Recent Sightings

NameSightingDate
Simon Roddis, Alan StewardsonAn Osprey flew south down the reservoir just after 09:00, putting all the gulls up out of Brown Ale Bay. Adult Caspian Gull still and 3 Yellow-legs. 750 Canadas and 20 Greylags flew out over the dam wall early morning. Female Red-crested Pochard at Flat Island. 13 Shoveler. 4 Ringed, 5 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin and a juvenile Peregrine at Sheepwash. 2 Willow Tits on Stones and 1 at Sheepwash. A Reed Warbler singing quietly on Stones and a Yellow Wagtail at Sheepwash.20/08/2025
Simon RoddisEvening visit: drake Common scoter still from Sheepwash hide. Gulls: 1,500 Lesser Black-backs, 8 Yellow-legged (7 adults, 1 juvenile), 6 Common (4 adults, 2 juveniles), 450 Black-headed. 155 Rooks flew to roost.19/08/2025
Richard LoweThis afternoon of note from Sheepwash Hide: Osprey - flew from south to Brown Ale Bay then south again, lost to view. Common Scoter (drake); Wigeon (5); Red-crested Pochard (from Paul Stanley); GBB Gull (Juv); YL Gull (2) Ad+2nd s; Plus Dunlin and Ringed Plover on Sailing Club shore; Common Sandpiper and LRP (2) juvs in Brown Ale Bay.19/08/2025
Simon Roddis, Clive AshtonThe adult Caspian Gull was on Shiningford shore this morning. Totals of 5 Ringed Plover, 4 Snipe and 3 Dunlin. 9 Shoveler and 8 Pochard at Sheepwash. 12+ Little Egrets.19/08/2025
Richard LoweFrom Sheepwash Hide late afternoon: Ringed Plover (11); LR Plover - adult with two chicks plus single Juv; Redshank (2) juvs; YL Gull (3) Ads; Common Gull (1) Ad; very few (< 100) LBB Gulls compared to previous days.18/08/2025
Simon Roddis, Clive AshtonThe adult Caspian Gull was tucking into a well-matured dead fish in Brown Ale Bay this morning - rather him/her than me! 3 Yellow-legged and a rather tatty Common Gull. Waders included Redshank, Snipe, 2 Ringed and 4 Little Ringed Plovers at Sheepwash and Dunlin at sailing club. Juvenile Shelduck and female Red-crested Pochard still. 50 House Martins over the dam wall. Sedge Warbler at Sheepwash and Garden Warbler on Stones causeway. 2 Yellow Wagtails on the dam wall.18/08/2025
Simon RoddisA Golden Plover at sailing club was, I think, the first of the year here. Ruff and Dunlin still there too, 5 Ringed Plovers over Stones, and a Common Sandpiper and Oystercatcher at Hopton end. Juvenile Shelduck still. 126 Teal. 11 Shoveler at Sheepwash and a juvenile Peregrine putting up the gulls there. Juvenile Common Gull past Stones. Lesser Whitethroat singing in WLC creek.17/08/2025
Richard LoweLate afternoon of note: Red Kite, Greenshank (Juv), Black-tailed Godwit (c.4 flew out of Brown Ale Bay northwards), Caspian Gull (regular adult) and c. 4 YLGulls (ads) from Sheepwash; Ruff (Juv) and Dunlin in front of Sailing Club with calling Greenshank over.16/08/2025
Simon RoddisTwo Ospreys from Stones island this morning, one of them carrying a fish before disappearing behind Blackwall Plantation; probably a juvenile and an adult although they weren't together, the adult later reappearing at Sheepwash. At least 2 Hobbies over the north end. 8 Shoveler at Sheepwash. A female Ruff at sailing club (found by Mike Redfern) and Ringed Plover at Sheepwash. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls again. Common Tern past Stones. 52 Cormorants. Redstart in WLC creek and Yellow Wagtail at Sheepwash.16/08/2025
Simon RoddisHighlight this morning was an Osprey which circled its way down the reservoir at around 10:30. 3 Ruffs (2m,1f) flew around for a few minutes but couldn't convince themselves to land and departed SE, while 3 Black-tailed Godwits flew behind Flat Island and may have landed in Brown Ale Bay. Juvenile Shelduck still, 115 Teal and the female Red-crested Pochard now up towards Sheepwash. 2 Snipe and a Common Sandpiper at Millfields. 2 Dunlin. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. Peregrine at Millfields and Hobby over Hopton end. Skylark on the dam wall and Yellow Wagtails at Sheepwash and Millfields.15/08/2025
Richard LoweBlack Tern (6) - 2 moulting adults and 4 juvs from Sheepwash/Lane End hides at c.4pm onwards; Sanderling (1) and Ringed Plover (2) on Watersports Is.; a very brief female-type Marsh Harrier from Sheepwash car park; Caspian Gull (the regular adult) in front of Lane End hide plus at least 4 Ad YLGulls at Sheepwash with a summer plumaged Grey Plover. A very productive late afternoon!13/08/2025
Simon Roddis, Clive AshtonA superb summer-plumage Grey Plover was at Sheepwash this morning. 2 Ringed Plovers there and another at sailing club with 3 Dunlin. Common Sandpiper in Brown Ale Bay. Juvenile Mediterranean Gull loafing among BhGs at sailing club, and Green Woodpecker calling from the woods behind. Juvenile Shelduck still. 64 Teal. 8 Shoveler. 3 Yellow-legged Gulls. Yellow Wagtails at Sheepwash and Millfields. Spotted Flycatchers in Hall Wood and at Millfields. 2 Redstarts in WLC fields. 19 Crossbills over Hall Wood and a Siskin over Millfields.13/08/2025
Simon RoddisIn a slightly truncated visit this morning, a Green Woodpecker was calling in the woods below the dam wall; 7 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plovers and a Curlew were at sailing club; the adult Caspian Gull and Great Egret at Watersports; 20 Pochard at Sheepwash; and 175 Pied and 3 Yellow Wagtails left their roost on Watersports island.11/08/2025
