Recent Sightings

DateSightingName
27/02/2026At Carsi this morning, the Common Sandpiper was on Watersports island, Redshank and Kingfisher from Paul Stanley hide, 9 Goldeneye in Brown Ale Bay, singing Willow Tit and 4 Redpoll near Lane End and a finch flock between Sheepwash and Lane End comprising 16 Chaffinch, 16 Goldfinch and 3 Greenfinch.Simon Roddis
26/02/20263 Great Spotted Woodpecker , 12 Long tailed Tit, 1 Nuthatch, 20 Redwing, 7 Gadwall, 16 Teal , 3 Grey Heron, 3 Little grebe, 7 Oystercatcher, 4 Female Goldeneye, 4 Male Goldeneye, 2 Pied wagtail, 4 Barnacle goose, 1 Buzzard, 1Coal titDave Armitt
26/02/2026Single Shelduck around Horseshoe/Watersports this morning. Pair of Barnacle Geese. 28 Tufted. 6+ Goldeneye. 12 Curlew, including 10 at sailing club early on. 1 Woodcock and 1 Tawny Owl at Hopton end first thing. 285 Lesser Black-backs flew N over Hopton as they came out of the roost. Pair of Willow Tits (one singing) south of Lane End. 50 Redwing, mostly at Paul Stanley/Sheepwash. 20 Chaffinch, including a flock of 14 NE.Simon Roddis
23/02/2026870 Woodpigeons flew N 0730-0830 this morning, plus 5 Skylarks and a Great Egret. 34 Barnacle Geese at WLC and Willow Tit nearby. 14 Curlew in WLC fields. Redshank and 5 Snipe from Paul Stanley hide. 3 Redpoll over Stones causeway.Simon Roddis
21/02/2026Monthly wildfowl count: 224 Canada, 34 Barnacle, 28 Greylag, 44 Gadwall, 16 Wigeon, 226 Mallard, 187 Teal, 7 Pochard, 7 Tufted, 10 Goldeneye, 5 Moorhen, 75 Coot, 6 Little Grebe, 24 GCGrebe, 10 Oystercatcher, 15 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 1 Redshank, 7 Cormorant. 7 Skylarks over Stones.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
20/02/2026Around Carsi this morning, 34 Barnacle Geese, 5 Curlew off Stones causeway early on, Common Sandpiper from WLC, a first-winter Mediterranean Gull from Sheepwash hide late morning, Water Rail and Redshank at Paul Stanley hide (AHS), Willow Tit singing near WLC, 50 Redwing, 10 Crossbills SW over WLC creek mid-morning.SJR, CA, AHS
19/02/2026Clive pulled another rabbit out of the hat this morning in the shape of a Grey Partridge on Stones island, the first at Carsi since November 2011. However, a search between the WLC and Shiningford for Tuesday's Bittern was to no avail. The Common Sandpiper was still on Horseshoe island and a male Sparrowhawk posed beautifully there for a while. At least 22 GCGrebes suggests a small increase, as you'd expect as we approach spring.SJR, CA
17/02/2026Just 350 Woodpigeons and 120 Starlings N this morning. A Great Egret flew S down the res mid-morning and a Shelduck flew in at the same time. 34 Barnacle Geese. 8 Curlews at sailing club early morning, and 3 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing. 15 Linnets again on Stones.SJR, CA, MW
16/02/2026Credit is due to Clive for most of this morning's birds: an adult Kittiwake from Stones island late morning, last seen heading towards Millfields; 1,750 Woodpigeons N; 32 Barnacle Geese; 7 Curlew, the Common Sandpiper and 15 Linnets around Horseshoe island; Peregrine over Shiningford and a Willow Tit at WLC.CA, MW, SJR
14/02/2026On this fine sunny morning, 4 Pintail (1m,3f) were at Sheepwash late morning, only 10 Pochard, 9 Goldeneye, 12+ Oystercatchers, Redshank from Paul Stanley hide still, Curlew down the east side, adult Great Black-back, pair of Peregrines on a pylon at Shiningford, drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker in Hall Wood, Willow Tit at WLC. Surprisingly little moving, although there was a report of 60 Pink-footed Geese over.Simon Roddis
12/02/2026A bit of movement this morning, virtually everything heading N or NE: 820 Woodpigeons, 2 Stock Doves, 120 Pink-footed Geese, 166 Starlings, 5 Skylarks, 1 Curlew, 6 Lesser Black-backs. At ground/water level, 29 Greylags, 2 Pintail, 51 Pochard, 13 Goldeneye, 69 Coot, 15 GCGrebe, Woodcock at Hopton end, the Common Sandpiper back at Millfields, adult Great Black-back, Willow Tit at WLC, and in the air 6 Buzzards and 6 Ravens (3 pairs).Simon Roddis
11/02/2026Just a few bits and bobs this morning: 3 Shoveler still at Sheepwash, female Pintail off Stones, single Snipe and Redshank from Paul Stanley hide and a Skylark over, 1 (maybe 2) Willow Tit at WLC, 2 Meadow Pipits over Stones causeway, 2 Reed Buntings at the Millfields feeders.Simon Roddis
10/02/2026A bit same old, same old this morning: Common Sandpiper still from WLC, Redshank from Paul Stanley hide, 3 Shoveler and 4 Pintail at Sheepwash, 103 Pochard plus the hybrid, adult Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Willow Tits near WLC. One day there'll be a change in the weather and, hopefully, the birds. One day...SJR, CA, AHS
09/02/2026The Common Sandpiper was still on Horseshoe island late morning and the Redshank at Sheepwash. 115 Lapwing. 104 Pochard plus the male Aythya hybrid. 3 Shoveler. Drake and at least 3 female Pintail. 10 Goldeneye. 103 Coot. 43 Woodpigeons N. Adult Great Black-back and 2 immature Herring Gulls. Pair of Willow Tits on the WLC feeders and another pair near Lane End. Treecreeper singing at WLC and Red Bunting almost singing at Paul Stanley.SJR, CA, AHS
08/02/2026Highlight of a couple of hours late afternoon was a Barn Owl hunting to the left of Sheepwash hide, flushing the nearby ducks, which included 3 Shoveler and a female Pintail. Redhead Goosander at Millfields. 20+ Barnacle Geese beyond the top of WLC creek. Willow Tit at WLC (the volunteers had 2 there this morning). 100 Redwing at the top of WLC creek.Simon Roddis
07/02/2026The Common Sandpiper was on Watersports island this morning. 10 Oystercatchers. 4 Shoveler (3m,1f) at Sheepwash/Millfields. 4 Pintail (drake at Sheepwash, 3f from Paul Stanley hide. 8 Goldeneye. 35 Barnacle Geese eventually settled in the overflow carpark. Adult Great Black-backed Gull. 20 Linnet on Stones island.SJR, CA, AHS
05/02/2025The drake Pintail and 3 Shoveler (2m,1f) were at Sheepwash this morning, and 5 Goldeneye (4m,1f) and the Redshank from Paul Stanley hide. Common Sandpiper on Horseshoe island in front of the WLC. c35 Barnacle Geese over WLC creek. 125 Rooks N past Sheepwash early morning.Simon Roddis
