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
09/03/2024Monthly WeBS count (as the weather forecast for tomorrow looks rubbish): 84 Canada Geese, 28 Barnacle, 3 Greylag, 5 Whooper Swans, 4 Gadwall, 102 Mallard, 4 Teal, 170 Pochard, 79 Tufted, 21 Goldeneye, 10 Moorhen, 185 Coot, 10 LGrebe, 55 GCGrebe, 11 Oystercatcher, 14 Curlew, 3 Redshank, 1 Snipe, 1 GNDiver, 20 Cormorant, 4 Grey Heron. Also 3 Chiffchaff (Stones, WLC, Lane End), 5 Willow Tits, c100 Redwing at Sheepwash, some singing.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley
08/03/2024The GNDiver still out in the middle. Couldn't see yesterday's Smew. 32 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Mandarin below Hall Wood. 133 Pochard. 13 Oystercatcher. 16 Curlew. Woodcock at Hall Wood early am. Adult Peregrine upsetting the gulls and Oystercatchers at Millfields. 4 Skylarks E and 8 Meadow Pipits N. Chiffchaff singing at Millfields.Simon Roddis
07/03/2024A female Smew from Paul Stanley hide was a great find by Alan S just after 9; it flew towards Sheepwash at 11:00 (per CA): first here since Dec 2021. The GNDiver still. 35 Barnacle Geese on Horseshoe island. 2 Wigeon and 2 Goosander from PShide. 18 Goldeneye. 2 Water Rails calling in Hopton reedbed. 8 Curlew. 2 Redshank.Simon Roddis
06/03/2024The GNDiver still off Stones island. 33 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. 109 Pochard. The female RcPochard still. At least 25 Goldeneye, again many displaying. 12 Oystercatcher. Redshank on Horseshoe island. Yellowhammer on Stones island, flew off over sailing club.Simon Roddis
05/03/2024Late afternoon visit: the GNDiver from Stones island. 37 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. 79 Pochard. 11 Curlew and 2 Redshank on Horseshoe island. 12 Oystercatcher. Chiffchaff at Millfields. In the gull roost by 18:00, 2,650 Common, 1,500 Black-heads, 3 Caspian (2 ads and a first-winter), 1 Greater, 504 Lessers.Simon Roddis
04/03/2024The GNDiver was off the dam wall late morning, starting to show a few white spots on its upperparts. A Med Gull flew past Stones (heard only!). 1 Shelduck. 37 Barnacle Geese. The female RcPochard still. 29 Curlew at sailing club early morning. 214 Woodpigeons flew N 07:30-11:00. 16 Buzzards in the air. 8 Skylarks. 1 Chiffchaff singing at north end of Dam Trail. 21 Meadow Pipits on the dam wall. 28 Siskin, including 17 N over the dam wall.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
03/03/2024Species noted during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island, WLC Creek, WLC): House Sparrow, Carrion Crow, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Canada Goose, Coot, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Magpie, Little grebe, Blackbird, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Pochard, Long-tailed Tit, Great tit, Wren, Blue Tit, Robin, Dunnock, Redwing, Oystercatcher, Song thrush, LBB gull, Curlew, Buzzard, Woodpigeon, Gadwall, Pied wagtail, Pheasant, Chaffinch, Redshank, Barnacle Goose, Greylag Goose, Grey Heron and Coal Tit (37).Gary Atkins
02/03/2024The GNDiver was off Stones island this afternoon. Adult Caspian Gull again. 37 Barnacle Geese and 9 Curlew in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
01/03/2024Afternoon visit: the GNDiver still. 11 Golden Plover flew SE at 13:48. 37 Barnacle Geese. Female RcPochard still. 15 Little Grebe. 10 Curlew on Horseshoe island. 12 Oystercatcher. Adult Caspian Gull on Watersports raft late pm. 8 Buzzards in the air. Total of 155 Redwing.Simon Roddis
