Wildlife Sightings for 3rd May 2024
Dunlin and Common Sandpiper on the main lake. Yellow Wagtails on the marsh. Large influx of House Martin.
7 Dunlin - one on main lake island 19, multiple flying across
2 Common Sandpiper - main lake island 19
2 Oystercatcher - reservoir lagoon
1 Little Egret - marsh
6 Yellow Wagtail - marsh, main lake
2 Swift
10 Swallow
30+ House Martin - over the entrance lake
Breeding bird survey - singing birds (29/4): 75 Reed Warbler, 5 Sedge Warbler, 12 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 15 Cetti's Warbler, 5 Reed Bunting, 4 Song Thrush, 2 Whitethroat (south route and sheltered lagoon), 1 Lesser Whitethroat (entrance bank), 10 Dunnock, 9 Blackbird, 13 Greenfinch.
