Recent Sightings at Stocks Reservoir
14th April 2026
Red-breasted Merganser, 2, (David Bickerton)
Herring Gull, 20
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Lots loafing on island
Sparrowhawk, 1
Buzzard, 1
Kestrel, 3
Willow Warbler
Chiffchaff, 2
Redstart, 1, Singing male
Siskin, 3
22nd March 2026
Mandarin Duck, 1, M, (Gareth Morgan)
On island from causeway
Goldeneye, 2
Pair
Red-breasted Merganser, 2
Oystercatcher, 37
Redshank, 1
Bottoms beck
Sand Martin, 2
9th March 2026
Pheasant, 3, (Andrew Powell)
Canada Goose, 10
Greylag Goose, 2
Whooper Swan, 2
Mallard, 8
Teal, 6, 3m, 3f
Goldeneye, 2, 1m, 1f
Goosander, 2, 1m, 1f
Oystercatcher, 5
Lapwing, 2
Curlew
Heard
Cormorant, 3
Starting to go to roost @ 16:10
Song Thrush, 1
Singing, heard from carpark
Mistle Thrush, 1
Bullfinch, 3, 2m, 1f
Walled Garden
14th February 2026
Barnacle Goose, 36, (Gareth Morgan)
Mandarin Duck, 1, M
Goosander, 1, F
Oystercatcher, 2
Lapwing, 15
Snipe, 2
Sparrowhawk, 1
Tawny Owl, 1, Heard