{"id":3981,"date":"2020-10-18T10:53:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-18T09:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carsingtonbirdclub.co.uk\/cbc\/blog\/?page_id=3981"},"modified":"2025-07-08T15:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T14:01:35","slug":"latest-sightings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carsingtonbirdclub.co.uk\/cbc\/blog\/latest-sightings\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Sightings"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n    .sighting-summary-table, .confirmed-sightings-table {\r\n        width: 90%;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        border-collapse: collapse;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sighting-summary-table th,\r\n    .sighting-summary-table td,\r\n    .confirmed-sightings-table th,\r\n    .confirmed-sightings-table td {\r\n        font-size: 14px;\r\n        padding: 6px 10px;\r\n        text-align: left;\r\n        border: 1px solid #ccc;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Prevent wrapping in the Date column of Table 2 *\/\r\n    .confirmed-sightings-table td:first-child,\r\n    .confirmed-sightings-table th:first-child {\r\n        white-space: nowrap;\r\n        min-width: 110px;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style><h4>Recent Sightings<\/h4><table class=\"sighting-summary-table\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Sighting<\/th><th>Name<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08\/04\/2026<\/td><td>A very decent morning: a Sandwich Tern flew past Stones island at 08:15 and the Jack Snipe was again on Watersports island from 07:30 to at least 09:30. A Redstart was singing at the top of WLC creek and a female Wheatear was in the fields. Wildfowl included 3 Shelduck, female Red-crested Pochard, 2 drake Pochard, 4 Goldeneye and the pair of Egyptian Geese. A Curlew flew over Stones. First-summer Caspian Gull at sailing club. Willow Warblers and Blackcaps in increasing numbers.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>07\/04\/2026<\/td><td>A Jack Snipe bobbed away on Watersports island this morning, from 07:30 to 09:10 at least, with a Common Snipe almost adjacent. 4 Shoveler were out in the middle of the res. Tawny Owl calling at Penn Carr. Total of 33 Ravens, including 30 over the pastures; the presence of a couple of Buzzards and a Red Kites suggests that there might be a dead animal up there attracting their attention. 4+ Willow Warblers dotted around, and 3 Redpolls over.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>06\/04\/2026<\/td><td>The pair of Egyptian Geese were on sailing club island early morning. 6 Goldeneye. 2 Curlew and 2 Herring Gulls flew S. 5 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end first thing. c60 Sand Martins and 3 Swallows off Sheepwash. Willow Warblers singing near the main entrance and at Millfields. 60 Fieldfare flew N (flocks of 24 and 36).<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>05\/04\/2026<\/td><td>Following are the species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walks (10am-noon; Stones Island to the Wildlife Centre):  House Sparrow, Cormorant, Black-headed Gull, Magpie, Mallard, Chiffchaff, Coot, Tufted Duck, Oystercatcher, Carrion Crow, Egyptian Goose, Robin, Greylag Goose, Black-tailed Godwit, Sand Martin, Canada Goose, Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Gt Crested Grebe, Pochard, Gadwall, Willow Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Wren, Goldeneye, Pied Wagtail, Redshank, Dunnock<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>05\/04\/2026<\/td><td>A fly-through Greenshank was this morning&#039;s highlight. c80 Fieldfare also flew NW. 30 Sand Martins and 5+ Swallows off Stones\/WLC. 2 Egyptian Geese, 4 Pochard and 2 Teal. Snipe at Paul Stanley hide. Barn Owl at Hopton reedbed first thing, and 15 Ravens over. Willow Tit at WLC. Black-tailed Godwit also reported on Watersports island (per Lorna).<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>04\/04\/2026<\/td><td>The first Willow Warbler of the year was singing near the main centre mid-morning, wonderful to hear. Other bit and pieces included 2 Shelduck, 3 redhead Goosander, 1 Egyptian Goose, 2 Pochard, 3 Redshank, 3 Herring Gulls, 1 Little Egret, 10 Sand Martin, 2 Swallows, 4 Blackcap, 1 Redpoll.<\/td><td>SJR, MW, CA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02\/04\/2026<\/td><td>A winter-plumage Turnstone was on Watersports island at 07:30 but had gone by 09:00. 3 Egyptian Geese at Millfields\/Watersports. 1 Pink-footed Goose. The drake Red-crested Pochard was still at Millfields, hanging around with a group of Mallard. A light northerly movement of c.70 Woodpigeons. 21 Buzzards in a 360 scan from the dam wall late morning. Willow Tit at WLC. 10 Sand Martins.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01\/04\/2026<\/td><td>A drake Red-crested Pochard was at Millfields this morning, and a Little Egret flew S past Stones. Pair of Egyptian Geese still hanging around Watersports island. 6 Sand Martin and 1 Swallow. 2 Redpoll (over Millfields and Stones).<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Perimeter counts this morning: 124 Chiffchaffs, 3 Blackcap, 2 Egyptian Geese, 4 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye, 33 Pheasant, 4 Stock Dove, 17 Oystercatcher, 4 Jay, 32 Magpies, 4 Raven, 15 Coal Tit, 4 Willow, 135 Blue, 65 Great, 8 Long-tailed, 8 Sand Martin, 2 Goldcrest, 124 Wren, 12 Nuthatch, 8 Treecreeper, 32 Song Thrush, 9 Mistle, 1 Redwing, 82 Blackbird, 177 Robin, 50 Dunnock, 1 Grey Wagtail, 12 Pied, 9 Meadow Pipits, 6 Chaffinch, 10 Bullfinch, 3 Greenfinch, 2 Redpoll, 29 Goldfinch, 18 Siskin, 2 Reed Buntings.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31\/03\/2026<\/td><td>An adult Kittiwake flew south down the east side, 2 Egyptian Geese, Pair Mandarin past Stones, redhead Goosander, drake Pochard, 3 Sand Martin, Blackcap singing on Stones, Willow Tit WLC.<\/td><td>CA\/AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Highlight this morning was a Sandwich Tern which flew past Watersports at 10:18. Not seen again but Clive might have heard it earlier. Pair of Egyptian Geese again. 2 Teal. 3 Pochard. 3 Redshank. Pair of Peregrines over the north end. Pair of Willow Tits near WLC. 5 Swallows. 1 Fieldfare in the main carpark, and Alan had a Redpoll on Stones.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Probably 5 Swallows and 2 Sand Martins were off Stones\/Watersports late morning. Drake Pintail from WLC. Pink-footed Goose off Stones. At least one pair of Egyptian Geese and 27 Barnacles. 2 Willow Tits. c70 Fieldfare, 30 Starling and Woodpigeons flushed by a Sparrowhawk north of Fishtail. 2 Meadow Pipits on the dam wall.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Along the east side, Hopton to Millfields, this morning: 6 Willow Tits, 42 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 9 Mistle Thrushes, 1 Crossbill, 2 Egyptian Geese. Elsewhere, a Swallow (first of the year here) past the main centre, 4 Sand Martin, 32 Barnacle Geese, several more Chiffchaffs on Stones.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS, RPJ, AMD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22\/03\/2026<\/td><td>March WeBS count: 5 Mute Swan, 189 Canada Geese, 37 Greylag Geese, 2 Egyptian Geese, 42 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Little Grebe, 121 Mallard, 6 Teal, 20 Gadwall, 1 Mandarin, 45 Tufted Duck, 5 Pochard, 9 Goldeneye, 7 Moorhen, 23 Coot, 8 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 10 Oystercatcher,  4 Redshank, 1 Grey Wagtail. \r\n2 Blackcap singing at Hopton end.\r\nCA\/JB<\/td><td>Clive Ashton\/ Jon Bradley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/03\/2026<\/td><td>The first Little Ringed Plover of the year dropped into sailing club this morning, and a Little Egret flew over. The over-wintering Common Sandpiper was on the dam wall at Millfields. Drake Shoveler on Horseshoe island. First-winter Caspian and second-winter Yellow-legged Gulls off Watersports. Tawny Owl calling at Sheepwash first thing. Willow Tit at WLC. 12 Siskin over Stones.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/03\/2026<\/td><td>6 Chiffchaff, 2 Great spotted woodpecker, 7 Goldeneye, 7 Oystercatcher , 6 Redwing, 1 Song Thrush, 9 Greylag goose, 1 Coal Tit, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Willow tit , 10 Cormorant<\/td><td>Dave Armitt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Clive had 2 Sand Martins past Stones this morning, and 4 Shoveler were off Sheepwash. 22 Chiffchaffs between Hopton end and Stones. 93 Woodpigeons N. 12 Buzzards in the air from the dam wall. Pair of Willow Tits at Lane End and 1 singing in WLC creek (per Mike R). 1 Linnet on the dam wall and 2 Redpoll over WLC area.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Slightly less quiet than the last few days but still awaiting migrants. Pair of Shelduck off Millfields and a pair of Mandarin flew through Tail Bay. 11 Goldeneye, 10 of them off Sheepwash. Tiny bit of movement involving 156 Woodpigeons N and 33 S, plus 13 Chaffinch N. Singing Skylark and 5 Meadow Pipits on the dam wall.