Tag Archives: 13th March

Bearded Tit – 13th March

March 13, 2020Recent wildlife sightings13th March, 2020, Bearded Tit, Ecopark, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, tealPete Smith

This afternoon three Bearded Tits were seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed as well as a Marsh Harrier. On the Ecopark there were four Green Sandpipers and 82 Teal. RW.

Raven – 13th March

March 13, 2017Recent wildlife sightings13th March, 2017, Brimstone, Raven., Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning two Ravens crossed and recrossed the reserve, calling the whole time. Two Brimstones were seen and a Small Tortoiseshell. PS.

In the evening a Wheatear was seen on the ploughed field. JDn.

Firecrest – 13th March

March 13, 2016Recent wildlife sightings13th March, 2016, Firecrest, Golden Plover, Lower Path, peregrine, Willow WalkPete Smith

This morning, during the Bird Count, a Firecrest was found on Willow Walk, by the steps. It was followed all the way along Willow Walk and about fifty yards down the Lower Path, where it stayed for a while. A Peregrine was also seen by the power lines and a Golden Plover over the Severn/Trent fields. PS.

Chiffchaff – 13th March

March 13, 2011Recent wildlife sightings13th March, 2011, birds, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Golden Plover, Golden-eye, Goosander, Lapwing, Large Gravel Pit, Ouse Dyke, Severn/Trent land, SiskinPete Smith

At last the first spring migrant has arrived. A Chiffchaff was seen in the willows along the Ouse Dyke path this morning, along with two Goldcrests and three Siskins. On the Large Gravel Pit the Golden-eyes were displaying, as were some Lapwings on the Severn/Trent land. A female Goosander was on the river and a flock of Golden Plover were heard calling from towards Stoke Bardolph. PS.