, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Whitethroat, c5 Linnet with Goldfinches.Neil Moulden
2013-07-3031 Mute Swans inc pair with 4 cygnets. 16 Cormorants, 211 Canada Geese, 5 Grey Herons, Little Grebe, Little Egret, female Mallard with 10 young, plus another female with 5 fresh young at WLC, 4 Teal, 2 Pochard, pairs of Coots with 2 & 4 yng at Millfields and a pair with 1 at Sailing Club. 4 Common Sandpipers, 3 Oystercatchers, adult and fully flighted juvenile Little Ringed Plover, Yellow-legged Gull, 1st summer Common Gull, Whitethroat, 7 Linnets, 14 Goldfinch, 2 Swifts, 6 Swallows, 2 Grey Wagtails, 6 Willow Tits. Dave Newcombe
2013-07-2822 Cormorants including a colour ringed bird. 33 Mute Swans, 2 Little Egrets, 6 Grey Herons, 212 Canada Geese, Cackling Goose, Common Sandpiper, 4 Oystercatchers, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 32 LBB Gulls, 2 Common Gulls. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-07-25WeBS count 06.45 to 12.00. 31 Mute Swan,2 Greylag Goose,348 Canada Goose,14 Barnacle Goose,2 Shelduck,3 Teal,140 Mallard,3 Pochard,111 Tufted Duck,10 Cormorant,9 Grey Heron,4 Little Grebe,51 Great Crested Grebe (22 together at one time),6 Moorhen,379 Coot,3 Oystercatcher,1 Little Ringed Plover,3 Ringled Plover,58 Lapwing,2 Black-tailed Godwit,1 Whimbrel,2 Common Sandpiper,2 Redshank,2 Turnstone,7 Common Gull,1 Yellow-legged Gull,1 Common Tern. Peter Gibbon
2013-07-2431 Mute Swans inc pair with 4 cygnets. 17 Cormorants at Sheepwash. 7 Grey Herons. 3 Little Grebes at WLC. 18 Barnacle Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, Cackling Goose, 2 female type Ruddy Shelduck. 3 Teal, female Mallard with 10 fresh young. 3 drake Pochard. Tufted Duck broods of 4, 4, 9, 6, 10, 2, 7, 4, 13, 9, 6 and 11. 6 Oystercatchers, Common Sandpiper, 65 Lapwings. Turnstone on Sheepwash Spit at 17.00hrs. Black-tailed Godwit on Stones Island at 19.10hrs. 2 Peregrines over Dam Wall. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls, 4 Common Gulls, 4 Common Terns flew east at 13.30hrs. 2 Linnets inc 1 juv. 10 Swallows, 10 House Martins, 2 Swifts and 20 Goldfinches. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-07-20360 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag Geese, 18 Barnacle Geese, Cackling Goose, 8 Cormorants, 5 Grey Herons, 30 Mute Swans inc pair with 4 cygnets, 12 Tufted Duck broods of 6, 4, 7, 7, 2, 5, 7, 15, 6, 13, 7 & 3. Drake Pochard, 69 Lapwings, Redshank, 3 Oystercatchers, Kingfisher at Millfields, Spotted Flycatcher in WLC creek, 3 Grey Wagtails in Hopton End. And a Crossbill flew over Brown Ale Bay. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-07-179 fresh broods of Tufted Duck this morning including 1 brood which came across the road from Hopton Pond. Total of 7 broods of Great Crested Grebe on site. 2 Grey Heron and 7 more flew in at 0700hrs. 5 Pochard, 4 Teal, 69 Lapwing, Yellow-legged Gull. Reed Warbler family plus pair feeding nestlings in Hopton Reedbed, also male Kingfisher and 2 Linnet there. Sedge and Reed Warbler on Stones Island. Swift in/out of Visitor Centre eaves. 26 Black-headed young visible on Millfields Island.Roger Carrington
2013-07-054 drake Common Scoters present all day in mid water. 361 adult and 51 young Canada Geese. Female Tufted Duck with 7 young, 9 Greylag Geese including a BTO ringed bird, 22 Barnacle Geese, Grey Heron, 20 Mute Swans, 4 Buzzards, 2 Common Sandpipers, 5+ Oystercatchers, pair of Coots with 3 young at Sheepwash and another pair with 5 young at P.Stanley. Common Tern, 6 Redstarts-male and 3 juveniles in field behind WLC, and a pair feeding young in nest box nearby. 2 Spotted Flycatchers in WLC creek, Raven, 6 Reed Buntings. Dave Newcombe