03/02/2026Best this morning was a flock of 8 Pintail briefly past Stones island. 36 Barnacle Geese. At least 136 Pochard (quite possibly more as Clive had nearly 100 at Sheepwash/Brown Ale Bay while I only counted 65 there). 3 Shoveler from PS hide. 8 Oystercatcher.18 Lapwing. 1 Redshank still. Willow Tit at WLC. 35 Linnet on Stones.SJR, CA, MW
01/01/2-26From Paul Stanley Hide (12.30-13.15): 5 Goldeneye (4m, 1f), 8 Lapwing, Redshank, 20+ Wigeon, a lot of Teal, 3 Long-tailed Tit, Coal TitGary Atkins
01/02/2026Birds seen, through the mist, at today's Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island - Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Canada Goose, Barnacle Goose, Teal, Common Gull, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Coot, Little Grebe, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Robin, Song Thrush, Magpie, Cormorant, Goldfinch, Redwing, Dunnock, Woodpigeon, Goldeneye, Bullfinch, Pheasant, Gadwall, Willow Tit, Great Tit, Wren, Gt Crested Grebe, Moorhen, Chaffinch, Pied WagtailGary Atkins
01/02/2026Very foggy this morning. Woodcock, Snipe and Tawny Owl at Hopton end first thing. 133 Pochard, most of them at Sheepwash, and the drake Pintail still. 5 Oystercatchers. Redshank from PS hide. 2 Herring Gulls at Sheepwash. 15 Linnet at Millfields.Simon Roddis
28/01/2026Ad hoc wildfowl count this morning, slightly hampered by a bit of mist around the edge first thing: 274 Canada, 29 Barnacle, 8 Greylags, 115 Gadwall, 102 Wigeon, 328 Mallard, 1 Pintail, 746 Teal, 114 Pochard, 22 Tufted, 14 Goldeneye, 115 Coot, 4 Moorhen, 5 Oystercatcher, 31 Lapwing, Common Sandpiper still at Millfields, 1 Redshank, 1 Snipe, 11 Cormorant. Male Peregrine past WLC. 200 Woodpigeons N and 160 Starlings W.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
25/01/2026This morning, a pair of Shelduck (presumably the same birds as yesterday) flew N then swam back past Paul Stanley hide; drake Pintail, Redshank and redhead Goosander also from Paul Stanley and 30 Siskin in the woodland; Oystercatchers at Millfields and WLC; 2 Willow Tits at WLC, and a male Aythya hybrid, very likely the presumed Pochard x Ferruginous Duck that has been here before.Simon Roddis
23/01/2026Just a few bits and pieces this morning: Common Sandpiper still at Millfields, 2 Oystercatchers on Horseshoe island, first-winter Yellow-legged Gull at sailing club, drake Pintail from Paul Stanley hide (AHS), 60 Pochard, 30 Linnets on Stones, 40 Siskin.SJR, CA, AHS
21/01/2026The Common Sandpiper was still at Millfields this morning, while an adult Caspian Gull off the sailing club was the first of the year here, I believe. Oystercatcher at Watersports and 2 Willow Tits between there and WLC.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
19/01/2026Very murky this morning but there was a Black-tailed Godwit on Sheepwash spit, Redshank and drake Shoveler from Paul Stanley hide, Oystercatcher at Watersports, Willow Tits at WLC and Millfields, and Common Sandpiper still at Millfields.Simon Roddis
17/01/2026I've done the monthly wildfowl count this afternoon as the forecast for tomorrow isn't great: 272 Canada, 12 Greylags, 3 Egyptian Geese (on Sheepwash spit before flying NE at 15:12), 123 Gadwall, 112 Wigeon, 461 Mallard, 1 Pintail, 936 Teal, 36 Pochard, 24 Tufted, 9 Goldeneye, 4 Moorhen, 145 Coot, 6 Little Grebes, 21 GCGrebe, 1 Oystercatcher, 13 Lapwing, 1 Common Sandpiper (presumably the bird that was around in December), 21 Cormorant. In the gull roost off Stones island late afternoon, c2,000 each of Common and Black-headed Gulls, 400 Lesser Black-backs, 2 Herring.Simon Roddis
16/01/202660 Wigeon,4 Goldeneye, 3 Little Grebe, 1 Pochard, 40 Teal, 32 Gadwall, 1 Goldfinch,1 Kestrel, 6 Long Tailed Tit, 1 Treecreeper, 11 Cormorant, 2 Fieldfare, 1 Redwing, 2 Buzzard, 2 Greenfinch, 1 Peregrine, 30 Linnet , 50 LapwingDave Armitt
16/01/2026Slightly better conditions than yesterday, with the fog lifting mid-morning. The drake Pintail was off Sheepwash. 95 Pochard. The Oystercatcher still, 34 Lapwing and 1 Snipe. 2 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end first thing. Willow Tit at WLC. Winter thrushes included at least 330 Redwing and 190 Fieldfares (270 and 150 respectively through Hopton early morning).Simon Roddis
15/01/2026Difficult to see much in thick fog this morning but there were 2 Woodcock and 3 calling Tawny Owls at Millfields first thing, Willow Tit at WLC, Oystercatcher again at Watersports/Horseshoe island, Redshank in Brown Ale Bay, and Clive had a Pink-footed Goose among the Greylags.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD
14/02/2026Clive found the first Oystercatcher of the year at Watersports this morning, a relatively early first date. 29 Lapwing. 51 Pochard. Adult Great Black-backed Gull. Male Peregrine on its favoured pylon then over Sheepwash and Hall Wood. Willow Tit at WLC. Skylark S over the main centre. 10 Linnet from the WLC. 4 Crossbills in the top of Hall Wood.SJR, CA, AHS, MW
12/01/2026c35 Barnacle Geese over WLC late morning and 2 Goosander N over Hopton end first thing. 5 Goldeneye. Drake Pintail reported at WLC but I missed it. 45 Woodpigeons N. 124 Coot. Skylark N over Stones late morning. Mistle Thrush singing at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis
10/01/2026Drake Pintail and Redshank from Paul Stanley hide this morning. A Pink-footed Goose was among the Greylags at Watersports and 36 Barnacle Geese from WLC. 32 Lapwing. 47 Fieldfare flew N (obviously!). 12+ Meadow Pipits.Simon Roddis
06/01/2026Yesterday's 3 Curlew were still at sailing club this morning, and a total of 51 Lapwing there and in Brown Ale Bay. Shelduck off Stones (and later Sheepwash) and redhead Goosander at Millfields. 92 Pochard. 5 Shoveler. Full compliment of Barnacle Geese. 106 Coot. 8 Little Grebes. Willow Tit at WLC. 15 Meadow Pipits at Sheepwash and 12 at WLC.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