Simon Roddis, Jon BradleyHighlight of this morning's wildfowl count were 2 Black-necked Grebes, probably juveniles, initially off Middle Wood and later at Shiningford, and 3 Turnstones on/around sailing club island (per JB). Numbers were: 463 Canada, 5 Barnacle, 5 Greylag, 23 Mute Swan (plus 4 large cygnets), 82 Gadwall, 468 Mallard, 29 Teal, 13 Pochard, 1 Red-crested Pochard, 194 Tufted, 17 Moorhen, 977 Coot, 26 Little Grebe, 54 GCGrebe, 3 Oystercatcher, 5 Ringed Plover, 4 LRPlover, 1 Black-tailed Godwit (10 later in Brown Ale Bay per CA), 2 Common and 2 Green Sandpipers, 4 Dunlin, 47 Cormorant, 21 Little Egret, 1 Great Egret, 13 Grey Heron. Also a Hobby over Millfield, Yellow Wagtail over the north end, 2+ Crossbills over Hall Wood, Spotted Flycatcher in Hall Wood.10/08/2025
Simon RoddisAn adult Arctic Tern was at sailing club this morning, and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Sheepwash/Brown Ale Bay (winner of the best-looking-juvenile-gull award). 3 Dunlin and 4 Ringed Plover at sailing club. 69 Gadwall just from the WLC, plus the female Red-crested Pochard. 19 Little Egrets. Redstart and 2 Garden Warblers on Stones, and another Redstart in WLC fields. 2 Yellow Wagtails over the dam wall and WLC creek. 100 Linnets in WLC creek too.09/08/2025
Simon RoddisLong-stayers this morning included the adult Caspian Gull, juvenile Shelduck, family of 5 Barnacle Geese and the Great Egret. 28 Teal and 9 Pochard are both small increases. 228 Tufted. 2 Ringed and 4 juvenile Little Ringed Plovers, plus a Yellow Wagtail, at Sheepwash. 3 Common Sandpipers between Sheepwash and Lane End, and Alan S had 2 Green Sandpipers in Brown Ale Bay. 4 Spotted Flycatchers at Hopton end/Hall Wood. 2 Garden Warblers and a juvenile Common Whitethroat on Stones, and another Whitethroat at Hopton end. Juvenile Redstart in WLC creek.08/08/2025
Richard LoweAt Sheepwash this afternoon: LRPlover (Ad) with 3 chicks recently hatched; Ringed Plover - 3+; YLGull - 4 Ads; Peregrine - Ad plus juvenile, the latter chasing BHG’s; Little Egret - 6;07/08/2025
Simon RoddisLots of singles this morning: Whimbrel flying SW high over the main centre, Green Sandpiper in Brown Ale Bay, juvenile Little Ringed Plover at Sheepwash, Dunlin off the dam wall, adult Common Tern at sailing club, juvenile Shelduck again on Stones, female Red-crested Pochard at WLC, adult Caspian Gull at Watersports and a probable third-year at Sheepwash, Great Egret, Peregrine, Lesser Whitethroat and Redstart in WLC fields, Common Whitethroat on Stones and Crossbill SW over Millfields. Plus 2 Garden Warblers and 5 Barnacle Geese on Stones, and 2 Herring Gulls at Sheepwash.07/08/2025
Simon RoddisBit of an arrival of coastal birds this morning, with an adult Sandwich Tern around sailing club, then at Millfields late morning, a Turnstone flew off the dam wall, 3 Ringed Plovers (courtesy of RPJ & AMD) at Millfields all morning, and a Dunlin. Long-stayers included the adult Caspian Gull, Great Egret and female Red-crested Pochard. 260 Canada Geese. 12+ Little Egrets. 2 Peregrines, the juvenile took a lump out of a Woodpigeon but flew on without stopping. In WLC fields, 2 Redstarts, 2 Lesser and a Common Whitethroat, and another Common on Stones. 12 Crossbills SW over the visitor centre mid-morning.06/08/2025
Simon RoddisTwo drake Common Scoters this morning, one off Sheepwash, the other between Stones and Millfields. Green Sandpiper at WLC. Juv Shelduck, female Red-crested Pochard, adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls and Great Egret still present. 16 Little Egrets. 150 Canadas. 468 Mallard. 220 Tufted. 52 Cormorants. 22 Little Grebe. 8+ Spotted Flycatchers in 3 presumed family parties in Hall Wood (seems like they've had a good year), and 20 Crossbills over. 2 Redstarts at WLC/fields.05/08/2025
Simon Roddis, Alan StewardsonA drake Common Scoter was between Stones and Millfields this morning and the adult Caspian Gull again at Watersports. Juvenile Shelduck, female Red-crested Pochard and Great Egret still. A Green Sandpiper flew past Sheepwash hide and a Yellow Wagtail over Stones causeway. A trickle of Sand Martins flying into the breeze, 32 in 2 hours.04/08/2025
Gary AtkinsSpecies noted during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island to Wildlife Centre. The grand total of 41 was surprisingly the highest of the year so far: House Sparrow; Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Carrion Crow, Swallow, Woodpigeon, Red Kite, Buzzard, LIttle Egret, Moorhen, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Sand Martin, Pied Wagtail, Blackbird, Grey Heron, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Cormorant, Barnacle Goose, Greylag Goose, Goldfinch (a flock of 80+), Bullfinch, Shelduck, Magpie, Blackcap, Tufted Duck, Sedge Warbler, Wren, Swift, House Martin, Mallard, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Red-crested Pochard, Dunnock, Chaffinch, Redstart, Coot, Gadwall, Oystercatcher03/08/2025
