Recent Sightings

NameSightingDate
Simon RoddisAfternoon visit to carry out the BTO Winter Gulls Survey. Counts of c3,200 Black-headed, 1,500 Common, 323 Lessers, 1 Greater, 3 Herring, 2 adult Yellow-legs and an adult Caspian. The GN and Red-throated Divers still and the 2 Scaup. 2 Oystercatchers again. 36 Lapwing. 32 Barnacle Geese.19/01/2025
Simon Roddis, Clive AshtonThe first Oystercatchers of the year, presumably a pair, were at sailing club this morning. The GNDiver and both immature drake Scaup were off Stones and the Red-throated Diver finally appeared between Stones and Millfields. Willow Tit on Stones, and 2 and a Great Spotted Woodpecker were at Millfields.18/01/2025
Simon RoddisAfternoon visit: both divers and one Scaup from Stones. 33 Barnacle Geese at WLC. 58 Gadwall. 68 Wigeon. The Aythya hybrid again at sailing club. 40 Lapwing. 20 Siskin at Millfields. In the gull roost, c1,500 Common, 2,500 Black-headed, 365 Lesser Black-backs.17/01/2025
AHS, CA.At the Brassington road junction near the Knockerdown one Barn Owl at 7:45am, from Stones Island this morning Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Scaup, 1 Peregrine, Redpoll and Willow Tit plus all the usual waterfoul. The usual Barnacle Geese flock were in the fields where the pylons are , with Canada and Greylag Geese.17/01/2025
Simon Roddis, Alan StewardsonBoth divers and the Scaup again from Stones island this morning, along with a constant stream of admirers. 25+ Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. Redhead Goosander off Stones. 30 Lapwing. Water Rail along the shore at Shiningford and a Willow Tit singing at the WLC. A bit of movement involved 97 Fieldfares and 200 Starlings NW and another 50 Starlings E.16/01/2025
Simon RoddisPerimeter count: 27 Pheasant, 3 singing Stock Dove, 30 Lapwing, 1 Woodcock, 3 GSWoodpecker, 2 Jay, 21 Magpie, 2 Raven, 19 Coal Tit, 4 Willow, 239 Blue, 68 Great, 18 Long-tailed, 6 Skylark over, 8 Goldcrest, 39 Wren, 7 Nuthatch, 7 Treecreeper (1 singing), 9 Song Thrush, 7 Mistle (1 singing), 67 Redwing, 98 Blackbird, 85 Robin, 34 Dunnock, 8 Pied Wagtails, 18 Meadow Pipit in the dam wall fields, 16 Chaffinch, 4 Bullfinch, 8 Greenfinch, 1 Linnet N, 2 Redpoll, 14 Goldfinch, 10 Siskin. The GN and Red-throated Divers still, and the 2 Scaup off Stones island. Peregrine at Sheepwash.15/01/2025
Simon RoddisThe GN and Red-throated Divers and the 2 Scaup were all in their usual areas off Stones island this morning. 350 Greylags early morning. 33 Barnacles at Watersports (per Alison and Roger). The Aythya hybrid again at sailing club. At least 104 Lapwing in total: 20 down, 30 S, 6 N and 48 flew in. 1 Woodcock at Millfields early morning. Adult Peregrine over the main carpark. Skylark over WLC creek, heading towards the pastures.14/01/2025
Simon Roddis, Clive AshtonMonthly wildfowl count: 192 Canada, 3 Barnacle, 14 Greylag, 4 Mute Swan, 77 Gadwall, 24 Wigeon, 159 Mallard, 44 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 843 Pochard, 317 Tufted, 2 Scaup, 23 Goldeneye, 7 Moorhen, 1394 Coot, 28 Little Grebe, 71 GCGrebe, 1 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 2 Woodcock, single GN and RtDivers, 33 Cormorant, 1 Heron. 130 Pink-footed Geese flew W, 9 Herring Gulls S.13/01/2025
Simon RoddisAn excellent winter morning's birding. The Great Northern and Red-throated Divers and the 2 Scaup still from Stones island. 49 Whooper Swans: 31 dropped in from the east at 11:35 while another 18 kept going W. 92 Pink-feet flew W and another 11 E. 33 Barnacle Geese. 7 Shoveler (5m,2f). 56 Teal around Stones/WLC. The regular Aythya hybrid and 43 Lapwing at sailing club. 62 GCGrebe from Stones. Kingfisher from WLC and later from Stones. 3 Fieldfare and a Meadow Pipit over Stones.11/01/2025
