At Holt, the Black Redstart was still present on the roof of Holt Grange.
Also in the area a Male Merlin.
At the New Workings there are now 5 Goldeneye inc 2 males.
Sightings by Roger Blackmore.
At Holt, the Black Redstart was still present on the roof of Holt Grange.
Also in the area a Male Merlin.
At the New Workings there are now 5 Goldeneye inc 2 males.
Sightings by Roger Blackmore.
Today at the new Workings, 11 Wigeon, 4 Goldeneye (2 drakes), 41 Golden Plover, male Stonechat, Redshank, Dunlin and Green Sandpiper.
A male Sparrowhawk was plucking prey under the hedge on Lock lane.
At the Old Workings, the Willow tit is still present. Also seen were Peregrine, Stonechat and Water Rail.
Up the road at Holt, a Black Redstart was on the Castle tower and chimneys. (Found yesterday by Bob Woodward). A Lesser Spotted Woodpecker flew over.
Sightings by Oliver Wadsworth and Brian Stretch.

Today at the New Workings:
Very quiet. A pair of Goldeneye remain plus a pair of very vocal Kingfishers.
At the Old Workings a large party of Tits feeding on the feeders in
front of the Hide by the Island Pool (no sign of the Willow tit during
a brief visit) and at least 2 Watere Rail. 1 seen by the hide on
approach.
Oliver Wadsworth
Today at the New Workings:
A few Golden Plover still around. Also 2 Green sandpipers and 3 Goldeneye. (2 femal and a male)
At the Old workings, the Willow Tit still showing well on the feeders from the Island Pool hide.
Sightings by Terry Norlege.