Sunday, 19 April 2026

Swillington Ings

Sunday 19th April a.m.

A sunny morning but a chilly start at just 4°C as I headed around Swillington Ings with well over a 1,000 BH Gulls across the site.  Also hundreds of Sand Martins were flying around and good to catch up with several Black-necked Grebes looking wonderful in their breeding plumage.  Plenty others around with Cetti's Warblers, Sedge Warblers, Willow Warblers & Chiffchaff heard, Bitterns were also booming.  Others seen included Reed Bunting, Gadwall, Pochard, Shoveler, Little Grebe, Gt Crested Grebe, Lapwing & Oystercatcher. 

Black-necked Grebe





Gadwall

Gt C. Grebe

Pochard

Shoveler


Reed Bunting


Willow Warbler


Black-necked Grebes at Swillington Ings 19/4/2026


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