Recent Sightings
| Name | Sighting | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson | An 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 Roddis | Evening 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 Lowe | This 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 Ashton | The 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 Lowe | From 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 Ashton | The 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 Roddis | A 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 Lowe | Late 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 Roddis | Two 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 Roddis | Highlight 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 Lowe | Black 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 Ashton | A 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 Roddis | In 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 Bradley | Highlight 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 Roddis | An 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 Roddis | Long-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 Lowe | At 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 Roddis | Lots 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 Roddis | Bit 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 Roddis | Two 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 Stewardson | A 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 Atkins | Species 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, Oystercatcher | 03/08/2025 |
| Simon Roddis | Juvenile 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 Ashton | Family 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 Armitt | Little 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 1 | 01/08/2025 |
| SJR, AHS, MJR | Another 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 Griffin | Yellow Wagtail in rocks half way between sailing club and dam walk, flew towards dam wall. | 31/07/2025 |
| Simon Roddis | A 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 Roddis | An 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 Roddis | 6 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 Roddis | Small 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, AMD | Wildfowl 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 Roddis | A 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 Roddis | No 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 Roddis | A 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 Stewardson | Barnacle 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 Roddis | 1 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, CA | Just 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 Roddis | 7 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 Lowe | Mid-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 Roddis | 2 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 Bradley | Monthly 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 Carmichael | Juvenile Little Ringed Plover from Sheepwash hide | 10/07/2025 |
| Simon Roddis | An 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 Roddis | 2 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 Roddis | A 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 Roddis | A 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 Roddis | No 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 Roddis | A 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 Atkins | Species 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 Tit | 06/07/2025 |
Historic Sightings