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13\/03\/2026<\/td><td>A few bits and pieces this morning: 31 Barnacle Geese, the pair of Egyptian Geese again, drake Wigeon, Curlew, c5,000 Black-headed Gulls early morning, several Buzzards and Red Kites enjoying the breeze, 70 Starlings NW, 35 Siskin in WLC creek and 2 Crossbills over.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Best this morning were the 2 Egyptian Geese again, fly-over Shelduck, first-winter Caspian Gull, 30 Barnacle Geese, 230 Woodpigeons N, 4 Curlew, 3 Redshank around Horseshoe island, Willow Tit singing on Stones.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Highlight this morning was a Sand Martin from Sheepwash hide, first of the year as far as I&#039;m aware. 29 Barnacle Geese at Watersports. Pair of Egyptian Geese again. Redhead Goosander flew up the res and maybe the same bird later past Stones. 830 Woodpigeons N (and 15 S). Green Woodpecker calling at Sheepwash. Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew and 2 Redshank on Horseshoe island. 10 Buzzards in the air.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Ken Rome<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Afternoon visit: adult Caspian Gull from Lane End hide. 15 Herring Gulls and adult Great Black-back from Stones. Female Red-crested Pochard off Stones causeway (found earlier by Adam Saunders). 2 Shoveler, 2 Wigeon  and 40 Redwing at Sheepwash.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>07\/03\/2026<\/td><td>27 Barnacle geese flew in, landed in field other side of road to dam wall around 8.30 am.<\/td><td>Matthew Birkin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>07\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Another eventful morning, with highlights of 11 drake Common Scoter, 8 Kittiwakes and 70 passage Wigeon out on the water off Stones island. 2 Shoveler still at Sheepwash.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>06\/03\/2026<\/td><td>After a couple of hours looking for Willow Tits (4 found), a walk onto Stones island proved worthwhile when a Bar-tailed Godwit flew S and a scan of the water revealed a beautiful summer plumage Black-necked Grebe. 36 Great Crested Grebes (highest count since last September) suggests a small arrival - perhaps the Black-necked came in with them. 3 Chiffchaffs in Tail Bay. 2 Shoveler and 2 Wigeon at Sheepwash (per Alan S).<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Highlights this morning were a Barn Owl at Hopton reedbed early morning, a Great Egret around Horseshoe\/Watersports and 2 Egyptian Geese which flew down the res late morning and settled on Watersports island (still there at 11:40). Plus 28 Barnacle Geese, 8 Curlew, Snipe at Hopton reedbed, first-winter Yellow-legged Gull off Stones island, Willow Tit at WLC, 3+ Chiffchaffs.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01\/03\/2026<\/td><td>Following are the species noted during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island to Wildlife Centre):  House Sparrow, Great Tit, Buzzard, Blackbird, Cormorant, Coot, Mallard, Canada Goose,  Greylag Goose, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Teal, Great-crested Grebe, Blue Tit,   Dunnock, Oystercatcher, Robin, Carrion Crow, Goldfinch, Pied Wagtail, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Barnacle \r\nGoose, Magpie, Curlew, Grey Heron, Moorhen, Gadwall,  Wren<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01\/03\/2026<\/td><td>2 Chiffchaffs on Stones island this morning. Redshank and 2 Pochard at Paul Stanley hide. 12 Goldeneye. 29 Barnacle Geese at Watersports. At least 10 Buzzards in the air from Millfields late morning, and 2 Skylarks on the dam wall.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Perimeter counts this morning: 3 Chiffchaffs, 14 Coal Tits, 202 Blue, 73 Great, 3 Willow, 13 Long-tailed, 3 Nuthatch, 6 Treecreeper, 2 Goldcrest, 81 Wren, 50 Song Thrush, 7 Mistle, 80 Blackbird, 20 Redwing, 201 Robin, 66 Dunnock, 27 Chaffinch, 8 Bullfinch, 3 Greenfinch, 1+ Crossbill, 21 Goldfinch, 10 Siskin. Maybe as many as 20 Oystercatchers, difficult to keep track of!<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27\/02\/2026<\/td><td>At Carsi this morning, the Common Sandpiper was on Watersports island, Redshank and Kingfisher from Paul Stanley hide, 9 Goldeneye in Brown Ale Bay, singing Willow Tit and 4 Redpoll near Lane End and a finch flock between Sheepwash and Lane End comprising 16 Chaffinch, 16 Goldfinch and 3 Greenfinch.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26\/02\/2026<\/td><td>3 Great Spotted Woodpecker , 12 Long tailed Tit, 1 Nuthatch, 20 Redwing, 7 Gadwall, 16 Teal , 3 Grey Heron, 3 Little grebe, 7 Oystercatcher, 4 Female Goldeneye, 4 Male Goldeneye, 2 Pied wagtail, 4 Barnacle goose, 1 Buzzard, 1Coal tit<\/td><td>Dave Armitt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Single Shelduck around Horseshoe\/Watersports this morning. Pair of Barnacle Geese. 28 Tufted. 6+ Goldeneye. 12 Curlew, including 10 at sailing club early on. 1 Woodcock and 1 Tawny Owl at Hopton end first thing. 285 Lesser Black-backs flew N over Hopton as they came out of the roost. Pair of Willow Tits (one singing) south of Lane End. 50 Redwing, mostly at Paul Stanley\/Sheepwash. 20 Chaffinch, including a flock of 14 NE.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23\/02\/2026<\/td><td>870 Woodpigeons flew N 0730-0830 this morning, plus 5 Skylarks and a Great Egret. 34 Barnacle Geese at WLC and Willow Tit nearby. 14 Curlew in WLC fields. Redshank and 5 Snipe from Paul Stanley hide. 3 Redpoll over Stones causeway.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Monthly wildfowl count: 224 Canada, 34 Barnacle, 28 Greylag, 44 Gadwall, 16 Wigeon, 226 Mallard, 187 Teal, 7 Pochard, 7 Tufted, 10 Goldeneye, 5 Moorhen, 75 Coot, 6 Little Grebe, 24 GCGrebe, 10 Oystercatcher, 15 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 1 Redshank, 7 Cormorant. 7 Skylarks over Stones.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Around Carsi this morning, 34 Barnacle Geese, 5 Curlew off Stones causeway early on, Common Sandpiper from WLC, a first-winter Mediterranean Gull from Sheepwash hide late morning, Water Rail and Redshank at Paul Stanley hide (AHS), Willow Tit singing near WLC, 50 Redwing, 10 Crossbills SW over WLC creek mid-morning.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Clive pulled another rabbit out of the hat this morning in the shape of a Grey Partridge on Stones island, the first at Carsi since November 2011. However, a search between the WLC and Shiningford for Tuesday&#039;s Bittern was to no avail. The Common Sandpiper was still on Horseshoe island and a male Sparrowhawk posed beautifully there for a while. At least 22 GCGrebes suggests a small increase, as you&#039;d expect as we approach spring.<\/td><td>SJR, CA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Just 350 Woodpigeons and 120 Starlings N this morning. A Great Egret flew S down the res mid-morning and a Shelduck flew in at the same time. 34 Barnacle Geese. 8 Curlews at sailing club early morning, and 3 Woodcock at Hopton end first thing. 15 Linnets again on Stones.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Credit is due to Clive for most of this morning&#039;s birds: an adult Kittiwake from Stones island late morning, last seen heading towards Millfields; 1,750 Woodpigeons N; 32 Barnacle Geese; 7 Curlew, the Common Sandpiper and 15 Linnets around Horseshoe island; Peregrine over Shiningford and a Willow Tit at WLC.<\/td><td>CA, MW, SJR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14\/02\/2026<\/td><td>On this fine sunny morning, 4 Pintail (1m,3f) were at Sheepwash late morning, only 10 Pochard, 9 Goldeneye, 12+ Oystercatchers, Redshank from Paul Stanley hide still, Curlew down the east side, adult Great Black-back, pair of Peregrines on a pylon at Shiningford, drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker in Hall Wood, Willow Tit at WLC. Surprisingly little moving, although there was a report of 60 Pink-footed Geese over.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12\/02\/2026<\/td><td>A bit of movement this morning, virtually everything heading N or NE: 820 Woodpigeons, 2 Stock Doves, 120 Pink-footed Geese, 166 Starlings, 5 Skylarks, 1 Curlew, 6 Lesser Black-backs. At ground\/water level, 29 Greylags, 2 Pintail, 51 Pochard, 13 Goldeneye, 69 Coot, 15 GCGrebe, Woodcock at Hopton end, the Common Sandpiper back at Millfields, adult Great Black-back, Willow Tit at WLC, and in the air 6 Buzzards and 6 Ravens (3 pairs).<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Just a few bits and bobs this morning: 3 Shoveler still at Sheepwash, female Pintail off Stones, single Snipe and Redshank from Paul Stanley hide and a Skylark over, 1 (maybe 2) Willow Tit at WLC, 2 Meadow Pipits over Stones causeway, 2 Reed Buntings at the Millfields feeders.