Author Archives: Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (1f), Grey Wagtail, Sparrowhawk, Water Rail (1).

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 →