Simon RoddisJuvenile Shelduck (still?) at Lane End/Stones island. 16 Teal. Female Red-crested Pochard still from WLC. Common Sandpiper at Lane End and Common Tern off Stones. Probable third-summer Caspian Gull on Sheepwash spit. 49 Cormorants. The Great Egret still and at least 17 Little, including the colour-ringed bird LV at Sheepwash. Kingfisher at Millfields. 40 Swallows at the draw-off tower early morning. Garden Warbler on Stones. In WLC creek, female Redstart, Lesser Whitethroat and juvenile Common Whitethroat (both 'throats' in the same scope view). Family party of at least 5 Spotted Flycatchers in Sheepwash carpark and 200+ Linnets in the meadows.03/08/2025
Simon Roddis, Clive AshtonFamily of 5 Barnacle Geese still. Juvenile Shelduck on Stones. 1 Dunlin at Sheepwash. Adult Caspian Gull still from Stones and an adult Common Tern. 38 Cormorant. One Great and a mere 27 Little Egrets. Hobby eating prey on the wing over the east side and 2 juvenile Kestrels in WLC fields. 3 Willow Tits (Brown Ale Bay, Stones and Millfields). 5 Redstarts and a Common Whitethroat in WLC fields. 12 Crossbills SW over Sheepwash.02/08/2025
Dave ArmittLittle Egret 16, Grey Heron 5 , Pochard 4, Pied Wagtail 10, Cormorant 30, Yellow leg Gull sheep wash , Sand martin 2, Buzzard 1,Little Grebe 2, Great White Egret 1,Common Scoter, Barnacle goose 4, two flocks of Gold Finch 20+, Blackcap 2,Redstart 1,Swift 1,Swallow 1, RC Pochard 1, Oystercatcher 2,Gadwall 20 , Chiffchaff 101/08/2025
SJR, AHS, MJRAnother day, another record count of Little Egrets: 30 this morning, including 13 roosting at Shiningford. The Great Egret on Stones too, and a drake Common Scoter offshore. Female Red-crested Pochard from the WLC. A Black-tailed Godwit, a Redshank (heard earlier over Millfields) and 2 Dunlin were at Sheepwash late morning. Adult Caspian Gull at Watersports. Juvenile Peregrine upsetting the gulls at Millfields. Around Stones and the WLC, 4+ Redstarts, 2 Willow Warblers, Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, several Sedge and lots of Blackcaps.01/08/2025
David GriffinYellow Wagtail in rocks half way between sailing club and dam walk, flew towards dam wall.31/07/2025
Simon RoddisA female-type Goldeneye was off Flat Island this morning, presumably the same bird as last week. Female Red-crested Pochard still. 84 Gadwall. One Great and at least 22 Little Egrets. 3 Common Sandpipers at Lane End and a Dunlin past Millfields. Immature Common Gull over Stones and 7 Yellow-legs on Sheepwash spit. Peregrine from Stones and 2 Buzzards, an adult and a noisy juvenile, over Hall Wood. On Stones, 2 Willow Tits, a juvenile Whitethroat and a Willow Warbler. 3 Spotted Flycatchers between Hall and Middle Woods.31/07/2025
Simon RoddisAn adult Knot in slightly fading summer plumage was on the Brown Ale Bay side of Sheepwash spit early morning, along with 4 Dunlin. Four drake Common Scoters were off Stones island mid-morning. 5 Barnacle Geese still. 484 Mallard (site record) and c900 Coot. Adult Caspian Gull, 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls and a pair of Common Terns. One Great and 13 Little Egrets. 1+ Peregrine. 20 Sand Martins came out of Hopton reedbed early morning, closely followed by 20 Swallows. Garden Warbler with food at Hopton end, presumably for a second brood. Family party of c5 adult and fledged juvenile Spotted Flycatchers in the bottom of Hall Wood. 1 Redstart in WLC fields.30/07/2025
Simon Roddis6 Dunlin were on Sheepwash spit early morning, a Ringed Plover over Stones later and a Common Sandpiper at Millfields. 3 Common Terns. Adult Caspian Gull again at Watersports. One Great and 15 Little Egrets. Willow Tits on Stones and in WLC creek. Redstart in WLC fields.29/07/2025
Simon RoddisSmall stuff caught the eye this morning: Spotted Flycatcher and juvenile Whitethroat in Tail Bay, make Redstart and Lesser Whitethroat in 'warbler corner' on Stones; 3 more Redstarts in WLC fields, Willow Tits in Tail Bay and on Stones, and a Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall. Plus Peregrine, Dunlin, 10 Swifts moving through, Red-crested Pochard, Great Egret, and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls among 335 Lesser Black-backs on Sheepwash spit.28/07/2025
SJR, CA, RPJ, AMDWildfowl this morning included 5 female/juv Shoveler off the dam wall, 1 juvenile Shelduck, female R-cPochard still and 2 Common Pochard. A Dunlin landed on Watersports island. Adult Caspian Gull at Watersports and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 36 Cormorant. One Great and 21 Little Egrets. Hobby over the dam wall and it or another later over the north end, and juvenile Peregrine over the main centre. Skylark and 5 Yellow Wagtails on/over the dam wall. Female Redstart in WLC fields and another reported at WLC.27/07/2025
Simon RoddisA pair of Common Scoter were out in the middle this morning, the first for a while. Female Red-crested Pochard, adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls and Great Egret still. 2 Dunlin flying around Stones island and a Common Sandpiper on Horseshoe. Yellow Wagtail and Skylark on/over the dam wall. 2 Redstarts and a Lesser Whitethroat in WLC fields.26/07/2025
