All posts by Pete Smith

Shelduck – 1st April

April 1, 2018Recent wildlife sightings1st April, 2018, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Deep Pit, Oystercatcher, Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

There were at least five Chiffchaffs singing this morning. Across the river, on the flooded field beyond the bridge, were two Shelducks and two Oystercatchers. In the Slurry Lagoon reed bed were two Water Rails and two Cetti’s Warblers were in the Deep Pit. PS.

Curlew – 25th March

March 25, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 25th March, Cetti's Warbler, Curlew, Pochard, Raven., Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This morning two Oysrercatchers were on the flooded field across the river. A Curlew flew over the site to the north and two Ravens were seen flying north along the river valley. A Snipe, two Cetti’s Warblers and nine Pochard were on the Slurry Lagoon. Nine male and two female Brimstones were seen as well as a Tortoiseshell, Comma and putative Peacock.

Great Egret – 10th March

March 10, 2018Recent wildlife sightings10th March, 2018, Cetti's Warbler, Great Egret, Raven., Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning a Great Egret was on the Slurry Lagoon. It took off and circled high before drifting off to the NNE at about 09.00 hrs. A Raven was also seen, near the railway bridge, and three Water Rails and two Cetti’s Warblers were heard. PS.

Black-tailed Godwit – 5th March

March 4, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 5th March, Bar-tailed Godwit, peregrine, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This afternoon a Black-tailed Godwit stopped off at the Slurry Lagoon for a snooze. The Peregrine was on the pylon again. JMD.

Whooper Swan – 25th February

February 25, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 25th February, Causeway, Cetti's Warbler, water rail, Whooper SwanPete Smith

This morning a herd of between 30 and 35 Whooper Swans flew WNW over the lagoons. Three Cetti’s Warblers and three Water Rails were heard from the Causeway. PS.

Brambling – 12th February

February 13, 2018Recent wildlife sightings12th February, 2018, Brambling, Deep PitPete Smith

This morning two Bramblings flew into the Deep Pit. PS.

Raven – 4th February

February 4, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 4th February, Chaffinch, goldfinch, peregrine, Pink-footed Goose, Raven., Redwing, Song Thrush, Starling, StonechatPete Smith

This morning 80 Pink-footed Geese flew west, over the site. A Peregrine was on the pylon, two Ravens flew downriver and a Stonechat was seen on the Wader Scrape. The fields near the sub-station held a large flock of small birds that contained mainly Chaffinches, Redwings, Goldfinches, Song Thrushes and Starlings. PS.

Brimstone – 28th January

January 28, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 29th January, Brimstone, Causeway, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, two male Brimstones were seen, one on the Causeway and one at the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Bittern – 26th January

January 26, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 26th January, Bittern, Deep Pit, peregrine, water railPete Smith

This afternoon a Bittern was seen in flight in the Deep Pit. There were three Water Rail heard calling and a Peregrine was on one of the pylons. RW.

Chiffchaff – 14th January

January 14, 2018Recent wildlife sightings14th January, 2018, birds, Chiffchaf, Egyptian Goose, Goldeneye, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser Redpoll, Ouse DykePete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, a Chiffchaff was found on the river by the railway bridge and another along the Ouse Dyke. Four Egyptian Geese were also seen, flying over the site, as well as two Lesser Redpoll and there were thirteen Goldeneye on the Large Gravel Pit. PS.