Tag Archives: 16th February

Red Kite – 16th February

February 16, 2024Recent wildlife sightings16th February, 2024, Marsh Harrier, Red KitePete Smith

Early this morning the Marsh Harrier was seen leaving the reed-bed. Late on in the morning a Red Kite was seen hunting over the reserve. JV.

Red Kite – 16th February

February 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th February, 2023, Buzzard, Green Sandpiper, Red Kite, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, whilst the machine was raking off the cut reeds, a Red Kite and a Buzzard came to see if they could get an easy meal. Also a Green Sandpiper was on the Slurry Lagoon. IEP.

Shelduck – 16th February

February 16, 2012Recent wildlife sightings16th February, 2012, birds, Shelduck, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The cold weather of the last week or so froze all of the water bodies so that the gulls and ducks had to move to the river so that the site has been very quiet for a little while. Today a Shelduck was feeding on the Slurry Lagoon and there are now more ducks and gulls about as the ice has melted. Soon we will be looking out for Wheatears and Sand Martins. PS.

Goosander – 16th February

February 16, 2011Recent wildlife sightings16th February, 2011, Barn Owl, GoosanderPete Smith

Two male Goosanders flew up river over the Deep Pit this afternoon. At about 16.30hrs the Barn Owl was out hunting again by the Gravel Pits. PS.