Category Archives: Ogston Daily Report

This page aims to provide a daily update on bird sightings for Ogston Reservoir.
It typically provides details of some of the more notable sightings, however sightings for all species are very important to us so please submit these to the Recording Secretary (see details below).
Please note that records of certain sensitive species may not be published here (for the club’s ‘Sensitive species’ list please refer to the ‘Policies and Procedures’ section of the website).
However ALL records received are entered into the Ogston Bird Club database and subsequently submitted to the Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS) and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT).

Ogston Bird Recorder, Richard Gratton E-mail

Friday 30th January 2026

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (13), Grey Wagtail, Kestrel, Lapwing (12), Water Rail.

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Friday 30th January 2026

Thursday 29th January 2026

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Goldeneye (2), Goosander (1m), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (12), Oystercatcher (1), Snipe (1), Water Rail (1). Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new for the month. (By comparison, the first Oystercatcher reported in 2025 was 7th Feb) … Continue reading →

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Thursday 29th January 2026

Wednesday 28th January 2026

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Buzzard, Caspian Gull (1), Common Gull (c.30), Goldeneye (2), Goosander (1), Kestrel, Lapwing (11), Lesser Redpoll (2), Pochard (1), Raven (1), Redwing (c.20), Siskin (2), Skylark (1), Treecreeper, Water Rail (2), Wigeon (1), Willow Tit … Continue reading →

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Wednesday 28th January 2026

Tuesday 27th January 2026

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Goosander (3 – 2m, 1f), Grey Wagtail, Lesser Redpoll, Siskin, Snipe (2), Water Rail (1).

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Tuesday 27th January 2026

Monday 26th January 2026

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Fieldfare, Goldeneye (1m), Lapwing (4), Lesser Redpoll, Little Owl, Nuthatch (4), Pochard (2), Siskin, Snipe (1), Water Rail (1). Recorder’s notes: To date, a total of 89 species have been reported in January from a total of 1085 … Continue reading →

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Monday 26th January 2026

Sunday 25th January 2026

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Bullfinch, Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (6 – 4m, 2f), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (4), Lesser Redpoll (11), Shelduck (5), Siskin (35), Water Rail, Willow Tit.

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Sunday 25th January 2026

Saturday 24th January 2026

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling, Bullfinch, Fieldfare (4), Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (6), Great Black-backed Gull, Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (11), Lesser Redpoll, Little Egret (1)*, Mistle Thrush (15)*, Pochard (3), Raven (2)*, Shoveler (1m), Siskin, Water Rail (1), Willow Tit … Continue reading →

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Saturday 24th January 2026

Friday 23rd January 2026

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Buzzard, Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (1f), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (15), Lesser Redpoll, Red Kite (1), Shoveler (5 – 3m, 2f), Siskin, Water Rail, Willow Tit.

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Friday 23rd January 2026

Thursday 22nd January 2026

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Common Gull, Lapwing (7), Lesser Redpoll, Siskin, Snipe (1), Water Rail (1), Willow Tit (1).

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Thursday 22nd January 2026

Wednesday 21st January 2026

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Bullfinch (4), Caspian Gull (2), Common Gull (c.20), Goldeneye (1m), Goosander (10- 5m, 5f), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (c.20), Lesser Redpoll, Mandarin Duck (8), Pochard (5),  Scaup (1f), Shoveler (1m), Willow Tit (1). Recorder’s notes: Species in bold … Continue reading →

Posted in Ogston Daily Report | Comments Off on Wednesday 21st January 2026