Simon RoddisBoth divers and both Scaup off Stones island this afternoon. 310 Canada, 33 Barnacle and 61 Greylags. 65 GCGrebe from Stones. 20 Lapwing flew in. Much smaller gull roost than before the cold weather: c1,000 each of Common and Black-headed, only 10 Lesser Black-backs by 16:20.10/01/2025
Simon Roddis, Clive AshtonClive picked up both the GN and Red-throated Divers and the 2 Scaup from Stones this morning. Pochard numbers still holding up, at 725. Pair of Goosander at Millfields. 11 Snipe dropped onto Watersports/Stones islands and a Peregrine over (maybe not a coincidence).07/01/2025
Simon RoddisAfternoon visit: the Great Northern and Red-throated Divers and the 2 immature male Scaup all visible from Stones island, although much better views of the Red-throat from Millfields (it is now the equal longest stayer ever at the res.). 33 Barnacle Geese. 38 Cormorant. 62 Collared Doves (site record) flew S down the east side, appeared to come from the Fishtail area, perhaps flushed from a farmyard by a Red Kite.06/01/2024
Dave ArmittRed Throated Diver from Millfields03/01/2025
Dave Armitt10 Long Tailed Tit,3 Red Kite, 145 Pochard, 9 Little Grebe, 8 Gadwall, 23 Cormorant, 1 Buzzard, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Coal Tit , 1 Green Finch, 7 Goldeneye, 18 Wigeon, 24 Lapwing, 11 Barnacle goose, 8 Teal, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Greylag Goose03/01/2025
SJR, AHS, CAThe Great Northern and Red-throated Divers and the 2 Scaup still from Stones island this morning. Water Rail showing well from WLC while it caught sticklebacks on the edge of Horseshoe island. Kingfisher there too. 9 Barnacle Geese.03/01/2025
Simon RoddisBoth the Great Northern and Red-throated Divers still from Stones/Millfields this morning, while the 2 Scaup appeared off Stones late morning. Pochard numbers have dropped a little since their peak but still 775 this morning. 10 Barnacle Geese. Water Rail in Hopton reedbed.02/01/2025
SJR, CA, AHSThis morning's highlight was a Velvet Scoter which Clive saw briefly from Sheepwash hide mid-morning but not thereafter as far as we're aware. The GN and RtDivers and the 2 Scaup still from Stones. 3 Shelduck past Sheepwash. 33 Barnacle Geese. Redshank in Brown Ale Bay. 12 Snipe at WLC. Peregrine and 3 Fieldfare (first and last of the month!) from Stones.31/12/2024
Tom EelesTwo 1st Winter Drake Scaup's off Stone's as of 12:30.30/12/2024
AHS, CA.This morning from Paul Stanley Hide, 1 Chiffchaff seen on approach to the hide, 1 Great White Egret briefly infront of hide. 4 Goldeneye, 3 Wigeon, 50 Pochard ,13 Teal, 25 Lapwing, 12 Long Tailed Tits. CA Had Great Northern Diver and Red Throated Diver plus 1 Little Egret from Stones Island.30/12/2024


Historic Sightings

DateSightingName
08/05/2024A Common Tern was the only suggestion of movement this morning. Drake Common and RcPochard still. 1 Common Sandpiper. Fledged Long-tailed Tits at WLC and female Blackcap with food on Stones. 60+ Canada Geese gathered off Watersports island at one point while 50 Black-headed Gulls circled overhead. The cause of their anxiety: a female Roe Deer on the island (that's 3 days on the trot I've seen Roe Deer here, the other 2 being a buck/bucks).Simon Roddis
