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Please note that records of certain sensitive species may not be published here (for the club’s ‘Sensitive species’ list please refer to the ‘Policies and Procedures’ section of the website).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

Tuesday 7th April 2026

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Goldeneye (1 male), Goosander (1 male), Grey Wagtail, Lapwing, Linnet (2), Little Ringed Plover (1), Oystercatcher (4), REDSTART (1), Snipe (15), Sparrowhawk, Swallow (2), WHEATEAR (1), Wigeon (1 female), Willow Warbler (1). Recorder’s notes: Species in bold … Continue reading →

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Monday 6th April 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Blackcap (3), Buzzard (5), Chiffchaff (c.10), Goldeneye (3 – 2m, 1f), Goosander (2f), Lapwing (2), Little Ringed Plover (1), Mandarin Duck (3), Oystercatcher (4), Raven, Sand Martin, Snipe (7), Sparrowhawk (2), Swallow, Wigeon (1f), Willow Warbler (1). … Continue reading →

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Sunday 5th April 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Richard Gratton

Most notable sightings: Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Curlew (2), Goldeneye (1), House Martin (4), Lapwing (8), Little Ringed Plover (3), Oystercatcher (4), Sand Martin (c.20), Siskin, Snipe (6), Swallow (c.40).

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Saturday 4th April 2026

Posted on April 5, 2026 by 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 →

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Friday 3rd April 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Richard Gratton

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).

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Thursday 2nd April 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Richard Gratton

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

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Recorder’s report: MARCH 2026

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Richard Gratton

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 →

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Wednesday 1st April 2026

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Richard Gratton

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).

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Tuesday 31st March 2026

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Richard Gratton

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).

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Monday 30th March 2026

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Richard Gratton

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).

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