Reed Bunting, taken by Bill Reid

Reed Bunting, taken by Bill Reid

Sixty three visits were made and forty nine species were recorded in the pools complex during the period September 1st to December 27th.

Pride of place was a Cetti’s Warbler seen briefly on 13th October- a site record. Other highlights include two Stonechats on October 15th and seven Fieldfare on November 24th. A Peregrine Falcon used the pylon at the pools end as a hunting site.A Water Rail was heard calling on December 15th.

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