07/05/2024A flock of 8 Little Egrets this morning was unexpected, although they didn't stay long. First time I've seen more than 3 here in the first half of the year. Drake PcPochard still. 11 Garden Warblers in the areas I covered. 4 Reed Warblers singing in Hopton reedbed. Pied Flycatcher still in Middle Wood.Simon Roddis
05/05/2024Species noted during monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island/WLC): Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Mute Swan, Cormorant, Mallard, Coot, Moorhen, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Shoveler, Pochard, Gt Crested Grebe, Red-throated Diver, House Sparrow, Dunnock, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Wren, Robin, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow warbler, Sedge warbler, BH Gull, Buzzard, Red Kite, Reed Bunting, Oystercatcher, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Lapwing.Gary Atkins
05/05/20243.40pm Red Throated Diver still present. Viewed from Stones Island looking NE. Quite distant.Emma Hattersley-Hornett
05/05/2024The Red-throated Diver was still present this morning, looking from Stones island. Drake Shoveler and RcPochard still. 3 Common Sandpiper. And a Roe Deer buck swam across the reservoir (west to east), as they do...Simon Roddis
05/05/2024A very decent morning. Biggest surprise was a Red-throated Diver which Clive initially picked up in flight; it circled for 3-4 minutes and seemed to be gaining height when we lost it at 09:05. Twenty minutes later it appeared on the water and remained for the rest of the morning at least. It is in transitional plumage, not full summer but on its way there. An adult Kittiwake flew down the res at almost the same time and showed now and them over the next hour. 3 (or more?) Arctic Terns passed through, 3 Whimbrel were on Horseshoe island and 3 Dunlin on the dam wall, plus 8 and 2 unidentified small waders. A White Wagtail on Stones causeway. Drake Red-crested and 3 Common Pochard still. 4 Swifts, 100s of hirundines (mostly Swallows and Sand Martins). 1 Lesser Redpoll at Millfields.Simon Roddis
02/05/2024Very little to report from 1/5/24; 3 Pochard (2m,1f), 2m Shoveler, drake R-c Pochard, a Shelduck flew towards WLC 19:15 hr, 2 Common Sandpiper. Great Crested Grebes at WLC with young.Clive Ashton
03/05/2024This morning, Clive picked up 3 Arctic Terns off Stones, followed later by another 2. 1 Common Tern. Drake Shoveler and RcPochard, and 3 Common Pochard still. Curlew at sailing club early on. 1 immature Great Black-back. Lesser Whitethroat singing in WLC fields and Common Whitethroat singing on Stones causeway. 2 Tree Sparrows at Millfields and 3 Lesser Redpoll flew N (seem to be a few moving through at the moment).Simon Roddis
01/05/2024Perimeter count this morning: 7 Jay, 23 Magpie, 9 Coal Tit, 4 Willow, 126 Blue, 46 Great, 13 Long-tailed, 5 Nuthatch, 5 Treecreeper, 17 Willow Warbler, 122 Chiffchaff, 9 Sedge, 3 Reed, 65 Blackcap, 11 Garden, 1 Lesser White, 118 Wren, 31 Song Thrush, 8 Mistle, 103 Blackbird, 122 Robin, 1 Pied Fly, 6 Redstart, 39 Dunnock, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Yellow Wag, 5 Pied Wag, 15 Chaffinch, 13 Bullfinch, 2 Greenfinch, 12 Linnet, 22 Goldfinch, 4 Reed Bunting. The female Bar-tailed Godwit was still around WLC creek, drake Shoveler still, 1 Swift, 3 Common Sand, 1 Little Egret, 9 Buzzard.Simon Roddis
26/04/2024Male and female Bar-tailed Godwits still, feeding in Shiningford creek this morning. Pair of Common Scoter off Lane End. Drake Red-crested and 2 Common Pochard still. Pair of Moorhen on Stones with 4 chicks. 4 Sparrowhawks. 2 Garden Warblers singing on Stones. Pied Flycatcher singing in Middle Wood. 4 singing Redstarts. 2 Yellow Wagtails over the dam wall. Male Brambling still singing on Stones. Lesser Redpoll over Millfields.Simon Roddis