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/02\/2026<\/td><td>A bit same old, same old this morning: Common  Sandpiper still from WLC, Redshank from Paul Stanley hide, 3 Shoveler and 4 Pintail at Sheepwash, 103 Pochard plus the hybrid, adult Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Willow Tits near WLC. One day there&#039;ll be a change in the weather and, hopefully, the birds. One day...<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09\/02\/2026<\/td><td>The Common Sandpiper was still on Horseshoe island late morning and the Redshank at Sheepwash. 115 Lapwing. 104 Pochard plus the male Aythya hybrid. 3 Shoveler. Drake and at least 3 female Pintail. 10 Goldeneye. 103 Coot. 43 Woodpigeons N. Adult Great Black-back and 2 immature Herring Gulls. Pair of Willow Tits on the WLC feeders and another pair near Lane End. Treecreeper singing at WLC and Red Bunting almost singing at Paul Stanley.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Highlight of a couple of hours late afternoon was a Barn Owl hunting to the left of Sheepwash hide, flushing the nearby ducks, which included 3 Shoveler and a female Pintail. Redhead Goosander at Millfields. 20+ Barnacle Geese beyond the top of WLC creek. Willow Tit at WLC (the volunteers had 2 there this morning). 100 Redwing at the top of WLC creek.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>07\/02\/2026<\/td><td>The Common Sandpiper was on Watersports island this morning. 10 Oystercatchers. 4 Shoveler (3m,1f) at Sheepwash\/Millfields. 4 Pintail (drake at Sheepwash, 3f from Paul Stanley hide. 8 Goldeneye. 35 Barnacle Geese eventually settled in the overflow carpark. Adult Great Black-backed Gull. 20 Linnet on Stones island.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>05\/02\/2025<\/td><td>The drake Pintail and 3 Shoveler (2m,1f) were at Sheepwash this morning, and 5 Goldeneye (4m,1f) and the Redshank from Paul Stanley hide. Common Sandpiper on Horseshoe island in front of the WLC. c35 Barnacle Geese over WLC creek. 125 Rooks N past Sheepwash early morning.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>03\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Best this morning was a flock of 8 Pintail briefly past Stones island. 36 Barnacle Geese. At least 136 Pochard (quite possibly more as Clive had nearly 100 at Sheepwash\/Brown Ale Bay while I only counted 65 there). 3 Shoveler from PS hide. 8 Oystercatcher.18 Lapwing. 1 Redshank still. Willow Tit at WLC. 35 Linnet on Stones.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01\/01\/2-26<\/td><td>From Paul Stanley Hide (12.30-13.15): 5 Goldeneye (4m, 1f), 8 Lapwing, Redshank, 20+ Wigeon, a lot of Teal, 3 Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Birds seen, through the mist, at today&#039;s Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island - Wildlife Centre):  House Sparrow, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Canada Goose, Barnacle Goose, Teal, Common Gull, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Coot, Little Grebe, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Robin, Song Thrush, Magpie, Cormorant, Goldfinch, Redwing, Dunnock, Woodpigeon, Goldeneye, Bullfinch, Pheasant, Gadwall, Willow Tit, Great Tit, Wren, Gt Crested Grebe, Moorhen, Chaffinch, Pied Wagtail<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Very foggy this morning. Woodcock, Snipe and Tawny Owl at Hopton end first thing. 133 Pochard, most of them at Sheepwash, and the drake Pintail still. 5 Oystercatchers. Redshank from PS hide. 2 Herring Gulls at Sheepwash. 15 Linnet at Millfields.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Ad hoc wildfowl count this morning, slightly hampered by a bit of mist around the edge first thing: 274 Canada, 29 Barnacle, 8 Greylags, 115 Gadwall, 102 Wigeon, 328 Mallard, 1 Pintail, 746 Teal, 114 Pochard, 22 Tufted, 14 Goldeneye, 115 Coot, 4 Moorhen, 5 Oystercatcher, 31 Lapwing, Common Sandpiper still at Millfields, 1 Redshank, 1 Snipe, 11 Cormorant. Male Peregrine past WLC. 200 Woodpigeons N and 160 Starlings W.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25\/01\/2026<\/td><td>This morning, a pair of Shelduck (presumably the same birds as yesterday) flew N then swam back past Paul Stanley hide; drake Pintail, Redshank and redhead Goosander also from Paul Stanley and 30 Siskin in the woodland; Oystercatchers at Millfields and WLC; 2 Willow Tits at WLC, and a male Aythya hybrid, very likely the presumed Pochard x Ferruginous Duck that has been here before.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Just a few bits and pieces this morning: Common Sandpiper still at Millfields, 2 Oystercatchers on Horseshoe island, first-winter Yellow-legged Gull at sailing club, drake Pintail from Paul Stanley hide (AHS), 60 Pochard, 30 Linnets on Stones, 40 Siskin.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21\/01\/2026<\/td><td>The Common Sandpiper was still at Millfields this morning, while an adult Caspian Gull off the sailing club was the first of the year here, I believe. Oystercatcher at Watersports and 2 Willow Tits between there and WLC.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Very murky this morning but there was a Black-tailed Godwit on Sheepwash spit, Redshank and drake Shoveler from Paul Stanley hide, Oystercatcher at Watersports, Willow Tits at WLC and Millfields, and Common Sandpiper still at Millfields.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17\/01\/2026<\/td><td>I&#039;ve done the monthly wildfowl count this afternoon as the forecast for tomorrow isn&#039;t great: 272 Canada, 12 Greylags, 3 Egyptian Geese (on Sheepwash spit before flying NE at 15:12), 123 Gadwall, 112 Wigeon, 461 Mallard, 1 Pintail, 936 Teal, 36 Pochard, 24 Tufted, 9 Goldeneye, 4 Moorhen, 145 Coot, 6 Little Grebes, 21 GCGrebe, 1 Oystercatcher, 13 Lapwing, 1 Common Sandpiper (presumably the bird that was around in December), 21 Cormorant. In the gull roost off Stones island late afternoon, c2,000 each of Common and Black-headed Gulls, 400 Lesser Black-backs, 2 Herring.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16\/01\/2026<\/td><td>60 Wigeon,4 Goldeneye, 3 Little Grebe, 1 Pochard, 40 Teal, 32 Gadwall, 1 Goldfinch,1 Kestrel, 6 Long Tailed Tit, 1 Treecreeper, 11 Cormorant, 2 Fieldfare, 1 Redwing, 2 Buzzard, 2 Greenfinch, 1 Peregrine, 30 Linnet , 50 Lapwing<\/td><td>Dave Armitt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Slightly better conditions than yesterday, with the fog lifting mid-morning. The drake Pintail was off Sheepwash. 95 Pochard. The Oystercatcher still, 34 Lapwing and 1 Snipe. 2 Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end first thing. Willow Tit at WLC. Winter thrushes included at least 330 Redwing and 190 Fieldfares (270 and 150 respectively through Hopton early morning).<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Difficult to see much in thick fog this morning but there were 2 Woodcock and 3 calling Tawny Owls at Millfields first thing, Willow Tit at WLC, Oystercatcher again at Watersports\/Horseshoe island, Redshank in Brown Ale Bay, and Clive had a Pink-footed Goose among the Greylags.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14\/02\/2026<\/td><td>Clive found the first Oystercatcher of the year at Watersports this morning, a relatively early first date. 29 Lapwing. 51 Pochard. Adult Great Black-backed Gull. Male Peregrine on its favoured pylon then over Sheepwash and Hall Wood. Willow Tit at WLC. Skylark S over the main centre. 10 Linnet from the WLC. 4 Crossbills in the top of Hall Wood.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12\/01\/2026<\/td><td>c35 Barnacle Geese over WLC late morning and 2 Goosander N over Hopton end first thing. 5 Goldeneye. Drake Pintail reported at WLC but I missed it. 45 Woodpigeons N. 124 Coot. Skylark N over Stones late morning. Mistle Thrush singing at Sheepwash.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Drake Pintail and Redshank from Paul Stanley hide this morning. A Pink-footed Goose was among the Greylags at Watersports and 36 Barnacle Geese from WLC. 32 Lapwing. 47 Fieldfare flew N (obviously!). 12+ Meadow Pipits.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>06\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Yesterday&#039;s 3 Curlew were still at sailing club this morning, and a total of 51 Lapwing there and in Brown Ale Bay. Shelduck off Stones (and later Sheepwash) and redhead Goosander at Millfields. 92 Pochard. 5 Shoveler. Full compliment of Barnacle Geese. 106 Coot. 8 Little Grebes. Willow Tit at WLC. 15 Meadow Pipits at Sheepwash and 12 at WLC.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>05\/01\/2026<\/td><td>A very decent afternoon visit: 2 adult White-fronted Geese were among c200 Greylags between Lane End and Sheepwash, plus one Pink-foot. A Little Egret flew past Paul Stanley hide. 2 adult Mute Swans. Drake Shoveler from WLC. 38 Pochard. 100 Coot in Brown Ale Bay at dusk. 30 Lapwing. Clive&#039;s 3 Curlew were still at sailing club. 800 Common Gulls off Stones by 15:30. Little Owl again in WLC fields, being mobbed by Blackbirds and Blue Tits. 11 Meadow Pipits toughing it out.