29/02/2024The GNDiver and RcPochard still this morning. 2 calling Tawnies and the Barn Owl at Tail Bay early doors. 35 Barnacle Geese. Pair of Goosander flew in. 62 GCGrebe. 24 Curlew on Stones/sailing club. 1 Redshank. 70 Redwing, including 60+ near main entrance. Chiffchaff singing at north end of dam wall.Simon Roddis
28/02/2024A drake Common Scoter off Stones Island is the first of the year here (I think). GNDiver still towards the north end. Drake Shoveler from Stones (courtesy Roger J). The female RcPochard still. 17 Goldeneye (10m,7f), lots of display going on. 8 Curlew. 1 Redshank.Simon Roddis
27/02/2024Late afternoon from Stones: adult Mediterranean Gull (assume same as this morning), 1,250 Common, 1,650 Black-heads, 100 Lessers, 2 Herring, 1 Yellow-leg, adult Caspian, GNDiver, RcPochard, 16 Curlew.Simon Roddis
27/02/2024This morning's highlight was an adult Mediterranean Gull which flew out of Millfields with Black-headed Gulls just before 07:00. First of the year a far as I'm aware. The GNDiver was off Stones island all morning. 11 Curlew. c500 Jackdaws out of their roost between Tail Bay and Hognaston first thing. A Yellowhammer was between Sheepwash and Lane End mid-morning (maybe same bird as a couple of days ago?).Simon Roddis
26/02/2024The Cattle Egret was roosting with a Little Egret just south of Sheepwash carpark early morning, and the GNDiver off Stones. 223 Pochard. Female RcPochard again on the east side. 18 Goldeneye. 6 Buzzards enjoying the breeze. 15 Curlew around Horseshoe island. 10 Siskins feeding on the ground beneath alders at Penn Carr.Simon Roddis
25/02/2024The GNDiver still this morning - flight feathers now growing back nicely. 20-30 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. 1 Shelduck at Millfields and the female RcPochard between there and Fishtail. 24 Curlew at sailing club early morning. 28 Cormorant. A Yellowhammer (first of the year) flew N over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
24/02/2024The GNDiver was again towards the north end this morning, and the Cattle Egret was roosting between Sheepwash and Lane End first thing. 16 Gadwall. 2 Wigeon. Water Rail in Hopton reedbed. Perimeter counts: 25 Pheasant, 7 Stock Dove, 10 LGrebe, 11+ Oystercatcher, 22 Magpie, 9 Coal Tit, 6 Willow, 144 Blue, 60 Great, 25 Long-tailed, 6 Goldcrest, 107 Wren, 6 Nuthatch, 9 Treecreeper, 60 Song Thrush, 5 Mistle, 27 Redwing, 74 Blackbird, 177 Robin, 49 Dunnock, 20 Meadow Pipit, 27 Chaffinch, 4 Bullfinch, 12 Goldfinch, 9 Siskin, 5 Reed Bunting. 700 Common Gulls loafing off BABay late morning.Simon Roddis
23/02/2024The GNDiver was towards the north end of the res this morning, off Sheepwash spit. 217 Pochard - numbers beginning to drop, as expected. 16 Goldeneye. Early morning, at least 2,500 Black-headed Gulls off Millfields, adult Caspian Gull, 23 Curlews at sailing club/Stones, 50 Carrion Crows on the dam wall, and Barn Owl. 2 singing Mistle Thrushes. 16 Goldfinch at the main centre.Simon Roddis
22/02/2024This morning from Lane End hide, Great Northern Diver sleeping of East bank, 114 Pochard, 7 Oystercatchers, 16 Curlew, 8 Goldeneye and a Cattle EgretAHS
21/02/2024Afternoon visit (I wonder why!). The Cattle Egret was feeding with Canada Geese in fields between the WLC and Shiningford. GNDiver off Stones, Chiffchaff by the mound and 1,170 Common Gulls in the roost by 16:45. 250 Pochard at WLC and the female Red-crest at Millfields. 20 Siskin flew N over WLC creek.Simon Roddis
