Author Archives: Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard (2), Common Gull, Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (14 – 5m, 9f), Lapwing (3), Oystercatcher (3), Raven, Redwing, Siskin, Snipe (1), Water Rail (1), Willow Tit (1). Recorder’s notes: To date, a total of 76 … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (2), CURLEW (1), Goldeneye (2 – 1m, 1f), Goosander (1), Grey Wagtail, Oystercatcher (3), Pochard (1), Siskin, Snipe, Water Rail (1). Recorder’s notes: Species in BOLD AND CAPITALS are new for both the year and month.

Most notable sightings: Buzzard, Caspian Gull (1 – 1st Winter), Goldeneye (4), Goosander (2), Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Siskin.

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Goldeneye (5 – 2m, 3f), Goosander (3 – 1m, 2f), Grey Wagtail, Jay (3), Lapwing (6), Mute Swan (1), Oystercatcher (1), Raven (2), Siskin (3), Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new for the month.

Most notable sightings: Buzzard (3), Common Gull (10), Goldeneye (2 – 1m, 1f), Goosander (6), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (3), Pochard (8), Raven (2), Red Kite (1), Redwing (c.20), Siskin (5), Treecreeper. Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type were new for the month.

Most notable sightings: Caspian Gull (1 – 1st Winter), Goldeneye (1f), Goosander (3 – 1m, 2f), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (25), Lesser Redpoll (12), Oystercatcher (1), Pochard (3), Siskin (2), Treecreeper (1), Water Rail (1). Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (3), Grey Wagtail (3), Lapwing, Oystercatcher (1), Pochard (3), Siskin, Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new for the month.

Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (2), Goosander (5), Grey Heron (c.30), Snipe (2), TUNDRA BEAN GOOSE (1), Water Rail, Whooper Swan (3). Recorder’s notes: 12 occupied nests noted in the heronry. Tundra Bean Goose – single bird reported to have flown over the … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Common Gull (2), Goldeneye (6 – 4m, 2f), Goosander (22 – 7m, 15f), Grey Wagtail, Kingfisher (1), Lapwing, Pochard (3m), Shoveler (7 – 5m, 2f), Skylark, Snipe (3), Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new for the … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Buzzard, Goldeneye (4 – 2m, 2f), Goosander (7), Great Black-backed Gull, Grey Wagtail, Lapwing, Pochard (2m), Water Rail, Willow Tit.