2013-06-30Reed Warbler singing near P S Hide. Tufted Duck with 1 young in Brown Ale Bay. 1 Green Sandpiper flew past P S Hide at 1000hrs towards Sheepwash. Coot with 4yg from P S Hide, Coot with 3yg from Sheepwash. 8 Greylag, 2 Heron, 1 adult Common Gull. 21 House Sparrow, including begging juvs, feeding on ground together at Visitor Centre. Willow Tit family at Millfields, dam end. Swallow pair taking food in under draw-off tower.Roger Carrington
2013-06-29WeBS count - 12 Mute Swan,7 Greylag Goose,289 Canada Goose,14 Barnacle Goose,4 Teal,67 Mallard,1 Pochard,60 Tufted Duck,2 Cormorant,31 Great Crested Grebe,1 Moorhen,68 Coot,8 Oystercatcher,5 Lapwing,1 Redshank,60+ Black-headed Gull,1 male Hobby amongst 100s Swift around Stone's Island.Peter Gibbon
2013-06-12Great Crested Grebes with 1 large young in Brown Ale Bay, 8 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 7 Mute Swans, 215 adult and 69 young Canada Geese, 6 Greylag Geese, 19 Barnacle Geese including 2 pairs with 1 young each, 3 Mallard broods of 6/7 and 11, 4 Buzzards, male Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Redshank, 5+ Oystercatchers, 2nd summer Yellow-legged Gull, 20 LBB Gulls, 17 BH Gull chicks at the WLC, 2 Lesser Whitethroats (1 on WLC Creek and 1 by the brick tower), Sedge Warbler, 2 pairs of Redstarts ( 1 pair in field behind WLC and another pair at the end of WLC creek, 60 Swifts, Great Spotted Woodpeckers feeding young in nest hole in Brown Ale Bay. Dave Newcombe
2013-06-11Osprey on Lane End post at 16:15. The bird sat/preened for 30 minutes, then made several aborted hunting attempts before being mobbed by BH gulls and flying off high over Hall Wood.James Owen
2013-06-10Marsh Warbler still behind toilet block on entrance to Stones at 5pm Osprey caught fish mid pm and landed to feed on post outside Lane EndsSteph' Hicking
2013-06-06Spotted Flycatcher still in WLC Creek. Redshank pair & 3yg on Millfields Island, also 15 black-hdd gull nests on there. Oystercatcher pair with 2 big young around Millfields c.p. Swallow pair repairing last years nest in Stone Barn. 2 drake Teal at WLC. Count of 178 adult Canadas plus 88yg this morning.Roger Carrington
2013-06-05Counts done during a circular walk. 47 Chiffchaffs, 49 Blackcaps, 35 Willow Warblers, 24 Whitethroats, 11 Garden Warblers, 2 Reed Warblers, Sedge Warbler, 13 Long-tailed Tits, 22 Blue Tits, 24 Great Tits, 38 Wrens, 32 Robins, 11 Dunnocks, 23 Song Thrush, 6 Mistle Thrush, 8 Pied Wagtails, 59 Blackbirds, 45 Chaffinch, 19 Goldfinch, 5 Redstarts (pair in field behind WLC and a pair plus another male between Middle Wood and Warrington Knob), 24 Magpies, 10 Reed Buntings. Also of note was 148 Canada Geese inc 37 young, Greylag Goose, 2 pairs of Barnacle Geese each with 1 young, Great Crested Grebes with 1 young in Brown Ale Bay, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Spotted Flycatcher in WLC Creek, 10+ BH Gull young on raft at WLC, 2nd summer Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Common Terns. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-06-02The 4 Common Scoters were still present in front of Sheepwash Hide at 17.25hrs. Also 5 Greylag Geese there and a Grey Heron. Lots of Warblers in song. Mainly Chiffchaffs, Willow Warblers, Blackcaps and Garden Warblers. But also a couple of Whitethroats. Several Oystercatchers and Redshanks. Nuthatch feeding young in nestbox just past Shiningford Creek. At least 8 BH Gull chicks on raft at WLC. Also male Redstart singing by bend on WLC Creek. c55 Lesser Black Backed Gulls mid water this afternoon. Dave Newcombe