20/02/2024The Cattle and Little Egrets were both around this morning though mobile. GNDiver between Stones and Millfields. Female RcPochard again off the east shore. 3 Shelduck (drake and 2 females). 18 Curlew on sailing club shore early morning. 1 Dunlin over Stones. 1 Woodcock and 3 calling Tawny Owls at Millfields. 13 Long-tailed Tits at WLC. 60 Fieldfare N over Hall Wood. 2 Tree Sparrows at Millfields.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
19/02/2024The Cattle Egret was roosting between Sheepwash and Lane End early morning, along with a Little Egret, later in WLC fields then reported flying back towards Sheepwash. The GNDiver still between Millfields and Stones island. 344 Pochard. 17 Goldeneye. 62 Woodpigeons flew N (largest group of 40 birds). 13 Oystercatcher. 6 Curlew. Total of 6 Skylarks, including 2 singing over dam wall fields, where there were also 15 Meadow Pipits. 5 Treecreepers singing in Hall and Middle Woods. 25 Goldfinch over Hopton village.Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson
18/02/2024This morning between Sheepwash carpark and Lane end hide, Great Northern Diver sleeping and hunting to the North of Stones Island, Cattle Egret roosting with Cormorants near carpark, Peregrine over Hallwood plus all the usual species.AHS
16/02/2024This morning from Lane End hide, Great Northern Diver could be seen sleeping just off Stones Island, at 9:35am a Marsh Harrier flew low over the main centre and continued North West, Willow Tit on feeder at the feeding sight and two Skylarks over Sheepwash carpark, plus all the usual stuff.AHS
12/02/2024The GNDiver again between Stones and Millfields this morning. 2 Shelduck. The female RcPocahrd still. 366 Woodpigeons and 13 Stock Doves flew N. 1 Curlew. Woodcock at Millfields and Barn Owl in Tail Bay early on. 10 Skylarks over Stones island.Simon Roddis
11/02/2024Monthly wildfowl count this morning: GNDiver, 60 GCGrebe, 9 Little Grebe, 1 Heron, 19 Cormorant, 140 Canada, 37 Barnacle, 20 Greylag, 110 Mallard, 19 Teal, 1 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 86 Tufted, 322 Pochard, 1 RcPochard, the Aythya hybrid again, 22 Goldeneye, 436 Coot, 6 Moorhen, 12 Oystercatcher, 35 Lapwing (plus one that got snaffled by a Peregrine), adult Caspian Gull. Totals of 12 Skylarks and 5 Willow Tits (2 singing).SJR, JB, CA
09/02/2024GNDiver and adult Caspian Gull off Watersports 08:00-08:30 before the damp and grey really set in.Simon Roddis
07/02/2024The GNDiver again off Millfields/Stones island this morning. 37 Barnacle Geese. Female RcPochard on the east side south of Fishtail creek. c10 Oystercatchers. 2 Snipe. 1 Redshank. Barn Owl in Tail Bay early morning. 30 House Sparrows at the main centre.Simon Roddis
05/02/2024The GNDiver was off Millfields early morning. 36 Barnacle Geese. 460 Pochard. 20 Goldeneye. 7 Oystercatcher. 1 Woodcock in Hall Wood. c3,000 Common and Black-headed Gulls early morning (maybe 2k Common, 1k BhG?). 35 Cormorants. 3 Willow Tits (1 Hopton end, pair on Stones).Simon Roddis
04/02/2024Species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island/WLC): Canada Goose, House Sparrow, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Moorhen, Coot, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Cormorant, Black-headed Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Dunnock, Song thrush, Robin, Redwing, Shelduck, Blackbird, Goldcrest, Sparrowhawk, Barnacle Goose, Pheasant, Chaffinch, MagpieGary Atkins