28/04/2024A bit damp for a Songbird Walk, but a Hobby from the WLC (found by Jon B), 9 Arctics and a Common Tern made up for it. Drake Shoveler and RcPochard. 4 Pochard. 1 fly-over Black-tailed Godwit. 1 Swift from Stones. Guesstimates of hirundine numbers: c500 Swallow, 200 Sand and 30 House Martins.Simon Roddis
24/04/2024Early evening visit. An Osprey flew N over the WLC, mobbed by gulls, at 18:25, and the first Swift of the year from Stones at 19:00. Single Arctic Tern off Stones. Pairs of Common and Red-crested Pochards still. Vocal Whimbrel around Horseshoe island. Common Whitethroat in WLC creek.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
23/04/2024The Bar-tailed Godwit again on Horseshoe island and in WLC fields this morning. Influx of Redshank included 12 at sailing club (16 in total). Couldn't find the GNDiver - it would be an extremely early departure date if it has in fact left. A cream-crown Marsh Harrier flew W past Stones at 09:10. Clive had a single Arctic Tern early morning. Pair of RcPochard again, 3 Pochard, 3 Mandarin. 1 Dunlin past Stones. 2 Whimbrel in WLC fields. 2 Lesser Whitethroats singing at Sheepwash/Lane End. A male Brambling on Stones.SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD
22/04/2024Early evening in light rain off Millfields: 13 Arctic Terns, 3 Kittiwake (2 ads and 1st s), RC Pochard pr., GN Diver, plus Bar tailed Godwit with BH Gulls on Horseshoe Is.Richard Lowe
22/04/2024The poor weather brought 17 Arctic Terns in between 07:35-08:10. The GNDiver still from Stones, 2 Shelduck, pairs of Shoveler, Pochard and RcPochard, 3 Whimbrel on Horseshoe island early morning and presumably the same birds later over Stones. Hirundines: c100 each of Swallow and Sand Martin, and 10 House Martins.Simon Roddis
18/04/2024Slavonian Grebe showing well at Hopton End. Blackcap and maybe Garden Warbler singing in Hopton itself. Reed Warbler singing Hopton end. Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff singing Stones Island.Natalie Windsor
18/04/2024Osprey, flying over near Janet Ede hide. Attempted to dive for a fish although gulls began mobbing. We lost sight of it after 5-10 minutes.Natalie Windsor
20/04/2024Three new birds for the year (as far as I'm aware) this morning: a Whimbrel on Horseshoe island early morning, a Lesser Whitethroat singing on Watersports island and a Grasshopper Warbler singing at Millfields. The GNDiver was looking splendid off Stones island. Pair of RcPochard north of Millfields. 2 drake Shoveler. 5 Goldeneye. 3 Pochard. Far fewer hirundines this morning, c80 Sand Martins, 10 Swallows, 2 House Martins. 2 male Wheatears on the dam wall.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
19/04/20242 Sandwich Terns flew past Flat Island early morning, the GNDiver was still between Stones and Millfields, but no sign of yesterday's Slavonian Grebe. 9 Black-tailed Godwit (8 lovely summer-plumage Icelandic birds) and 5 Dunlin on Horseshoe Island. 3+ Common Sandpiper. 3 Goldeneye. c500 Sand Martins and 100 Swallows. Whitethroat singing near Flat Island. 6 Mistle Thrushes, including 4 (perhaps a family party) over Hopton end.Simon Roddis
17/04/2024A drake Red-breasted Merganser was at Millfields first thing, and later off Stones to 10:00 at least - completes the set of 3 sawbills for the year. The GNDiver still from Stones. Female RcPochard still. 1 Dunlin on Horseshoe island. 3 Common Sandpiper at Millfields and Willow Tit singing there. 4 male Wheatears on the dam wall.SJR, AHS, CA