2013-06-02Spotted Flycatcher in Wildlife centre creek. Also Swift seen going under then eaves of the visitor centre. Sedge warbler singing on Stones island, and House Sparrows feeding young on the ground by the visitor centre.Clive Ashton/ Roger Carrington
2013-06-024 Common Scoter, 5 Shelduck off Stones Island 0800hrs. Roger Carrington
2013-05-31Osprey westward over dam wall at 1340hrs.Roger Carrington
2013-05-30Little Egret mobile around Stones Island and Sheepwash this morning. First summer Common Gull at Wildlife Centre. 2 Reed Warbler singing in Hopton Reedbed. Lapwing with 2 young still on Big Island and a drake Pochard there.Roger Carrington
2013-05-26Grey Heron, 2 Greylag Geese, 8 Mute Swans, 6 Cormorants, Curlew, Common Sandpiper, 2 LRP, Hobby at Sheepwash at 09.28hrs, Buzzard, 100's of Swallows and House Martins, 6 Sand Martins, 1 young BH Gull on raft at Wildlife Centre. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-05-21Sedge Warbler, Common Sandpiper, Bullfinch, Good number of Swifts, Redshank, Oystercatcher, Goldfinches, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Long Tailed Tit, Grey Heron. Eric Dewhurst
2013-05-21Paxton Pits bird club trip.63 species recorded including Nightingale(there are 23 singing males on the Paxton Pits Reserve),Cetti's Warbler,Cuckoo(2)and Hobby(3).Peter Gibbon
2013-05-18A much quieter day than Wednesday. 2 Ruddy/Cape Shelducks at the Wildlife Centre this morning. One was probably a Cape but the other looked good for a Ruddy. Either way, most probably escapes anyway. Also a Cackling Goose at the WLC which may have came in with the Shelducks but didn't leave with them as it was still present in the evening. At least 9 broods of Canada Geese and 3 of Mallard. 10 Mute Swans, Grey Heron, 3 Buzzards, Hobby, 2 Dunlin, 10 Oystercatchers (RC had 13), 7 Redshank, 2 LRP, 2 Sedge Warblers, Lesser Whitethroat, 50+ Swifts, Redstart and 2 Linnets. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-05-15It turned out to be quite an incredible day today. Earlier on at 10.20hrs whilst Roger and I were in Sheepwash Hide Roger picked out a distant Black Tern . It remained until just after lunch. There was also a single Arctic Tern and 4 Common Terns. This morning Roger had 17 Dunlin go through. Then a little later I had a flock of 27 go through followed by a further 2. A few more Dunlin later on made a total of 55. Then this evening Sailing Club Island was crawling with Turnstones. We counted 34 with a further 2 birds dropping in later on. 36 is certainly a site record and most probably a county record. The majority of these left site with only 7 remaining at dusk. There was also at least 8 Sanderling. 3 flew off high and 5 remained on Sailing Club shore. Also of note was a Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpipers, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Peregrine, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, adult Common Gull, 8 Mute Swans and 5 Greylag Geese. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton/Roger Carrington
2013-05-14WeBS addendum a single Turnstone at 07.00 on Stones IslandPeter Gibbon
2013-05-14WeBS count 06.00 to 11.40. Mute Swan 8,Greylag Goose 4,Barnacle Goose 6,Canada Goose 41 adults,Mallard 48,Tufted Duck 75,Cormorant 5,Grey Heron 2,Great Crested Grebe 46,Moorhen 3,Coot 53,Oystercatcher 8,Little ringed Plover 2,Lapwing 9,Common sandpiper 2,Redshank 4,Black-headed Gull 60. Peter Gibbon
