by Dominic | Apr 10, 2012 | Longham Lakes
March 2012 was an excellent month at the Lakes, with one new species for the site recorded and several remarkable counts of Mediterranean Gulls. Here, in reverse order, are the highlights: March 27th A new species for the site, a WATER PIPIT, was found today beside a...
by Dominic | Apr 9, 2012 | Longham Lakes
Here’s a summary of highlights for February 2012, in reverse order of appearance: 25th February Alan Pearce was there to witness the last appearance of the winter of the much appreciated Greater Scaup, and took this fetching photo of the bird now almost...
by Dominic | Feb 9, 2012 | Longham Lakes
…for some observers anyway. I have spent most of the year stuck in the office, as others have enjoyed the Longham Blue-winged Teal, Smews and Scaup, plus Raven and other goodies. Anyway, here is a summary of the year so far, going backwards… 31 January...
by Dominic | Dec 31, 2011 | Longham Lakes
The year 2011 has been spectacular for Longham Lakes. 132 species were recorded in all, including several new for the site: Bittern, Grey Plover, Ortolan Bunting, Wood Warbler, Arctic Tern, Marsh Harrier and Blue-winged Teal, bringing the total number recorded to 159....
by Dominic | Dec 31, 2011 | Longham Lakes
Saturday 31st December Well, what a finish to 2011 for Longham Lakes. As I write, there are three great ducks, Blue-winged Teal, Scaup and Smew, all on Longham Reservoir South together. Incredible – and with a decent backup in the form of a Goosander as well....
by Dominic | Dec 31, 2011 | Longham Lakes
Sunday 25th December-Tuesday 27th December The Blue-winged Teal returned on Christmas Day, and was seen again on 26th and 27th December. A good bird for the Festive Season.