| Date | Sighting | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2022 | 2 Great Egrets continued the heron theme this morning, at first at Shiningford and then at Sheepwash late morning. 7+ Little Egrets too. 1 juv Shelduck. 1 Shoveler. A Turnstone on the dam wall early morning. 2 Oystercatcher. 60 Lapwing. Juv Ringed Plover. 3 Curlew. 3 Common Sand. 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 4 Common Gull. 2 Redstarts. | Simon Roddis |
| 28/07/2022 | Main event this morning - and probably of the year so far - was a juvenile Purple Heron which flew over and around Stones for 3-4 minutes from 09:10, flying in from the E and then lost behind trees, appearing to go south-east. A first for Carsi and I think the first in the county since 2011. Yesterday's 2 juvenile Shelduck still present, 5 Pochard, 5 Kestrels over the pastures, 1 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 fresh juveniles among 92 Lesser Black-backs on Sheepwash spit, 36 Cormorant, 8 Little Egret, total of at least 150 Pied Wags on the dam wall and around Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 27/07/2022 | Highlight this morning was an Osprey which flew NE over the Hopton end just before 11:00. 2 juv Shelduck at Sheepwash. Shoveler again on Stones. New brood of 10 small Mallard ducklings below Hall Wood. 3 Oystercatcher. 3 Dunlin. 2 Redshank. 3 Common Sand. 1 Snipe. Adult Common and Yellow-legged Gulls and Common Tern. 31 Cormorant. 6+ Little Egret. 5+ Reed Warblers in Hopton reedbed. 3 Redstart (2 Hopton end and a male below Middle Wood). Adult male Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall early morning. Total of 80 species, highest of the year. | Simon Roddis |
| 24/07/2022 | This morning: 20 Teal. 1 Shoveler. 6 Pochard. 1 Dunlin. 2 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 5 Little Egrets in Brown Ale Bay. 5 Red Kites, 4 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and a Peregrine over Carsington Pastures. | Simon Roddis |
| 23/07/2022 | Delayed WeBS count: 728 Canada, 42 Greylag, 29 Mute Swan, 1 Ruddy Shelduck, 1 Shoveler, 20 Gadwall, 343 Mallard, 17 Teal, 3 Pochard, 346 Tufted, 24 Moorhen, 665 Coot, 15 Little Grebe, 62 GCGrebe, 3 Oystercatcher, 34 Lapwing, 2 Turnstone, 1 Dunlin, 5 Common Sand, 1 Common Tern, 24 Cormorant, 14 Grey Heron, 4 Little Egret, 1 Kingfisher. Also: 4 Red Kites, juv Spotted Flycatcher at Hopton end. | Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley |
| 22/07/2022 | A second morning with rain again produced the goods: 6 Black Terns, 30 adult Common Terns (3rd highest ever count here), 2 Turnstone, 3 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin (1 adult, 1 juv) and a female Shoveler, all off Stones island. A colour-ringed Lesser Black-backed Gull (JA52U) on Stones had been ringed as a nestling in Rogaland, southern Norway, in 2020 and was also seen in Morocco in May 2021. | Simon Roddis |
| 21/0/2022 | A change in the weather brought a bit of a waderfest in this morning, the highlight being 3 moulting adult Knot. 13 Redshank, 5 adult Black-tailed Godwit, 3 breeding plumage Dunlin, 2 Whimbrel, 3 Curlew, 1 Snipe. 1 adult Common and 6 adult Arctic Terns. 5 Common Scoter (4 drakes) off Millfields. The Ruddy Shelduck was with Canadas on Horseshoe island late morning. 12 Pochard. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 4 Little Egrets. 7 Raven. Redstart in WLC fields. c50 Linnets between Sheepwash and Lane End and 25 Goldfinches on Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 20/07/2022 | Back this morning after an enforced lay-off (you can probably guess why!). The Ruddy Shelduck was still off Sheepwash. 14 Teal. c600 Coot, all in Brown Ale Bay, didn't see a single one anywhere else. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. 26 Cormorant. 12 Grey Heron. 3 Little Egret. A Red Kite was standing in the water along the shore between Sheepwash and Lane End, keeping its feet cool and drinking. 2 Peregrines (adult and juv). 1 Redstart in WLC fields. 2 Yellow Wagtails (Millfields and Stones). | Simon Roddis |
