Author Archives: Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Buzzard, Caspian Gull (1), Goldeneye (1m), Goosander, Grey Wagtail, Lapwing, Lesser Redpoll (2), Little Owl, Pochard (5), Raven (2), Siskin, Snipe (2), Water Rail (1), Willow Tit (1).

Most notable sightings: Kestrel, Lapwing (19), Lesser Redpoll (2), Siskin, Snipe (1), Water Rail (1), Willow Tit (1). Recorder’s notes: To date, a total of 87 species have been recorded in January, from a total of 814 sightings.

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Common Gull, Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Great Black-backed Gull, Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (35), Lesser Redpoll, Pochard (4m), Siskin, Water Rail, Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: 2 Grey Herons noted to be “in residence on nests … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Bullfinch, Buzzard, Common Gull, Goldeneye (4 – 2m, 2f), Great Black-backed Gull, Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (30), Lesser Redpoll (2), Pochard (12), Siskin, Water Rail, Wigeon (2 – 1m, 1f), Willow Tit.

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Buzzard, Common Gull, Fieldfare, Goldeneye (3 – 2m,1 f), Goosander (12 – 3m, 9f), Grey Wagtail, Hawfinch (1), Lapwing (10), Little Owl, Pochard (2), Redpoll, Siskin, Snipe (2), Water Rail. Recorder’s notes: Hawfinch and Little … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Brambling, Caspian Gull (3 – 1 adult, 2 1st Winter), Common Gull, Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (4 – 2m, 2f), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (32), Pochard (4), Raven, Redpoll, Siskin, Snipe (1), Treecreeper, Tufted Duck (57), … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Goldeneye (1), Goosander, Great Black-backed Gull, Hawfinch, Mute Swan, Pink-footed Goose (c.150), Pochard, Raven, Redpoll, Shoveler (1m), Snipe (2), Water Rail, Wigeon, Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: Hawfinch reported from Brackenfield. Species in bold type are new for … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Bullfinch, Buzzard, Common Gull (1), Fieldfare, Goldeneye (6), Goosander (28), Great Black-backed Gull (c.100), Kestrel, Lapwing (3), Pink-footed Goose (1), Pochard, Redpoll, Redwing (c.300), Siskin, Skylark (1), Water Rail (1), Willow Tit (1).

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1f), Bullfinch (5), Buzzard (2), Common Gull (2), Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (1), Lapwing (12), Pink-footed Goose (1), Pochard (19), Raven (2), Redpoll, Siskin, Snipe (2), Tufted Duck (59), Water Rail. Recorder’s notes: To … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Grey Wagtail, Mute Swan (4 juveniles), Snipe (2), Water Rail (1), Whooper Swan (5).