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>04\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island-WLC-WLC Creek):  House Sparrow, Pintail, Lapwing, Little Grebe, Black-headed Gull, Teal, Pied Wagtail, Goldeneye, Wigeon, Mallard, Cormorant, Tufted Duck, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Coot, Robin, Mute Swan, Gt Crested Grebe, Blue Tit, Greylag Goose, Moorhen, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Dunnock, Wren, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Redwing, Blackbird, Treecreeper, Pheasant, Great Tit, Snipe, Meadow Pipit, Gadwall, Willow Tit, Long-tailed Tit<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02\/01\/2026<\/td><td>Juvenile GNDiver still north of Millfields this morning. Woodcock at Hopton end first thing, and Redshank later. 3 Grey Heron in Brown Ale Bay. 100 Woodpigeons NE, 40 SW. 3 Fieldfare and 2 Redpoll over Millfields.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Juvenile GNDiver still off the east side north of Millfields. A bit of late movement, with 1,400 Woodpigeons and 192 Fieldfare heading N (Fieldfare can be tricky to see here in December so quite surprising to see such a decent number). 250 Starlings W might just have been heading out from their roost. c35 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. Great Egret at Sheepwash. Peregrine having its breakfast on Horseshoe island. 2 Willow Tits at WLC.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Afternoon visit: the juvenile GNDiver was off Millfields, female Common Scoter from Stones (and later from Sheepwash) and a Great Egret, last seen flying into Green Pond, presumably to roost. Little Owl called in WLC fields mid afternoon. Pair of Peregrines perched on Sheepwash spit and then over Brown Ale Bay at dusk. Willow Tit at WLC. Single Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. 70 Linnets on Stones. Over BABay late afternoon, 390 Redwing, 55 Fieldfare and 26 Chaffinch.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"pagination\">Page: <a href=\"?page1=1&page2=1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1<\/a> <\/div><br><br><h4>Historic Sightings<\/h4><table class=\"confirmed-sightings-table\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Sighting<\/th><th>Name<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>29\/12\/2025<\/td><td>The juvenile GNDiver was a bit further up the east side this morning, north of Millfields. 82 Lapwing is the highest count here since January. 36 Barnacle Geese. 60 Linnets. Willow Tit at WLC.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Juvenile GNDiver still at Millfields. Total of c20 Ravens, including 14 down in WLC fields, never seen so many on the ground here before. Full compliment of c35 Barnacle Geese there too. 46 Wigeon. 39 Pochard. 125 Woodpigeons N and 50 SE (we&#039;ve now counted over 100k Woodies moving through since the beginning of October). Redshank still at Hopton end. Displaying Sparrowhawk. 145 Redwing. 1 Fieldfare.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26\/12\/2025<\/td><td>The juvenile GNDiver was again at Millfields this morning, and a female RcPochard was off Stones causeway, looking very much like Dimple, the bird that stayed all last winter. c300 Canada and 20 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields. 7 Goldeneye. 103 Coot. Total of 450 Woodpigeons flew N. A brief bit of Willow Tit song on Stones, and single Woodcock and Crossbill at Hopton end.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25\/12\/2025<\/td><td>The juvenile GNDiver was still at Millfields this morning, and 2 Woodcock flew in. Total of 14 Ravens including 12 NE over Millfields early on. 65 Pochard. 41 Wigeon. At least 15 Barnacle Geese in WLC fields, probably more out of sight. 80 Coot. Redshank still at Hopton end but didn&#039;t see the Common Sandpiper. Peregrine over Big Island. Willow Tit on Stones. Dunnock singing at Sheepwash. Happy Christmas!<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Yesterday&#039;s juvenile Great Northern Diver was again at Millfields this morning, and the Common Sandpiper and Redshank still at Hopton end. 36 Barnacle Geese at sailing club. Woodcock past Green Pond early morning. 2 adult Great Black-backed Gulls flew S, 87 Woodpigeons N and 20 S. A Heron over Green Pond was, surprisingly, my first of the month.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23\/12\/2025<\/td><td>A Great Northern Diver was found by CA this morning in Millfields Bay, it&#039;s a juvenile bird, not the usual adult (there&#039;s still time for that to arrive. While we were watching it, it caught and eat four Crayfish. \r\nLarge numbers of Common Gulls were present early morning, at least 4 Goldeneye, plus all the usual Wildfoul.<\/td><td>AHS, CA.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22\/12\/2025<\/td><td>The Common Sandpiper and Redshank were both at Hopton end this morning, plus a redhead Goosander. 2 Woodcock, a calling Tawny Owl and 70 Redwing at Millfields first thing. 75 Pochard. 104 Coot. 10 Fieldfare. 30 Linnet on Stones and 40 Siskin at Sheepwash.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Brownale Bay and surrounds: Mixed group of 250 gulls (Black-headed and Common), 50 Coot, good number of Teal (no count, sorry!), female Goldeneye and a Goldcrest ... also a Stoat.<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19\/12\/2025<\/td><td>The Common Sandpiper (we&#039;re pretty sure it&#039;s just Common) was on the east shore near Big Island mid-morning, and Redshank on the west shore. Woodcock at Hopton end first thing. Great Egret over Big Island. c10 Crossbills in the top of Hall Wood. Adult Caspian Gull at sailing club late morning. Wildfowl numbers included 68 Gadwall, 32 Wigeon, 357 Mallard, 697 Teal, 20 Tufted, 99 Pochard, 10 Goldeneye, 21 GCGrebes.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Over\/around WLC creek early morning, 605 Redwing, 120 Starling, 35 Siskin, 8 Stock Doves. 212 Canada Geese. 95 Pochard. Skylark over Stones. Willow Tit again at WLC.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Fairly quiet again this morning, but a few numbers to report: 195 Canada Geese, 93 Gadwall, 38 Wigeon, 132 Pochard, 9 Goldeneye, 104 Coot, 8 Lapwing, 125 Redwing, 4 Mistle Thrush (2 singing), 12 Greenfinch, 80 Linnet.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16\/12\/2025<\/td><td>An adult Caspian Gull was at Sheepwash late morning, along with 3 Herring Gulls and a Peregrine. Woodcock and Tawny Owl at Penn Carr first thing. c80 Pochard. 4 Goldeneye. 50+ Linnet on Stones. Willow Tit at WLC.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Mick had 3 Woodcock at Millfields first thing, and another flew into Sheepwash. 130 Pochard. 195 Woodpigeons N. 3 Herring Gulls. Willow Tit at the WLC. 60 Linnets on Stones.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Mick Watson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12\/12\/2025<\/td><td>A bit grotty this morning, but 2+ Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end first thing, and 107 Pochard, drake Goosander and adult male Peregrine at Sheepwash.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Afternoon visit with Chris Brown. Duck counts across site include: 76 Wigeon. 96 Gadwall. 771 Teal. 29 Tufteds. 52 Pochard and 5 Goldeneye. 81 Canada Geese. 11 Greylags. 21 Cormorants. 2 Red Kites. 5 Buzzards and a Kestrel. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. Adult GBBGull. 2nd winter Herring Gull. 3 Raven. Chris had Redshank and Grey Wagtail from PS hide + just 1 Little Grebe at WLC.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe\/Chris Brown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/12\/2025<\/td><td>At Millfields early morning, 1,680 flew S through Millfields 07:00-08:30, presumably from their roost, while 3 Woodcock flew in. 36 Barnacle Geese at sailing club\/Horseshoe island. c100 Pochard. 88 Coot. 100 Linnets on Stones island and 12 Redpoll at Millfields. Clive had a Golden Plover over WLC creek.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08\/12\/2025<\/td><td>A bit quiet this morning. Alan had 2 Egyptian Geese briefly flying up the res but they don&#039;t appear to have stayed. 135 Pochard. 26 GCGrebe from Millfields and 4 Little Grebes at WLC\/Watersports. 3 Willow Tits (Stones, WLC, Millfields). Didn&#039;t see any sandpipers or hear any chiffchaffs.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>07\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Species recorded during today&#039;s monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island-Wildlife Centre):  House Sparrow, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Pied Wagtail, Wigeon, Gadwall, Moorhen, Mallard, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Little Grebe, Robin, Cormorant, Canada Goose, Pheasant, Wren, Blackbird, Magpie, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Song Thrush, Long-tailed Tit, Goldfinch, Dunnock, Goldcrest, Willow Tit, Teal, Coot, Woodpigeon, Goldeneye<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>07\/12\/2025<\/td><td>At Hopton end first thing, single Woodcock, Snipe, Chiffchaff, Fieldfare and Tawny Owl, and 2+ Crossbills over. 4 more Snipe on Horseshoe island and a total of 75 Coot.