04/02/2024The GNDiver was on its usual beat between Stones and Millfields this morning. 2 Shelduck. Single Curlew, Redshank, Snipe and Woodcock. 39 Lapwing. A Kingfisher flew across the res from Stones to Fishtail. A Chiffchaff on Stones and 4 Skylarks over. 15 Reed Buntings left their roost in Hopton reedbed early morning.SJR, CA, AHS
03/02/2024The GNDiver again between Stones island and Millfields mid-morning. 37 Barnacle Geese. 6 Shelduck (1 flew W, 5 dropped in). 7 Oystercatcher. 1,200 Common Gulls flew out early morning. 3 Skylarks over Stones.Simon Roddis
02/02/2024The adult GNDiver still present. 37 Barnacle Geese. 3 redhead Goosander at Millfields early am, and 12 Goldeneye off Stones. 4 Oystercatchers. 1 Redshank and a sub-adult Herring Gull from PS hide. 12 Long-tailed Tit on Stones and a Treecreeper singing near the ranger base. c100 Redwing at Penn Carr. 25 Siskin over WLC creek and a Linnet over Stones causeway.Simon Roddis
01/02/2024The GNDiver again off Stones island this morning. Pochard have increased further to the highest count so far this winter: 551 (441m,111f). 19 Goldeneye. The female RcPochard off Oldfield Lane, female Mandarin at Big Island and 3 Goosander at Millfields. 37 Barnacle Geese. Water Rail showed well in Hopton reedbed. 18 Little and 60+ GCGrebe. 3 Oystercatcher. 39 Lapwing. 1 Snipe on Horseshoe island.Simon Roddis
31/01/2024The GNDiver again off Stones early morning but elusive thereafter. 37 Barnacle Geese. The single female RcPochard off the east side south of Fishtail Creek. An odd-looking duck at the WLC, perhaps a Pochard x Ferruginous Duck hybrid, judging by comparison with photographs online. Now 3 Oystercatchers. 44 Lapwing. One Curlew at sailing club early morning.Simon Roddis
30/01/2024The adult GNDiver was again off Stones island this morning. Adult Caspian around for much of the morning, off Watersports and cruising the shores. 37 Barnacle Geese. Female Goosander and Mandarin at Millfields. 12 Goldeneye. The 2 Oystercatchers still. Barn Owl in Tail Bay at first light. Kingfisher in WLC creek. Marsh Tit at Paul Stanley hide and Mistle Thrush singing in WLC fields.Simon Roddis
28/01/2024GNDiver still off Stones island this morning, and 4 Shelduck were the first here this year. 37 Barnacle Geese. A few more Woodpigeons moving this morning, 151N and 25S, and a total of 12 Stock Doves. 63+ GCGrebes. 2 Oystercatcher, 47 Lapwing and a Redshank.Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton
27/01/2024G N Diver, 2 Willow tit, Coal tit, 20+ Pochard ( Millfields Car park).Matthew Birkin
27/01/2024The adult GNDiver again off Stones island this morning. Now 2 Oystercatchers on Horseshoe island. 31 Barnacle Geese. Barn Owl on the dam wall first thing and 3 Tawnies calling at Millfields. 32 Woodpigeon N in small groups.Simon Roddis
26/01/2024The GNDiver was between Stones and Millfields this morning, and the first Oystercatcher of the year was at Watersports. Pochard numbers are holding up: 453 (336m,117f), but dabblers are thin on the ground: 4 Gadwall, 4 Wigeon, 17 Teal and a drake Shoveler. 16 Goldeneye (9m,7f). The female RcPochard still around Fishtail. 32 Barnacle Geese. 50 GCGrebes from Millfields. 38 Lapwing. 1 Redshank. 2 Skylarks over.Simon Roddis
25/01/2024The GNDiver was off the south end of Stones island late morning when the murk finally lifted. 2 pairs of Goosander at Millfields. Displaying Goldeneyes and GCGrebes off Stones. A post-roost count of 2,200 Common Gulls departing W over WLC creek early morning. 40 Lapwings at sailing club. Unexpected sightings of House Sparrows: a pair in the bottom of Tail Bay and 5 (3m,2f) at the Millfields feeders. I think they're my first at either location.Simon Roddis