| 14/07/2022 | 8 Black-tailed Godwits (all adults) and 4 Redshank off Stones this morning. 2 Common Sand. The female Ruddy Shelduck still off Sheepwash. At least 210 Tufted. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 1 adult Common Tern. 3+ Little Egrets. 25 Swifts. 1 Redstart in WLC fields. 2 Siskin over. | Simon Roddis |
| 13/07/2022 | A Green Sandpiper was at Millfields early morning, while 2 juv Peregrines practiced their aerial skills overhead. The female Ruddy Shelduck still of Sheepwash. 30 Mute Swans plus the 2 broods. Only 6 adult Gadwall, wonder where they've all gone. 3 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 30 Swallows mobbing a Buzzard over the dam wall. 1 Yellow Wagtail S over Stones island, and a total of 9 Grey Wags (6 at Millfields). | Simon Roddis |
| 12/07/2022 | Late afternoon/early evening visit: the female Ruddy Shelduck off Middle Wood, 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls among 115 Lessers on Sheepwash spit, 1 Curlew on Horseshoe island, 4 Little Egrets, Peregrine and Red Kite over Hall Wood. | Simon Roddis |
| 11/07/2022 | New in this morning was a party of 4 Redshank on Stones island. The Ruddy Shelduck was still among the geese off Sheepwash. 5 Teal. 3 Pochard. 7 Common Sand. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 10 Grey Heron. 2 Little Egret. Spotted Flycatcher again at Hopton end and 2 Redstarts below Middle Wood. 2 Tree Sparrows on the WLC feeders. | Simon Roddis |
| 10/07/2022 | 7 adult Shelduck this morning among the goose flock, along with the female Ruddy Shelduck still. 28 Mute Swans. 4 Pochard. An adult Black-tailed Godwit initially on Horseshoe island and later in Brown Ale Bay. 6 Common Sand. The adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 10 Grey Heron. 2 Little Egrets. Lots of warblers on Stones island, including juvenile Lesser and singing Common Whitethroat - the latter has been link gold-dust here this year. | Simon Roddis |
| 07/07/2022 | Signs of autumn with a juvenile Yellow Wagtail (and a dust-bathing Skylark) on the on the dam wall early morning and 5 adult Icelandic-race Black-tailed Godwits at Watersports. The female Ruddy Shelduck still among the large goose flock. 1 Pochard. 2 Teal. The adult Yellow-legged Gull still. A Red Kite over the east side and an adult Peregrine on a pylon at the top of WLC creek. 1 Kingfisher from Lane End hide. Totals of 30 Pied Wags, 5 Grey Wags and 5 Linnet. | Simon Roddis |
| 06/07/2022 | Following Jim Clarke's report yesterday, I've seen one Marsh Tit at Lane End this morning. My first ever here so I'm very happy (last recorded in 2013). Counted a few ducks: 846 Canadas, 254 Greylag, 24 Mute Swan (plus 2 broods), the Ruddy Shelduck still, 22 Gadwall, 134 Mallard, 2 Teal, 1 Pochard, 170 Tufted, 19 Moorhen, 427 Coot, 10 LGrebe, 58 GCG, 12 Oystercatcher, 46 Lapwing, 1 Dunlin, 6 Common Sand, 1 Redshank, 20 Cormorant, 9 Grey Heron, 2 Little Egret. Also c250 B-h Gulls, adult Yellow-leg still, 20+ Swift, fledged Goldcrests in BABay and a Siskin over Hopton end. | Simon Roddis |
| 05/07/2022 | Two poecile giving ostensibly classic Marsh Tit sneezing 'pitchoo' calls either side of the track to Lane End Hide early afternoon. Only one seen and briefly; little to go on plumage wise. Either they were Marsh Tits or we need to rething poecile ID! Also numerous Willow Tit contacts over last couple of days of habitat surveying - will send through when collated. | Jim Clarke (Senior Research Assistant, RSPB Global Conservation Science - Willow Tits |
| 05/07/2022 | Highlight this morning was a total of at least 14 Common Sandpipers, including 11 more or less together below Middle Wood. Female Ruddy Shelduck still off Sheepwash. 25 adult Mute Swans plus broods of 4 and 5 still. c300 Greylag. 1 Curlew. Adult Yellow-legged Gull still. 19 Cormorant. 2 Little Egret. Garden Warbler with the odd 'rolling warble' still singing on Stones. Juv Redstart at WLC. | Simon Roddis |