16/04/2024The GNDiver was between Stones island and Millfields much of the morning. Pair of Mandarin in Shiningford creek. 3 Goldeneye. Common Tern around Horseshoe island. Loads of hirundines: c200 Sand Martin, 5 House, 30 Swallows. 3 singing Sedge Warblers. At least 2 male Redstarts in WLC creek. 3 male Wheatears on the dam wall.Simon Roddis
15/04/2024A couple of hours in Sheepwash hide in horrible conditions. The only things of note were a White Wagtail on the spit and 3 Common Sandpipers. Neil Loverock had a Yellow Wagtail near the bombing tower.Clive Ashton/Alan Stewardson
12/04/20242 Little grebe,5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldfinch, 5 Redshank, 2 Wren, 2 Blackcap, 1 Treecreeper, 2 Bullfinch, 14 Barnacle Goose, 10 Cormorant, 1 Pied Wagtail, 2 Oystercatcher, 5 Sand Martin, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Willow WarblerDavid Armitt
11/04/2024The GNDiver still from Stones. 2 Sandwich Terns off Stones/Watersports most of the morning. 1 Common Tern. The first-summer Little and Med Gulls again on Horseshoe island. 25 Barnacles. 6 Mute Swan. Male Mandarin in WLC creek. Pair of Pochard in BABay. Female RcPochard at Millfields. 2 Common Sandpiper. Kingfisher at Millfields. First-summer male Wheatear again on the dam wall.Simon Roddis
10/04/2024The GNDiver still from Stones this morning, and the first-summer Little and Med Gulls again at WLC. A singing Reed Warbler in Hopton reedbed is the earliest record here by 4 days. 4 singing Redstarts in the Hopton, Hall/Middle Woods area. 31 Barnacle Geese. The female RcPochard still at Millfields. 2 drake Goosander flew N. Common Sandpiper at sailing club. Male Wheatear and 2 Skylarks on the dam wall.Simon Roddis
09/04/2024As far as I'm aware, no sign of yesterdays' Slavonian Grebe to 11:00 at least. The GNDiver still from Stones, and first-summer Little and Mediterranean Gulls at the WLC. 1 Common Tern. 1 Little Egret flew past the new Sheepwash hide. 6 Common and the female Red-crested Pochard at Millfields.Simon Roddis
08/04/2024Star bird this morning (and the year so far) was a summer-plumage Slavonian Grebe found by Neil Loverock at the WLC. Gorgeous bird, deservedly attracting some admirers. Supporting cast of GNDiver, first-summer Little and Med Gulls, 1 Common and 2 Arctic Terns, Common Sandpiper, 2 Yellow Wagtails and a Brambling.SJR, AHS, CA
08/04/2024Slavonian Grebe still distant from behind Horseshoe Island.Richard Pittam
07/04/2024Species noted during today's monthly Birdwatching for Beginner's walk (10am-noon; Stones Island - Wildlife Centre): Canada Goose, House Sparrow, Coot, Greylag Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Cormorant, Gt Northern Diver, BH Gull, LBB Gull, House Martin, Sand Martin, Swallow, Pied Wagtail, Redshank, Blackbird, Robin, Wren, Dunnock, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Song Thrush, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Oystercatcher, Magpie, Goldfinch, Gt Crested Grebe, Siskin, Chaffinch, Woodpigeon.Gary Atkins
06/04/2024Red Kite over, Great Northern diver, 2 Grey wagtail around dam wall.Matthew Birkin
07/04/2024Another decent morning: the first-summer Med Gull was on Horseshoe island early on (and later from Stones), a Common Tern really close on Stones causeway and later 3 Arctic Terns, the earliest ever here by 4 days, off Stones. The GNDiver still from Stones, took a short flight at one point. 30+ Barnacle Geese. Drake Shoveler. 2 Red-legged Partridge on Hays Lane (Millfields). 2 Dunlin. The most hirundines yet this year: c50 Swallows, 30 Sand Martins and 2+ House Martins on Stones.SJR, CA, AHS, JB
