Recent Sightings at Sunnyhurst Hey Reservoir
9th May 2024
Swift, 2, (John Wright)
Oystercatcher, 4
2 pairs
Lapwing, 11, 2 pairs with 4 and 3 chicks
Curlew, 4
Tawny Owl, 1
Kestrel, 1, Male
Swallow, 10
5 pairs
Willow Warbler, 5
Singing males
Chiffchaff, 2
Grasshopper Warbler, 1, Singing male
Garden Warbler, 1, Singing male
Whitethroat, 4
2 pairs
Song Thrush, 3, Singing males
Linnet, 2
Lesser Redpoll, 2
Pair
Reed Bunting, 4
2 pairs
10th April 2024
Wheatear, 6, 3 males and 3 females
8th April 2024
Mallard, 5, Males
Buzzard, 1
Tawny Owl, 2
Pair
Swallow, 3
Willow Warbler, 7, Singing males
Song Thrush, 2, Singing males
Stonechat, 1, Singing male
Meadow Pipit, 20
Lesser Redpoll, 12
Single flock
Reed Bunting, 2
29th March 2024
Mallard, 4
2 pairs
Grey Heron, 1
Willow Warbler, 1
Singing male
Stonechat, 2
Pair on territory
Lesser Redpoll, 4
Back on breeding territory