Author Archives: Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Common Tern (1), Dunlin (3), Garden Warbler (3), House Martin, Lesser Redpoll, Little Ringed Plover, Mandarin Duck (2), Mute Swan (2), Oystercatcher, Reed Warbler, Ringed Plover (10), Ruff (2), Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler (3), Snipe … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Common Sandpiper (2), Common Tern (1), Garden Warbler, Little Egret (1), Little Ringed Plover, Osprey (1), Oystercatcher, Ruff (2), Sedge Warbler, Yellow Wagtail (1), Yellow-legged Gull (1).

Most notable sightings: Avocet (2), Black Tern (4), Bullfinch, Buzzard (9), Common Sandpiper (2), Garden Warbler, Jay, Lapwing, Little Egret, Little Ringed Plover, Mute Swan (2), Oystercatcher, Reed Warbler, Ruff (4), Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Swallow, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler.

A fantastic month, with the highest total of the year and a number of species for 2026 overall. Across the month, a total of 108 species were reported from a total of 1417 sightings. The species total for the year to date … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Lapwing (6), Little Egret (2), Little Ringed Plover, Mute Swan (2), Oystercatcher, Reed Warbler, Ruff (4), Swallow.

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Buzzard (2), Chiffchaff, Common Gull (3), Common Sandpiper (2), Garden Warbler, House Martin, Kingfisher, Lapwing (6), Little Egret, Little Ringed Plover, Mandarin Duck, Mute Swan, Oystercatcher, Pied Wagtail (34), Redshank (4), Reed Warbler, Ruff (4), Sand … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Arctic Tern (19), Blackcap, Buzzard (2), Chiffchaff, Common Gull (2), Garden Warbler, Hobby (1), House Martin, Lapwing (7), Lesser Whitethroat, Little Egret (3), Little Ringed Plover, Mute Swan (2), Oystercatcher, Raven, Red Kite, Redshank (3), Reed Warbler, … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Common Sandpiper, Garden Warbler, Lapwing (7), Lesser Whitethroat, Little Egret (1), Little Ringed Plover, Mute Swan (2), Oystercatcher, Raven, Red Kite, Reed Warbler, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Siskin, Snipe (2), Swallow (c.25), Treecreeper, Whimbrel … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Common Sandpiper (2), Curlew (1), Garden Warbler (3), House Martin, Lapwing (5), Lesser Whitethroat, Little Egret (2), Little Ringed Plover (2), Mandarin Duck (3), Mute Swan (2), Oystercatcher (2), Red Kite, Reed Warbler, … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Common Sandpiper (2), Common Tern (1), Garden Warbler, Grey Wagtail (1), Kingfisher, Lapwing, Little Egret (2), Little Ringed Plover, Mandarin Duck, Mute Swan (2), Oystercatcher (2), Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Snipe, Swallow, Swift … Continue reading →