06/04/2024An excellent spring morning. In the WLC/Stones area, 2 Little Gulls, single Common and Sandwich Terns and a first-summer Med Gull. The GNDiver still. Male Redstart in Hall Wood. And the monthly wildfowl count: 179 Canada, 2 Barnacle, 38 Greylag, 4 Mute Swan, 10 Gadwall, 77 Mallard, 1 Pochard, the female RcPochard, 67 Tufted, 10 Goldeneye, 1 Water Rail in Hopton reedbed, 6 Moorhen, 60 Coot, 5 LGrebe, 60 GCGrebe, 15 Oystercatcher, 5 Redshank, 8 Curlew, 13 Cormorant, 4 Heron.SJR, JB, CA
05/04/20246 Chiffchaff,1 shoveler, 6 Oystercatcher, 3 Buzzard, 5 Barnacle goose, 1 Red Kite, 3 Willow Warbler, 9 Cormorant, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Gadwall, 4 Sand martin , 1 House MartinDavid Armitt
05/04/2024Another Osprey this morning, fairly briefly over Shiningford/Lane End at 08:35. The GNDiver off Stones still and the female RcPochard off the east side. Drake Shoveler and Teal. 2 Kestrels (my first here since February). 1 adult Herring Gull. 1 House Martin from Stones.Simon Roddis
04/04/2024The GNDiver still this morning. 10 Goldeneye (6m,4f). Clive had a House Martin over the dam wall and it or another was over Stones causeway with Sand Martins later. Total of 6 Jays.Simon Roddis
02/04/2024The highlight this morning was an Osprey which flew slowly north between 10:50-10:58, mobbed at one point by a Buzzard. The GNDiver was still off Stones. 12 Curlew on Horseshoe island early morning. 2 Swallows and 15 Sand Martins. 4 singing Willow Warblers. Small northward movement of Woodpigeons (35) and Meadow Pipits (23). 14 Siskin at Millfields. Clive and Alan also had 2 Shoveler, 2 Wigeon and a Pochard.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
01/04/2024The GNDiver from Stones island all morning. 35 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Shoveler. The female RcPochard still off Oldfield Lane. Water Rail in Hopton reedbed. 13 Oystercatcher. 4 Redshank. Willow Warbler singing at the main centre.Simon Roddis
31/03/2024Perimeter count this morning: 32 Pheasant (29 males), 9 Moorhen, 4 LGrebe, 10 Oystercatcher, 5 Redshank, 3 drumming GSWoodpecker, 15 Coal, 5 Willow, 101 Blue, 64 Great and 10 Long-tailed Tits, 3 Skylark, 1 Willow Warbler, 185 Chiffchaffs (169 singing), 18 singing Blackcaps, 135 Wren, 11 Nuthatch, 17 Treecreeper, 40 Song Thrush, 6 Mistle, 91 Blackbirds, 144 Robin, 49 Dunnock, 21 Chaffinch, 1 Hawfinch, 7 Bullfinch, 24 Goldfinch, 22 Siskin, 5 Reed Bunting. 6 Shoveler (4m,2f), 2 drake Pochard and my first brood of Mallard ducklings, 7 at Millfields island.Simon Roddis
30/03/2023The GNDiver was off Stones all morning. 35 Barnacle Geese. 12 Goldeneye. 12 Curlew on Horseshoe island early morning. 5 Redshank. 2 immature Herring Gulls. Black cap, Willow Warbler and Willow Tit - 2 of each singing. Total of 5 Linnet over Stones/dam wall.Simon Roddis
29/03/2024The GNDiver off Stones still. A Whooper Swan flew in early morning and lingered off the dam wall. 9 Black-tailed Godwits still, but flushed by a Peregrine and not seen subsequently. 2 drake Pochard. 4 Redshank. Swallow and Sand Martin over Stones causeway. Singing Blackcaps on Stones and in Middle Wood. Clive had the singing Willow Warbler again near the main centre. 8 Treecreepers in Hall/Middle Woods. 2 Tree Sparrows at WLC.SJR, CA, AHS
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

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