| 03/06/2022 | Species noted during monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon): House Sparrow, Canada Goose, Oystercatcher, Swift, Tufted Duck, Gt Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Gt Spotted Woodpecker, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Mallard, Gadwall, Greylag Goose, Pied Wagtail, Little Ringed Plover, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Blackbird, Lapwing, Reed Bunting, Common Sandpiper, Goldfinch, Woodpigeon, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Mute Swan, Wren, Magpie, Willow Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Coot, Moorhen, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Tree Sparrow, Robin, Dunnock, Redstart (44) | Gary Atkins |
| 01/07/2022 | This morning from Stones Island, noticeably cooler duller day, 4 Little Ringed Plover including 1 juvenile, 2 Redshank,from Warbler corner Sedge Warblers singing and occasional song flight, Blackcap and Willow Warblers, not as much activity there as yesterday, probably due to the weather. WLC Creek produced 1 Little Egret, 1 Common Sandpiper, Reed Warbler singing and a female Redstart. | A H Stewardson |
| 30/06/2022 | This morning on Stones Island, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Greater Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Male Kestrel and a nice selection of Warblers, Sedge Warbler, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff all seen from Warbler corner, Reed Warbler was singing up WLC creek 5 Ravens seen on the pylons up there as well | A H Stewardson |
| 29/06/2022 | At Paul Stanley Hide - 2 Teal, 12 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Redshank, 20 Lapwing (also plenty of BH Gulls, many young, and a mixture of House/Sand Martins). At/near Wildlife Centre - 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 1 Little Egret, 12+ Lesser Black backed Gulls | Gary Atkins |
| 26/06/2022 | The female Ruddy Shelduck and drake R-c Pochard in their regular spots this morning. 5 Teal. 24 Mute Swans plus broods of 4 and 5. 55 Lapwing. 2 Common Sand at WLC. Adult Yellow-legged Gull again. Kingfisher at Hopton end. Total of 7 Redstarts, including 4 juvs, at Middle & Hall Woods and Shiningford creek. | Simon Roddis |
| 25/06/2022 | Female Ruddy Shelduck again off Paul Stanley hide and the drake R-c Pochard on Horseshoe island. 5 Teal. 14 Oystercatchers. 1 Common Sand. 3 Redshank. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. c200 fledged/fledgling Black-headed Gulls, mostly around Millfields island, doubtless more of them hiding in the vegetation, and some adults still sitting. Skylark singing on the dam wall. Some hirundine movement: 230 Sand and 26 House Martins SW into the breeze in 30 mins (09:50-10:20). Singing Sedge Warbler and juv Lesser Whitethroat near Millfields island. 5 Grey and 32 Pied Wags on the dam wall early morning. | Simon Roddis |
| 24/06/2022 | The female Ruddy Shelduck and drake Red-crested Pochard still present this morning. 290 Greylags. New broods of Gadwall (3 at Millfields) and Tufted (8 off Stones). Lapwings up to 48. Spotted Flycatcher singing in Penn Carr. Redstart alarming in Hall Wood so may well have young there, and Reed Bunting with food near Millfields island. | Simon Roddis |
| 22/06/2022 | The Ruddy Shelduck was off Sheepwash again this morning. Dunlin on Watersports island, 30+ Lapwing, 2 Common Sand (Hopton end and Horseshoe island). Kingfisher in Brown Ale Bay and presumably the same bird flying through Sheepwash carpark! 2 singing Lesser Whitethroats (Stones and WLC fields). Fledged Goldcrests near PS hide. Spotted Flycatcher over Hopton end, | Simon Roddis |
