Recent sightings

Recent Sightings at Swinden Reservoir


7th June 2026

Canada Goose, 16, 4 adults 12juveniles, (Glenn Higgins)
Curlew, 7
Snipe, 1
Barn Owl, 1
Little Owl, 1
In quarry also seen by Nigel Leeming
Green Woodpecker, 1
In quarry
Raven, 1
Willow Warbler, 1
Blackcap, 1
Stonechat, 2, Male
Meadow Pipit, 9

30th May 2026

Canada Goose, 21
Cuckoo, 2
Over towards to Hurst wood
Lapwing, 10
Curlew, 9
Snipe, 1
Common Sandpiper, 2
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1
Grey Heron, 1
Barn Owl, 1
Green Woodpecker, 1
Skylark, 2
Wheatear, 1, Male

23rd May 2026

Cuckoo, 1
Calling.
Stock Dove, 2
Oystercatcher, 8
Lapwing, 27
Curlew, 6
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 2
Buzzard, 1
Kestrel, 1
Skylark, 5
Willow Warbler, 3
Meadow Pipit, 5
Linnet, 33

10th May 2026

Grey Partridge, 2
Also seen by Nigel Leeming
Lapwing, 12
Curlew, 1
Common Sandpiper, 2
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1
Skylark, 1
Willow Warbler, 4
Pied Wagtail (yarrellii), 2
Meadow Pipit, 8
Linnet, 4
Also seen by Nigel Leeming

3rd May 2026

Oystercatcher, 5
Lapwing, 5
Curlew, 2
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 2
Grey Heron, 1
Little Owl, 1
Usual place e in quarry
Green Woodpecker, 1
Heard
Kestrel, 2, M/F
On quarry
Skylark, 1
Willow Warbler, 2
Meadow Pipit, 7

12th April 2026

Greylag Goose, 1
Little Owl, 1
In quarry
Willow Warbler, 1
Wheatear, 2, M/F
Reed Bunting, 1