5 Whooper Swans flew NE at 1335 and a young Mute Swan arrived mid-afternoon. 9 Goldeneye was a big improvement with 2 Goosander and still a few Gadwall and Wigeon. A Goshawk and a juv Peregrine were the pick of the raptors and the ad Yellow-l-Gull was still around. A female Stonechat was on the west bank late afternoon and 7 Brambling were in the Oaktree area with a male at the feeders in the south car park. A male Mealy Redpoll was with a small group of Lesser Redpolls, a different bird to last weeks bird, a calling Grey Partridge was a welcome record.
Ogston Sightings
- Sunday 6th September 2026
Most notable sightings: Common Sandpiper (1), Goosander (1), House Martin, Jay (2), Kestrel, Kingfisher (1), Lapwing, Little…
- Saturday 5th September 2026
Most notable sightings: Buzzard (4), Grey Wagtail, Hobby (1), House Martin, Kestrel, Lapwing, Linnet (c.20),…
- Friday 4th September 2026
Most notable sightings: Caspian Gull (1), Hobby (1), Little Egret (3), Mute Swan (1), Osprey (1),…
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