| 20/06/2022 | Monthly WeBS count: 1187 Canadas (plus 11 broods), 287 Greylags (9 broods), 20 Mute Swans (2 broods), 1 Ruddy Shelduck in Brown Ale Bay, 32 Gadwall, 136 Mallard (6 broods), 4 Teal, drake Rc Pochard still, 2 Common Pochard, 123 Tufted (2 broods), 11 Moorhen (1 brood), 308 Coot (2 broods), 5 Little Grebes (including 1 large youngster), 59 GCGrebes (plus 5 broods), 12 adult/full grown Oystercatchers, 30 Lapwing, 3 Redshank, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 24 Cormorant, 11 Grey Herons, 1 Little Egret. Also 1 Lesser Whitethroat singing on Stones, 2 Redstarts, 3 Ravens. | Simon Roddis |
| 16/06/2022 | 19 adult Mute Swans. Drake R-c Pochard and drake Teal at WLC. First brood of Tufted Ducks, 8 in Shiningford creek. 13 adult/full-grown Oystercatchers (plus 3 growing chicks at Hopton end), 21 Lapwing, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Curlew. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. c600 adult Black-headed Gulls at Millfields and 30 in BABay: c100 at Millfields were swimming close together, feeding from the surface of the water, perhaps on emerging insects? 1 adult Common Tern. 1 Little Egret, the best plumed bird I've seen this year! Kingfisher at Hopton end. 2 Skylarks in the dam wall fields. 6 singing Reed Warblers, including 1 on Stones. 2 Lesser Whitethroats on Stones, singing male and fledged juvenile. Juvenile Redstart in WLC creek. | Simon Roddis |
| 15/06/2022 | 14 adult Mute Swans plus 2 broods, 4 at WLC and 5 in Brown Ale Bay. First Gadwall brood of the year, at least 12 at Watersports. The drake Red-crested Pochard still loafing on Horseshoe island. 9 Oystercatchers, including one still sitting on Millfields island. 30 Lapwing (all adults as far as I could see). The raft in BABay has 6 BhGull nests with chicks and another 13 with sitting birds. 6 Jays, including a family of 5 (adult with 4 juvs) in Hall Wood. 7 Nuthatch, including fledged young in Middle Wood. First juv Tree Sparrow of the year in WLC creek. | Simon Roddis |
| 14/06/2022 | 2 summer plumage Sanderling on Watersports island mid-morning. Pair of Shoveler. 4 drake Pochard. Whitethroat still singing at Hopton end. 2 pairs of Redstart, Middle Wood and WLC creek. And we now have about 25 Black-headed Gull chicks sporting green colour-rings, courtesy of Dean and Eleanor of Sorby-Breck Ringing Group. Something to check for when the juveniles come onto the shore. | Simon Roddis |
| 13/06/2022 | 13 Mute Swans plus brood of 4 at WLC. Drake R-cPochard on Horseshoe island still, drake Common Pochard at WLC and drake Teal in Brown Ale Bay. Oystercatchers still with 3 young at Hopton end. Dunlin at sailing club. 6+ Willow Tits at 4 different spots. Pair of Garden Warblers with food at Penn Carr. | Simon Roddis |
| 12/06/2022 | 8 Lapwing, 15 Gadwall, 1 Little Egret, 5 Redshank, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Sedge Warbler, 5 Swift, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 8 Oystercatcher, 8 Cormorant, 2 Reed Bunting, 1 willow Tit, 10 Pied Wagtail, 1 White wagtail, 3 Tree Sparrow, 1 Redstart, 2 Goldcrest, 4 Little Grebe, 40 Sand martin,2 Buzzard,1 Reed Warbler,1 Jay | David Armitt |
| 11/06/2022 | Brood of 5 Mute Swans in BABay. 37 Gadwall. Drake Red-crested Pochard again from WLC. 10 adult/full-grown Oystercatchers, plus 3 chicks at Hopton end with ringed bird 'Barcode' and another adult with just a metal ring. 1 Dunlin still. 1 adult Common Tern. 8 Ravens (party of 6 over Tail bay, 2 over Hopton end). Fledged Willow, Coal, Blue, Great and Long-tailed Tits in Tail Bay, plus Blackbird with food. Fledged Nuthatches near PS hide. Female Redstart again in WLC creek. Pair of Grey Wagtails feeding fledged young at Millfields and 30 Pied Wags, mostly juveniles, along the dam wall early morning. | Simon Roddis |
