March 2001 Summary
Foot and Mouth disease again meant that the reservoir was closed, resulting in viewing from the road only. Poor weather was also a problem, and the result was a fairly quiet month. The first spring migrants did arrive however, with singing Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler towards the end of the month. However, the highlight was the pair Shoveler, an uncommon visitor to Sutton Bingham.
| Species | Highest Count | Date | Notes |
| Wigeon | 130 | 3rd | |
| Common Gull | 4 | 3rd | |
| Black-headed Gull | 57 | 3rd | |
| Canada Goose | 61 | 3rd | |
| Cormorant | 27 | 31st | |
| Great Crested Grebe | 15 | 14th | |
| Coot | 7 | 14th | |
| Chiffchaff | 2 | 27th | First bird on 27th March |
| Goldcrest | 1 | 27th | |
| Green Woodpecker | 1 | 27th | |
| Great Spotted Woodpecker | 2 | 27th | |
| Buzzard | 4 | 29th | |
| Shoveler | 2 | 29th | 1 male and 1 female |
| Sparrowhawk | 1 | 29th | single male |
| Kestrel | 2 | 29th | 1 male and 1 female |
| Willow Warbler | 1 | 31st | First bird on 31st March |
| Song Thrush | 1 | 31st | |
| Herring Gull | 6 | 27th | |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull | 2 | 3rd/29th | |
| Moorhen | 2 | 27th | |
| Magpie | 7 | 29th |