05/01/2026A very decent afternoon visit: 2 adult White-fronted Geese were among c200 Greylags between Lane End and Sheepwash, plus one Pink-foot. A Little Egret flew past Paul Stanley hide. 2 adult Mute Swans. Drake Shoveler from WLC. 38 Pochard. 100 Coot in Brown Ale Bay at dusk. 30 Lapwing. Clive's 3 Curlew were still at sailing club. 800 Common Gulls off Stones by 15:30. Little Owl again in WLC fields, being mobbed by Blackbirds and Blue Tits. 11 Meadow Pipits toughing it out.Simon Roddis
04/01/2026Species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island-WLC-WLC Creek): House Sparrow, Pintail, Lapwing, Little Grebe, Black-headed Gull, Teal, Pied Wagtail, Goldeneye, Wigeon, Mallard, Cormorant, Tufted Duck, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Coot, Robin, Mute Swan, Gt Crested Grebe, Blue Tit, Greylag Goose, Moorhen, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Dunnock, Wren, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Redwing, Blackbird, Treecreeper, Pheasant, Great Tit, Snipe, Meadow Pipit, Gadwall, Willow Tit, Long-tailed TitGary Atkins
02/01/2026Juvenile GNDiver still north of Millfields this morning. Woodcock at Hopton end first thing, and Redshank later. 3 Grey Heron in Brown Ale Bay. 100 Woodpigeons NE, 40 SW. 3 Fieldfare and 2 Redpoll over Millfields.Simon Roddis
31/12/2025Juvenile GNDiver still off the east side north of Millfields. A bit of late movement, with 1,400 Woodpigeons and 192 Fieldfare heading N (Fieldfare can be tricky to see here in December so quite surprising to see such a decent number). 250 Starlings W might just have been heading out from their roost. c35 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. Great Egret at Sheepwash. Peregrine having its breakfast on Horseshoe island. 2 Willow Tits at WLC.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
30/12/2025Afternoon visit: the juvenile GNDiver was off Millfields, female Common Scoter from Stones (and later from Sheepwash) and a Great Egret, last seen flying into Green Pond, presumably to roost. Little Owl called in WLC fields mid afternoon. Pair of Peregrines perched on Sheepwash spit and then over Brown Ale Bay at dusk. Willow Tit at WLC. Single Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. 70 Linnets on Stones. Over BABay late afternoon, 390 Redwing, 55 Fieldfare and 26 Chaffinch.Simon Roddis


Historic Sightings

DateSightingName
26/03/2024This morning started cold but warmed up as the morning progressed, one lucky person had an Osprey fly over near Hopton, we could not refind it unfortunately. 5 Redshank, 2 Curlew, 1 Barn owl, 3 Shoveller, 28 Barnacle Geese, 2 Peregrines, 3 Grey Herons, 25 Fieldfares flying over Blackwall plantation, 1 Redkite, 1 Sparrowhawk, 200 Common Gulls, 7 Buzzards, Great Northern Diver and a Blackcap singing on Stones Island. Chiffchaffs everywhere at the moment.AHS, CA.
22/03/2024This morning from Stones Island and the WLC, 2 CURLEW, 5 Redshank, 2 Black Tailed Godwits, 14 Goldeneye, 30 + Barnacle Geese, 3 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 4 Sand Martins and the Great Northern Diver.AHS, CA.
21/03/2024Misty morning today, 1 Curlew, 2 Redshank and a Dunlin at the WLC, Stones Island produced 24 Sand Martins, 1 Little Ringed Plover, Great Northern Diver off the East bank, 6 Chiffchaffs and 23 Barnacle Geese.AHS, CA.
18/03/2024The GNDiver still from Stones island this morning. Movement included 246 Woodpigeons N, 120 Fieldfare N and 52 S, 34 Redwing N, 50 Starling N. 4 drake Shoveler, flighty but hanging around. Only 10 Pochard, must have been a big clear-out overnight (113 yesterday). 19 Goldeneye. The female RcPochard still at Millfields. Water Rail, Kingfisher and Woodcock at Hopton end early morning. 1 Sand Martin on Stones.Simon Roddis
16/03/2023A cracking early spring morning. A drake Common Scoter, 2 adult Caspian Gulls (presumably roosted overnight) and the GNDiver from the dam wall first thing. An adult Kittiwake flew in at 08:25 and settled amongst B-h Gulls at Millfields, and a male Wheatear was on the dam wall at 09:10. c35 Barnacle Geese. The female RcPochard still north of Millfields. 4 Redshank on Horseshoe island. A 360 scan from the dam wall mid-morning produced 44 Buzzards and 4 Sparrowhawks. Steady trickle of northbound Woodpigeons amounted to at least 100. 3 singing Skylarks. 33 Fieldfare above Penn Carr.Simon Roddis
15/03/2024The GNDiver still from Stones island. A Jack Snipe was in Hopton reedbed early morning. An Egyptian Goose flew S past Stones at 09:18 (Carsi tick for Alan). 16 Wigeon and a drake Pintail flew in early morning, very skittish. 31 Barnacle Geese. 73 Mallard. 176 Pochard. 23 Goldeneye. 55 GCGrebe. 15 Oystercatcher. A Kingfisher flew past Middle Wood. 15 singing Chiffchaffs.Simon Roddis
13/03/2024From Stones island this morning, GNDiver, pair of Shelduck, Sand Martin, 12 Buzzards. At WLC, adult Med Gull, 33 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Mandarin at Millfields early on, and Barn Owl in Tail Bay. The female RcPochard off the east side. 3 Chiffchaffs.Simon Roddis
11/03/2024This morning from Paul Stanley hide, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Redkite, 73 Pochard, 6 Goldeneye , 7 Gadwall, 2 Teal,5 Whooper Swans, Great Northern Diver and 5 Oystercatchers.AHS
11/03/2024The GNDiver was between Stones island and the dam wall late morning. The 5 Whooper Swans still, towards the north end of the res; must be a chance they'll leave now that the weather has improved a bit. Little Egret at Sheepwash. Chiffchaffs singing at Millfields and on Stones.Simon Roddis
10/03/2024The GNDiver was off Stones mid-morning, now looking pretty full-winged. A Golden Plover flew NE over Stones at 09:30. Yesterday's 5 Whooper Swans still. 3+ Redshank. 3 Chiffchaffs. 70 Starlings at Hays Lane.Simon Roddis
09/03/2024Monthly WeBS count (as the weather forecast for tomorrow looks rubbish): 84 Canada Geese, 28 Barnacle, 3 Greylag, 5 Whooper Swans, 4 Gadwall, 102 Mallard, 4 Teal, 170 Pochard, 79 Tufted, 21 Goldeneye, 10 Moorhen, 185 Coot, 10 LGrebe, 55 GCGrebe, 11 Oystercatcher, 14 Curlew, 3 Redshank, 1 Snipe, 1 GNDiver, 20 Cormorant, 4 Grey Heron. Also 3 Chiffchaff (Stones, WLC, Lane End), 5 Willow Tits, c100 Redwing at Sheepwash, some singing.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