| 10/06/2022 | Wildfowl numbers increasing again: 655 Canada, 239 Greylag, 12 Mute Swan (plus brood of 5), 47 Gadwall, 1m RcPochard still, 156 Coot (plus new brood of 4 at Millfields), 60 GCGrebe (plus 6, maybe 7 broods). 1 Dunlin on Stones. Fledged Willow Tits on Stones and at Millfields. Pair of Willow Warblers with food at Millfields. Lesser Whitethroat singing in WLC fields. 8 singing Goldcrests in Hopton/Hall/Middle Wood area. Fledged Nuthatches in Hall Wood | Simon Roddis |
| 08/06/2022 | Mute Swans with 5 cygnets at Shiningford, not sure if it's the same brood as seen previously around Sheepwash. 28 Gadwall, mostly around Horseshoe island, the most I've seen for several weeks. Drake Red-crested Pochard and female Common Pochard from PS hide. 2 Ravens tumbling over Carsington pastures. Sedge Warbler with food on Stones. 2 singing Lesser Whitethroats (Stones and WLC creek). Redstart singing and calling in WLC fields. | Simon Roddis |
| 06/06/2022 | No sign of yesterday's reported Golden Oriole near PS hide from 05:00-08:15. 3 Sanderling on Stones/Watersports island 08:00-11:00 at least. Drake RcPochard still in BABay. Mute Swan brood from PS hide now down to 7. 30 Swifts from Stones. 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Curlew NW, 3 Common Sandpiper. Kingfisher from PS hide. 2 broods of fledged Willow Tits, at Sheepwash and Lane End. Sedge Warbler with food on Stones, Lesser Whitethroat with food near Sheepwash and female Redstart with food in WLC creek. Spotted Flycatcher singing at Lane End. | Simon Roddis, Roger Carrington |
| 05/06/2022 | Species list from today's Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island and Wildlife Centre): Tufted Duck, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Coot, Mallard, House Sparrow, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Swift, Moorhen, Gadwall, Black-headed Gull, Oystercatcher, Pied Wagtail, Wren, Chiffchaff, Goldfinch, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Blue Tit, Gt Crested Grebe, Sedge Warbler, Carrion Crow, Reed Bunting, Magpie, Tree Sparrow, Willow Tit, Woodpigeon, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Redshank, Coal Tit, Lapwing, Jackdaw, Dunnock, Great Tit, Robin | Gary Atkins |
| 05/06/2022 | The drake RcPochard again in BABay this morning and a lovely first-summer Hobby over the main centre. Ringed Plover, Dunlin and 3 Common Sand. 3 large young Oystercatchers on Shiningford island - second successful brood. 1 Little Egret. c20 Sand and 15 House Martins feeding on Stones causeway late morning. Fledged Blackcaps on Stones. | Simon Roddis |
| 04/06/2022 | A drake Red-crested Pochard in Brown Ale Bay is the first at Carsi since Nov 2020. Geese numbers increasing: 611 Canada and 128 Greylag (not including home-grown young). 11 adult Mute Swans plus 8 cygnets, presumably the brood which came over the road from Hopton Hall on Wednesday. 144 Coot. 70 GCGrebes, plus 3 broods of 2 each at Hopton end, sailing club and Penn Carr. 2 new Mallard broods, 8 and 9, at Middle Wood. 2 Ringed Plover and a Dunlin on Watersports island. 9 Oystercatcher. 8 Lapwing. 7 Redshank. 1 Common Sand. Willow Tits with fledged young at Hopton end and Nuthatches at Penn Carr. | Simon Roddis |
| 02/06/2022 | Reed Warbler singing in Brownale Bay, also Whitethroat and two fledged Willow Tits between WLC creek and Shiningford Creek. | Gary Atkins |
| 30/05/2022 | Single Dunlin and Ringed Plover plus 2 Common Sandpipers on Watersports island. 5 Redshank. 8 Oystercatcher. 8 Mute Swan including one still sitting at Hopton end. 19 Cormorant. 2 displaying Sparrowhawks. Skylark singing over Hopton end. 6 singing Reed Warblers. A male Whitethroat singing at Hopton end, only my second at Carsi this year. Spotted Flycatcher singing in Hall Wood. Pair of Willow Tits feeding fledged young at WLC. | Simon Roddis |
