CBC Wildlife News
Records submitted in the last 14 days, most recent first. Amber indicates local or uncommon, bold red indicates a description is needed for verification at county or national level, green indicates category D (reasonable doubt of natural occurrence) or category E (escapes or non-sustaining introductions).
Wed 25 February 2026
Wed 25 February 2026
2 Great White Egret (Mobile over the reedbeds - one settled at Billy's Clump.) ,
2 Stonechat (Pair East Bank) ,
1 Cetti's Warbler (East Bank - not calling!) ,
6 Pink-footed Goose (West over reserve) ,
1
Long-tailed Duck
(Superb drake showing very well on Arnolds Marsh. Actively feeding.)
,
1 Marsh Harrier (Male after Wigeon East Bank) ,
c.30 Meadow Pipit (Shingle ridge) ,
2 Pintail (Arnolds Marsh) ,
[David Griffiths]
Wed 25 February 2026
41 Stonechat (a small fall with birds in groups of 4 - 8 plus four resident pairs. ) ,
2 Jackdaw (east) ,
10 Great Crested Grebe ,
6 Pied Wagtail (west) ,
12 Common Scoter ,
1 Merlin (1st winter male still present) ,
2 Lesser Black-backed Gull ,
6 Blackbird ,
1 Stock Dove ,
8 Chiffchaff ,
3 Great Northern Diver ,
3 Goldeneye ,
2 Robin ,
6 Red Kite ,
1 Goldcrest ,
1 Red-legged Partridge ,
7 Buzzard ,
[Paul Laurie]