This afternoon, a female/immature Red-breasted Merganser on no 3, also 74 Teal, 23 Gadwall, 24 Shoveler,  47 Wigeon, 1 Pintail,  2 Goldeneye, 8 Goosander, 3 Little Grebes and 144 Lapwings.

yesterday evening (21st) 2 Little Gulls on no 2, 76 Teal, 34 Shoveler, 32 Gadwall, 41 Wigeon,  5 Goldeneye,  4 Goosander,  3 Little Grebes,  10 Moorhens and 2 Great Black-backed Gulls. 

Late am/early pm today- c60 Teal, 29 Shoveler,  29 Gadwall,  21 Wigeon,  2 Goldeneye,  2 Goosander,  2 Little Grebes,  11 Lapwings,  1 Snipe,  1 Common Sandpiper and a Skylark. 

This morning, a Great White Egret dropped on no 1 for 5 minutes then flew off SE. Also 43 Whooper Swans on no 1, 2 Pintail. 2nd winter Mediterranean Gull, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, and at least 3 Rock Pipits.

This morning- c50 Teal, 2 Pintail, 21 Gadwall, 31 Shoveler, 35 Wigeon, 1 Little Grebe  165 Lapwings,  1 Common Sandpiper,  c20 Meadow Pipits,  4 Rock Pipits,  and c10 Linnets. 

This morning 63 Teal, 23 Gadwall, 32 Wigeon,  33 Shoveler,  9 Goosander,  32 Lapwings,  1 Ringed Plover, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Greenshank,  9 Moorhens,  1 adult Great Black-backed Gull, and 2 Chiffchaffs.

This morning- 95 Teal,  28 Shoveler,  20 Gadwall,  40 Wigeon, 1 Goldeneye.  3 Little Grebes,  70 Lapwings,  2 Ringed Plovers,  2 Dunlin, 3 Greenshank,  1 Snipe,  3 Ring-necked Parakeets,  24 House Martins and 3 Swallows. 

Not on the reservoir, but cycling along number 1 and 2 on the roads near, at least 11 Sand Martin making a bed line for the reservoirs in the gale. 

This morning- 4 Pintail early flew off west at 8am, c100 Teal, 34 Shoveler,  21 Wigeon,  20 Gadwall,  1 Goldeneye. 16 Goosander, c40 Pink-footed Geese east, 9 Lapwings,  2 Greenshank,  at least 4 Little Grebes,  c50 House Martins,  1 Sand Martin, 13 Swallows,  c30 Meadow Pipits and 3 Tree Sparrows.

This morning so far, c100 Teal, c30 Shoveler,  24 Wigeon, 16 Gadwall, c50 Pink-footed Geese over E, 5 Little Grebes, 41 Lapwings,  3 Ringed Plovers,  5 Dunlin,  1 Knot still, 2 Greenshank,  1 Ruff,  3 House Martins,  2 Sand Martins,  2 Swallows, 1 Skylark,  c10 Meadow Pipits and a Redpoll over. 

This afternoon a Knot showing well on no 1, 107 Teal,  16 Gadwall,  27 Shoveler,  28 Wigeon,  3 Little Grebes. c50 Lapwings,  4 Ringed Plovers,  7 Dunlin,  1 Greenshank and a Wheatear. 

This morning’s sightings included 4 Pintail (which flew off west), also a juvenile Garganey  (different to the bird a couple of weeks ago). Other birds included 52 Teal,  24 Gadwall. 27 Shoveler,  18 Wigeon. 1 Goldeneye,  25 Goosander,  1 Great White Egret,  c70 Cormorant, 3 Little Grebes, 72 Lapwings,  5 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlin,  3 Greenshank,  2 Snipe,  4 Swallows,  4 Ring-necked Parakeets and a Grey Wagtail. 