2013-05-1310 broods of Canada Geese: Pair with 6 young at Millfields, 4 pairs with 2/5/5 and 6 young on Stones Island. 3 pairs at the Wildlife Centre with 4/5 and 6 young. 2 pairs at P.Stanley/Sheepwash with 4 and 7 young. 4 Greylag Geese and a Grey Heron at Sheepwash. 76 Tufted Ducks including 44 on Big Island. 8 Mute Swans including 6 having a scrap at the Wildlife Centre. A Turnstone and a Sanderling on the Dam Wall this morning, then a further 2 Turnstones joined the other one and all 3 were together this evening. 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, pair of Lapwings with 2 young on Big Island. 6 Redshank, 8 Oystercatchers. 16 Dunlin this evening. 15 dropped on to Horseshoe Island at 16.50hrs during a hailstorm...and another bird on Stones Island. Hobby from Sheepwash at 11.26hrs, immature female Peregrine also from Sheepwash at 13.45hrs. 6 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 2 singing male Redstarts. 1 at the bend of WLC Creek and 1 c100 yards north of the brick tower. 50+ Swifts, 100's of Swallows and House Martins, 6 Linnets on the dam. Warblers counted between Millfields and Hopton include 11 Garden Warblers, 16 Blackcaps, 19 Willow Warblers, 8 Whitethroats, 13 Chiffchaffs and 2 Sedge Warblers. Also a Stoat in the main car park. Dave Newcombe
2013-05-12turnstone on left of island opposite Wildlife Centre 15.15Ian Weatherley
2013-05-09Water Pipit on Horseshoe Island this morning just after 09.45hrs and present until just after 10.00hrs when it flew. However, the bird must have came back as somebody else reported it in the log book. No sign of any G.N.Divers today. 3 Cormorants, Grey Heron, 2 broods of Canada Geese (6 & 5), Mallard with 7 young at Sheepwash, 4 Greylag Geese, male Peregrine, Buzzard, male Sparrowhawk, Ringed Plover, Curlew, 2 Common Sandpipers, 4 Dunlin, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, 5 Redshank, 4+ Oystercatchers, 1st summer Herring Gull, 6 Common Terns, White Wagtail on Sheepwash Spit, 8 Garden Warblers, 5 Whitethroats, Lesser Whitethroat, 15 Willow Warblers, 12 Blackcaps, 9 Chiffchaffs (not many Warblers singing due to the wet and windy weather), 2 Stock Doves over Sheepwash, 9 Linnets on Dam Wall. This evening there were Hirundines everywhere all across the water. Maybe over a 1000 in total. Mostly Swallows with good numbers of House Martins and a few Sand Martins. Also 29+ Swifts. Dave Newcombe
2013-05-09Adult Great Northern Diver calling at 06:15am. Juv diver flying around the site at 08:00, 1 Little Gull, 4 Mute Swans, Grey Heron. 4 Jays & a Sparrowhawk in Hall Wood, Swift, pair of Redstarts at edge of big covert (female with nesting material), 2 Buzzards in Middle Wood and 2 at Fishtail Creek & Moorhen at Fishtail Creek.John Matkin
2013-05-07Still 2 Great Northern Divers (adult and imm both seen having a short fly around today). 6 Greylag Geese, Little Grebe, 3 Grey Herons, 3 Turnstones on Sailing Club Island this evening, 5 Oystercatchers, 7 Redshank, 4 Common Sandpipers, Dunlin, 5 Little Ringed Plovers, 3 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, 2 Common Terns, 2nd summer Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Yellow Wagtails, 9 Whitethroats, 11 Garden Warblers, 4 Sedge Warblers, Lesser Whitethroat, 6 Linnets. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-05-07I heard a cuckoo about 9-45 am on 1st May whilst doing a path survey in Millington Green. I thought this might be of interest to members of the bird club and possibly help to confirm other reports.Dave Williams
