Wildlife sightings for 27th April 2026
Oystercatcher pair on the main lake. Good numbers of Reed and Sedge Warblers about site, as well as over 80 Sand Martin.
2 Oystercatcher - main lake
8 Chiffchaff - wildside, south route, sheltered lagoon
8 Blackcap - wildside, south route, sheltered lagoon
30+ Reed Warbler - across site
10+ Sedge Warbler - across site
80+ Sand Martin - across site
Breeding Bird Survey Results 16/04 (singing birds only): 5 Blackbird, 12 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, 19 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Willow Warbler, 6 Sedge Warbler, 25 Reed Warbler, 4 Reed Bunting, 6 Song Thrush, 22 Wren, 1 Nightingale, 1 Grasshopper Warbler.
Butterflies and bees: Holly Blue, Red Admiral, Peacock, Brimstone, Comma, Small White, Speckled Wood, Orange-tip, Green Hairstreak, Bee-fly, Yellow-legged Mining Bee, Tawny Mining Bee, White-bellied Mining-bee, Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Orange-Tailed Mining Bee, European Orchard Bee, Common Carder Bee, Honey Bee