Late news for early afternoon yesterday, c60 Teal, c30 Shoveler,  21 Gadwall,  20 Wigeon,  77 Goosander,  1 Great White Egret, 3 Little Grebes,  90 Lapwings,  6 Ringed Plovers. 5 Dunlin,  2 Greenshank,  26 House Martins. 1 Swallow and c10 Meadow Pipits. 

This morning c60 Teal, 15 Gadwall. 29 Shoveler,  17 Wigeon, 1 Goldeneye. 64 Goosanders, 1 Great White Egret,  3 Little Grebes. 152 Lapwings. 1 Grey Plover straight through NW, 6 Ringed Plovers,  6 Dunlin,  2 Greenshank, and a Skylark.

Other birds on no 1 this afternoon included at least 13 Wigeon, the 2 Great White Egrets, c250+ Lapwings,  5 Ringed Plovers,  6 Dunlin,  and 2 Greenshank.

Ian McKerchar wrote:

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3 Curlew Sandpipers on no. 1 at 14:15 at least. 

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 All three still present at 16:15

3 Curlew Sandpipers on no. 1 at 14:15 at least. 

Early this morning, 2 Curlew Sandpipers briefly, up to 18 Wigeon. 2 Great White Egrets still, 3 Greenshank. 2 Ringed Plovers,  1 Little Ringed Plover and 2 Snipe. 

This morning 68 Teal, 43 Shoveler,  18 Gadwall,  6 Wigeon. 1 Goldeneye,  78 Goosander,  2 Little Grebes,  2 Great White Egrets, 187 Lapwings,  5 Ringed Plovers,  1 Little Ringed Plover,  1 Dunlin,  3 Greenshank,  1 Common Sandpiper, 5 Snipe, 1 Ring necked Parakeet, 1 Wheatear.

Great White Egret and Garganey both still present on no. 1 this morning.

This morning c40 Teal, 11 Gadwall,  30 Shoveler, 3 Wigeon , 1 Goldeneye,  21 Goosander , 4 Little Grebes,  the Great White Egret,  148 Lapwings. 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, and 4 Swifts. 

This morning- 44 Teal,  1 Garganey,  27 Shoveler,  2 Wigeon,  10 Gadwall,  1 Goldeneye,  22 Goosander,  4 Little Grebes,  1 Great White Egret,  164 Lapwings,  5 Ringed Plovers,  1 Dunlin,  2 Common Sandpipers,  2 Ring-necked Parakeets, 15 Swifts,  c25 Swallows, 12 House Martins and 5 Sand Martins. 

2 Sandwich Terns this morning, the Black Tern,  the 4 Black-necked Grebes and 7 Little Egrets

Great White Egret present this morning, also the juvenile Black Tern and four Black-necked Grebes.

This morning 34 Teal, 37 Shoveler and 14 Gadwall. The juvenile Black Tern still present,  4 Black-necked Grebes and Greenshank also, plus a Little Egret and Turnstone were seen very early. Other birds included single Pochard and Goldeneye,  13 Goosander,  3 Little Grebes,  218 Lapwings,  3 Little Ringed Plovers,  2 Redshank,  3 Common Sandpipers,  2 Snipe,  4 Ring-necked Parakeets,  c50 Swifts and 13 Swallows.

This morning the juvenile Black Tern remains now on no 2, also 10 Gadwall,  18 Teal,  28 Shoveler,  1 Pochard,  14 Goosander,  4 Black-necked Grebes,  3 Little Grebes, 70 Lapwings,  3 Little Ringed Plovers,  1 Greenshank,  1 Snipe,  3 Common Sandpipers and 35 Swifts. 

Juvenile Little Stint still present on no. 1 at 2pm.

This morning, a juvenile Little Stint on the west bank of no 1, Black Tern still on no 1 late morning and a female/immature Marsh Harrier was over the west side of the causeway,  circled gaining height and was chased by corvids until lost to view flying west.

Other birds included 12 Teal, 27 Shoveler,  4 Gadwall,  1 Pochard. 4 Black-necked Grebes ,  120 Lapwings,  7 Ringed Plovers,  2 Little Ringed Plovers,  3 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, 1 Redshank,  1 Greenshank. c30 Swifts and a Yellow Wagtail. 

