Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Great spotted Woodpecker, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush (reported seen), Cetti’s Warbler, Long tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Raven, Greenfinch, Goldfinch and Siskin (reported seen).
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Saturday, 17 October 2026
September 2026 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Cormorant, Great white Egret (reported seen), Grey Heron, Canada Goose, Mallard, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher (reported seen), Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail (reported seen), Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Raven, Goldfinch (reported seen), Greenfinch (reported seen), Siskin (reported seen), Bullfinch (reported seen), Bittern (reported seen) and Reed Bunting.
Total 35
Total 35
Monday, 7 September 2026
August Bird Sightings Hatherton Reservoir
Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher (reported seen), Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail (reported seen), Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Treecreeper (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Raven (flew over), Goldfinch, Bullfinch (reported seen), Reed Bunting, also a Bittern * (was reported seen).
Total 38
Friday, 7 August 2026
July 2026 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher (reported seen), Great spotted Woodpecker, House Martin, Grey Wagtail (reported seen), Pied Wagtail (reported seen), Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Treecreeper (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch (reported seen), Greenfinch, Goldfinch (reported seen) and Reed Bunting.
Total 39
| Young Jay |
Thursday, 9 July 2026
June 2026 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Great crested Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Greylag Goose (reported seen), Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Wood Pigeon, Kingfisher, Great spotted Woodpecker, Wren, Dunnock ,Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Reed Warbler, Garden Warbler, Blackcap,, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Treecreeper (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch (reported seen), Greenfinch, Goldfinch and Reed Bunting.
Total 40
Saturday, 6 June 2026
May 2026 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Great crested Grebe 2, Cormorant (reported seen), Grey Heron (reported seen), Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher, Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail (reported seen), Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Treecreeper (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Greenfinch and Reed Bunting.
Total 38
| Oystercatchers on sports field |
| new Mute Swans |
| Reed Bunting |
Saturday, 16 May 2026
April 2026 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Great crested Grebe (pair), Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Stock Dove, Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Treecreeper (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Rook (flew over) Carrion Crow, Raven (flew over),Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, and Reed Bunting.
Total 45
| Mallard and Ducklings |
| Great crested Grebes |
| Lesser black-backed Gull |
Saturday, 4 April 2026
March 2026 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Cormorant, Little Egret (reported seen), Grey Heron (reported seen), Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher (reported seen), Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail (reported seen), Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Redwing (reported seen), Cetti’s Warbler, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Treecreeper (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch (reported seen), Greenfinch (heard), Goldfinch (reported seen), Siskin, Redpoll, Bullfinch (reported seen) and Reed Bunting.
Total 40 Misty March Morning Photos
Sunday, 1 March 2026
February 2026 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher, Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail (reported seen), Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch, Treecreeper (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch (reported seen), Greenfinch (reported seen), Goldfinch (reported seen), Siskin, Bullfinch (reported seen), Reed Bunting.
| Raft of Gulls |
Total 37
Sunday, 1 February 2026
January 2026 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher (reported seen), Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail (reported seen), Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler (reported heard), Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Treecreeper, Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch (reported seen), Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Siskin (reported seen) and Reed Bunting.
Total 35
| An Icy Morning |
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
14/01/26 Chasewater
Saturday, 10 January 2026
2025 Hatherton Reservoir Bird Sightings
Great crested Grebe, Cormorant, Little Egret (reported seen), Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Goosander, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Kestrel, Moorhen, Coot, Common Sandpiper, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker (reported seen), Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Common Redstart (reported seen), Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Reed Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Raven, Starling, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch and Reed Bunting.
Total 49
I saw less birds this year due to been unable to visit as often. If you've seen any I have missed off the list please let me know by email.
Friday, 9 January 2026
December 2025 Bird Sightings Hatherton Reservoir
Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher (reported seen), Great spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail (reported seen), Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch (reported seen), Treecreeper (reported seen), Jay, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Greenfinch (reported seen), Goldfinch (reported seen) and Reed Bunting.
Total 33
