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 9th August 2026
Most notable sightings: Buzzard (5), Caspian Gull (1), Little Egret (1), Little Owl, Mute Swan…
- Saturday 8th August 2026
Most notable sightings: Buzzard (4), Egyptian Goose (2), Lapwing, Little Egret (4), Mandarin Duck (4),…
- Friday 7th August 2026
Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard (4), Lapwing, Little Egret, Little Owl, Mute Swan, Osprey (1),…
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