All posts by Pete Smith

Grasshopper Warbler – 26th June

June 26, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 26th June, Grasshopper Warbler, Large Gravel Pit, OystercatcherPete Smith

This morning a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling from shrubs beside the Large Gravel Pit. Two Oystercatchers flew over. SC.

Bee Orchid – 21st June

June 21, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 21st June, butterflies, orchids, warblersPete Smith

This morning there were nine species of warbler singing and the orchids are now coming out. Bee Orchids are doing quite well and so are the Spotted Orchids. Northern and Southern Marsh-orchids are still in flower and the Pyramidal Orchids should be out in a little while. There were several Large Skippers about as well as the first Meadow Browns and Ringlet. A Painted Lady was also seen near the pumping station. PS.

Common Scoter – 16th June

June 16, 2016Recent wildlife sightings16th June, 2016, common scoter, Deep PitPete Smith

A female Common Scoter was on the Deep Pit this morning. Possibly the same bird that was present on Sunday. PS.

Common Scoter – 12th June

June 12, 2016Recent wildlife sightings12th June, 2016, common scoter, Large Skipper, Lower Path, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the Bird Count, a female Common Scoter was found on the Slurry Lagoon and was still present in the evening. On the Lower Path two Large Skippers were seen. PS.

Osprey – 6th June

June 6, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 6th June, Bee Orchid, Northern Marsh Orchid, OspreyPete Smith

This morning, at about 11.30, an Osprey flew north through the site. Some Bee Orchids are in flower and some Northern Marsh-orchids. PS.

Garganey – 4th June

June 4, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 4th June, cuckoo, Garganey, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a male Garganey was on the Slurry Lagoon. Also a Cuckoo was singing for most of the morning. RW.

Osprey – 22nd May

May 22, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 22nd May, cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler, Gravel Pits, Osprey, Slurry Lagoon, warblersPete Smith

This morning, during the Warbler Walk, an Osprey was seen low over the Slurry Lagoon and gravel pits. Nine species of warbler were listened to but there was no sign of the Grasshopper Warblers, and a Cuckoo was heard. PS.

Hobby – 17th May

May 17, 2016Recent wildlife sightings17th May, 2016, cuckoo, Gravel Pits, Hobby, Reed Warbler, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there were two Cuckoos around the Gravel Pits. More Reed Wablers have arrived, with numbers now topping twenty singing males, and, in the afternoon, a Hobby was seen over the Slurry Lagoon dry end. PS.

Patch Watch Day – 15th May

May 15, 2016Recent wildlife sightings15th May, 2016, cuckoo, Grey Partridge, Little Ringed Plover, Patch Watch, peregrine, Redshank, Ringed PloverPete Smith

So far today, 71 species have been recorded at Netherfield, including Redshank, Little Ringed Plover and Ringed Plover as well as Cuckoo, Peregrine, Grey Partridge and ten species of warbler. PS.

Greenshank – 10th May

May 10, 2016Recent wildlife sightings10th May, 2016, greenshankPete Smith

There was no sign of the Great Reed Warbler today, but six Greenshank were on the floods across the river, upstream of the railway bridge. RW.