June 2020 Hatherton Reservoir Bird List

Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Kestrel, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Common Tern, Stock Dove, Wood Pigeon, Swift, Kingfisher, Swallow, House Martin, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Reed Warbler, Common Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Treecreeper, Jay, Magpie, Crow, Starling, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting, also a Sparrowhawk was reported seen.

Total 50

Whilst on my walk one day I met young Oliver aged 8 with his mum taking photos. One of his photos is below.

Photo taken by Oliver aged 8

Growing-up fast

Grey Heron

poor photo of Common Tern

May 2020 Hatherton Reservoir Bird List

Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Geese, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Wood Pigeon, Swallow, Grey Wagtail, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Reed Warbler, Common Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Jay, Magpie, Crow, Starling, House Sparrow, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting, also reported seen were - Sparrowhawk, Pheasant, Common Tern, Stock Dove, Swift, Kingfisher, Lesser Whitethroat, Goldcrest and Willow Tit. 

The Swans had 6 cygnets sadly only 1 survived

The Geese had 6 goslings 5 survived.

Birds seen during my allowed Exercise walk.

Total 50

Canada Geese with 6 Goslings

Song Thrush

Mute Swan with 6 Cygnets

Grey Heron

Under Mum's wing

April 2020 Hatherton Reservoir Bird List

Great crested Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Pheasant, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Wood Pigeon, Swallow, Grey Wagtail, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Common Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Willow Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Treecreeper, Jay, Magpie, Jackdaw, Crow, Raven, Starling, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch. Great spotted Woodpecker & Kingfisher were also reported seen.


Total 49

All Birds seen during allowed walk for exercise during lockdown.

March 2020 Hatherton Reservoir Bird List

Great crested Grebe, Cormorant, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Pheasant, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Wood Pigeon,  Collared Dove, Great spotted Woodpecker, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit, Willow Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Treecreeper, Jay, Magpie, Crow, Raven, Starling, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting and a Kingfisher was Reported seen.

Total 45

I am walking around the reservoir as my allowed exercise time. Should anyone else be doing the same and wishes to let me know what they see please email me. 

February 2020 Hatherton Reservoir Bird List

Cormorant, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Teal, Mallard, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Wood Pigeon, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Magpie, Crow, Starling and Goldfinch.



Total 25

Pochard

January 2020 Hatherton Reservoir Bird List

Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Teal, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti's Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Treecreeper, Jay, Magpie, Crow, Raven, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch and Bullfinch. 


Total 32

January Sunrise

Song Thrush

Hatherton Reservoir Year List 2019

Little Grebe, Great crested Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Greylag Geese, Canada Goose, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Lesser black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Common Tern, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, *Tawny Owl*, Swift, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Great spotted Woodpecker, Swallow, House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Common Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Blackcap,  Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Willow Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Treecreeper, Jay, Magpie, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Raven, Starling, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Siskin, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting.


Total 65.


Note. The *Tawny Owl* was reported seen one evening.