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>06\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Monthly wildfowl count (in less than ideal conditions): 128 Canada Geese, 4 Mute Swans, 79 Gadwall, 78 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 355 Mallard, 691 Teal, 106 Pochard, 34 Tufted, 5 Goldeneye, 2 Moorhen, 66 Coot, 18 GCGrebe, 17 Cormorant, 1 Great Egret. Flock of 100 Woodpigeons S, surprising in such poor weather. Willow Tit at WLC. Chiffchaff in Hopton reedbed.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Jon Bradley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>05\/12\/2025<\/td><td>A bit quiet, but a Woodcock flew into Penn Carr early morning, 3 Snipe were on Horseshoe island, 75 Pochard, the Great Egret still, and Coot are on their way back, 63 at Big Island.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>04\/12\/2025<\/td><td>A few hours on site this afternoon often in fairly poor conditions. Great Egret originally at Millfields and then at Sheepwash. 4 immature Mute Swans. 71 Wigeon. 63 Gadwall. 754 Teal. 111 Pochard including 104 at Millfields. An increase in Goldeneye to 11 (7m). Single Lapwing at Millfields. Last couple of hours in Sheepwash hide with SJR. Dunlin. Adult male Peregrine. 6 Herring Gulls and an adult GBBG.<\/td><td>DN, CB, SJR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>03\/12\/2025<\/td><td>Frustrated by the murk this morning. Clive saw the Great Egret briefly at sailing club. 3 calling Tawny Owls at Millfields (R&amp;A) and one at Sheepwash. 270 Redwing out of their roost at Sheepwash. Willow Tits on Stones and at WLC. 12 Greenfinches in WLC creek.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02\/12\/2025<\/td><td>A few bits and pieces this morning: at Millfields first thing, 525 Redwing S, presumably straight out of their roost; pair of Mandarin flew through; 65 Pochard. Curlew and Redshank past Stones\/Watersports (Clive might have had 2 Curlews). 4 Barnacle Geese among the Canadas beyond the WLC. Willow Tit singing on Stones and another calling at WLC. 4 Skylarks over. 10 Redpoll (8 at Millfields).<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Afternoon visit: adult Mediterranean Gull (the Polish-ringed bird) again at Sheepwash, plus adult Yellow-legged and Great Black-back, and 3 Herring. Drake Pintail, pair of Shoveler, Great Egret, 15 Lapwing and a Dunlin.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Richard Lowe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Those anomalous Woodpigeons were at it again this morning, with 1,695 from Stones island 08:00-09:30, 1,325 N and 370 S. Strange birds! c5,000 Black-headed Gulls from Millfields first thing, and 100 Carrion Crows on the dam wall. First-year Peregrine on the shore at Sheepwash. 40 Linnets on Stones. Little Owl still.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27\/11\/2025<\/td><td>The Little Owl was in WLC fields again this morning, deep in a blackthorn bush. Otherwise fairly quiet: 20 Fieldfare, 27 Coot, 5 Herring Gulls, 7 Goldeneye, singing Song and Mistle Thrushes.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Bird of the morning was a Little Owl in WLC fields, being mobbed by Blackbirds before it flew; presumably the bird that was there in October. 30+ Barnacle Geese still. 6 Goosander (2m,4f) off Fishtail Creek. Woodpigeons moving both north and south, albeit in smallish numbers: 181 N, 94 S. The Great Egret still,  clearly coping with the cold weather better than they have in the past. Peregrine over Fishtail. Willow Tit on Stones. 10 Crossbills over Hopton end early morning, and Water Rail calling in the reedbed.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Wildfowl numbers this morning included 270 Canada Geese, 34 Barnacle, 30 Greylags, 4 Mute Swans, 75 Gadwall, 417 Mallard, 688 Teal, 107 Wigeon, 21 Tufted, 28 Pochard, 5 Goldeneye, 33 Coot. Great Egret still, adult Yellow-legged Gull at Sheepwash and the Oystercatcher on the sailing club entrance road (RPJ,AMD)! 6 Buzzards in the air.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS, RPJ, AMD, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24\/11\/2025<\/td><td>From Sheepwash hide. 28 Cormorants. Great Egret. 34 Barnacle Geese plus a Barnacle hybrid. 2 female Shoveler. 3 Red Kites. 3 Buzzards. 2 Peregrines. 19 Coot. Caspian Gull. YLG and 2 Herring Gulls. Several Snipe flushed from spit. Oystercatcher on grass between main centre and watersports. 4 immature Mute Swans. 2 Little Grebe. 4 Moorhen. Some duck counts across site: 114 Wigeon. 68 Gadwall. 547 Teal. 13 Pochard and 5 Goldeneye. c40 Linnets at lane end.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21\/11\/2025<\/td><td>710 Woodpigeons flew S in an hour this morning (08:00-09:00) and 56 N. 32 Barnacle Geese (plus one dodgy hybrid) from WLC. 10 Pochard. 7 Goldeneye. 32 GCGrebes from Millfields.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/11\/2025<\/td><td>A short visit this afternoon from Sheepwash. 4 Whooper Swans. Following on from yesterday&#039;s family group another presumed family of 2 adults and 2 juveniles. 4 Goldeneye. Red Kite. 3 Buzzards. Male Peregrine. Adult Yellow-legged Gull. 2nd winter Mediterranean Gull (RJL only).<\/td><td>DN, CB, RJL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/11\/2025<\/td><td>A bit quiet this morning. 3 Dunlin past Stones, 3 Pink-footed Geese flew W, Kingfisher at the WLC and the presumed returning male Aythya (Pochard x Ferruginous Duck?) hybrid there too.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Despite having a fly around a couple of times the family of Whooper Swans were still at Sheepwash at 16.20. Some duck counts produced 62 Wigeon, 61 Gadwall, 5 Pochard and 5 Goldeneye. Great Egret on shoreline between shiningford and lane end. 214 Canada Geese + 2 hybrid Canada x Greylag. 13 Coot near watersports. From Sheepwash: 28 Cormorant. 2 Peregrines including the male dining out on a Starling. 11 Pheasant. 3 Buzzards. 2 Red Kite. Kestrel. 2 Raven. c30 Linnet. c300 Starlings flew towards hopton end.  Adult and 2nd winter Caspian Gulls. YLG. 1000+ Common Gulls.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19\/11\/2025<\/td><td>5 Whooper Swans (2 adults and 3 juveniles) flew in at 08:30 and were still between Sheepwash and Lane End to 10:45 at least. Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Peregrines and 40 Linnet again from Sheepwash.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Quieter than yesterday, with 2,150 Woodpigeons S and 13 Ravens W in an hour from Stones. 2 Dunlin, Great Egret, 40 Linnet and a pair of Yellow-legged Gulls calling to each other at Sheepwash. 26 Lapwings at sailing club.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Quite a busy morning. The highlight was the arrival of 2 redhead Red-breasted Mergansers which flew in and landed at the mouth of Fishtail Creek at 10:00; they stayed for around 15 minutes but we didn&#039;t see them subsequently. 20,000 Woodpigeons flew S  mainly down the east side between 07:45-10:30, plus 145 Fieldfares SW and 182 Starlings W. 15 Whooper Swans flew E at 09:45 and another was on the water off sailing club island. 150 Pink-footed Geese flew E in 2 skeins. 50 Pochard off Lane End. 2,500 Common Gulls flew out over WLC creek early morning, along with 1,500 Lesser Black-backs. Single Great Egret and Dunlin still. 40 Siskin in WLC creek.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16\/11\/2025<\/td><td>A first-winter Little Gull off Stones island was a nice surprise, from 08:25 to 09:15 at least. First-winter Kittiwake also reported off the dam wall (JB). 9 Goldeneye off Sheepwash and 2 drake Goosander by Fishtail Creek. 7 Whooper Swans flew SE just before 11:30. 920 Woodpigeons flew S 08:00-09:00. Coot numbers have rocketed to 18! The Black-tailed Godwit still off Lane End. 2 pairs of Tawny Owls calling at Hopton end early morning, c1,500 Starlings out of the reedbed, 2 Brambling and 2+ Crossbills over. Peregrine having its breakfast on Horseshoe island.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, RPJ, AMD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15\/11\/2025<\/td><td>One Knot (presumably one of yesterday&#039;s birds) and 2 Dunlin were in front of Sheepwash hide this morning, albeit still at quite a distance, and 5 Goldeneye on the water. Black-tailed Godwit still at Lane End and Oystercatcher at Watersports.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13\/11\/2025<\/td><td>2 Woodcock flew into Millfields early morning, and a Snipe flew out. In 2 hours vismig 0700-0900, 740 Woodpigeons S, 9 Collared and 2 Stock Doves, 40 Starling, 900 Redwing, 12 Fieldfare and 4 Golden Plovers. 201 Greylags. Great Egret again at Watersports. 28 Lapwing, the Oystercatcher still and a Black-tailed Godwit at Lane End (and Clive might have seen another 4). 