Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes

Grid Reference: SP847359

Recent sightings

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
03/12/24Black-headed GullFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes1K P Duncan
09:30
1cy. Fitted with a BTO Metal Ring No.EZ37765 Ringed as a nestling on 6th June 2024 at Rye Meads NR, HERTFORDSHIRE by Rye Meads Ringing Group. 180 days since ringing. 60km/WNW from ringing site.  
29/11/24ShelduckFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes2J J Robertson
11:00
 
25/11/24SiskinFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes1J Hedley
09:23
With Goldfinches.  
20/11/24Tufted DuckFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes8H Appleyard
 
20/11/24Black-headed GullFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes3H Appleyard
3 ringed birds seen, including an adult and two first-winter birds, all with metal rings. One of the first-winter birds had a London/Natural History Museum ring with several digits of the code photographed, so details hopefully to follow soon. Sadly no returning birds from previous years seen so far on my visits lately.  
20/11/24Lesser Black-backed GullFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes1H Appleyard
ad. Briefly visiting mixed gull flock on the lake.  
20/11/24Great Black-backed GullFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes3H Appleyard
Resting with Herring Gulls on the lake.  
20/11/24Herring GullFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes27H Appleyard
At least this number among mixed gull flock on the lake.  
18/11/24OTHER SPECIESFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes1H Appleyard
Long-staying Muscovy Duck, now present for at least 4 years.  
18/11/24JayFurzton Lake, Milton Keynes2H Appleyard