Late news from Good Friday (14th) of 7 Arctic Terns in the evening in heavy rain. Highlight today was the year’s first Whimbrel that arrived with 2 Curlew just before 1430 and left NW at 1505. Also 2 Mute Swans, Black Swan, 2+ Mandarins, 8 Gadwall, 7 Tufteds, a Goldeneye, drake Goosander flew N, 4 Oyker and a single Snipe. Two Swifts were early for here.
Ogston Sightings
- Sunday 4th October 2026
Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (2), Kingfisher, Lapwing (12), Little Egret (1), Mandarin Duck (6), Mute…
- Saturday 3rd October 2026
Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Great White Egret (1), Grey Wagtail (2), Jay (5), Kingfisher,…
- Recorder’s report: September 2026
During September, a total of 104 species were reported (2nd highest monthly total this year after…
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