08/03/2024The GNDiver still out in the middle. Couldn't see yesterday's Smew. 32 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Mandarin below Hall Wood. 133 Pochard. 13 Oystercatcher. 16 Curlew. Woodcock at Hall Wood early am. Adult Peregrine upsetting the gulls and Oystercatchers at Millfields. 4 Skylarks E and 8 Meadow Pipits N. Chiffchaff singing at Millfields.Simon Roddis
07/03/2024A female Smew from Paul Stanley hide was a great find by Alan S just after 9; it flew towards Sheepwash at 11:00 (per CA): first here since Dec 2021. The GNDiver still. 35 Barnacle Geese on Horseshoe island. 2 Wigeon and 2 Goosander from PShide. 18 Goldeneye. 2 Water Rails calling in Hopton reedbed. 8 Curlew. 2 Redshank.Simon Roddis
06/03/2024The GNDiver still off Stones island. 33 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. 109 Pochard. The female RcPochard still. At least 25 Goldeneye, again many displaying. 12 Oystercatcher. Redshank on Horseshoe island. Yellowhammer on Stones island, flew off over sailing club.Simon Roddis
05/03/2024Late afternoon visit: the GNDiver from Stones island. 37 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. 79 Pochard. 11 Curlew and 2 Redshank on Horseshoe island. 12 Oystercatcher. Chiffchaff at Millfields. In the gull roost by 18:00, 2,650 Common, 1,500 Black-heads, 3 Caspian (2 ads and a first-winter), 1 Greater, 504 Lessers.Simon Roddis
04/03/2024The GNDiver was off the dam wall late morning, starting to show a few white spots on its upperparts. A Med Gull flew past Stones (heard only!). 1 Shelduck. 37 Barnacle Geese. The female RcPochard still. 29 Curlew at sailing club early morning. 214 Woodpigeons flew N 07:30-11:00. 16 Buzzards in the air. 8 Skylarks. 1 Chiffchaff singing at north end of Dam Trail. 21 Meadow Pipits on the dam wall. 28 Siskin, including 17 N over the dam wall.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
03/03/2024Species noted during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island, WLC Creek, WLC): House Sparrow, Carrion Crow, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Canada Goose, Coot, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Magpie, Little grebe, Blackbird, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Pochard, Long-tailed Tit, Great tit, Wren, Blue Tit, Robin, Dunnock, Redwing, Oystercatcher, Song thrush, LBB gull, Curlew, Buzzard, Woodpigeon, Gadwall, Pied wagtail, Pheasant, Chaffinch, Redshank, Barnacle Goose, Greylag Goose, Grey Heron and Coal Tit (37).Gary Atkins
02/03/2024The GNDiver was off Stones island this afternoon. Adult Caspian Gull again. 37 Barnacle Geese and 9 Curlew in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
01/03/2024Afternoon visit: the GNDiver still. 11 Golden Plover flew SE at 13:48. 37 Barnacle Geese. Female RcPochard still. 15 Little Grebe. 10 Curlew on Horseshoe island. 12 Oystercatcher. Adult Caspian Gull on Watersports raft late pm. 8 Buzzards in the air. Total of 155 Redwing.Simon Roddis
29/02/2024The GNDiver and RcPochard still this morning. 2 calling Tawnies and the Barn Owl at Tail Bay early doors. 35 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Goosander flew in. 62 GCGrebe. 24 Curlew on Stones/sailing club. 1 Redshank. 70 Redwing, including 60+ near main entrance. Chiffchaff singing at north end of dam wall.Simon Roddis
28/02/2024A drake Common Scoter off Stones Island is the first of the year here (I think). GNDiver still towards the north end. Drake Shoveler from Stones (courtesy Roger J). The female RcPochard still. 17 Goldeneye (10m,7f), lots of display going on. 8 Curlew. 1 Redshank.Simon Roddis
27/02/2024Late afternoon from Stones: adult Mediterranean Gull (assume same as this morning), 1,250 Common, 1,650 Black-heads, 100 Lessers, 2 Herring, 1 Yellow-leg, adult Caspian, GNDiver, RcPochard, 16 Curlew.Simon Roddis
27/02/2024This morning's highlight was an adult Mediterranean Gull which flew out of Millfields with Black-headed Gulls just before 07:00. First of the year a far as I'm aware. The GNDiver was off Stones island all morning. 11 Curlew. c500 Jackdaws out of their roost between Tail Bay and Hognaston first thing. A Yellowhammer was between Sheepwash and Lane End mid-morning (maybe same bird as a couple of days ago?).Simon Roddis
26/02/2024The Cattle Egret was roosting with a Little Egret just south of Sheepwash carpark early morning, and the GNDiver off Stones. 223 Pochard. Female RcPochard again on the east side. 18 Goldeneye. 6 Buzzards enjoying the breeze. 15 Curlew around Horseshoe island. 10 Siskins feeding on the ground beneath alders at Penn Carr.Simon Roddis
25/02/2024The GNDiver still this morning - flight feathers now growing back nicely. 20-30 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. 1 Shelduck at Millfields and the female RcPochard between there and Fishtail. 24 Curlew at sailing club early morning. 28 Cormorant. A Yellowhammer (first of the year) flew N over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
24/02/2024The GNDiver was again towards the north end this morning, and the Cattle Egret was roosting between Sheepwash and Lane End first thing. 16 Gadwall. 2 Wigeon. Water Rail in Hopton reedbed. Perimeter counts: 25 Pheasant, 7 Stock Dove, 10 LGrebe, 11+ Oystercatcher, 22 Magpie, 9 Coal Tit, 6 Willow, 144 Blue, 60 Great, 25 Long-tailed, 6 Goldcrest, 107 Wren, 6 Nuthatch, 9 Treecreeper, 60 Song Thrush, 5 Mistle, 27 Redwing, 74 Blackbird, 177 Robin, 49 Dunnock, 20 Meadow Pipit, 27 Chaffinch, 4 Bullfinch, 12 Goldfinch, 9 Siskin, 5 Reed Bunting. 700 Common Gulls loafing off BABay late morning.Simon Roddis
23/02/2024The GNDiver was towards the north end of the res this morning, off Sheepwash spit. 217 Pochard - numbers beginning to drop, as expected. 16 Goldeneye. Early morning, at least 2,500 Black-headed Gulls off Millfields, adult Caspian Gull, 23 Curlews at sailing club/Stones, 50 Carrion Crows on the dam wall, and Barn Owl. 2 singing Mistle Thrushes. 16 Goldfinch at the main centre.Simon Roddis
