by Dominic | May 8, 2013 | Longham Lakes
It seems hardly credible, but the Ortolan Bunting that turned up this morning (8th May) on the western side of Longham Reservoir South (Dominic Couzens) is actually not even a first for the site! That accolade goes to one seen on 17th April 2011. Its latest appearance...
by Dominic | Mar 14, 2013 | Longham Lakes
Here’s what’s been happening at Longham recently: 13th March: A fall of Chiffchaffs, variously reported as a dozen (Chris Parnell) and 5 (Alan Pearce) on the corner of Samuel’s Wood. Undoubtedly migrants. 12th March: Redhead Smew, diving frequently...
by Dominic | Feb 14, 2013 | Longham Lakes
Here’s a quick update of what’s been around in the last few weeks: 13th February: Birds seen included Meadow Pipit, Redwing, Fieldfare, Goldcrest, Mediterranean Gulls, Shovelers, Pochards, Goldeneye, Smew (F) and Lapwing (Dave and Pat Harris and OWLS)....
by Dominic | Jan 24, 2013 | Longham Lakes
Three Tundra Bean Geese have dropped into Longham Lakes this afternoon – or at least into the flooded Hampreston Fields. They can be seen from the western path down Longham Reservoir North. They are the first for the site, found by George Green. Apologies for...
by Dominic | Dec 28, 2012 | Longham Lakes
It’s been a pretty eventful December for Longham Lakes. Here are the most recent highlights in reverse order. 30th December Black Swan 1, Wigeon 189, Gadwall 13, Shoveler 3, Mediterranean Gull 1 (Trevor Thorpe). 1 Cetti’s Warbler along the causeway...
by Dominic | Dec 3, 2012 | Longham Lakes
Sunday 2nd December 2012 What’s happened to this local patch? Normally good but unspectacular, it has hosted White-rumped Sandpiper and Glossy Ibis today. The White-rumped Sand played to a reasonable gallery of birders for most of the day, while in the morning...