Simon RoddisNo sign of yesterday's Goldeneye from WLC but the female Red-crested Pochard was there, and 2 Peregrines (adult and juv?) overhead. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls still. 5 female/juv Redstarts in WLC fields/Shiningford creek, and a Lesser Whitethroat in WLC fields. Spotted Flycatcher in Millfields viewing area and a Crossbill over.25/07/2025
Simon RoddisA female-type Goldeneye from WLC is my first here in July (and I think a site first too). Adult Caspian Gull still but mobile, last seen on Sheepwash spit with 2 adult Yellow-legs. 600+ Coot. 15 Little and 64 GCGrebes. One Great and 12+ Little Egrets. 1 Redshank at sailing club. 39 Cormorants. Peregrine on the usual pylon. 2 Redstarts in WLC fields. 1 Crossbill over Hall Wood.24/07/2025
Simon Roddis, Alan StewardsonBarnacle Goose family still present, the 3 young now able to fly. 2 full-grown juvenile Mandarins at Millfields. 24 Teal. Female Red-crested Pochard still off Horseshoe island. 52 GCGrebe. 2 Common Sandpipers at Sheepwash. Pair of Common Terns again at sailing club. Adult Caspian Gull again at Watersports. 3 Yellow-legged Gulls including 2 juveniles at Sheepwash. At least 4 juvenile Lesser Black-backs, first I've seen this year. 1 Great and 16 Little Egrets. Kingfisher in Tail Bay. Fledged Reed Warblers in Brown Ale Bay. Female Redstart in WLC fields and juvenile Bullfinch at Shiningford.23/07/2025
Simon Roddis1 Great and 13 Little Egrets this morning. 59 Gadwall. 10 Common and one female Red-crested Pochard still. Adult Caspian, Yellow-legged and Herring Gulls, plus 4 Common. 4 GSWoodpeckers. 2, maybe 3 Peregrines. Lesser Whitethroat near WLC and 2 female-type Redstarts in the fields. 130 Linnets south of Sheepwash and 30 on Stones. 4 Crossbill SW.22/07/2025
SJR, AHS, CAJust a few bits and pieces this morning: juvenile Peregrine around Stones island, 2 Great and at least 8 Little Egrets, 2+ Garden Warblers and a Lesser Whitethroat on Stones, Yellow Wagtail over, female-type Redstart in WLC creek and a Crossbill SW.21/07/2025
Simon Roddis7 Crossbills flew SW over the main carpark at 07:25. Dunlin on Watersports island, and presumably the same bird at Sheepwash later. Adult Caspian Gull still off Watersports. 19 Pochard at Sheepwash. Female Red-crested Pochard still from the WLC. Pair of Common Terns again. Siskin over the main centre.20/07/2025
Richard LoweMid-afternoon from Sheepwash Hide: Osprey flew up the res. and departed North at just gone 3pm; Goldeneye (1); Pochard/Ferruginous Duck type Hybrid; GWEgret (2); LRP (4); Common Sandpiper (3); YLGull (2) - Ad and 2nd s; Common Tern (2).19/07/2025
Simon Roddis2 Black-tailed Godwits flew SW early morning, and a Snipe over the dam wall was my first for a while. 10 Common Sandpipers (9 at Sheepwash, 1 on Horseshoe island). 14 Oystercatchers, plus 2 chicks. Adult Caspian and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls off Stones. Pair of Common Terns. At least 2 Great Egrets. 36 Gadwall, 20 Teal and 12 Pochard at Sheepwash. Female Shoveler off Horseshoe. Female Red-crested Pochard still from the WLC. 23 Mute Swans, plus 4 cygnets still. 3 Yellow and 7 Grey Wagtails. Redstart on sailing club island.19/07/2025
Simon Roddis, Jon BradleyMonthly wildfowl count: 1,154 Canada, 5 Barnacle (3 young now almost fully grown), 154 Greylag, 20 Mute Swan (plus 4 cygnets), 24 Gadwall, 1 Wigeon, 305 Mallard, 22 Teal, 1 Red-crested Pochard, 11 Common Pochard, 231 Tufted, 15 Moorhen, 495 Coot, 22 Little Grebe, 47 GCGrebe, 6 Oystercatcher (plus 2 chicks), 10 Little Ringed Plover (8 at Sheepwash), 7 Common Sandpiper, 18 Cormorant, 14 Little Egret, 12 Grey Heron. Also the adult Caspian Gull again, 3 Yellow Wagtails, pair of Peregrine.13/07/2025
Andrew CarmichaelJuvenile Little Ringed Plover from Sheepwash hide10/07/2025
Simon RoddisAn adult Caspian Gull (very likely the one that has visited in previous years) was at Watersports this morning. A Greenshank on sailing club island and 2 Yellow Wagtails (plus 6 Grey and 50 Pied) on the dam wall/Millfields. Female Red-crested Pochard, Yellow-legged Gull and Great Egret still. 2 Common Sandpiper at sailing club. 3 Peregrines over the north end, and possibly a fourth over Millfields. Female Redstart in WLC fields. Single Crossbill over Millfields.12/07/2025
Simon Roddis2 fully grown juvenile Goosander off the dam wall early morning, my first here since 21 April. 10 Pochard. 4 Common Sandpiper. 2 Great and 10 Little Egrets. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls again. Juvenile male Redstart in WLC fields (little bit of orange-red on side of breast). At least 2 Crossbills calling over Middle Wood.11/07/2025
Simon RoddisA male Common Whitethroat was in WLC fields this morning (plus female Redstart) and a Yellow Wagtail flew S over Stones and appeared to land in the dam wall. Female Red-crested Pochard, adult Yellow-legged Gull and Great Egret still. 12 Little Egrets. Skylark singing on the dam wall. Clive had a Black-tailed Godwit at Ps hide. 16 species of butterfly must be easily my highest ever total here.10/07/2025
Simon RoddisA Green Sandpiper was on the dam wall early morning, and a Curlew at sailing club. Also at least 1 Yellow Wagtail and a Skylark along the dam wall. Another Skylark and 8 Crossbills later over WLC creek. Female Red-crested Pochard, Wigeon and Great Egret still. At least 8 Little Egrets. 10 Lapwing from WLC and 3 Redshank off Stones island. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 2 Redstarts and 35 Goldfinches in WLC fields.09/07/2025