2013-05-032 Great Northern Divers (adult and imm)), 2 Greylag Geese, Grey Heron, 3 Cormorants, 2 Mute Swans, 5 Gadwall, drake Shoveler, Dunlin, 5+ Oystercatchers, 5+ Redshank, 3 Curlew, Whimbrel, 5+ Little Ringed Plovers, 6 Buzzards, 2 Arctic Terns, 1st summer Little Gull. Warblers counted between Millfields and Warrington Knob (via Sheepwash) include: 36 Blackcaps, 10 Garden Warblers, 28 Willow Warblers, 27 Chiffchaffs, 15 Whitethroats and 2 Lesser Whitethroats. 2 Grey Wagtails at Millfields, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 50+ Swallows, 4 Sand Martins, 2 Redstarts, 7 Reed Buntings, 10 Lesser Redpoll on Stones Island, 2 Linnets on Dam Wall. Dave Newcombe
2013-05-01A magnificent sight of 3 Red Kites together at c14.00hrs today. We were in Sheepwash Hide when Clive picked up a Raptor flying over Blackwall Plantation towards the dam wall. We eventually realised that it was a Red Kite. As it got around the mid dam area we noticed a 2nd and 3rd bird with it. All 3 birds were soaring over the dam for a short while before drifting west. Also today was 3 Great Northern Divers, Mallard with 8 young at Sheepwash, Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpiper, 8 Redshank, 4 Curlew, 1st summer Little Gull, Arctic Tern, Common Tern, White Wagtail, Yellow Wagtail and 2 Ravens. Also a Wood Warbler on Stones Island this evening (JB). Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-05-01Fishtail Creek: Garden Warbler, 3 Mistle Thrush, Mallard with 5 ducklings. Pair of Redstarts between Middle Wood & Warrington Knob. Sparrowhawk, Goldcrest & 2 Jays in Middle Wood. Pairs of Treecreepers in Middle Wood & Hall Wood. 1 Reed Warbler & Lesser Whitethroat singing at Hopton.John Matkin
2013-04-30Just to add a few things on to what James has already posted. All 3 G.N.Divers were close together near dusk. The 2 1st summer Little Gulls in Sailing Club Bay. Also a 2nd summer Yellow-legged Gull. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-04-302 Whimbrel on Stones Island then Dam Wall early morning. Also 2 Great Northern Diver (ad + juv), 6 Yellow Wagtail, 2 imm Little Gull, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 6 Swift, 2 Greylag Goose, 3 Buzzard, 4 Shelduck, 3 Garden Warbler, 1 Sedge Warbler.James Owen
2013-04-29Male Blue-headed Wagtail on Stones Island for the majority of the day. The 3 Great Northern Divers still present. 2 1st summer Little Gulls, 45 Great Crested Grebes, 4 Greylag Geese, Grey Heron, 5 Buzzards, 4 Dunlin, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sandpipers, 6+ Redshank, 8+ Oystercatchers, 18 Yellow Wagtails, Sedge Warbler and Garden Warbler on Stones Island, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 3 Meadow Pipits, 300+ Hirundines mostly Swallows, 10+ Swifts, 2 Ravens, 8 Lesser Redpolls, 7 Siskins. Dave Newcombe
2013-04-283 Great Northern Divers, 5+ Redshank, Little Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Arctic Tern, 11 Yellow Wagtails, 100's of Swallows. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-04-27Early am- walk around the reservoir: 61 Blue Tit, 49 Willow Warbler, 47 Blackbird, 42 Great Tit, 41 Chiffchaff, 40 Wren, 30 Chaffinch, 29 Tree Sparrow, 25 Blackcap, 24 Robin, 18 House Sparrow, 17 Song Thrush, 15 Dunnock, 13 Goldfinch, 11 Long-tailed Tit (pair building nest in Hall Wood), 11 Pied Wagtail, 10 Willow Tit, 9 Whitethroat, 8 Reed Bunting, 7 Bullfinch, 7 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Coal Tit, 3 Treecreeper, 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Nuthatch, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Wheatear, 2 Siskin, 2 White Wagtail, 1 Mistle Thrush & 1 Redstart (singing behind the Wildlife Centre). Also of note: 2 Sparrowhawks: Male at Wildlife Centre, Female in Hall Wood and another female (assumed to be the same bird) over the new reed bed, several hundred hirundines, a flock of c20 waders high overhead at 08:45 heading northwest. Shape, size, flight & colouring suggested Whimbrel but too distant for positive id.John Matkin
