Sightings from today’s work party members.
Birds: Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chiffchaff (singing), Goldfinch, Grey Heron, Mandarin (a pair did three flyovers), Nuthatch, Raven (heard calling), Redwing, Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren.
Invertebrates: Shoulder Stripe moth Earophila badiata. This is only the second record of this moth at the reserve.
Amphibians: Frogspawn in the Middle and Bottom Ponds.
Flowering Plants: Bird Cherry, Daffodil, Dandelion, Lesser Celandine, Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage, Snowdrop.
Ogston Sightings
- Monday 7th September 2026
Most notable sightings: Curlew Sandpiper (1)*, Hobby (1), Osprey (1), Peregrine Falcon (1), Pintail (1), Sedge…
- Sunday 6th September 2026
Most notable sightings: Common Sandpiper (1), Goosander (1), House Martin, Jay (2), Kestrel, Kingfisher (1), Lapwing, Little…
- Saturday 5th September 2026
Most notable sightings: Buzzard (4), Grey Wagtail, Hobby (1), House Martin, Kestrel, Lapwing, Linnet (c.20),…
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