by Dominic | Mar 26, 2014 | Longham Lakes
March 21st There was 1 Siberian(-type) Chiffchaff among more typical birds at Longham this morning, on the north-west side of Longham Reservoir North. Also 5 Mediterranean Gulls and lots of Reed Bunting (Lorne Bissell). March 18th The highlight of a mid-afternoon...
by Dominic | Oct 3, 2013 | Longham Lakes
2nd October A very interesting day at Longham Lakes, with the site’s 2nd Avocet swimming in the deep water of Longham Reservoir South this morning, close to the main island. Presumably it was stopping off on its way to Brownsea Island, where these birds winter....
by Dominic | Aug 31, 2013 | Longham Lakes, News
28th August 2013 Bird ringing this morning was a dead loss, but there was a dead gain, too, with the finding of a juvenile Water Shrew, the first for Longham and the 26th mammal species to be recorded on site. For interest’s sake, the 26 species are: Grey...
by Dominic | Jul 30, 2013 | Longham Lakes
29 July 2013 Chris Parnell found a Wood Sandpiper this evening at Longham, seemingly commuting between the main island on Longham Reservoir South and the boat ramp at the east end of the causeway. Also at least 3 Common Sandpipers and 5 Lapwings. In the ne corner...
by Dominic | Jun 30, 2013 | Longham Lakes
21st June: The latest Constant Effort Site ringing today revealed 18 new birds, most of which, encouragingly enough, were juveniles. Totals were 3 adult Reed Warblers (2 retraps), 2 juvenile Blackcaps, 1 adult and 2 juvenile Common Whitethroats, 1 juvenile Chiffchaff,...
by Dominic | May 18, 2013 | Longham Lakes
This morning (May 18th) a drake Garganey was on Longham Reservoir South, not far from the island. It’s the first of the year, and quite overdue. Garganeys are one of the site’s spring specialities. Also this morning, a Cuckoo singing, a few Sand Martins...
