Tag Archives: 17th December

Bittern – 17th December

December 18, 2023Recent wildlife sightings17th December, 2023, Bittern, Large Gravel Pit, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Bittern was seen, flying over the Large Gravel Pit. There was also a report of a Marsh Harrier over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed at about mid-day. RJP.

Brambling – 17th December

December 17, 2016Recent wildlife sightings17th December, 2016, Brambling, Cettis Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning a Brambling flew, calling, along the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. Also five Water Rail and three Cetti’s Warblers were heard. PS

Woodcock – 17th December

December 17, 2013Recent wildlife sightings17th December, 2013, Deep Pit, Magpie, peregrine, Redwing, WoodcockPete Smith

Towards dusk, while watching Redwings coming in to roost in the Deep Pit, a Peregrine was seen flying through, parallel with the pylons. A pre-roost gathering of 37 Magpies collected in the bushes and a Woodcock flew along the bottom of the bank. PS.

Brambling – 17th December

December 17, 2010Recent wildlife sightings17th December, 2010, birds, Brambling, Heron, kingfisher, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The Ouse Dyke is loosing its attraction to fishing birds now and only two Little Egrets were seen this afternoon, with two Herons and a Kingfisher. There were five Bramblings in the bushes on the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon and some were heard calling by the Haven. PS.