2013-04-263 Great Northern Divers. 4 Little Gulls (adult and 3 first summers. 7 Black-tailed Godwits on Horseshoe Island at 19.00hrs until at least 20.00hrs. 6 Buzzards, 2 Sparrowhawks, Peregrine, Whimbrel, Curlew, 4 Common Sandpipers, 8+ Redshank, 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Grey Wagtail, 4 Yellow Wagtails, 3 White Wagtails, 9+ Swifts, 2 female Wheatear on Dam Wall, Redstart singing in field behind Wildlife Centre, Warblers counted between Millfields and Hopton End: 26 Blackcaps, 21 Chiffchaffs, 20 Willow Warblers, 3 Whitethroats, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 7 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Siskins. Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton
2013-04-252 Great Northern Divers (3 reported by AHS), 8 Redshank, 11+ Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpipers, Whimbrel, 2 1st summer Little Gulls, 100's of Swallows, 13 Yellow Wagtails. Dave Newcombe/Chris Brown
2013-04-24A Whiskered Tern seen early this morning by Mark Pass. It was seen in Sailing Club Bay before being lost to view. Unfortunately It had left before I arrived. This is the first record of this species at Carsington. Also today was the 2 Great Northern Divers still (adult in summer plumage and 1st summer). 5 Cormorants, 3 Mute Swans, 2 Wigeon. 4 Little Ringed Plovers (2 on Horseshoe Island and 2 in front of Sailing Club). 14 Dunlin (2 around Horseshoe Island/Stones Island and 3 flew past Sheepwash followed by a further 9). 5 Common Sandpipers, 7+ Redshank, Curlew and Whimbrel. 12+ Oystercatchers including 6 birds that came in high over Hall Wood, had a fly around and left high Northeast. 4 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Swift, Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Common Whitethroats, 15 Willow Warblers, 10 Chiffchaffs, 7 Blackcaps (all Warblers counted between visitor centre and Sheepwash). 7 Yellow Wagtails and 3 White Wagtails on Stones Island this evening. Male Redstart singing in field behind Wildlife Centre this morning. This afternoon there was no sign but there was a singing male c100 yards north of the brick tower so it could have been the same bird that had moved on. Leucistic Coal Tit at Lane End feeders. 3 Lesser Redpolls on Stones Island. Also 5 Lesser Redpolls and 4 Siskins at Millfields RMRJ. Dave Newcombe
2013-04-24highlights. 3 Little Gull (1st winters/summers), 3 Dunlin (1 WLC, 2 flew through), 2 GNDivers. 12+ Yellow Wagtails on Stones/ Sailing Club Island, 6+ White Wagatails on Stones/Sailing Club Island).Steph' Hicking
2013-04-22Adult and immature Great Northern Divers. Adult in very smart summer plumage now. Little Grebe, 7 Greylag Geese, 2 Mute Swans, 2 Shoveler, 7+ Oystercatchers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlin, Whimbrel, Curlew, 5+ Redshank, 2 Sparrowhawks, 2 Buzzards including a very pale bird in Tail Bay, c100 Lesser Black Backed Gulls, 1st winter GBB Gull, 2 Arctic Terns, 27 Yellow Wagtails on Stones Island this evening, 7 White Wagtails, 200+ Swallows, Lesser Whitethroat singing just up from the Wildlife Centre, 23 Willow Warblers, 15 Chiffchaffs, 17 Blackcaps, 5 Treecreepers, 5 Siskins, Raven, 3 Reed Buntings. Also a Water Vole in Hopton Reedbed. Also of note was quite an extraordinary sight of c10 Great Tits acting very aggressive towards each other in an almost free for all scrap! Dave Newcombe/Clive Ashton

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