Simon RoddisNo repeat of yesterday's wader passage - too 'nice' a day for it - but other bits and pieces included at least 12 Crossbills N through WLC creek, 3 Redstarts and a Lesser Whitethroat in WLC fields, Great Egret and Yellow-legged Gull still, 12 Teal and 13 Pochard in Brown Ale Bay.08/07/2025
Simon RoddisA total of 37 Black-tailed Godwits this morning, including a flock of 31 which circled Stones before departing S. 13 Redshank and a Dunlin also indicative of wader movement. Moulting drake Wigeon (which Clive saw yesterday) still at Sheepwash. 1, possibly 2, adult Yellow-legged Gulls. Great Egret still, and 10 Little Egrets. At least 1 Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall.07/07/2025
Gary AtkinsSpecies noted during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon, areas from Stones Island to the Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Mallard, Chiffchaff, Swift, Swallow, Blue Tit, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Goldfinch, Little Egret, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Cormorant, Dunnock, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Blackbird, Gt Crested Grebe, Grey Heron, Oystercatcher, Song Thrush, Pied Wagtail, Magpie, Wren, Common Tern, Yellow-legged Gull, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Little Grebe, Barnacle Goose, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Greylag Goose, Buzzard, Peregrine, Great Tit06/07/2025


Historic Sightings

DateSightingName
23/02/2023Managed to locate the Jack Snipe at the Hopton End reedbed this afternoon (15.20). It was quite close to the blue bucket! Also a Willow Tit singing on the other side of the road.Paul Bennett
23/02/2023The GNDiver was north of Stones island early morning. 25 Barnacle Geese. 34 Greylags. 8 Curlew. Peregrine over Watersports island. 12+ Ravens. Marsh and Willow Tits on the Sheepwash feeder late morning. 2 Skylarks over.Simon Roddis
22/02/2023The GNDiver was off Fishtail this morning, as viewed from Stones. Jack Snipe and Water Rail at Hopton reedbed first thing. 26 Barnacle Geese. 1 Dunlin flying around Sheepwash spit. Marsh Tit still at the Sheepwash feeder. 4 Skylarks SW over WLC creek. Totals of 10 Moorhen, 12 Herring Gull, 18 Raven (13 around the dead sheep), 8 Goldcrest, 11 Bullfinch (1 singing at top of WLC creek), 9 Reed Bunting.Simon Roddis
21/02/2023The GNDiver was off Fishtail early on and then off Flat Island late morning. 26 Barnacle Geese. 40 Wigeon in Brown Ale Bay. 1 Goosander. 9 Curlew at sailing club early morning. 9 Herring Gulls. 12 Ravens on the latest sheep carcass. 3 Skylarks over. 70 Linnet on Stones causeway, and 6+ Lesser Redpolls among Goldfinches and Siskins feeding at the top of WLC creek.Simon Roddis
20/02/2023The GNDiver was off Stones island this morning. A male Mandarin and a Jack Snipe at Hopton end first thing (and the Mandarin and a pair of Shoveler later from PS hide). 31 Barnacle Geese. 1 Pink-foot. 13 Curlew around Stones (and 10 of them later near Sheepwash). 8 Herring Gulls on Sheepwash spit. Peregrine over Watersports island. Another sheep carcass on the pastures attracted 15 Ravens (and another pair over Stones). Marsh Tit still coming to the Sheepwash feeder. 60 Linnet from Stones causeway.Simon Roddis
19/02/202310 Goldfinch, 7 oystercatcher, 72 Wigeon, 2 pied Wagtail, 69 Teal, 48 Gadwall, 1 goldeneye, 2 Little Grebe, 20 Redwing, 1 Curlew, 15 Cormorant, 200+ Jackdaw going to roostDavid Armitt
18/02/2023The GNDiver was towards the north end early morning. 18 Barnacles. 7 Herring Gulls. One, maybe 2 Peregrines from Stones. 5 Skylarks over. 25 Siskin at Penn Carr.Simon Roddis
12/02/2023Early WeBS count (should really be next Sunday): 1 GNDiver, 251 Canada, 5 Barnacle, 5 Greylag, 1 Mute Swan, 68 Gadwall, 70 Wigeon, 188 Mallard, drake Pintail, 641 Teal, 10 Tufted, drake Common Scoter between Stones and Millfields, 10 Goldeneye (6m,4f), 8 Moorhen, 91 Coot, 8 LGrebe, 19 GCGrebe, 10 Oystercatcher, 110 Lapwing, 5 Snipe, 4 Redshank, 1 Curlew, 12 Cormorant, 1 Heron. 3 GSWoodpeckers drumming. Willow Tit singing between PS and Sheepwash, 60 Linnet on Stones.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
11/02/2023Flock of barnacle geese on the small island in front of the wildlife centre as were some canadian geese. Teals and mallards thriving well in this stretch of water. 1 goldcrest in the shrubbery on stones island. Lapwings flying in circles overhead. Tits feeding well at the bird table at Lane end as was the willow tits or marsh tits. Not sure which.Love reading the resident bird watchers sightings.Ann F
10/02/2023The adult GNDiver was again up the res this morning. Drake Pintail off Stones - such a beautiful duck. 27+ Barnacles. A Curlew flew in then settled between Sheepwash and Lane End. 1 Dunlin. 3 Redshank. c20 Herring Gulls post-roost. c1,000 Jackdaws early morning on and over the dam wall. 6 Ravens over the pastures.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