22/02/2024This morning from Lane End hide, Great Northern Diver sleeping of East bank, 114 Pochard, 7 Oystercatchers, 16 Curlew, 8 Goldeneye and a Cattle EgretAHS
21/02/2024Afternoon visit (I wonder why!). The Cattle Egret was feeding with Canada Geese in fields between the WLC and Shiningford. GNDiver off Stones, Chiffchaff by the mound and 1,170 Common Gulls in the roost by 16:45. 250 Pochard at WLC and the female Red-crest at Millfields. 20 Siskin flew N over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
20/02/2024The Cattle and Little Egrets were both around this morning though mobile. GNDiver between Stones and Millfields. Female RcPochard again off the east shore. 3 Shelduck (drake and 2 females). 18 Curlew on sailing club shore early morning. 1 Dunlin over Stones. 1 Woodcock and 3 calling Tawny Owls at Millfields. 13 Long-tailed Tits at WLC. 60 Fieldfare N over Hall Wood. 2 Tree Sparrows at Millfields.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
19/02/2024The Cattle Egret was roosting between Sheepwash and Lane End early morning, along with a Little Egret, later in WLC fields then reported flying back towards Sheepwash. The GNDiver still between Millfields and Stones island. 344 Pochard. 17 Goldeneye. 62 Woodpigeons flew N (largest group of 40 birds). 13 Oystercatcher. 6 Curlew. Total of 6 Skylarks, including 2 singing over dam wall fields, where there were also 15 Meadow Pipits. 5 Treecreepers singing in Hall and Middle Woods. 25 Goldfinch over Hopton village.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
18/02/2024This morning between Sheepwash carpark and Lane end hide, Great Northern Diver sleeping and hunting to the North of Stones Island, Cattle Egret roosting with Cormorants near carpark, Peregrine over Hallwood plus all the usual species.AHS
16/02/2024This morning from Lane End hide, Great Northern Diver could be seen sleeping just off Stones Island, at 9:35am a Marsh Harrier flew low over the main centre and continued North West, Willow Tit on feeder at the feeding sight and two Skylarks over Sheepwash carpark, plus all the usual stuff.AHS
12/02/2024The GNDiver again between Stones and Millfields this morning. 2 Shelduck. The female RcPocahrd still. 366 Woodpigeons and 13 Stock Doves flew N. 1 Curlew. Woodcock at Millfields and Barn Owl in Tail Bay early on. 10 Skylarks over Stones island.Simon Roddis
11/02/2024Monthly wildfowl count this morning: GNDiver, 60 GCGrebe, 9 Little Grebe, 1 Heron, 19 Cormorant, 140 Canada, 37 Barnacle, 20 Greylag, 110 Mallard, 19 Teal, 1 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 86 Tufted, 322 Pochard, 1 RcPochard, the Aythya hybrid again, 22 Goldeneye, 436 Coot, 6 Moorhen, 12 Oystercatcher, 35 Lapwing (plus one that got snaffled by a Peregrine), adult Caspian Gull. Totals of 12 Skylarks and 5 Willow Tits (2 singing).SJR, JB, CA
09/02/2024GNDiver and adult Caspian Gull off Watersports 08:00-08:30 before the damp and grey really set in.Simon Roddis
07/02/2024The GNDiver again off Millfields/Stones island this morning. 37 Barnacle Geese. Female RcPochard on the east side south of Fishtail creek. c10 Oystercatchers. 2 Snipe. 1 Redshank. Barn Owl in Tail Bay early morning. 30 House Sparrows at the main centre.Simon Roddis
05/02/2024The GNDiver was off Millfields early morning. 36 Barnacle Geese. 460 Pochard. 20 Goldeneye. 7 Oystercatcher. 1 Woodcock in Hall Wood. c3,000 Common and Black-headed Gulls early morning (maybe 2k Common, 1k BhG?). 35 Cormorants. 3 Willow Tits (1 Hopton end, pair on Stones).Simon Roddis
04/02/2024Species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island/WLC): Canada Goose, House Sparrow, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Moorhen, Coot, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Cormorant, Black-headed Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Dunnock, Song thrush, Robin, Redwing, Shelduck, Blackbird, Goldcrest, Sparrowhawk, Barnacle Goose, Pheasant, Chaffinch, MagpieGary Atkins
04/02/2024The GNDiver was on its usual beat between Stones and Millfields this morning. 2 Shelduck. Single Curlew, Redshank, Snipe and Woodcock. 39 Lapwing. A Kingfisher flew across the res from Stones to Fishtail. A Chiffchaff on Stones and 4 Skylarks over. 15 Reed Buntings left their roost in Hopton reedbed early morning.SJR, CA, AHS
03/02/2024The GNDiver again between Stones island and Millfields mid-morning. 37 Barnacle Geese. 6 Shelduck (1 flew W, 5 dropped in). 7 Oystercatcher. 1,200 Common Gulls flew out early morning. 3 Skylarks over Stones.Simon Roddis
02/02/2024The adult GNDiver still present. 37 Barnacle Geese. 3 redhead Goosander at Millfields early am, and 12 Goldeneye off Stones. 4 Oystercatchers. 1 Redshank and a sub-adult Herring Gull from PS hide. 12 Long-tailed Tit on Stones and a Treecreeper singing near the ranger base. c100 Redwing at Penn Carr. 25 Siskin over WLC creek and a Linnet over Stones causeway.Simon Roddis
01/02/2024The GNDiver again off Stones island this morning. Pochard have increased further to the highest count so far this winter: 551 (441m,111f). 19 Goldeneye. The female RcPochard off Oldfield Lane, female Mandarin at Big Island and 3 Goosander at Millfields. 37 Barnacle Geese. Water Rail showed well in Hopton reedbed. 18 Little and 60+ GCGrebe. 3 Oystercatcher. 39 Lapwing. 1 Snipe on Horseshoe island.Simon Roddis
31/01/2024The GNDiver again off Stones early morning but elusive thereafter. 37 Barnacle Geese. The single female RcPochard off the east side south of Fishtail Creek. An odd-looking duck at the WLC, perhaps a Pochard x Ferruginous Duck hybrid, judging by comparison with photographs online. Now 3 Oystercatchers. 44 Lapwing. One Curlew at sailing club early morning.Simon Roddis