This morning’s highlights included 1 Mandarin, 16 Teal, 10 Gadwall,  26 Shoveler,  2 Pochard,  1 Goldeneye,  23 Goosander,  3 Little Grebes,  now 5 Black-necked Grebes (with a new juv on no 3), 185 Lapwings,  6 Ringed Plovers,  1 Dunlin,  1 Redshank, 2 Snipe and up to 31 Swifts.

This morning, 1 juv Shelduck,  10 Teal, 4 Gadwall,  20 Shoveler,  4 Pochard,  18 Goosander,  4 Black-necked Grebes,  1 Little Grebe,  1 Little Egret,  5 Lapwings,  6 Ringed Plovers,  2 Little Ringed Plover,  1 Redshank,  1 Common Sandpiper, 2+ Ring-necked Parakeet,  c90 Swifts and 2 Wheatears. 

This morning, 10+ Teal, 4 Gadwall,  18 Shoveler, 1 Pochard,  1 Goldeneye,  15 Goosander,  1 Little Egret,  4 Black-necked Grebes,  1 Little Grebe,  11 Lapwings,  4 Little Ringed Plovers and 3 Black-tailed Godwits.

This morning, 1 Mandarin,  8 Teal, 15 Shoveler,  3 Gadwall,  1 Goldeneye,  17 Goosander,  4 Black-necked Grebes (1 ad,3juvs), 1 Little Grebe, 2 Little Egrets (ad and juv), 21 Lapwings,  1 Little Ringed Plover,  1 Ringed Plover,  1 Common Sandpiper and 1 Black-tailed Godwit. 

2 Sandwich Terns on no. 1

Breeding plumaged Grey Plover on no. 1 this morning and the juvenile Black-necked Grebe still present too.

This morning, juvenile Black-necked Grebe still on no 1, 6 Teal, 2 Gadwall,  7 Shoveler,  1 Pochard,  1 Goldeneye,  2 Little Grebes,  1 Hobby and 5 Black-tailed Godwits.

This morning, a juvenile Black-necked Grebe on no 1, lingering Arctic Tern commuting between no 3 and no 1, 6 Teal, 2 Gadwall. 14 Shoveler,  1 Pochard, 1 Goldeneye and 16 Lapwings. 

2 Black-necked Grebes this morning, also 2 juvenile Shelducks, 4 Teal, 13 Shoveler,  3 Gadwall,  1 Pochard,  1 Goldeneye,  8 Goosander,  1 Oystercatcher,  18 Lapwings. 5 Common  Sandpipers,  2 Little Ringed Plovers, 1 Snipe , c30 Swifts,  c50+ Sand Martins and 2 Swallows.  

This morning 2 juvenile Shelduck,  5 Teal, 2 Gadwall, 13 Shoveler,  1 Goldeneye,  1 female Common Scoter,  2 Little Grebes, 1 Oystercatcher,  c70 Lapwings,  2 Redshank,  1 Greenshank,  7 Common Sandpipers,  1 Dunlin. 1 Sedge Warbler,  1 Blackcap,  1 Willow Warbler 

Pectoral Sandpiper and Turnstone still present this morning.

Pectoral Sandpiper still present on no. 1 at 14:20.

Mid-morming the Pectoral Sandpiper was still showing well on no 1. Other birds included 4 Gadwall, 7 Shoveler,  2 Oystercatchers. 12 Lapwings,  2 Common Sandpipers,  1 Little Ringed Plover and 2 Common Terns.

Pectoral Sandpiper on no. 1 this morning

This morning 1 Mandarin,  2 Teal, 3  Gadwall. 3 Pochard, 2 Oystercatchers,  29 Lapwings, 8 Redshank, 7 Common Sandpipers,  2 Sanderlings, 1 Dunlin, 1 Curlew and a Little Grebe