Wildlife Sightings 04/04/2026
The first Blackcaps of the season are now starting to return to the site. Sightings of singing males have been noted in scrubby woodland edges and hedgerows.
Sand Martins have been observed moving through the reserve, with small numbers feeding over the ponds and river. These are among the first hirundines to return each spring.
Cowslips are now coming into bloom across the grassland areas, providing important early nectar for insects.
|
am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level High |
Total |
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|
Grey Heron |
32 |
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|
Little Egret |
2 |
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|
Mute Swan |
3 |
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|
Canada Goose |
16 |
||||
|
Greylag Goose |
10 |
||||
|
Shelduck |
23 |
||||
|
Shoveler |
6m 3f |
||||
|
Gadwall |
4m 2f |
||||
|
Teal |
5m 5f |
||||
|
Oystercatcher |
4 |
||||
|
Avocet |
10 |
||||
|
Lapwing |
2 |
||||
|
Sand Martin |
6 |
||||
|
Herring Gull |
95 |
||||
|
L.B.B Gull |
2 |
||||
|
B.H. Gull |
122 |
||||
|
Med x B.H Gull (hybrid) |
1 |
||||
|
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
||
|
Great Spotted Woodpecker |
1m |
Chaffinch |
6m 5f |
||
|
Nuthatch |
1 |
Greenfinch |
4 |
||
|
Stock Dove |
3 |
Siskin |
3 |
||
|
Great Tit |
5 |
Goldfinch |
4 |
||
|
Blue Tit |
7 |
Bullfinch |
3m 2f |
||
|
Coal Tit |
3 |
Reed Bunting |
1m |
||
|
am/pm |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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|
Avocet |
Saline Lagoon |
4 |
|||
|
Oystercatcher |
Saline Lagoon |
2 |
|||
|
Spotted Redshank |
River |
1 |
|||
|
Goosander |
River |
||||
|
Cormorant |
River |
2 |
|||
|
Blackcap |
1 @Gully 1@lagoon |
2 |
|||
|
Chiffchaff |
Across site |
8 |
|||
|
Treecreeper |
Hawthorn Wood |
1 |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
Flora: Cowslip @Forgotten Meadow
Mammal: Roe Deer @Spring Gill
Name: JG
