First off some late news of 8 Black-tailed Godwits late afternoon of Sunday 27 June, the first of the year here. Today 2 Mute Swans, 9 Mandarins, fem Gadwall with five young, drake Common Scoter still, 4 LRPlovers with two juveniles ( though probably from elsewhere), 3 Common Sands inc the two juveniles, a Kingfisher and a Lesser Whitethroat on the West Bank – scarce here this year.
Ogston Sightings
- Monday 5th October 2026
Most notable sightings: Chiffchaff, Kestrel, Lapwing (10), Linnet (c.20), Little Owl, Raven (2), Stonechat (1), Treecreeper…
- Sunday 4th October 2026
Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (2), Kingfisher, Lapwing (12), Little Egret (1), Mandarin Duck (6), Mute…
- Saturday 3rd October 2026
Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Great White Egret (1), Grey Wagtail (2), Jay (5), Kingfisher,…
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