03-Jan-2026
The Juv/1st-winter Glossy Ibis at Catcott Lows mid-morning. It was feeding so close to the hide that some views were looking down at it. It flew off ‘swarking’ west towards Eddington Moor at 10:35 hrs.

As three days ago the glossy ibis flew in to a small island in front of the hide at 1620, preened for 5 minutes then settled down to sleep. Reported to be present during the day, often hidden to left of Lows hide behind green shed.

Flooding now more extensive at the Lows and attracting more duck. My highest counts from yesterday and today: 350 wigeon, 170 teal, 60 shoveler, 170 lapwing. 15 mute swan, plus at least 4 dead swans which have died in last 2-3 weeks or so. A glossy ibis flew on to the pool in front of the Lows hide at 1625hr yesterday, just as it was getting dark.

14-Oct-2025
Hen Harrier: ring-tail being mobbed by crows, as it flew over twice, at c.11:00 and then again at 11:25 going west. Also c.35 Redwings flew NE, a pair of Stonechats, and 10 Cattle Egrets around cattle on the heath south of Catcott Village.

Barn Owl hunting close to the hide early evening today. I was watching from Higher Ropes Drove.

Quiet and hot at Catcott Lows around Midday. Best was was 3-4 Spotted Flys in Car Park. +? Warbler. 14-16 Cattle Egrets. L egret; GWE. Kestrel eating prey on post. 1x Hobby