Species Account

Extract from Bird Report 2024

Local resident. Included in 7.3% of BirdTrack lists. (Green list).

Confirmed breeding took place at Biggleswade Common, Harrowden WM, Myers Farm Potton and Priory CP. Probable breeding occurred at Broom South Quarry, Octagon Farm GP and the Pegnut Wood area.

Most of the records were of ones and twos, but four were fishing for fry along the Stratton Brook at Biggleswade Common on 28th July, three were seen regularly at Priory CP, with three also at Meadow Lane GP in August.

Time of year

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Birding sites where they have been recorded


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