Tag Archives: Red Kite

Red Kite – 14th December

December 14, 2022Recent wildlife sightings14th December, 2022, Lapwing, Red KitePete Smith

This morning a Red Kite circled slowly over the site before drifting off to the SE. Small groups of Lapwings were flying south over the site – totalling about 240 birds. PS.

Bearded Reedling – 19th October

October 19, 2022Recent wildlife sightings19th October, 2022, Bearded Reedling, Causeway, Fieldfare, Garganey, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull, pintail, Raven, Red Kite, Redwing, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there was a massive passage of Fieldfares and Redwings, with hundreds flying overhead. Also seen were a Red Kite and a Raven. On the Slurry Lagoon a Dunlin appeared, and the Pintail and Garganey were still present and a single Bearded Reedling was seen flying twice across in front of the Causeway bench. PS.

In the afternoon a 1st winter Mediterranean Gull was on the Slurry Lagoon and a male and female Bearded Reedling showed down to a few metres. Later on a juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen hunting the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

Egyptian Goose – 28th August

August 28, 2022Recent wildlife sightingsBuzzard, Causeway Bench, Egyptian Goose, Fox, Hobby, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, Red Kite, Reed Warbler, Ruddy Shelduck, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, water rail, Willow EmeraldPete Smith

This morning there was a steady passage of Swallows over the site. There were still Reed and Sedge Warblers in front of the Causeway Bench, and some Water Rails. Twelve Egyptian Geese with one Ruddy Shelduck were loafing on the Slurry Lagoon and a Fox put in a brief appearance, as well as a Kingfisher. Later six Buzzards were sharing a thermal and a Red Kite passed through. PS.

In the early afternoon a Hobby was seen over the Large Gravel Pit, hawking dragonflies. IEP.

In the late afternoon at least three Willow Emeralds were on the Lower Path, by the stepping stones. JDn.

Common Tern – 26th April

April 26, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 26th April, Common Tern, Curlew, Deep Pit, Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Marsh Harrier, Red Kite, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a female Marsh Harrier was hunting over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. She then circled for height and flew to the NE. Two Common Terns were over the Deep Pit and then flew SE towards Holme Pierrepont. A Red Kite was chased across the site by a Carrion Crow, N to S and a Curlew flew over the site, S to N. There were three Garden Warblers singing and four Lesser Whitethroats singing. PS.

Red Kite – 11th April

April 12, 2022Recent wildlife sightings11th April, 2022, Marsh Harrier, Red KitePete Smith

Today a Marsh Harrier and two Red Kites were seen over the site. MC.

Siskin – 8th March

March 8, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 8th March, Access Track, Chiffchaff, Deep Pit, Large Gravel Pit, Lower Path, Ouse Dyke, Oystercatcher, Red Kite, Riverside Walk, SiskinPete Smith

This morning there were eight Siskins feeding in Alders along the Access Track, a Red Kite glided over the Large Gravel Pit and an Oystercatcher flew over the Deep Pit towards the river. A Chiffchaff was singing along the Ouse Dyke, another along the Lower Path and one along the Riverside Walk. PS/DM/RJP/IEP.

Red Kite – 11th February

February 11, 2022Recent wildlife sightings11th February, 2022, Ecopark, Red Kite, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, StonechatPete Smith

This morning a Red Kite was seen flying over the Ecopark and the Stonechat was still present. RP.

There were more than 80 Shoveler on the site – mostly on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Red Kite – 4th February

February 4, 2022Recent wildlife sightings, Uncategorized2022, 4th February, Jackdaw, Red Kite, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Red Kite, accompanied by five Jackdaws, was seen circling high over the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Red Kite – 17th January

January 17, 2022Recent wildlife sightings17th January, 2022, Causeway, Lesser Redpoll, Red KitePete Smith

This morning a Red Kite flew over the site, accompanied by a rather diminutive looking Carrion Crow, in the direction of Gedling Pit Top. In a birch tree beside the Causeway was a flock of about fifty Lesser Redpolls. PS.

Curlew Sandpiper – 3rd June

June 3, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 3rd June, Curlew Sandpiper, Eco-park, Mistle Thrush, Red Kite, Ringed Plover, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

At about mid-day a Red Kite flew over the reserve towards the Eco-park and two Mistle Thrushes flew across the Slurry Lagoon towards the river. IEP.

In the afternoon a Curlew Sandpiper and five Ringed Plovers were on the Eco-park pools. RW.