| 23/05/2022 | Single Ringed Plover and Dunlin were new this morning. 13 Barnacle Geese at Millfields - the feral flock is on the move again! 2 new Coot broods (Horseshoe and sailing club islands). Fledgling Long-tailed Tits in 3 spots, Goldfinch at Sheepwash and Dunnock on Stones. Male Blackcap with food in Hall Wood. One Spotted and 2 Pied Flycatchers singing in Hall Wood. 7 singing Redstarts. Pair of Bullfinches feeding on dandelion seeds at Lane End. | Simon Roddis |
| 21/05/2022 | An Arctic Tern in front of the WLC mid-morning briefly. Curlew again bathing in front of sailing club. 3 Lapwings and 5 Redshank on Horseshoe island. The ranger base Pied Fly was singing again, as was a Spotted Fly in Shiningford creek. Skylark singing over WLC creek. Reed Warblers singing on Stones causeway and in Shiningford creek. | Simon Roddis |
| 20/05/2022 | Brief(ish) visit this morning. Black-headed Gull chicks starting to appear on Millfields island, the adult Med Gull there, a Curlew on sailing club shore and the Stones and ranger base Pied Flycatchers still singing. | Simon Roddis |
| 19/05/2022 | Common Sandpiper and adult Med Gull at Millfields island. 21 Cormorant. Tawny Owl calling in Hall Wood late morning. Blue Tit with food and Long-tailed Tits feeding fledged young at Hopton end. Spotted Flycatcher singing in Middle Wood and totals of 5 singing Pied Fly and 6 Redstart. | Simon Roddis |
| 18/05/2022 | Quite a bit of breeding activity evident this morning: a Kingfisher appeared to be carrying a fish at Millfields; Blue, Willow, Coal and Great Tits all with food in the Millfields area; a pair of Treecreepers feeding 3 fledged young near the WLC; and Pied Wagtail with food on the dam wall. Pied Flycatchers still singing on Stones and near the ranger base, and 2 Spotted Fly on Stones island, presumably recently arrived, and a Hobby over the main centre. | Simon Roddis |
| 15/05/2022 | 5 Black-tailed Godwits flew E at 09:15. 3 Common Terns from Stones. 35 Carrion Crows on the dam wall early morning. Spotted Flycatcher (finally!) in Middle Wood. 4 singing Pied Flycatchers (including 1 on Stones but no sign around the WLC) and 8 singing Redstarts. Yellow Wagtail on the dam wall early morning. | Simon Roddis |
| 14/05/2022 | Monthly WeBS count this morning: 153 Canadas, 24 Greylag plus 13 broods, 2 Barnacle, 1 Oink-foot, 11 Mute Swans, 11 Gadwall, 1 Wigeon, 65 Mallard plus 7 broods, 60 Tufted, 2 imm male Goldeneye, 14 Moorhen, 74 Coot, 6 LGrebe, 81 GCGrebe, 8 Oystercatcher, 2 Lapwing, 2 Ringed Plover, 1 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Redshank, 19 Cormorant, 5 Grey Heron. | Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley |
| 12/05/2022 | 2 Heron, 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Redstart, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Tree Sparrow, 1 Pied flycatcher, 2 Gadwall, 1 Wigeon, 8 Oystercatcher, 1 Redshank, 1 Lapwing, 6 Sedge Warbler,2 Little Egret, 80 + House Martin,20+ Swift, 200+ `Sand Martin, 12 Cormorant | David Armitt |
| 12/05/2022 | A distant Osprey disappeared into the clouds over Millfields at 09:15. A Sanderling, 5 Dunlin and a Ringed Plover around Horseshoe island. 35 Swifts hawking over the res. 5 singing Reed Warblers (3 in Hopton reedbed, 1 on Stones, 1 at WLC). Male Pied Flycatcher again singing at WLC and another in Hall Wood. | Simon Roddis |
| 11/05/2022 | A very wet morning which didn't produce the hoped-for influx of terns. Covering the site between us we got: drake Wigeon at WLC, 1 Curlew, 1 Dunlin, 1 Common Gull, 1 Common Tern, 2 Little Egret, 100 Sand martin, 30 Swallow, 50 House Martins over Stones, Long-tailed Tits with fledged young at Fishtail, 12 singing Willow Warblers, 53 Chiffchaffs, 42 Blackcaps, 10 Garden Warblers, 1 Common Whitethroat, 4 male Pied Flycatcher, 6 male Redstarts. 75 species between us. | BB,ASB,NJM,SJR,AHS |
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