30/01/2024The adult GNDiver was again off Stones island this morning. Adult Caspian around for much of the morning, off Watersports and cruising the shores. 37 Barnacle Geese. Female Goosander and Mandarin at Millfields. 12 Goldeneye. The 2 Oystercatchers still. Barn Owl in Tail Bay at first light. Kingfisher in WLC creek. Marsh Tit at Paul Stanley hide and Mistle Thrush singing in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
28/01/2024GNDiver still off Stones island this morning, and 4 Shelduck were the first here this year. 37 Barnacle Geese. A few more Woodpigeons moving this morning, 151N and 25S, and a total of 12 Stock Doves. 63+ GCGrebes. 2 Oystercatcher, 47 Lapwing and a Redshank.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
27/01/2024G N Diver, 2 Willow tit, Coal tit, 20+ Pochard ( Millfields Car park).Matthew Birkin
27/01/2024The adult GNDiver again off Stones island this morning. Now 2 Oystercatchers on Horseshoe island. 31 Barnacle Geese. Barn Owl on the dam wall first thing and 3 Tawnies calling at Millfields. 32 Woodpigeon N in small groups.Simon Roddis
26/01/2024The GNDiver was between Stones and Millfields this morning, and the first Oystercatcher of the year was at Watersports. Pochard numbers are holding up: 453 (336m,117f), but dabblers are thin on the ground: 4 Gadwall, 4 Wigeon, 17 Teal and a drake Shoveler. 16 Goldeneye (9m,7f). The female RcPochard still around Fishtail. 32 Barnacle Geese. 50 GCGrebes from Millfields. 38 Lapwing. 1 Redshank. 2 Skylarks over.Simon Roddis
25/01/2024The GNDiver was off the south end of Stones island late morning when the murk finally lifted. 2 pairs of Goosander at Millfields. Displaying Goldeneyes and GCGrebes off Stones. A post-roost count of 2,200 Common Gulls departing W over WLC creek early morning. 40 Lapwings at sailing club. Unexpected sightings of House Sparrows: a pair in the bottom of Tail Bay and 5 (3m,2f) at the Millfields feeders. I think they're my first at either location.Simon Roddis
24/01/2024The adult GNDiver was off Millfields/the dam wall all morning. 32 Barnacle Geese at WLC. 2 Woodcock into Hopton end at first light. At least 4 Sparrowhawks enjoying the breeze. 1 Little Egret flew down the east side. 1 Skylark over (and Clive had another 2). 2 Tree Sparrows and a Willow Tit at Millfields.Simon Roddis
22/01/2024The GNDiver still between Stones and Millfields. 3 displaying Sparrowhawks. Total of 230 Starlings, mostly heading W. 1 Redshank.Simon Roddis
21/01/2024The GNDiver again between Stones and Millfields this morning. Early on, a Barn Owl again in Tail Bay (good to know it's survived the cold spell), adult Caspian Gull off the dam wall, and 240 Greylags flew out. 3 Pintail (1m,2f), presumably the same as a couple of days ago. Drake Goosander. c35 Barnacle Geese feeding with Canadas in fields between Sheepwash and the road late morning. The first singing Stock Dove of the year in WLC fields. At least 110 Lapwing (seemed to be on the move). Marsh and Willow Tits on the Sheepwash feeder.Simon Roddis
20/01/2024The GNDiver was between Stones island and Millfields most of the morning. Adult Caspian Gull from Stones. The single female RcPochard was off the east side between Millfields and Fishtail, picked up from Stones. 37 Barnacle Geese. 30 Lapwing.Simon Roddis
19/01/202433 Barnacle goose,17 Cormorant, 3 Pintail, 2 Mistle thrush , 3 Greylag goose, 1 Kestrel, 7 Little grebe, 123 Pochard, 16 Teal, 14 Gadwall, 76 Wigeon, 1 Bullfinch, 14 Long tailed Tit, 1 Brambling , 1 Goldcrest, 10 Siskin,David Armitt
19/01/2024The adult GNDiver was between Stones island and Millfields mid-morning, although elusive. 3 Pintail (1m,2f) from Stones and later at the WLC. 37 Barnacle Geese. 71 Wigeon (mostly off Stones causeway) and 84 Lapwing at sailing club, both substantial increases since yesterday. 2 Curlew and 2 Redshank also at sailing club. 54 GCGrebes from Stones.Simon Roddis
18/01/2024The adult GNDiver was again over towards the east side this morning (not so much heat haze today!). 37 Barnacle Geese. 30 Pink-feet flew high S at 10:00. 35 Wigeon. At sailing club, 5 Shoveler (4m,1f), 36 Lapwing and 4 Curlew. 3 Goosander flew down the res. 1 Redshank at Sheepwash. Pair of Sparrowhawks displaying. Marsh Tit at the Sheepwash feeder.Simon Roddis
17/01/2024Adult Caspian Gull on the raft off the dam wall this morning, and 4 Curlews at sailing club, but the diver eluded me. 35 Barnacle Geese. 1 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing, and 2 Snipe on Horseshoe island. 20 Meadow Pipits in the overflow carpark.Simon Roddis
16/01/2024The adult GNDiver again from Stones although way over towards the east side. 2 Curlew at sailing club. A Little Egret flew SW at 09:00. 360 Canadas. 35 Barnacles. Pair of Goosander. 47 GCGrebes from Stones. 14 Fieldfare in/over WLC creek. Relatively few gulls from Millfields early morning, maybe 3,000 Black-headed and Commons and a few Lesser Black-backs.Simon Roddis
14/01/2024Monthly wildfowl count: 160 Canadas, 35 Barnacle, 21 Greylag, 1f Mandarin, 2 Shoveler, 20 Gadwall (huge decrease since last month), 35 Wigeon, 211 Mallard, 29 Teal, 403 Pochard, 1f RcPochard, 124 Tufted, 25 Goldeneye (highest since 2011), 8 Moorhen, 771 Coot, 23 LGrebe, 54 GCGrebe, 17 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, 1 Curlew, 1 Woodcock, 2 Redshank, 1 GNDiver, 22 Cormorant, 3 Heron.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
13/01/2024The adult GNDiver still, from Millfields early morning. 1 Woodcock at Millfields. 3 adult GBbGulls post-roost. Trickle of Woodpigeons N, c55 in all. Peregrine past Stones island. Total of 4 Sparrowhawks, again including some display. From PS hide late morning, female Mandarin, 7 displaying Goldeneye and c250 Starlings, mostly W. Marsh Tit on the Sheepwash feeder.Simon Roddis
12/01/2024The adult GNDiver was visible from Millfields early morning but couldn't see the RcPochard there t the time. Barn Owl in Tail Bay at first light - apparently one has been seen in the area recently by a Hognaston resident so may well be hanging around.Simon Roddis
