Author Archives: Val Jones

2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 6 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 11 Mandarins, 5 Goldeneye, 19 Tufted Ducks, 4 Oystercatchers, an Osprey 0835-0910 then left NW, 1 Swallow, 3 Sand Martins & 5 Chiffchaffs.

2 Mute Swans, Pink-footed Goose, 6 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, c20 Teal, 12 Tufteds, 6 Goldeneye, 4 Oystercatchers, 2 Redshank, Kestrel & Peregrine, 18 Fieldfares, 6 Redwings, single Brambling & Tree Sparrow on the Member’s Hide feeders and at least four … Continue reading →

2 Mute Swans, a Pink-footed Goose, 8 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 2 Mandarins, 4 Goldeneye, 14 Tufted Ducks, 12 G.C.Grebes, 4 Oystercatchers and the first migrant Chiffchaff singing in the south car park.

2 Mute Swans, 1 Pinkfoot, male Shelduck, 5 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 1 Wigeon, 4 Mandarins,  4 Goldeneye, 4 Oystercatchers, c75 Redwings >NE in one flock and a pair of Linnets on the main car park.

2 Gadwall, 3 Mandarins, 4 Goldeneye, 4 Oystercatchers, a Peregrine, c50 Common Gulls went through NE about midday, an adult Med Gull was with BHG’s over the west bank at 1650 and a juvenile Glaucous Gull roosted ; the first … Continue reading →

Two Mute Swans, single Pink-footed Goose, 3 female Shelduck, drake Shoveler, 8 Mandarins, 18 Tufteds, 2 Pochard, 4 Goldeneye, 4 Snipe, 4 Oystercatchers, 1 Dunlin, 2 Redshank and a singing Willow Tit. Highlight was a second-summer Mediterranean Gull that arrived … Continue reading →

Adult Pink-footed Goose, 4 Gadwall,2 Mandarins, 4 Tufteds, 2 Pochard, 5 Goldeneye, 10+ Snipe, 2 Oystercatchers and a trickle of Meadow Pipits north.

A Little Ringed Plover flew through calling at 1145. Also an adult Pink-footed Goose on the west bank, 2 Mute Swans, 5 Gadwall, 5 Goldeneye, 8 Tufteds, 4 Oystercatchers, c10 C.Buzzards, 2 Ravens, 12 Fieldfares & 9 Redwings.

2 Mute Swans, 2 Mandarins, 6 Goldeneye, 2 Oystercatchers, 1 Meadow Pipit south, 2 Tree Sparrows west, single Linnet & Yellowhamer over.