Tuesday 19 December 2017

Dec 19th

Little Egret in fields south of dam , also 12 Goosander , two Water Rail , Grey Wagtail , Reed Bunting , Jay and Buzzard.

Monday 11 December 2017

December 11th

Drake Goldeneye at the dam end amongst the sailing boats , also 8 Goosanders.
Goldeneye (drake).

Wednesday 6 December 2017

December 6th

All at the dam end 22 Cormorant , 25 Mallard , 5 Goosander (2 x drake's), 2 Moorhen , 10 G C Grebe's , Raven , Pied Wagtail , 3 Siskin , G S Woodpecker , Grey Heron , Bullfinch and 2 Nuthatch.

Wednesday 29 November 2017

November 29th

A view above of the north shore as water levels rise for the winter months. At present this area is holding 38 Wigeon and 75 Teal and a single Kingfisher . While at the dam end were 5 Goosanders two more Kingfishers and a flock of 15 Siskin.

Friday 24 November 2017

November 24th

Around a dozen Cormorants feeding at the dam end and sunbathing on the boats.



Monday 20 November 2017

November 20th

Six Goosander by the dam this morning 3 drakes , 3 Redheads . Fourteen Wigeon , 61 Teal and 176 Lapwing north end along with three Willow Tit. Also noted single Raven over five Nuthatch , Treecreeper , Buzzard and twelve Cormorant.

Sunday 19 November 2017

November 19th

A female Merlin at north end of lake late afternoon.

November 18th

Two Willow Tits at north end Staffs Bird News

September 11th

Birdguides report Great White Egret on west bank.