2 Peregrine, one of them tucking into a meal on top of the usual pylon. Willow Tit and Chiffchaff on Stones, and 7 Skylarks over.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12\/11\/2025<\/td><td>At Hopton end first thing, 1 Woodcock came in, 2 calling Tawny Owls, 37 Pied Wagtails and 1,000+ Starlings left their roost in the reedbed, and Crossbill over. Oystercatcher still at Watersports. Adult Yellow-legged and Great Black-backed Gulls at Sheepwash. 16 Greenfinch in WLC creek.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Monthly wildfowl count: 120 Canada Geese, 21 Barnacle, 18 Greylags, 1 Mute Swan, 6 Shoveler, 47 Gadwall, 197 Wigeon, 315 Mallard, 555 Teal, 3 Pochard (surprisingly few, given that I had counted 114 yesterday before fog put the kybosh on the count), 30 Tufted, 6 Goldeneye, 5 Moorhen, 11 Coot, 1 Little Grebe, 35 Great Crests, 1 Oystercatcher, 42 Lapwing, 28 Cormorant, 1 Great Egret, 1 Grey Heron. In addition, Peregrine on the shore at Sheepwash all morning, 16 Raven (including 14 N over Hopton end first thing), 100s of Redwing, 20 Greenfinch in WLC creek, 70 Linnet (20 at Sheepwash, 70 at Watersports).<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton, Dave Newcombe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08\/11\/2025<\/td><td>No sign of any scarce finches this morning, I even struggled to find a Linnet! A total of 36 Ravens included 33 flying E over WLC creek early morning. 1,000+ Common Gulls flew out in the opposite direction and a Brambling also flew over. Yesterday&#039;s 5 Black-tailed Godwits were still between Sheepwash and Lane End, and 45 Lapwings at sailing club. 80 Pochard and 2 Goldeneye off Sheepwash, and Peregrine on the shore there. Great Egret again at sailing club. 45 Meadow Pipits on Stones and c50 Siskin at WLC. Another birder reported 16 Golden Plover N over Stones.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>07\/11\/2025<\/td><td>3 Woodcock flew into the Penn Carr area early morning, along with a Snipe, 300 Redwing and 2 (possibly 3) Willow Tits between there and Millfields. Great Egret at sailing club. Peregrine again on the shore at Sheepwash. 400 Starlings SW. Single Bramblings over Millfields and Stones island, Crossbill over Hopton end, 50 Linnets around Stones causeway and a total of 100+ Siskin.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>06\/11\/2025<\/td><td>A few hours sat in Sheepwash hide this afternoon until dusk. 35 Cormorants. Great Egret. 45 Canada Geese. 112 Greylags. 111 Wigeon. 20 Gadwall. 116 Teal. 61 Pochard. Adult male Peregrine. 14 Lapwings. Adult Caspian Gull. Yellow-legged Gull. 3 Herring Gulls. A big roost of 10,000 birds with at least 550 Common Gulls.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe\/Chris Brown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>06\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Vismig numbers this morning included 4,460 Woodpigeons S, total of 26 Stock Doves (20 S), 13 Skylarks, 845 Starlings and 208 Fieldfare SW, and a Brambling S. Not so many Redwing moving but a guestimate of c750 in the Millfields\/Oldfield Lane area. 3 Tawny Owls and a Willow Tit calling at Millfields early morning. Single adult Caspian, Yellow-legged, Great Black-backed and Herring Gulls at Sheepwash late morning.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>05\/11\/2025<\/td><td>6 Whooper Swans were on the shore at Sheepwash late morning, along with 88 Wigeon, 26 Gadwall, single Shoveler, Lapwing and adult Caspian Gull. At Hopton end early morning, redhead Goosander and Peregrine over, 26 Pied Wagtails and 21 Reed Buntings out of the reedbed. Total of 200+ Redwing, including c100 in WLC creek, and 24 Fieldfare SW.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>04\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Just bits and bobs this morning: single Water Rail in Hopton reedbed; Peregrine, Pintail and Goldeneye at Sheepwash; Little Egret at sailing club; Oystercatcher from WLC and Willow Tit nearby.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>03\/11\/2025<\/td><td>From today&#039;s visit and in addition to Simon&#039;s earlier post. 34 Gadwall. 119 Wigeon. 291 Teal. 73 Tufteds. 3 (poss 5) Red Kite. Adult male Peregrine at Sheepwash as usual. Only 2 waders. Single Lapwing at sailing club and the Oystercatcher at watersports. 4 YLGulls. A couple of Skylark over. 12 Siskin and 2 Redpoll on stones island.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>03\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Duck numbers seem to be creeping up a little, perhaps as the water level slowly rises: 94 Wigeon at Sheepwash this morning, drake Shoveler, drake Pintail still, 60+ Pochard, 60 Tufted and 2 immature drake Goldeneye. Single Great and Little Egrets. Adult Caspian and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls at Sheepwash. Small numbers of Woodpigeons, Starlings and Redwing moving again.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island to Wildlife Centre and WLC creek):  House Sparrow, Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Cormorant, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Little Grebe, Canada Goose, Mallard, Long-tailed Tit, Carrion Crow, Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Grey Heron, Black-headed Gull, Great White Egret, Jackdaw, Buzzard, Bullfinch, Skylark, Teal, Red Kite, Wren, Magpie, Gadwall, Coot, Pheasant, Oystercatcher, Dunnock, Goldfinch, Woodpigeon, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, Great Tit and Wigeon<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02\/11\/2025<\/td><td>In 2 hours from Stones Island this morning, 12,770 Woodpigeons flew S, again mostly down the east side, and 722 Starlings W; 12 Skylarks in random directions and 60 Pink-footed Geese E; a Chiffchaff still, single Brambling and Crossbill over, and another 11 Crossbill over Oldfield Lane. Single Little and Great Egrets. 2 Blackcaps near Sheepwash. Drake Pintail still. 65 Pochard at Millfields. No sign of the Firecrest on Oldfield Lane as far as I&#039;m aware, although quite a few people were looking.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01\/11\/2025<\/td><td>Clive has seen the Firecrest at Oldfield Lane again this morning. Other than that, a bit of movement: 705 Woodpigeons, 11 Stock Doves and 583 Redwings S, and 564 Starlings W. Immature drake Goldeneye again, and adult Caspian Gull at Sheepwash.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Highlight for me this morning was a Firecrest on the east side at the bottom of Oldfield Lane - beautiful bird, my first here. Perimeter counts of 19 Gadwall, 1 Pintail, 60 Wigeon, 43 Pochard, 1 Goldeneye, 1 Oystercatcher, 5 Lapwing, single Caspian and Great Black-backed Gulls, Little Egret and Peregrine, 4 Jay, 22 Magpie, 48 Rook, 1 Skylark, 13 Coal, 89 Blue, 48 Great and 40 Long-tailed Tits, 30 Goldcrest, 82 Wren, 12 Nuthatch, 7 Treecreeper, 285 Starling, 9 Song Thrush, 6 Mistle, 563 Redwing, 60 Blackbird, 7 Fieldfare, 104 Robin, 26 Dunnock, 36 Pied Wagtail, 47 Meadow Pipit, 56 Chaffinch, 1 Brambling, 17 Bullfinch, 13 Greenfinch, 5 Linnet, 6 Redpoll, 97 Goldfinch, 169 Siskin. 4 Tawny Owls calling at Millfield first thing.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30\/10\/2025<\/td><td>120 Pink-footed Geese roosting on the bank near Fishtail Creek this morning were a bit of a surprise - not unprecedented but pretty unusual; they departed W at 08:15. 4,450 Woodpigeons flew S in 2 hours, plus 7 Collared Doves S and 200 Starlings W. Drake Pintail at Lane End. Water Rail, Tawny Owl and Brambling at Hopton end first thing. Total of 17 Skylarks, mostly going N. Chiffchaff and Willow Tit on Stones island.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Afternoon visit 1400-1645hrs. 4 Whooper Swans at Sheepwash throughout, ad male Peregrine, Great Egret, 4+ Yellow-legged Gulls, 3+ Herring Gulls.<\/td><td>Clive Ashton\/Richard Lowe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27\/10\/2025<\/td><td>From Sheepwash hide 06:30-10:10, immature drake Goldeneye, Curlew, Great Egret, adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls, 29 Wigeon, 16 Gadwall, 40 Meadow Pipits, 24 Linnets.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26\/10\/2025<\/td><td>A mere 2,350 Woodpigeons this morning, but 320 Starlings is an increase in recent numbers. 6 Whooper Swans dropped in for 20 minutes. Female Shoveler at Sheepwash. 22 Wigeon. 15 Pochard. Water Rail calling in Hopton reedbed. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls still. 2 (possibly 3) Great Egrets. 14 Skylarks over Stones (8N,6S). 16 Reed Buntings out of Hopton reedbed early morning. Plenty of finches moving, mostly unidentified, but at least 72 Chaffinch, 3 Brambling, 16 Greenfinch.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25\/10\/2025<\/td><td>A big Woodpigeon movement this morning, with approximately 46,000 flying S, mostly down the east side, in 2h40m. Handfuls of Redwing, Starling and Stock Dove too. The Wheatear is still at Sheepwash, the latest ever date for one here. A total of 31 Whooper Swans flew through and\/or dropped in, and 150 Pink-footed Geese flew E. One Little Egret also flew in. Adult Caspian and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls at Sheepwash. Peregrine over Hall Wood and 14 Redpoll over Stones island.