Tag Archives: 11th September

Stonechat – 11th September

September 12, 2022Recent wildlife sightings11th September, 2022, Raven, Stonechat, Whimbrel, Whinchat, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning, during the Monthly Bird Count, a Raven, Whimbrel, Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat and Stonechat were recorded. NWG.

Spotted Flycatcher – 11th September

September 11, 2021Recent wildlife sightings11th September, 2021, Blackcap, Hobby, Jay, Lower Path, Spotted Flycatcher, WhitethroatPete Smith

This morning, along the Lower Path, a Spotted Flycatcher was seen amongst a flock of tits and warblers. Further along the path two more Spotted Flycatchers were catching flies from the overhead wires. Also seen were a Hobby, Jay, Whitethroat and Blackcap. PS.

Red-crested Pochard – 11th September

September 11, 2016Recent wildlife sightings11th September, 2016, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Garden Warbler, Red-crested Pochard, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, Whitethroat, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, two Red-crested Pochard were seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Large mixed flocks of warblers were foraging around the site, mainly Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps but Whitethroats, a Willow Warbler and a Garden Warbler were also seen. Several family groups of Swallows were also going through during the morning. PS.

Wigeon – 11th September

September 11, 2009Recent wildlife sightings11th September, 2009, Common Gull, Curlew, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

Five Wigeon were present on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon along with a Pintail and two Common Gulls.

Later, in the evening, four Curlew went through to the south-west. RW.