07/02/2023The GNDiver was off Stones this morning. Shelduck at Millfields, pair of Shoveler, 1f Pochard, 30 Barnacles, 7 Oystercatcher, 3 Redshank, 5 Snipe. 1 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing. Perimeter counts: 6 GSWoodpecker (4 drumming), 23 Magpie, 15 Coal Tit, 1 Marsh (PS hide), 8 Willow, 164 Blue, 86 Great, 20 Long-tailed, 6 Goldcrest, 45 Wren, 3 Nuthatch, 8 Treecreeper, 38 Song Thrush, 11 Mistle, 30 Redwing, 83 Blackbird, 140 Robin, 44 Dunnock, 4 Grey Wag, 16 Pied, 40 Meadow Pipits on the dam wall, 38 Chaffinch, 24 Bullfinch (mostly on the east side), 7 Greenfinch, 45 Linnet, 5 Lesser Redpoll (near WLC), 21 Goldfinch, 6 Siskin. (73 species)Simon Roddis
06/02/2023The GNDiver was showing well but mobile this morning; the adult Caspian Gull was off Hall Wood and a Jack Snipe in Hopton reedbed. A good day for counting ducks: 191 Canada, 10 Greylag, 4 Shelduck, 277 Mallard, 84 Gadwall, 64 Wigeon, 1f Pintail, 733 Teal, 14 Tufted, 6 Goldeneye, 8 Moorhen, 98 Coot, 4 LGrebe, 18 GCGrebe, 5+ Oystercatcher, 111 Lapwing, 3 Redshank, 11 Cormorant. Singing Willow Tits at Hopton and Stones. c75 Siskin over Middle Wood.Simon Roddis
05/02/2023Species noted by group during monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon): Canada Goose, House Sprrow, Coot, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Robine, Gadwall, Mallard, Goldeneye, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Teal, Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Blue Tit, Meadow Pipit, Redwing, Blackbird, Great Tit, Pied Wagtail, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Little Grebe, Moorhen, Barnacle Goose, Greylag Goose, Red Kite, Raven, Cormorant, Great Crested Grebe, Great Northern Diver, Linnet, Song Thrush, Magpie, Jackdaw, Snipe, Tree Sparrow, Willow Tit, Pheasant, Little Egret, Dunnock, Redshank, Buzzard and GoldfinchGary Atkins
05/02/2023The GNDiver was off Stones early morning, then off Sheepwash around 10:00. 48 Wigeon at Sheepwash/Paul Stanley. Female Pintail off Horsehoe island. 4 Goosander (3m,1f) early morning. 3 Oystercatcher (2 Horseshoe, 1 Millfields). 500+ Lesser Black-backs off the dam wall early morning. Pair of Red-legged Partridge in WLC fields - the Stones birds maybe? Marsh Tit at the Sheepwash feeder.Simon Roddis
03/02/2023The GNDiver was off Stones early morning; it flew about 50m, appeared spooked by the BhGs - so still fully winged but the first time I've seen it fly other than prior to its departure. 1 Pink-footed Goose. 2 Barnacles. 7 Goldeneye including 5 (2m,3f) displaying in Brown Ale Bay. 2 Oystercatcher. 2 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing. 2 pairs of Sparrowhawks interacting over Hall Wood. 1 Skylark N over Stones. 80 Linnets still around Watersports island.SJR, CA, AHS
02/02/2023The GNDiver again in front of the WLC for part of the morning although conditions were much calmer than yesterday. 3 Woodcock at Millfields at first light. 3 adult GBbGulls post-roost. A Green Woodpecker (less than annual) called from behind the sailing club. Singing Willow Tits at Millfields and WLC creek. Total of 60 Redwing. c80 Linnets still around Watersports island.Simon Roddis
01/02/2023The adult GNDiver sought the calm waters in front of the WLC mid-morning. c150 Lapwings. 1 Redshank. The 2 Red-legged Partridges again near sailing club. Only a handful of Ravens around the sheep carcass, presumably not a lot left on it for them to feed on. Marsh Tit at PS hide.Simon Roddis
31/01/2023The GNDiver was off Sheepwash for much of the morning. Just the 16 Ravens on the sheep carcass on Carsington pastures, though a Buzzard was keeping 6 of them off late morning. Otherwise pretty much as you were.Simon Roddis
30/01/2023The GNDiver was off Lane End early morning. 31 Barnacles. 47 Greylags. 7 Goldeneye. Water Rail in Hopton reedbed. 50 Woodpigeons NE. 8 Herring Gulls S. The dead sheep on the pastures attracted 24 Ravens at one point this morning. Marsh Tit at PS hide. 1 Skylark over Millfields. 80 Linnets on Watersports island.Simon Roddis
29/01/2023The GNDiver was at the north end again, feeding actively off Paul Stanley hide late morning, and the adult Caspian Gull there too. Barn Owl again in Tail Bay early morning. 31 Barnacles. 1 Shelduck (yesterday's bird?) off Sheepwash. 6 Goosander. 148 Woodpigeons flew NE. The Oystercatcher still around Horseshoe island, and c350 Lapwings. 24 Cormorants. 6 Buzzards. A dead sheep on the pastures attracted 30-40 Carrion Crows and 5 Ravens. Total of 120 Starlings in various directions. c75 Siskin: 50 near the WLC and 25 at Millfields.Simon Roddis
28/01/2023The GN Diver was directly in front of Lane Ends Hide at 16.00 and drifted slowly south until 16.20, at least. The Shelduck was there at 14.50. A Marsh Tit was at the Paul Stanley feeders at 14.30 and 2 Pink-footed Geese flew over Sheepwash at 13.45.Paul Bennett
28/01/2023The GNDiver right up at the north end again around 08:30 this morning. 1 Barn and 2 Tawny Owls in Tail Bay early morning. 31 Barnacle Geese. 1 Pink-foot flew out with Canadas. 1 Shelduck off Stones. 3 Sparrowhawks. Marsh Tit at the Sheepwash feeder. 1 Skylark flew S over WLC creek. 70+ Linnets still on Watersports island, and the first singing Reed Bunting of the year there too.Simon Roddis
