Latest sightings
Common Crane again
Common Crane showing from both the United Utilities and Ron Barker Hide 5.45pm at least. Other sightings have included Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper, 100+ Avocet, 6+ Ringed Plover, at least 2 [...]
24 April 2012
Common Crane Still Present
Common Crane still present until 6pm at least. The bird has been showing reasonably well from the Ron Barker Hide. Marsh Harrier, sub-adult male showing well this morning. Common Sandpiper on the [...]
23 April 2012
Common Crane Drops In.
An adult Common Crane was found this morning by reserve warden Alex Sayer while checking the cattle. It was present until 11am when it flew off, south east, gaining hight. Very lucky to get some shots [...]
22 April 2012
More To Come
It's still fairly slow on the spring migrant front, with no warming air flows bringing a large influx of birds. By this time last year we had recorded House Martin, Sedge Warbler, Yellow Wagtail, [...]
21 April 2012
Bird News
A Greenshank, 20+ Black-tailed Godwits, 100 Avocets, and over 50 Curlews were amongst the waders present on the reserve today. Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Sparrowhak, and several Common Buzzards were se [...]
20 April 2012