Author Archives: Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Blackcap (1), Buzzard (3), Chiffchaff (3), Goldeneye (1), Hawfinch (1), Lapwing (3), Little Ringed Plover (1), Mandarin Duck (4), Oystercatcher (4), Raven (2), Sand Martin (20), Siskin, Snipe (7), Sparrowhawk, Swallow (12). Recorder’s notes: Hawfinch reported at … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Common Gull, Goldeneye (2), Lapwing (2), Mandarin Duck (1), Oystercatcher (4), Sand Martin (c.30), Snipe (13), Swallow (c.30).

Most notable sightings: Goosander (2), Lapwing (4), Oystercatcher (4), Siskin (2), Snipe (4), Wigeon (1 female).

In total, 86 species were reported during March, from a total of 1136 sightings. The total for the year now stands at 103 species from 3534 sightings. Most notable sightings across the month were: Blackcap (first report on 20th, with 4 subsequent sightings), Brambling (1 … Continue reading →

Most notable sightings: Buzzard, Goldeneye (2), House Martin (6), Lapwing (2), Little Egret (1), Oystercatcher (4), Sand Martin (6), Shoveler (1 male), Snipe (6), Swallow (8), Yellow-legged Gull (1).

Most notable sightings: Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Common Gull, Goldeneye (1), Goosander (1), Lapwing (3), Mandarin Duck (4), Meadow Pipit, Oystercatcher (4), Raven (1), Shelduck (4), Snipe (7), Sparrowhawk, Swallow (3).

Most notable sightings: Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Common Gull (1), Common Scoter (1 male), Goldeneye (1), House Martin (1), Lapwing (4), Mute Swan (1), Oystercatcher (4), Raven (1), Red Kite (1), Snipe (7), Swallow (3).

Most notable sightings: Blackcap (2), Buzzard, Chiffchaff (6), Goldeneye (2), House Martin (1), Lapwing (2), Mute Swan (1), Oystercatcher (4), Sand Martin (3), Siskin, Snipe (7), Swallow (5), Wigeon (1).

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Buzzard (5), Chiffchaff, Common Gull (5), Goldeneye (2), House Martin (3), Lapwing (2), Oystercatcher (4), Raven (3), Sand Martin (3), Snipe (5), Swallow (7), Willow Tit.

Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (2), Grey Wagtail (2), Lapwing (2), Oystercatcher (5), Sand Martin (3), Snipe (4), Swallow (3).