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24\/10\/2025<\/td><td>2 Peregrine , 1 Goldeneye, 31 Cormorant, 4 Grey Heron, 3 Pied Wagtail, 1 Kingfisher, 90 Teal, 2 Goldcrest, 55 Redwing, 8 Meadow Pipit, 2 Little Grebe, 3 Greylag goose, 1 Buzzard<\/td><td>Dave Armitt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22\/10\/2025<\/td><td>This morning from Stones Island, 1 Little Egret, 1 Great White Egret, 1 Yellow legged gull, 75 Pink Feet Geese, at least 4 Skylarks over, 1 Dunlin, Oystercatcher still present, Willow tit, groups of Redwings fly down East Bank. \r\nFrom WLC creek, 1 Coot, 1 Redkite, Siskins and Redpolls in the Alder trees.<\/td><td>DN, MW, RPJ, AMD,AHS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/10\/2025<\/td><td>In addition to Simon&#039;s post: 2 Shoveler and 13 Pochard at Millfields. Chiffchaff on Stones island. Ducks counted at Lane End whilst I was sheltering from the rain: 50 Wigeon (exact count), 33 Gadwall. 370 Teal. There were a few more Teal but they got flushed before I could finish. 5 Skylark over SW. From Sheepwash: A break in the weather allowed 4 Buzzards, 2 Red Kites, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk to come out. The latter flushing 25 Redwings on far side. A Common Sand again (maybe a different bird to last week). c25 Linnets. The gull roost held c10&#039;000 birds. Adult Caspian. 3 Yellow-legged Gulls. 4 Herring Gulls. 500 Common Gulls by 17.30hrs.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/10\/2025<\/td><td>A reasonable morning given the conditions, the following all from Sheepwash hide: female Goldeneye (first of the autumn), Common Scoter off Fishtail, presumably the same as yesterday, 2 Dunlin, adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls, 1 Little and 3 Great Egrets, 21 Gadwall, 37 Wigeon, Peregrine, Rock Pipit and a late Wheatear (possibly Greenland?).<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Alan Stewardson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19\/10\/2025<\/td><td>In 2 hours from Stones island this morning, 50 Pink-footed Geese SW, 1,098 Woodpigeons S, 5 Stock and 4 Collared Doves, 16 Golden Plover, 4 Great Egret (3 NE, 1 S), 16 Skylarks, 483 Starling, 739 Redwing, 170 Fieldfare. One drake Common Scoter still off the east side, 30 Pochard, 4 Lapwing, 2 Peregrine, Yellow-legged Gull.<\/td><td>SJR, CA, MW, JB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Best bird for me this morning was a calling Little Owl, my first there for donkey&#039;s years. 4 Common Scoter (2 drakes) were again off Fishtail Creek so perhaps part of yesterday&#039;s flock. An hour&#039;s vismig from Stones produced 265 Woodpigeons, 260 Starlings, 484 Redwing, 20 Fieldfare and 12 Chaffinch. 28 Pink-footed Geese flew SW at about 09:30. 2 Curlew and a Dunlin flew past Stones, a Ringed Plover was at Sheepwash and the Oystercatcher still on Horseshoe island. Adult Caspian and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls still. c600 Common Gulls departed early morning and 750 Jackdaws noisily left their roost. Female Pintail at Sheepwash.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Another 5 Common Scoter (1m, 4 female\/juvs) this morning - it&#039;s been a good week for them. Female Pintail past Stones. A bit of movement included 68 Woodpigeons, 5 Stock Doves, 10 Skylarks, 31 Starling, 186 Redwing and 17 Fieldfare. Single Redshank and Dunlin, and 2 Snipe. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls still. c3,000 Black-headed Gulls first thing. Cetti&#039;s Warbler still in Hopton reedbed, and Crossbill over. Male Stonechat in the overflow carpark. Chiffchaff and Blackcap still on Stones.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Late afternoon visit: c5,000 Lesser Black-backs had come into the roost by 18:30. Shelduck still at Sheepwash, along with 2 Redshank, adult Caspian Gull, Herring Gull. Also 4 Yellow-legged Gulls and a Dunlin (per RJL). 46 Cormorants. 50 Starlings, presumably going to roost somewhere.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Clive found this morning&#039;s star bird, a juvenile Gannet sitting out on the water, present to midday at least. 6 Common Scoters (an adult drake and 5 lovely barred juveniles) were off the dam wall and a Rock Pipit flew over. A few birds moving, with totals of c650 Redwing in random directions, 80 Fieldfare, 180 Woodpigeons, 11 Stock Doves, 13 Skylarks and 10 Swallows. Adult Caspian Gull still and 2 adult Yellow-legs. Single Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Ringed Plover and Dunlin. Drake Pintail off Lane End and at least 18 Pochard. Total of at least 90 Siskin.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14\/10\/2025<\/td><td>A flock of 22 Common Scoters (7 males, 15 females) was between Stones island and Millfields this morning. Total of 134 Redwing through. 9 Coot, more than double the number on the WeBS count on Sunday! 64 Wigeon, 200 Teal and a Dunlin in front of Lane End hide, plus the adult Caspian Gull snaffling multiple crayfish of the invasive Signal variety. At Hopton end first thing, the Cetti&#039;s Warbler (actually seen!) and 4 calling Tawny Owls. c60 Siskin in WLC creek.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13\/10\/2025<\/td><td>In addition to Simon&#039;s post. 4 Little Egrets. 115 Greylags. 17 Wigeon. 6 Gadwall. 3 Pochard. 3 Ringed Plover on the dam. 22 Skylarks SW including a flock of 16. c30 Linnets on stones island then presumably the same flock at Sheepwash. A few Redwing calling through the gloom at Millfields first thing and 10+ in Sheepwash woods. At Sheepwash: 2 Dunlin. A late Common Sandpiper. Adult Caspian Gull. 2 Yellow-legged Gulls. 225 Common Gulls. The roost held in excess of 2&#039;000+ each of both BHG and LBBG.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13\/10\/2025<\/td><td>The first Fieldfare of the autumn was on Stones island this morning, and at least 2 more in WLC creek. At least 20 Redwing there too. At one point there were 5 species of thrush in one tree (sadly no Ring Ouzel). Cetti&#039;s Warbler and Water Rail still in Hopton reedbed. The Oystercatcher and adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls still. 3 Little Egrets flew in and landed below the dam wall.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Monthly wildfowl count: 240 Canada, 195 Greylags, 3 Mute Swans, 9 Gadwall, 24 Wigeon, 143 Mallard, 2 Pintail, 162 Teal, 3 Pochard, 110 Tufted, 5 Moorhen, 4(!) Coot, 6 Little Grebe, 38 Great Crests, 1 Oystercatcher, 31 Cormorant, 2 Little Egret, 6 Grey Heron, 1 Kingfisher. (Compare those numbers with last month, the low water level clearly proved too much for a lot of birds.) Cetti&#039;s Warbler still in Hopton reedbed. 50 Pink-footed Geese flew SW at 10:18. 12+ Crossbills over Hall Wood. Seem to be more Blackbirds around, at least 10 on Stones.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/10\/2025<\/td><td>A Brambling was among the Linnets, Goldfinches and Meadow Pipits on Watersports island this morning. c2,500 Black-headed Gulls from Millfields first thing, and a flock of 21 Ravens flew E. The Great Egret, Oystercatcher, adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls still present. 2 redhead Goosander.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/10\/2025<\/td><td>5 Grey Heron, 19 Cormorant, 8 Pochard, 4 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 2 Raven, 2 Jay, 30 Meadow Pipit, 40 Goldfinch, 1 Great White Egret , 1 Peregrine, 1 Red Kite,4 Greylag<\/td><td>Dave Armitt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/10\/2025<\/td><td>The Cetti&#039;s Warbler was still in Hopton reedbed this morning. 140 Pink-footed Geese flew E at 10:28. 3 Pintail still. 2 redhead Goosander. c4,000 Lesser Black-backs and 370 Common Gulls flew out over WLC creek early morning. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls still. Great  Egret at sailing club. 2 Stonechats in Tail Bay. Totals of 7 Skylark, 6 Chiffchaff, 30 Starling SW, 14 Bullfinch (8 at Penn Carr), 35 Goldfinch, 20 Siskin, 2 Crossbill.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08\/10\/2025<\/td><td>A pretty decent morning. A Cetti&#039;s Warbler was singing in Hopton reedbed early on, with Water Rail also calling there and Crossbill and a redhead Goosander over. 2 Whooper Swans, the Grey Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Pintail, adult Caspian Gull and Great Egret were on the shore off Lane End\/Sheepwash. 48 Pink-footed Geese flew SW at 08:30. The Oystercatcher was still at Watersports and 6 Lapwing, 6 Ringed Plover and 3 Dunlin at sailing club. Male Peregrine on his favourite pylon. 18 Skylarks included a flock of 13 S. Stonechat and Wheatear at the sailing club end of the dam wall.