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Please note that records of certain sensitive species may not be published here (for the club’s ‘Sensitive species’ list please refer to the ‘Policies and Procedures’ section of the website).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

Thursday 4th December 2025

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Black-headed Gull (3300), Caspian Gull (1), Common Gull (4), Egyptian Goose (8), Goldeneye (2m), Goosander (9), Great Black-backed Gull (6), Herring Gull (125), Kingfisher (60), Lesser Black-backed Gull (30), Redwing, Shoveler (2), Siskin (5), Snipe (4), Wigeon … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (3), Chiffchaff, Common Gull (2), Fieldfare (5), Goosander (4 – 2m, 2f), Great Black-backed Gull (1), Greylag Goose (127), Grey Wagtail, Little Egret (2), Pochard (13 – 8m, 4f), Redwing (c.70), Siskin (c.15), Snipe (4), Sparrowhawk … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Chiffchaff, Common Gull, Gadwall (14), Goldeneye (1f), Goosander (1f), Great Black-backed Gull, Grey Wagtail, Lapwing (25), Little Owl, Mandarin Duck (11), Meadow Pipit (15), Redpoll (15), Redwing, Reed Bunting, Snipe (4), Water Rail (1), Willow Tit.

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Monday 1st December 2025

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Greenfinch (7) Grey Wagtail Redwing Snipe (2) Water Rail (1) Willow Tit (1) Wigeon (2 – 1m, 1f)

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Recorder’s report: November 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this month’s report by writing in the hide diary, contacting me directly or by posting on the Club’s Whatsapp Sightings group. As always, very much appreciated – please remember that all sightings are important … Continue reading →

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Sunday 30th November 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Brambling (1), Goldeneye, Little Egret (1), Little Owl, Redwing, Water Rail, Willow Tit. Recorder’s notes: Birds in bold type were new for the month.

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Saturday 29th November 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch, Common Gull, Goldeneye (2m), Goosander (1f), Meadow Pipit, Pochard (7), Redwing, Siskin, Water Rail (1), Wigeon (3 – 1m, 2f), Willow Tit.

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Friday 28th November 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Chiffchaff (1), Gadwall (c.20), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Kingfisher, Redpoll (2), Siskin, Snipe (1), Treecreeper, Water Rail (1), Wigeon (3 – 1m, 2f).

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Thursday 27th November 2025

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (2), Chiffchaff (2), Common Gull (3), Fieldfare, Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (2 – 1m, 1f), Pochard (4 – 3m, 1f), Redwing (c.70), Water Rail (1), Wigeon (3m, 3f).

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Wednesday 26th November 2025

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Goldeneye (1m), Meadow Pipit, Snipe (4), Water Rail (1).

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