Wildlife Sightings for 17th April 2026
Cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler and Whitethroat all singing this morning
1 Cuckoo - singing by the sheltered lagoon
1 Grasshopper Warbler - main lake north shore (far eastern end of the main reedbed)
1 Whitethroat - by WWF hide
10 Sedge Warbler - across reserve
25+ Reed Warbler - across reserve
2 Willow Warbler - wildside, sheltered lagoon
2 Oystercatcher - main lake
Breeding Bird Survey Results 16/04 (singing birds only): 5 Blackbird, 12 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, 19 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Willow Warbler, 6 Sedge Warbler, 23 Reed Warbler, 4 Reed Bunting, 6 Song Thrush, 22 Wren.
Butterflies and bees (early April): Holly Blue, Red Admiral, Peacock, Brimstone, Comma, Small White, Speckled Wood, Orange-tip, Bee-fly, Yellow-legged Mining Bee, Tawny Mining Bee, White-bellied Mining-bee, Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Orange-Tailed Mining Bee, Early Bumblebee, European Orchard Bee, Common Carder Bee, Honey Bee