11/01/2024The GNDiver again from Stones island early morning and the female RcPochard at Millfields. 7 Whooper Swans flew in from the W at 09:35 but did a U-turn and departed again SW. 85 Pink-footed Geese SW at 10:05. 3 Goosander. Adult Yellow-legged Gull post-roost. Pair of Kestrels near the main centre, first time for a while that we've seen 2 together. 14 Long-tailed Tits on the Millfields feeders. c50 Siskin a the top of WLC creek.Simon Roddis
10/01/2024The GNDiver was much easier to see this morning, and the female RcPochard again at Millfields. 20 Wigeon. 461 Pochard (355m,106f). 9 Goldeneye. 69 GCGrebe. 20 Cormorant. 1 Redshank. Displaying female Sparrowhawk. Clive had 3 Goosander fly up the res, and 9 Magpies at Hopton end early morning.Simon Roddis
08/01/2024The adult GNDiver was off Stones island mid-morning, the female RcPochard still at Millfields and 34 Barnacle Geese feeding with Canadas in the fields at the top of WLC creek. 16 Lapwing at sailing club. Redshank on Watersports island. 3 Tree Sparrows and 2 Willow Titis on the feeders at Millfields.Simon Roddis
06/01/2024List of species noted during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon), from Stones Island to Wildlife Centre: Canada Goose, Barnacle Goose (33 inc Nene), House Sparrow, Mallard, Robin, Blackbird, Coot, Little Grebe, Gt Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Tufted Duck, Gt Black-backed Gull, Moorhen, Pochard, Black-headed Gull, Goldfinch, Gt Northern Diver, Teal, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Bullfinch, Magpie, Redwing, Carrion Crow, Goldeneye, Dunnock, Greylag Goose, Meadow Pipit, Wren, Goldcrest, Woodpigeon, Gadwall, Chaffinch and Jackdaw.Gary Atkins
07/02/2024The GNDiver was off Stones island early morning, and the female RcPochard still at Millfields. Also at Millfields early on, 2 Woodcock came in to roost, at least 6 (probably 3 pairs) calling Tawny Owls, and 3 Goosander. 34 Barnacle Geese. 70 Pink-feet flew NE at 10:09. Marsh and Willow Tits coming to the Paul Stanley feeders.Simon Roddis
06/01/2024The adult GNDiver still, from Millfields late am, and the female RcPochard still there too. 24 Gadwall. 25 Wigeon. 20 Teal. 442 Pochard (361m,81f). 8 Goldeneye including a pair mating at Hopton end. Water Rail calling in Hopton reedbed first thing. 16 Little Grebe. 50 GCGrebe. 1 Redshank. 1 Skylark over WLC fields. 2 Linnet over Stones and a total of 8 Reed Buntings.Simon Roddis
05/01/2024The adult GNDiver still from Stones and later this morning off Millfields. Female RcPochard still at Millfields. A pair of Shoveler off Stones, and 7 Goosander flew up the res. 37 Pink-footed Geese flew SW at 10:45. c30 Barnacles. c600 Jackdaws out of their roost first thing. 30 Siskin at WLC and 2 Tree Sparrows at Millfields.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
05/01/202415 Pochard, 2 Wigeon, 17 Teal, 4 Goldeneye, 18 Cormorant, 1 sparrow hawk, 1 Great black backed gull, G N Diver of stones, 20 Great crested grebe, 7 Little grebe, 10 Lapwing, 6 Long tailed Tit, 2 Shoveler, 2 Mute Swan, 8 GadwallDavid Armitt
04/01/2024The GNDiver again from Stones island but elusive. Pink-footed Geese: 90 NE 08:53 and 35 NE 09:30. 30 Barnacles. 54 Greylags. 6 redhead Goosander at Millfields early morning and the female RcPochard still. 300 Pochard. 6 Collared Doves over Fishtail Creek and a total of 15 Stock Doves. The regular Peregrine on the pylon at the top of WLC creek and later past Stones. Kingfisher at Millfields. Clive had 250+ Starlings over early morning.Simon Roddis
03/01/2024The adult GNDiver was north of Stones island this morning, diving actively. Female RcPochard at Millfields. Water Rail and Woodcock at Hopton end first thing. Kingfisher and Marsh Tit at Paul Stanley hide, plus Alan S had a Chiffchaff there.Simon Roddis
02/01/2024The GNDiver was off Stones island again this morning. 5 displaying Goldeneye off Stones too. 450 Lesser Black-backs went out over Millfields early morning. 1 adult Yellow-legged Gull. 1 Redshank on Watersports island. 65 Siskin and 5 Greenfinch in WLC creek.Simon Roddis
01/01/2024The GNDiver was out in the middle about 09:00 but I gather was a bit more elusive later. 37 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. Single female RcPochard at Millfields - also a pair of Pintail there, per the Hattersleys. 30 Lapwing. 4 Willow Tit (2 Millfields area, 2 at the Lane End feeder).Simon Roddis
31/12/2023The GNDiver was off the Sheepwash area early morning. The Barnacle Geese flock flew into the fields between Shiningford and the main road. 375 Pochard (292m,83f). 51 GCGrebe. 24 Lapwing. The Peregrine in its favourite ash tree in WLC fields. Flock of at least 100 Siskin flew over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
30/12/2023The adult GNDiver was off Stones around 3pm. Not a huge gull roost, perhaps only 2,500 birds, and rubbish light: at least 1,000 Common Gulls, 100+ Lesser Black-backs, 1 Herring, 1 adult Yellow-leg. 4 Tree Sparrows at Millfields. 70 Rooks heading to roost over Stones causeway late pm.Simon Roddis
29/12/2023Perimeter count this morning: 26 Lapwing, 2 Redshank, 20 Magpie, 4 Raven, 5 Coal Tit, 1 Marsh Tit (PS hide), 5 Willow Tit, 93 Blue, 46 Great, 38 Long-tailed, 5 Nuthatch, 5 Treecreeper, 41 Starling, 15 Song Thrush, 2 Mistle, 176 Redwing, 101 Blackbird, 12 Fieldfare, 62 Robin, 19 Dunnock, 38 Chaffinch, 17 Bullfinch, 51 Goldfinch, 245 Siskin, 5 Reed Bunting, plus single GNDiver, Goosander, Peregrine.Simon Roddis
28/12/2023Clive picked up the returning adult Great Northern Diver off Stones island early morning, later showing well from Millfields. By my reckoning, this will be its 18th winter at Carsington. Not much else of note, but a total of 449 Pochard, the single female Red-crested Pochard with white at the base of the bill and a Kingfisher at Millfields.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
26/2/2023Clive had 7 Egyptian Geese off Stones early morning, then relocating to the Brown Ale Bay side of Sheepwash spit. Previous high was 5 in 2005. Adult Caspian Gull and female Mandarin from WLC mid morning. 3 RcPochard at Millfields. 300+ Pochard. 2 Woodcock at Millfields early morning. Mistle Thrush singing at the top of WLC creek.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
