Tag Archives: 15th February

Marsh Harrier – 15th February

February 15, 2024Recent wildlife sightings15th February, 2024, Boundary Hedge, Jay, Marsh Harrier, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Tawny OwlPete Smith

This morning the wing-tagged Marsh Harrier was quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. An adult and later a juvenile Peregrine were hunting the reserve, the adult flushing a pack of 11 Snipe. In the Boundary Hedge a male Tawny Owl was calling as it was mobbed by two Jays. PS.

Green Sandpiper – 15th February

February 15, 2015Recent wildlife sightings15th February, 2015, Causeway, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Reed Bunting, water railPete Smith

The Green Sandpiper was in its usual spot again this morning, on the Ouse Dyke. There was also a Grey Wagtail, Water Rail, Kingfisher and Little Egret. The bird table at the end of the Causeway is attracting a good mixed flock, including six Reed Buntings. Please feel free to bring food to replenish the bird table. PS.

Goosander – 15th February

February 15, 2010Recent wildlife sightings15th February, 2010, birds, Cettis Warbler, Common Buzzard, Deep Pit, Goosander, greenfinch, linnet, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

A female Goosander was fishing on the Trent, and a Buzzard circled over the site this afternoon. Towards dusk 120 Greenfinches and 32 Linnets came in to roost. 34 Mute Swans came to roost on the Slurry and Deep Pits and up to 8 water Rail were calling from the reed beds. A Cetti’s Warbler sang briefly from the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. PS.