Tag Archives: 30th September

Peregrine – 30th September

September 30, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 30th September, Canada Goose, Deep Pit, Egyptian Goose, Great White Egret, Greylag Goose, peregrine, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning the Great White Egret was still on the Slurry Lagoon, and two Egyptian Geese were amongst the vast flock of Greylags and Canadas. A Peregrine flew in from the south over the Deep Pit and was set upon by two more Peregrines in a spectacular aerial battle. All three birds eventually disappearing towards the north-east. PS.

Red-crested Pochard – 30th September

September 30, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 30th September, birds, Buzzard, Dunlin, Large Gravel Pit, Red-crested Pochard, Rook, Ruff, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The two male Red-crested Pochard are still on the Large Gravel Pit. The one in eclipse has been moulting and is showing some of its winter plumage now. A Ruff and three Dunlin were on the Slurry Lagoon and a Buzzard, drifting over the site, found itself surrounded by Rooks and being buffeted from all angles. PS.

Pintail – 30th September

September 30, 2009Recent wildlife sightings2009, 30th September, birds, Causeway, Cetti's Warbler, Jay, Lower Path, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, Willow titPete Smith

On the Lower Path this morning was a Willow Tit, and a Jay later flew over the site. The Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon and the Cetti’s Warbler could be heard singing from the Causeway. PS.