Author Archives: Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Lapwing (2), Water Rail (1).

Most notable sightings: Common Gull (7), Goldeneye (1m), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (10), Pochard (1m), Snipe (1), Water Rail (1), Yellow-legged Gull (1).

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Common Gull (c.20), Goldeneye (2 – 1m, 1f), Goosander (6 – 2m, 4f), Kestrel, Lapwing (1), Pink-footed Goose (1), Water Rail (1).

A total of 91 species were reported in January from a total of 1279 sightings. This compares with 84 species and 916 sightings in January 2025. Most notable sightings as follows: Brambling (1 on 18 dates), Caspian Gull (max count of 3, … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Buzzard (4), Chiffchaff (1), Goldeneye (4), Goosander (4), Great Black-backed Gull (1), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (c.60), Pink-footed Goose (1). Recorder’s notes: Pink-footed Goose seen with group of Greylag Geeese.

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Goldeneye (4), Goosander (2), Great Black-backed Gull (3), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (5), Lesser Redpoll (2), Pochard (8), Raven, Skylark, Willow Tit.

Most notable sightings: Buzzard (6), Cormorant (27), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (12 – 2m, 10f), Grey Heron (14), Grey Wagtail, Kingfisher (1), Little Owl, Pochard (4), Raven (2), Siskin, Skylark, Yellowhammer. Recorder’s notes: At least 6 occupied nests in … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (13), Grey Wagtail, Kestrel, Lapwing (12), Water Rail.

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Goldeneye (2), Goosander (1m), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (12), Oystercatcher (1), Snipe (1), Water Rail (1). Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new for the month. (By comparison, the first Oystercatcher reported in 2025 was 7th Feb) … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Buzzard, Caspian Gull (1), Common Gull (c.30), Goldeneye (2), Goosander (1), Kestrel, Lapwing (11), Lesser Redpoll (2), Pochard (1), Raven (1), Redwing (c.20), Siskin (2), Skylark (1), Treecreeper, Water Rail (2), Wigeon (1), Willow Tit … Continue reading →