27/01/2023The Great Northern Diver was back at the northern end by 1.50 pm. I saw it from path between Sheepwash and Lane End (viewed across the sheep field) for 10 mins. Showed well intermittently, between dives, until 2.00 pm. Also a huge flock of 350+ Lapwings. 1 male Reed Bunting on Sheepwash feeder; 1 Kestrel nearby; 4 Goldeneye on water.Alan Hobson
27/01/2023A total of 1,410 Pink-footed Geese in 10 skeins flew WNW between 09:23 and 10:10, a wonderful sight and my highest ever count here. The GNDiver was off Fishtail Creek mid-morning. The first Oystercatcher of the year was at Sheepwash, and a Woodcock and 3 Tawny Owls also there early morning. 31 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Goosander flew up the res. 2 Redshank. 70 Linnet over Stones causeway.Simon Roddis
26/01/2023The GNDiver on its now regular beat at the north of the reservoir early morning. 2+ Woodcock, 4 Goosander (2m,2f) and adult Yellow-legged Gull at Millfields first thing. 351 Canada, 30 Barnacle and 80 Greylags. 35 Woodpigeons N. 90 Lapwing. Pair of displaying Sparrowhawks. Marsh Tit in Sheepwash carpark.Simon Roddis
24/01/2023A walk from sheepwash to stones island and back from 09.30 to 14.00. Highlights were marsh tit.willow tit and 3 reed buntings on the sheepwash car park feeder.2 mistle thrush in the field near lane end and a nuthatch on the lane end feeder.c20 siskins between lane end and shiningford creek 30 barnacle geese and 2 nene x barnacle geese hybrids in the field behind WLC.4 tree sparrow and willow tit on the WLC feeder the 2 red legged partridge were still on watersports island along with c60 linnets on the stones island shoreline also the great northern diver was close in from stones island around midday.Chris brown
24/01/2023The GNDiver again north of Stones island much of the morning, and the near-adult Caspian Gull over Stones 09:30 and later at Millfields. 175 Greylags. 30 Barnacle. The pair of R-l Partridge and c100 Linnets on Watersports island. 2 Peregrines again. c100 Lapwing. 2 drumming GSWoodpeckers.SJR, CA, AHS
23/01/20232 adult Whooper Swans around Stones early morning, departed at 08:20. 6 adult Shelduck. The GNDiver up towards the north end again. 30 Barnacle Geese. 6 Goosander, a drake Shoveler and 3 calling Tawny Owls at Millfields early morning. 2 Red-legged Partridge on Watersports island again. 9 Fieldfare NW.SJR, CA, AHS
22/01/2023Monthly WeBS count: 1 GNDiver, 180 Canada, 30 Barnacle, 39 Greylag, 1 Mute Swan, 113 Gadwall, 45 Wigeon, 274 Mallard, 536 Teal, 13 Pochard, 48 Tufted, 11 Goldeneye, 9 Moorhen, 98 Coot, 5 Little Grebe, 16 GCGrebe, 83 Lapwing, 6 Snipe, 2 Redshank, 14 Cormorant, 1 Heron. Red-legged Partridge again on Watersports island, Marsh Tit at Sheepwash, first singing Willow Tit of the year at Hopton end.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
21/01/2023The GNDiver was towards the north end of the res this morning, and just off Paul Stanley hide at 11:00, first time I've seen it from there. 272 Canada, 8 Barnacle and 1 Pink-foot (what were we saying yesterday, Roger?!). 1 redhead Goosander loafing on Millfields island. The 2 Red-legged Partridges rooted to the spot on Watersports island. 81 Lapwing. 2 Redshank. 5 Snipe again from WLC. The Marsh Tit at both Sheepwash and Paul Stanley feeders.Simon Roddis
20/01/2023The GNDiver was north of Stones island for much of the morning. 4 Shelduck off Stones. 5 Goldeneye. The pair of Red-legged Partridge again on Watersports island. 3 Redshank. 60 Lapwing. 6 Buzzards. Superb adult male Peregrine past the WLC and elsewhere around the res. 6 Tree Sparrows at WLC.Simon Roddis
19/01/2023Another 13 Whooper Swans, all adults again, off Stones this morning; they departed NW at 10:43 - the third day in a row for Whoopers here. The GNDiver off Sheepwash. 170 Canada. 38 Greylags. 51 Tufted, a definite increase since I last counted them. The pair of Red-legged Partridge huddling on Watersports island. The marsh Tit again at Sheepwash.Simon Roddis
18/01/2023Highlight this morning was a herd of 36 Whooper Swans (all adults) off Stones island - the occasional bugling call while they were on the water but much more calling as they flew off NW at 08:48. The GNDiver still, off Shiningford. 3m Pochard. 82 Coot. 95 Lapwing. 3 Redshank. 16 Fieldfare flew SW.Simon Roddis
17/01/2023It was so cold first thing this morning that a Lapwing, 2 Coots and several Canada Geese had frost on their backs! The adult GNDiver from Stones island all morning. 3 adult Whooper Swans flew in at 10:30, still off Horseshoe island 11:15. A Great Egret flew N up the res at 09:50. 95 Lapwing. 250 Common Gulls off Millfields mid-morning, probably finding it difficult to feed in frozen fields. 4 Fieldfare at the main carpark. 20 Siskin at Millfields.Simon Roddis
16/01/2023The GNDiver still, off Sheepwash early on and later off Fishtail. 48 Lapwing. 13 Snipe at WLC. Marah Tit on the Sheepwash feeder and a Crossbill over Paul Stanley hide (and I forgot to mention 2 Crossbill over Millfields yesterday).Simon Roddis
15/01/2023Several Redpoll with goldfinches feeding on seeds in alder trees between the horseshoe island bird hide & the visitor centre.Dean Vallender
15/01/2023The GNDiver was off the Sheepwash area this morning, a Curlew flew over Stones island, and 3 Pochard (2m,1f).Simon Roddis
