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Bittern – 10th January

January 10, 2016Recent wildlife sightings10th January, 2016, Bittern, Cettis Warbler, Deep Pit, Egyptian Goose, Lower Path, Redpoll, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, TreecreeperPete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, a Bittern was seen flying into the Deep Pit. Eight Egyptian Geese were seen flying over the Slurry Lagoon and small flocks of Siskins and Redpolls were seen. Up to four Cetti’s Warblers were heard singing and a Treecreeper was seen on the Lower Path. PS.

Egyptian Goose – 10th January

January 10, 2012Recent wildlife sightings10th January, 2012, birds, Cettis Warbler, Deep Pit, Egyptian Goose, Large Gravel Pit, Little Egret, Merlin, Ouse Dyke, Siberian ChiffchaffPete Smith

This afternoon there were two Water Rail showing well around the edge of the Large Gravel Pit and a Cetti’s warbler was scolding near the Willow Pond. Three Egyptian Geese flew over towards Attenborough. RW.

In the late afternoon a Merlin flew the length of the Deep Pit before diving towards the bushes at its southern end. Six Little Egrets were seen leaving the Large Gravel Pit, probably to go to roost and a Cetti’s Warbler was heard in the Deep pit. PS.

The Siberian Chiffchaff was again reported along the Ouse Dyke.