All posts by Pete Smith

Greenshank – 13th September

September 13, 2015Recent wildlife sightings13th September, 2015, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Deep Pit, Garden Warbler, Hobby, Large Gravel Pit, peregrine, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Whinchat, Whitethroat, Wigeon, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, two Whinchats were found on the area between the substation and the reserve. Three Greenshank flew over and 44 Wigeon were on the Large Gravel Pit. A Peregrine attacked the pigeons on the Slurry Lagoon and a Hobby was catching insects over the Deep Pit. There were still some warblers about, with Garden, Sedge, Reed and Willow being seen as well as Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Whitethroat. PS.

Willow Tit – 9th September

September 9, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 9th September, Dunlin, Hobby, Large Gravel Pit, Lower Path, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, teal, Wigeon, Willow titPete Smith

Early this afternoon a Willow Tit was seen along the Lower Path. On the Slurry Lagoon there was a Dunlin and a Snipe, 83 Teal and 54 Shoveler. A Hobby was seen and 25 Wigeon were on the Large Gravel Pit. RW.

Barn Owl – 28th August

August 30, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 28th August, Barn Owl, Hobby, Noctule, Pipistrelle, Starling, Wader ScrapePete Smith

At about 8.50 this evening a Barn Owl was seen hunting around the Wader Scrape. A Hobby was also seen. About 4,000 Starlings came in to roost and both Noctule and Pipistrelle were flying. RW.

Ringed Plover – 18th August

August 18, 2015Recent wildlife sightings18th August, 2015, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Late this afternoon a Dunlin and a Ringed Plover were on the Slurry Lagoon. JMD.

Lost Camera Chip – 18th August

August 18, 2015UncategorizedPete Smith

Has anybody lost a camera storage chip at the lagoons some months ago. It was found some time ago but the the finder didn’t know how to contact the owner. If it is you contact me via the website and I will forward his contact details.

Whinchat – 17th August

August 17, 2015Recent wildlife sightings17th August, 2015, WhinchatPete Smith

A Whinchat was seen this evening in the weedy field beside the substation. RW.

Marsh Harrier – 26th July

July 26, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 26th July, Hobby, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A juvenile Marsh Harrier was on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, taking a drink at the water’s edge before flying back to drop into the reeds. Two Hobbies were also seen, one carrying prey. PS.

Bittern – 19th July

July 19, 2015Recent wildlife sightings19th July, 2015, Bittern, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Bittern was seen crossing and recrossing the Slurry Lagoon.

On the Hoverfly Walk several colourful insects were seen, including Syrphus torvus, Xanthogramma pedissequum, Epistrophe grossulariae, Volucella inanis and Chrysotoxum festivum.

Spotted Orchids – 26th June

June 26, 2015Recent wildlife sightingsbee orchids, Spotted OrchidsPete Smith

At last the Spotted Orchids are out. The orchid bays along the side of the Slurry Lagoon facing the Severn/Trent land are providing good displays. The Bee Orchids are also looking good now, especially along the Deep Pit banks. PS.

Pyramidal Orchid – 18th June

June 18, 2015Recent wildlife sightings, UncategorizedPete Smith

The orchids are at last beginning to come out. On the Causeway there is a Pyramidal Orchid and there are lots of Bee Orchids out now. The Spotted Orchids are still taking their time and the Marsh Orchids are near to finishing. PS.