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Please note that records of certain sensitive species may not be published here (for the club’s ‘Sensitive species’ list please refer to the ‘Policies and Procedures’ section of the website).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

Saturday 10th January 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Bullfinch, Buzzard (2), Caspian Gull (2 – both 1st Winter birds), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (2), Great Black-backed Gull (2), Great Crested Grebe (22), Green Woodpecker (1), Kestrel, Lapwing (1), Little Owl, Mute Swan … Continue reading →

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Friday 9th January 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Egyptian Goose (2), Linnet, Mute Swan, Snipe (7), Water Rail, Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new for the month.

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Thursday 8th January 2026

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Buzzard, Common Gull (1), Goldeneye (2), Mute Swan (3 – 2 adults, 1 juv), Pochard (17), Redpoll, Snipe (1), Water Rail (1). Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new for the month.

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Wednesday 7th January 2026

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Buzzard, Chaffinch (c.200)*, Fieldfare*, Goldeneye (2m), Goosander (3 – 1m, 2f), Great Black-backed Gull (c.20), Grey Wagtail, Linnet (c.120)*, Mute Swan (9 – 4 adults, 5 juveniles), Pochard (34 – 10f, 24m), Raven (2), Redpoll (6)*, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 6th January 2026

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (3), Caspian Gull (1 – 1st Winter), Common Gull (3), Coot (38), Goldeneye (3 – 1m, 2f), Great Black-backed Gull, Grey Wagtail, Hawfinch (1), Meadow Pipit (1), Mute Swan (7), Pochard (22), Redpoll, Snipe (7), Teal … Continue reading →

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Monday 5th January 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Caspian Gull (1 – 1st winter), Goldeneye (1m), Goosander (2), Grey Wagtail, Peregrine Falcon, Redpoll, Shoveler (1), Snipe (5), Water Rail, Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: Species in bold type are new for the month. To date, a total of 81 … Continue reading →

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Sunday 4th January 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (2), Buzzard, Caspian Gull (1), Chaffinch (c.200), Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goldfinch (c.30), Goosander (11), Great Spotted Woodpecker, Greenfinch (c.25), Grey Partridge, Lapwing (3), Linnet (c.200), Mandarin Duck (7), Pochard (23), Raven (2), Redwing, Skylark … Continue reading →

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Saturday 3rd January 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Common Gull (5), Fieldfare, Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (12 – 2m, 10f), Great Black-backed Gull (5), Great Spotted Woodpecker, Hawfinch (2), Lapwing, Mandarin Duck (10), Pintail (7 – 2m, 5f), Pochard (12), Redwing, Siskin, Snipe … Continue reading →

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Friday 2nd January 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (3), Buzzard (2), Caspian Gull (1), Common Gull (2), Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (22), Lapwing (30), Little Owl, Pochard (12), Red Kite (1), Siskin, Snipe (10), Water Rail, Whooper Swan (1), Willow Tit.

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Thursday 1st January 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Richard Gratton

HAPPY NEW YEAR – HERE’S TO A FANTASTIC 2026! Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (4 – 3m, 1f), Goosander (7), Pink-footed Goose, Pochard (22), Redpoll (5), Redwing, Shelduck (1), Siskin, Water Rail, Willow Tit.

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