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>07\/10\/2025<\/td><td>The Grey Plover and Black-tailed Godwit were still at Lane End this morning, and 4 Ringed Plover there and later at sailing club. Adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls. 115 Common Gulls flew out early morning. 3 Pintail. 2 Pochard. 2 Great Egrets at Watersports, but only 1 Little Egret. Totals of 6 Collared Doves, 9 Skylarks, 6 Greenfinch, 20 Linnets, 16 Redpoll and 65 Siskin. Roger and Alison had 10 Whooper Swans fly SE early on.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>06\/10\/2025<\/td><td>A Marsh Harrier (looked like a juvenile) came over from the east and continued west with several Gulls giving it some attention. 4 Red Kites. One over hall wood, and another 3 first appeared over Millfields before slowly drifting north towards hopton end. Peregrine. Kestrel. 3 Buzzards and a female Sparrowhawk enjoying the warm autumn sunshine. The 6 Whooper Swans were still viewable from Sheepwash at 18.30. 13 Linnets on the dam wall.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>06\/10\/2025<\/td><td>The Grey Plover was still between Sheepwash and Lane End this morning, and the Little Stint at sailing club. 6 Whooper Swans arrived mid-morning (apparently as a 4 and a 2). Long-stayers included the Great Egret, Oystercatcher and adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls. A bit of movement included (mostly in an hour on Hays Lane) 55 Chaffinch, 12 Crossbills, 7 Redpoll, 16 Siskin, 41 Meadow Pipits, 12 Skylarks, 13 Woodpigeon and 7 Stock Dove. 3 Pintail. Total of 10 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover and the Black-tailed Godwit also reportedly still here. At Hopton end first thing, 2 calling Tawny Owls and Water Rail.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>05\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Species recorded during the monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walk (10am-noon; Stones Island-Wildlife Centre): House Sparrow, Robin, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Magpie, Woodpigeon, Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Gull, Great Egret, Meadow Pipit, Pied Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Kestrel, Tufted Duck, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Wigeon, Gadwall, Teal, Little Grebe, Gt Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Dunlin, Grey Plover, Little Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, Blackbird, Goldfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Willow Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Coot<\/td><td>Gary Atkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>05\/10\/2025<\/td><td>The juvenile Grey Plover (found by Richard L at Sheepwash yesterday) was at Lane End this morning and the Little Stint again at sailing club. Other waders were single Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Little Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper (again at WLC), 4 Dunlin and 5 Ringed Plovers. 68 Wigeon. 5 Pintail. 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls. Great Egret still. Wheatear below the dam wall (sailing club end, found by Mike R).<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>03\/10\/2025<\/td><td>The juvenile Little Stint was again at the sailing club end of the dam wall this morning, along with the 3 Dunlin, 5 Ringed and 1 Little Ringed Plover. Oystercatcher still at Watersports and Black-tailed Godwit at Lane End. Rock Pipit(s?) flew over Stones island and the dam wall. Juvenile Common Tern and Great Egret still. c100 Common Gulls off Sheepwash first thing. 70 Meadow Pipits, 80 Goldfinch and 2 Snipe at WLC. 40 Siskins over the main carpark.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02\/10\/2025<\/td><td>A juvenile Little Stint was at sailing club this morning; it later flew towards Millfields with 3 Dunlin, 5 Ringed and 1 Little Ringed Plover. A Green Sandpiper was at the WLC and the Black-tailed Godwit still at Lane End. Nice juvenile-type Wheatear on the dam wall. Great Egret, adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls all still present.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01\/10\/2025<\/td><td>Several late\/long-stayers were still around this morning: Great Egret, Black-tailed Godwit, Oystercatcher, Little Ringed Plover, adult Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls, Common Tern. Finally caught up with 2 Stonechats from Sheepwash hide. At Lane End, 450 Teal, 3 Pintail and 21 Wigeon.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30\/09\/2025<\/td><td>A Rock Pipit flew S over Stones causeway at 09:55, typical autumn date. Off Stones island first thing, 2,000 Black-headed and 75 Common Gulls. Just 2 Pintail this morning, and 35 Wigeon. Long-stayers included the Great Egret, Common Tern, Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Ringed Plover and 3 Dunlin. 12 Skylarks over. c60 Linnets at sailing club and 10 Redpoll in WLC creek.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29\/09\/2025<\/td><td>In addition to Simon&#039;s earlier post. No sign of the recent Cattle Egret in its usual spots, despite several observers on site. 8 Grey Herons. 16 Pintail. 5 at Lane End + the 11 Simon found earlier. 3 Shoveler. Just 3 Lapwings. Peregrine and Red Kite at Sheepwash. A single Snipe there was hunkered down and seemingly invisible to the above Peregrine c20 yards away. The Snipe then took off and the Peregrine gave chase. Outcome unknown. 4 Stonechats at Sheepwash around the large boulders. Still 5 Chiffchaff including one in song. Kingfisher at Paul Stanley. The gull roost held 4&#039;500 possibly 5&#039;000 LBB Gulls. Adult Caspian Gull. 2 adult YLGulls. I was counting Common Gulls on the point to the right of Sheepwash. I got to 66 when they all took off. Numbers probably exceeded over 100. Not many BHGulls in.<\/td><td>Dave Newcombe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29\/09\/2025<\/td><td>Bird of the morning was a juvenile Black Tern which Dave Newcombe found off Millfields, still there to 09:00 at least. Juvenile Common Tern still too. 2 Redwing, Water Rail and Crossbill at Hopton reedbed early morning. 11 Pintail off Stones and 42 Wigeon at Sheepwash. Black-tailed Godwit again between Sheepwash and Lane End, and 6 Ringed, juvenile Little Ringed Plover and 3 Dunlin at sailing club. Great Egret still. 14 Common Gulls. 2 Willow Tits on Stones and 18+ Skylarks over, including a flock of 12 S. Wheatear on the dam wall. 8+ Redpoll.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28\/09\/2025<\/td><td>Early afternoon visit 20 Meadow Pipit,8 little Grebe, 3 Grey Heron,1 Great White Egret, 50 Pied Wagtail, 1 Cattle Egret between sailing club and visitor centre catching insects, 3 Dunlin, 3 LRP, 2 Lapwing, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Garganey Wildlife Centre bay amongst the Mallards<\/td><td>Dave Armitt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27\/09\/2025<\/td><td>The Cattle Egret was still around Watersports this morning, plus a Great and 6 Little Egrets elsewhere around the res. The first Redwing of the autumn, plus 4 Crossbills, 4 Skylarks and a redhead Goosander, flew over Stones island. 7 Ringed Plover, juvenile Little Ringed and a Dunlin at sailing club and the Oystercatcher still at Watersports. c1,000 Jackdaws out of their roost early morning, 200 Pied Wagtails on the dam wall and a total of 30+ Siskins.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25\/09\/2025<\/td><td>Cattle Egret still present, 3 Common Scoter off Stones Island at 10.20 hrs, 9 Ringed Plover and 5 Dunlin at Sailing Club.<\/td><td>Neil Moulden (NJM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22\/09\/2025<\/td><td>The Little Stint was still present this morning, initially at Millfields then flying to sailing club. The Cattle Egret was again around Watersports and adult Caspian Gull on the shore at Lane End. 3 Dunlin and 9 Ringed Plovers. Single Oystercatcher and Common Tern still. Tawny Owl and Kingfisher at Millfields first thing. Willow Tits on Stones and in WLC creek. Wheatear on the dam wall. Total of at least 100 Meadow Pipits. Redpolls over Stones and WLC creek.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\/09\/2025<\/td><td>The Cattle Egret and Oystercatcher were at Watersports again early morning. At Millfields, 14 Ringed Plover, 6 Dunlin, Great Egret and Yellow Wagtail. Peregrine on pylon beyond WLC creek. At Sheepwash, single Red-crested Pochard and Pintail, 35 Wigeon, 25 Pochard and adult Yellow-legged and Great Black-backed Gulls.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19\/09\/2025<\/td><td>The Cattle Egret and Oystercatcher were still at Watersports this morning (and presumably the same Oystercatcher later at Millfields with 4 Dunlin and 15 Ringed Plover, per CA). Less movement than I&#039;d have expected: 30 Swallows, 16 House Martins, 63 Meadow Pipits, 20 Linnet, 48 Siskin and a Redpoll. Mistle Thrush singing at Sheepwash.<\/td><td>Simon Roddis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18\/09\/2025<\/td><td>The Cattle Egret was again at Watersports early this morning. 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