Author Archives: Richard Gratton

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the December reports, as always its very much appreciated. A total of 87 species were reported from a total of 1382 sightings.  This compares with 86 species from 841 sightings for the same period in 2024. … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Blackcap (1), Common Gull (2), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (1), Grey Wagtail (1), Kestrel, Lapwing (3), Pochard (7), Red Kite (1), Redpoll, Redwing, Siskin, Snipe (3), Willow Tit (1), Yellow-legged Gull (1).

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Common Gull (5), Egyptian Goose (5), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (11), Great Black-backed Gull (1), Kingfisher, Lapwing (c.200), Pochard (15 – 12m, 3f), Raven, Redpoll (14), Redwing, Snipe (1), Treecreeper (2), Wigeon (3 … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Chaffinch (c.100), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (6 – 3m, 3f), Great Black-backed Gull (1), Lapwing (c.110), Linnet (c.200), Pochard (30), Redpoll (20), Redwing, Shoveler (1m), Wigeon (2 – 1m, 1f), Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: Chaffinch … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Fieldfare (c.15), Goldeneye (2m), Goosander (7 – 4m, 3f), Lapwing (3), Pochard (13 – 10m, 3f), Raven (2), Redpoll (13), Redwing (c.20), Treecreeper, Water Rail, Wigoen (2 – 1m, 1f), Willow Tit (2).

Most notable sightings: Blackbird (42+), Goldeneye (2m), Goosander (5), Nuthatch, Pochard (14), Raven (2), Redpoll, Redwing, Siskin, Snipe (1), Treecreeper, Water Rail (1), Willow Tit (1).

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (2), Buzzard, Common Gull (9), Goldeneye (2 – 1m, 1f), Goosander (2), Great Black-backed Gull (1), Lapwing (3), Linnet (c.100), Pochard (14), Raven, Redwing (c.25), Siskin, Snipe (3), Treecreeper, Water Rail (1), Willow Tit (1).

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Buzzard (2), Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (11), Lapwing (3), Linnet (c.100), Pochard (14 – 11m, 3f), Redpoll, Siskin, Treecreeper, Wigeon (1m).

Most notable sightings: Chiffchaff, Common Gull, Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (5), Kestrel, Pochard (15), Redpoll, Redwing, Siskin, Water Rail, White-fronted Goose (9), Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: White-fronted Goose – group of 7 over South Gap and a further … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Brambling (2), Bullfinch, Buzzard (3), Caspian Gull (1 adult), Fieldfare, Goldeneye (5 – 3m, 2f), Goosander (33), Lapwing (26), Linnet (c.20), Pochard (1m), Raven, Redpoll, Redwing, Siskin, Snipe (2), Water Rail (1), Willow Tit (1).