Month: April 2026

West End:- 6 x Canada Goose, 2 x Egyptian Goose, 1 x Mandarin Duck, 9 x Mallard, 1 x Pheasant, 17 x Cormorant, 25 x Grey Heron, 2 x Magpie, 4 x Jackdaw, 1 x Coal Tit, 2 x Marsh Tit, 9 x Blue Tit, 3 x Great Tit, 1 x Swallow, 2 x Long-tailed Tit, 1 x Chiffchaff, 1 x Song Thrush, 1 x Robin, 2 x Chaffinch

Weir Wood Reservoir – Dam end:- 7 x Canada Goose, 1 x Mallard, 3 x Pheasant, 4 x Woodpigeon, 14 x Great Crested Grebe, 1 x Herring Gull, 4 x Cormorant, 2 x Carrion Crow, 1 x Chiffchaff, 1 x Pied Wagtail (yarrellii)

WeirWood on a bright dawn at the dam, here lots of Chiffchaffs and 2 Blackcaps noted in and around the c/pk area and 2 Coal Tits. On the water 4 Great-crested Grebes and an ad’ Herring Gull whilst on the dam a pair of Grey Wagtails. Overhead a Raven flew east and an early morning Red Kite flew along the north bank. At the west end later a Great and 2 Little Egrets, a Kingfisher flew across and entered on of the nest holes opposite the c/pk, 3 Gadwall were present and the male Goshawk was over Admirals wood briefly seen to be chasing something. The feeders were busy as usual inc’ 2 Marsh Tits. From the lay-by the Wood Lark was heard singing but remained unseen. At Whillett’s 2 Reed Buntings and 2 Greenfinches were noted. Along the north bank another Marsh Tit, Mistle Thrush, male Green Woodpecker, a pair of Nuthatches, Treecreeper and a Tawny Owl unfortunately flushed from some bushes. Overhead 2 Buzzards and a male Kestrel. I left at 9:50, a more productive visit than in recent days.

West End:- 12 x Canada Goose, 6 x Greylag Goose, 10 x Egyptian Goose, 8 x Mandarin Duck, 7 x Mallard, 1 x Teal, 2 x Pheasant, 3 x Stock Dove, 7 x Woodpigeon, 8 x Great Crested Grebe, 21 x Cormorant, 23 x Grey Heron, 1 x Sparrowhawk, 1 x Buzzard, 1 x Magpie, 2 x Raven, 6 x Blue Tit, 3 x Great Tit, 2 x Chiffchaff, 1 x Blackcap, 1 x Song Thrush, 1 x Blackbird, 3 x Dunnock, 3 x Pied Wagtail (yarrellii), 2 x Goldfinch