13/01/2023Late morning early afternoon visit: the GNDiver just off Stones island, still showing some spotting on its upperparts. 213 Canadas. 61 Greylag. 63 Gadwall. 36 Wigeon. 224 Mallard. 392 Teal. 10(!) Tufted. 6 Goldeneye. 6 Moorhen. 88 Coot. 3 LGrebe. 16 GCGrebe. c500 Common Gulls in front of PS hide. 14 Cormorant. Marsh Tit at PS hide. 60 Redwing at Hopton end. c50 Linnet near WLC.Simon Roddis
12/01/2023The GNDiver towards Hall Wood (from Stones) early afternoon. 65 Greylags. 7 Snipe. 17 Cormorant. Peregrine cruising around. Marsh Tit at Paul Stanley hide. Finch flock between Watersports and WLC included 60 Linnet, Goldfinches, Siskin and Redpoll.Simon Roddis
05/01/2022Red Kite cruising around Callow Farm area, Marsh Tit visiting feeder at Paul Stanley Hide during the morning, 2 Willow Tit visiting feeders at the Wildlife Centre (including oddly marked marked bird with grey flecks in cap and a blackish stripe down ear coverts - also a bird with grey flecks in its cap at Peter Fidler Country Park last year), 5 Tree Sparrow at Wildlife Centre, Great Northern Diver off Sheepwash and later Stones Island.Jim Clarke, Chet Cunago, Gerard Hobley
09/01/2023The adult GNDiver was off Sheepwash early morning and the near-adult Caspian Gull briefly at Millfields mid-morning. 57 Greylags. Pair of Shoveler and c50 Siskin at Millfields. Pair of Sparrowhawks displaying in the breeze. The Marsh Tit again on the Sheepwash carpark feeder. 6 Tree Sparrows at WLC.Simon Roddis
08/01/2023Species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon, Stones Island/WLC): House Sparrow, Pied Wagtail, Carrion Crow, Tufted Duck, Teal, Mallard, Kestrel, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Little Grebe, Meadow Pipit, Gadwall, Redshank, Goldeneye, Black-headed Gull, Moorhen, Cormorant, Robin, Blue Tit, Gt Northern Diver, Gt Crested Grebe, Peregrine (2), Bullfinch, Red Kite, Long-tailed Tit, Redwing, Wren, Magpie, Woodpigeon, Rook, Wigeon, Coot, Lapwing (15), Gt Tit, Pheasant, Willow Tit, Dunnock, Blackbird, Tree Sparrow (6), Gt Black-backed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Goldfinch, Jackdaw and Siskin.Gary Atkins
08/01/2023The GNDiver was off Sheepwash for much of the morning, the highest up the res I've seen it so far this winter. Woodpigeons on the move: 372 NE, 48 SW. 1 Woodcock at Millfields. Kingfisher at Paul Stanley hide. Peregrine chasing a BhGull at sailing club. 6 Willow Tits. 150 Redwing (100 at Sheepwash, 50 near Fishtail). 4 Lesser Redpolls feeding on seeds on Stones.Simon Roddis
07/01/2023After the rain, the GNDiver was over by the east bank near Fishtail Creek late morning. 280 Lapwings overhead. Female Pintail from WLC. c500 Common Gulls from Paul Stanley hide by 2pm. Marsh Tit again in Sheepwash carpark. 45 Linnets at Watersports. c300 Starlings up on Carsington Pastures.Simon Roddis
06/01/2023The GNDiver was again north of Stones island this morning, and the near-adult Caspian Gull was at Millfields around 11:00 (I very narrowly escaped being hit by its droppings as as it flew off!). 320 Woodpigeons NE. 1 Curlew at sailing club early morning, later flew N up the res. 1 Woodcock at Sheepwash. Peregrine again. 10 Fieldfare W. Total of 50 Siskin.Simon Roddis
05/01/2023The GNDiver off Stones this morning. The near-adult Caspian Gull, a Great Egret and a Shelduck at Millfields late morning. 76 Gadwall. 6 Goldeneye. A lovely drake Goosander near Fishtail Creek. 3 Little Grebe. 7 Moorhen. Peregrine chasing a Lapwing over the WLC. Marsh Tit again on the Sheepwash feeder. Perimeter counts of 5 Jay, 9 Coal Tit, 4 Willow Tit, 123 Blue Tit, 64 Great Tit, 43 Long-tailed Tit, 10 Goldcrest, 44 Wren, 4 Nuthatch, 5 Treecreeper, 11 Song Thrush, 7 Mistle (3 singing), 95 Redwing, 110 Blackbird, 91 Robin, 25 Dunnock, 41 Pied Wag, 20 Chaffinch, 11 Bullfinch, 24 Lesser Redpoll (15 on Stones), 80 Goldfinch, 76 Siskin. 60 Linnets at Watersports.Simon Roddis
05/01/2022Great northern diver near Lane end hide, Tree sparrow & Willow tit at the Visitors Centre hideMatthew Birkin
04/01/2023The adult GNDiver still, north of Stones island mid-morning. At Tail Bay first thing, 3 Woodcock, 1 Tawny Owl, Peregrine, c400 Lesser Black-backs flying out post-roost. 236 Canadas. Drake Shoveler from WLC. 6 Goldeneye. 40 Woodpigeons NE. 5+ Ravens. Marsh Tit on the Sheepwash carpark feeder. c65 Siskin, including c50 at WLC. 5 Lesser Redpoll on Stones.Simon Roddis
02/01/2023The GNDiver was north of Stones island mid-morning and then at Millfields late morning - appeared to eat a couple of crayfish. c250 Canada and 50 Greylag. 1 redhead Goosander. 110 Woodpigeons flew NE in small parties. Dunlin past Stones. 1 Woodcock and c150 Jackdaws at Hopton end first thing. 40 Meadow Pipits on Stones.Simon Roddis
01/01/2023This afternoon, the GNDiver from Stones island, 65 Pink-footed Geese flew NE over Millfields at 14:43, 80 Wigeon, female Pintail off Stones, 3 Pochard, 65 Coot, 32 GCGrebe, 239 lapwing, 2 Redshank, 10 Snipe (9 at WLC, 1 Millfields), Marsh Tit at Paul Stanley hide, 80 Redwing at Sheepwash, 7 Tree Sparrow (6 WLC, 1 Millfields).Simon Roddis

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