All posts by Pete Smith

Merlin – 30th October

October 30, 2021Recent wildlife sightings1st winter Caspian Gull, 2021, 30th October, Argentatus Herring Gull, Deep Pit, Merlin, Redpoll, SiskinPete Smith

A Merlin flew SW through the Deep Pit and over the rail bridge field this afternoon. The 1st Winter Caspian Gull is still around, 15 Siskin and a Redpoll flew through too. Also an ‘Argentatus’ Herring Gull on the Deep Pit. MC.

Brambling – 28th October

October 28, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 28th October, Brambling, Ecopark, goldfinch, greenfinch, Linnets, Ouse Dyke, Redpoll, RedwingPete Smith

This morning a Brambling flew over the Ecopark. Other finch species in a large flock along the Ouse Dyke included Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Linnet and Redpoll. Several Redwings were also seen. IEP. PS.

Fieldfare – 25th October

October 25, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 25th October, Deep Pit, Fieldfare, Redwing, Siskin, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a small flock of Fieldfares flew over the Slurry Lagoon. There were also some Redwings in the Slurry Lagoon hedge and two Siskins flew over the Deep Pit. PS.

Pink-footed Goose – 22nd October

October 22, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 22nd October, Pink-footed Goose, StarlingPete Smith

This afternoon 120 Pink-footed Geese flew over the site. In the evening there were 2,500 Starlings coming in to roost. RW.

Brambling – 18th October

October 18, 2021Recent wildlife sightings18th October, 2021, Brambling, Lesser Redpoll, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning a Brambling flew over the Wader Scrape. Later two Lesser Redpolls were also seen. PS.

Goldeneye – 17th October

October 17, 2021Recent wildlife sightings17th October, 2021, Deep Pit, Goldeneye, Great White Egret, Large Gravel Pit, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

This morning there was a female Goldeneye on the Large Gravel Pit. A Great White Egret was also seen flying over the Deep Pit. The Slurry Lagoon has in excess of 100 Wigeon feeding on it. PS, RJP.

Pintail – 16th October

October 16, 2021Recent wildlife sightings16th October, 2021, Great White Egret, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, StarlingsPete Smith

This evening a male Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon, plus a Great White Egret. About 1,250 Starlings came in to roost in the reed-bed. JDn.

Five whooper Swans flew over the site and a Barn Owl was hunting. Noctule and Pipistrelle are still active. RW

Common Scoter – 10th October

October 10, 2021Recent wildlife sightings10th October, 2021, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, common scoter, Deep Pit, Great White Egret, Redwing, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the bird-count, a male Common Scoter was found on the Deep Pit. A Great White Egret was fishing on the Slurry Lagoon and a Redwing was seen. There were still a few Chiffchaffs about and a male Blackcap. PS

Great White Egret – 9th October

October 9, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 9th October, Barn Owl, Great White Egret, Noctule, Pipistrelle, Slurry Lagoon, Starling, Tawny OwlPete Smith

This afternoon there were three Great White Egrets on the Slurry Lagoon. About 1,000 Starlings came in to roost and a Barn Owl and a Tawny Owl were seen, as well as a Noctule and a Pipistrelle. RW.

Redstart – 8th October

October 9, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 8th October, Brimstone, Deep Pit, Pylon Path, Redpoll, Redstart, Skylark, SwallowPete Smith

A female Redstart was seen crossing the Pylon Path towards the Deep Pit. Several Skylarks and Swallows flew through and a Lesser Redpoll flew over. A Brimstone was seen near the Pump House. IEP. PS.