25/12/2023Forgot to mention, c150 Pink-footed Geese flying E 09:10.Simon Roddis
25/12/2023Best this morning were 360 Pochard, pair of Red-crested Pochard at Millfields, 15 Goldeneye, Water Rail showing in Hopton reedbed, Redshank off Stones causeway, total of 12 Ravens, Linnet on Stones causeway. Happy Christmas!Simon Roddis
20/12/2023Pair of RcPochard off the south end of Stones island (Nigel, I did try to find you but I think you must have left). Kingfisher at WLC. Pair of Willow Tits on Stones. 45 Siskin in WLC creek. Alan S had Marsh Tit and Redshank at PS hide.Simon Roddis
18/12/2023Adult Caspian Gull (not the usual bird) off sailing club early morning. 80 Pink-footed Geese flew NE 10:23. 35 Barnacle Geese again. c700 Jackdaws out of their roost at the top of Tail Bay early morning. 40 Siskin in WLC creek.Simon Roddis
17/12/2023Monthly wildfowl count: 386 Canada, 35 Barnacle, 7 Greylag, 7 Mute, 138 Gadwall, 72 Wigeon, 232 Mallard, 51 Teal, 4 RcPochard, 468 Pochard, 180 Tufted, 21 Goldeneye, 8 Moorhen, 1,092 Coot, 24 Little Grebe, 28 GCGrebe, 75 Lapwing, 1 Redshank, 2 Woodcock, 28 Cormorant. A couple of counts seem a but low, maybe because of the breezy conditions. The adult Caspian Gull put in an appearance and a Waxwing flew down the east side 08:05.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
16/12/2023At Millfields/Tail Bay early morning, 6 calling Tawny Owls, 4 Sparrowhawks, 89 Greylag flew out. Pair of RcPochard at sailing club plus the single female still at Millfields. 35 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. Redshank again. Total of 168 Lesser Black-backs (108 flew S from the roost early morning). Pair of Peregrine playing over the pastures in the breeze. Total of 250+ Fieldfare, including 245 SW. 120 Siskin, including 100 over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
15/12/2023At Hopton end first thing, 2+ Woodcock, 5+ Reed Buntings, 3 Raven. Counts of 117 Gadwall, 21 Wigeon, 24 Teal, 46 Tufted, 417 Pochard, 2 RcPochard, 14 Goldeneye, 21 Little Grebe, 53 GCGrebe, 24 Cormorant. 6 Buzzard. 40 Fieldfare.Simon Roddis
14/12/2023A dull and damp morning. Male RcPochard again off sailing club and the Redshank along stones causeway. 9 Goldeneye. Around WLC and creek, c120 Siskin, 13 Greenfinch and a Water Rail calling in the reedbed.Simon Roddis
13/12/2023Pretty much 'as you were' this morning. 1m RcPochard. Minimum 250 Pochard but count scuppered by a windsurfer, putting up at least 100 of them. At least 9 Goldeneye. Peregrine past the main centre. 22 Lapwing. 1 Redshank. Marsh Tit calling in Brown Ale Bay. c500 Starlings in about 10 flocks through the main carpark at 08:20 - maybe just come out of their roost?Simon Roddis
11/12/20233 RcPochard (mff) in sailing club bay this morning. The adult Caspian Gull again around Stones. Around WLC creek, the regular Peregrine, 1 Brambling, 9 Greenfinch and c60 Siskin.Simon Roddis
10/12/20233 Red-crested Pochard off Stones early morning, c250 Jackdaws left a roost near the Sailing Club, c100 Redwing over the east side, 1 Redshank on Stones, female Mandarin in WLC Creek, 8 Greenfinch there also.Clive Ashton/Alan Stewdardson
10/12/2023Afternoon visit. In the gull roost, 3,250 Common (new county record), 1,400 Black-headeds, 40 Lesser Black-back, 1 Greater and 1 Herring. 2 RcPochard off Sheepwash. At least 180 Redwings came in to Stones to roost, with single figures of Song Thrush, Fieldfare and Blackbird. Late shpwing of raptors included 5 Buzzard and single Peregrine, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.Simon Roddis
08/12/20239 Whooper Swans early morning. 4 RcPochard (2m,2f) off Stones. 9 Goldeneye. 58 Lapwing. 1 Redshank. The adult Caspian Gull around Stones late morning. 2 Herring Gulls. The regular male Peregrine again. Marsh Tit on the Sheepwash feeder. First singing Mistle Thrush of this end of the year at Hall Wood. 11 Greenfinch in WLC hedge. 2 Linnet over Stones (1 singing). Total of 40 Goldfinch.Simon Roddis
06/12/2023No sign of yesterday's Waxwing around WLC creek to 09:30 at least, but c100 Redwing there. 4 RcPochard off Stones. 60 Lapwing. 1 Redshank. 2 Snipe in WLC creek. Lesser Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
05/12/2023Only mildly damp this morning. Pair of RcPochard off Stones and later from WLC. 255 Pochard. 2 Redshank at Sheepwash. The Peregrine eating what looked like a drake Gadwall at Shiningford. Marsh Tit on the Sheepwash feeder and 5 Tree Sparrows at Millfields.Simon Roddis
02/12/2023Fog descended this morning but managed to see/hear a few bits and pieces: drake Pintail and 3 RcPochard at WLC, Water Rail in Hopton reedbed and 3 Woodcock at Millfields.Simon Roddis
01/12/2023Very cold and a bit quiet this morning. A Little Egret flew SW (infrequent in December). 47 Lapwing. The regular Peregrine, first on Watersports island and later in his favoured tree in WLC creek. Lot of Redwings and a few Fieldfares feeding on berries there too, and 8 Greenfinches in the hedge.Simon Roddis
30/11/2023No sign of yesterday's Shorelark around Stones island to 10:15 at least. 3 skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 390 birds flew NW between 10:00-10:35. The adult Caspian Gull again past Stones, the Oystercatcher still, and 4 Snipe in WLC creek.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
29/11/2023No further sign of the Shorelark on Stones island, but still plenty of birds: highlight was a Short-eared Owl over Stones late afternoon, may have dropped onto Watersports island. Single Oystercatcher, Redshank and Pintail, 100 Lapwing, 17 Barnacles, Teal up to 172 since yesterday and Wigeon to 93. Water Rail in Hopton reedbed.Simon Roddis
29/11/2023Shore LarkMartin Hanks
28/11/2023Counted some ducks etc this morning: 4 Shoveler, 103 Gadwall, 47 Wigeon, 162 Mallard, 11 Teal, 6 RcPochard, 365 Pochard, 156 Tufted, 14 Goldeneye, 1 Goosander, 8 Mute, 11 Moorhen, 970 Coot, 26 Little Grebe, 55 GCGrebe, 53 Lapwing, 30 Cormorant. Also 3 Brambling.Simon Roddis

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