24/01/2024The adult GNDiver was off Millfields/the dam wall all morning. 32 Barnacle Geese at WLC. 2 Woodcock into Hopton end at first light. At least 4 Sparrowhawks enjoying the breeze. 1 Little Egret flew down the east side. 1 Skylark over (and Clive had another 2). 2 Tree Sparrows and a Willow Tit at Millfields.Simon Roddis
22/01/2024The GNDiver still between Stones and Millfields. 3 displaying Sparrowhawks. Total of 230 Starlings, mostly heading W. 1 Redshank.Simon Roddis
21/01/2024The GNDiver again between Stones and Millfields this morning. Early on, a Barn Owl again in Tail Bay (good to know it's survived the cold spell), adult Caspian Gull off the dam wall, and 240 Greylags flew out. 3 Pintail (1m,2f), presumably the same as a couple of days ago. Drake Goosander. c35 Barnacle Geese feeding with Canadas in fields between Sheepwash and the road late morning. The first singing Stock Dove of the year in WLC fields. At least 110 Lapwing (seemed to be on the move). Marsh and Willow Tits on the Sheepwash feeder.Simon Roddis
20/01/2024The GNDiver was between Stones island and Millfields most of the morning. Adult Caspian Gull from Stones. The single female RcPochard was off the east side between Millfields and Fishtail, picked up from Stones. 37 Barnacle Geese. 30 Lapwing.Simon Roddis
19/01/202433 Barnacle goose,17 Cormorant, 3 Pintail, 2 Mistle thrush , 3 Greylag goose, 1 Kestrel, 7 Little grebe, 123 Pochard, 16 Teal, 14 Gadwall, 76 Wigeon, 1 Bullfinch, 14 Long tailed Tit, 1 Brambling , 1 Goldcrest, 10 Siskin,David Armitt
19/01/2024The adult GNDiver was between Stones island and Millfields mid-morning, although elusive. 3 Pintail (1m,2f) from Stones and later at the WLC. 37 Barnacle Geese. 71 Wigeon (mostly off Stones causeway) and 84 Lapwing at sailing club, both substantial increases since yesterday. 2 Curlew and 2 Redshank also at sailing club. 54 GCGrebes from Stones.Simon Roddis
18/01/2024The adult GNDiver was again over towards the east side this morning (not so much heat haze today!). 37 Barnacle Geese. 30 Pink-feet flew high S at 10:00. 35 Wigeon. At sailing club, 5 Shoveler (4m,1f), 36 Lapwing and 4 Curlew. 3 Goosander flew down the res. 1 Redshank at Sheepwash. Pair of Sparrowhawks displaying. Marsh Tit at the Sheepwash feeder.Simon Roddis
17/01/2024Adult Caspian Gull on the raft off the dam wall this morning, and 4 Curlews at sailing club, but the diver eluded me. 35 Barnacle Geese. 1 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing, and 2 Snipe on Horseshoe island. 20 Meadow Pipits in the overflow carpark.Simon Roddis
16/01/2024The adult GNDiver again from Stones although way over towards the east side. 2 Curlew at sailing club. A Little Egret flew SW at 09:00. 360 Canadas. 35 Barnacles. Pair of Goosander. 47 GCGrebes from Stones. 14 Fieldfare in/over WLC creek. Relatively few gulls from Millfields early morning, maybe 3,000 Black-headed and Commons and a few Lesser Black-backs.Simon Roddis
14/01/2024Monthly wildfowl count: 160 Canadas, 35 Barnacle, 21 Greylag, 1f Mandarin, 2 Shoveler, 20 Gadwall (huge decrease since last month), 35 Wigeon, 211 Mallard, 29 Teal, 403 Pochard, 1f RcPochard, 124 Tufted, 25 Goldeneye (highest since 2011), 8 Moorhen, 771 Coot, 23 LGrebe, 54 GCGrebe, 17 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, 1 Curlew, 1 Woodcock, 2 Redshank, 1 GNDiver, 22 Cormorant, 3 Heron.Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley

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