Wildlife sightings for 24th April 2025
Redshank and Oystercatcher on main lake. Little Egret and Snipe on the marsh. Swallows and House Martins over Reservoir lagoon.
2 Redshank - main lake
2 Oystercatcher - main lake
2 Little Egret - marsh
1 Snipe - marsh
4 Swallow - over Reservoir Lagoon
1 House Martin - over Reservoir Lagoon
50+ Sand Martins - across site
Breeding bird survey 18/4 (singing birds) - Cetti's Warbler (16), Reed Warbler (43), Sedge Warbler (6), Chiffchaff (8), Blackcap (15), Reed Bunting (4), Song Thrush (4), Blackbird (8), Greenfinch (5)
Butterflies and other insects (April)- Early Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee, Honey Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Ashy Mining Bee, Grey-patched Mining Bee, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Tree Bumblebee, Green Hairstreak, Peacock, Red Admiral, Brimstone, Small White, Large White, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Speckled Wood, Orange-tip, Holly Blue, Bee-fly, Hoverfly sp., Large Red Damselfly.
