Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
An S.S.S.I. Managed by Woolston Eyes Conservation Group
Woolston Eyes Monthly Sightings
2025-04-01
Photo of a wren in song.
Cheers David
Submitted by: David Bowman
2025-04-01
Photo of Pochards in a courtship chase.
Cheers David
Submitted by: David Bowman
2025-04-01
Photo of a Canada Goose
Cheers David
Submitted by: David Bowman
2025-04-01
Clear skies overnight brought another influx of Black-necked Grebes, with 36 counted on No.4 bed this morning. The continuing south-easterly breeze and blue skies also brought a handful of waders through, with: 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Curlew and 1 Redshank putting in appearances. A pair of Garganey which gave brief views before skulking into cover were hopefully some of our returning breeding birds, while a Little Egret and the regular Yellow-legged Gull were also notable. Between Beds 3 and 4, at least seven Marsh Harriers were active all morning and included a newly arrived adult male, as well as the pair which has been displaying and nest building on No.3 bed. The only disappointment on a really enjoyable morning was that the hoped-for heavy passage of Sand Martins, and potentially other hirundines, didn’t occur, with just one Swallow and a handful of Sand Martins noted. On the same date and in similar conditions three years ago, we were treated to 9,400 Sand Martins passing through, along with 155 Swallows and 5 House Martins. It’ll probably happen tomorrow, when neither of us will be present! Photo of a Black-necked Grebe Cheers David Bowman (with Dan Owen)
Submitted by: David Bowman