Author Archives: Richard Gratton

Tuesday 14th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Buzzard (2), Chiffchaff, Common Gull (1), Goosander (2), Grey Wagtail (2), House Martin (3), Lapwing (9), Mandarin Duck, Osprey (1), Oystercatcher (4), Sand Martin (c.10), Sedge Warbler (1), Snipe (3), Swallow (c.10), Willow Warbler.

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Monday 13th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Black-tailed Godwit (1), Grey Wagtail (2), Kingfisher, Lapwing (5), Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Snipe, Swallow, Willow Warbler. Recorder’s notes: To date in April, a total of 85 species have been reported from 510 sightings. The current total for … Continue reading

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Sunday 12th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Blackcap (5), Black-tailed Godwit (1), Bullfinch, Common Gull, Common Sandpiper (1), Common Tern (2), House Martin, Lapwing, Little Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher, Red Kite, Sand Martin, Siskin (2), Snipe (4), Swallow, Willow Warbler.

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Saturday 11th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Black-tailed Godwit (1), Common Gull (2), Common Tern (2), House Martin, Kestrel, Lapwing (6), Lesser Redpoll, Mandarin Duck (5), Oystercatcher (4), Red Kite (2), Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Shoveler (2), Snipe (4), Swallow, Willow Tit, Willow … Continue reading

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Friday 10th April 1026

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Black-tailed Godwit (1), Buzzard (10), Common Gull (2), Common Sandpiper (2), Lapwing (12), Little Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher (4), Raven, Red Kite, Sand Martin (c.40), Sedge Warbler, Shoveler (2), Snipe (3), Swallow (c.15), Willow Tit, Willow Warbler.

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Thursday 9th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Black-tailed Godwit (1), Common Gull (2), Common Sandpiper (1), Lapwing, Little Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher (4), Red Kite (1), Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Snipe, Swallow, Wigeon.

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Wednesday 8th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Black-tailed Godwit (1), Common Sandpiper (1), Goldeneye (1), Goosander, Great White Egret (1), Lapwing, Little Ringed Plover, Mandarin Duck, Oystercatcher (4), Red Kite (1), Snipe (3), Swallow, Wigeon, Willow Warbler.

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Tuesday 7th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Goldeneye (1 male), Goosander (1 male), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing, Linnet (2), Little Ringed Plover (1), Oystercatcher (4), REDSTART (1), Snipe (15), Sparrowhawk, Swallow (2), WHEATEAR (1), Wigeon (1 female), Willow Warbler (1). Recorder’s notes: Species in bold … Continue reading

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Monday 6th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Blackcap (3), Buzzard (5), Chiffchaff (c.10), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (2f), Lapwing (2), Little Ringed Plover (1), Mandarin Duck (3), Oystercatcher (4), Raven, Sand Martin, Snipe (7), Sparrowhawk (2), Swallow, Wigeon (1f), Willow Warbler (1). … Continue reading

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Sunday 5th April 2026

Most notable sightings: Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Curlew (2), Goldeneye (1), House Martin (4), Lapwing (8), Little Ringed Plover (3), Oystercatcher (4), Sand Martin (c.20), Siskin, Snipe (6), Swallow (c.40).

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