Tag Archives: 16th January

Marsh Harrier – 16th January

January 16, 2024Recent wildlife sightings16th January, 2024, carrion crow, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there was a male Marsh Harrier hunting over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Two crows attacked it but it landed in the reed-bed and they flew off. PS

Bearded Reedlings – 16th January

January 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th January, 2023, Bearded Reedling, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Late morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. In the early afternoon at least four Bearded Reedlings were heard on the eastern side of the reed-bed. MW. MC.

Treecreeper – 16th January

January 16, 2017Recent wildlife sightings16th January, 2016, Chiffchaff, Ouse Dyke, TreecreeperPete Smith

At mid-day today a Treecreeper and a Chiffchaff were seen along the Ouse Dyke. JMD.

Willow Tit – 16th January

January 16, 2016Recent wildlife sightings16th January, 2016, Black Swan, Canada Goose, Cettis Warbler, Grey-lag Goose, Lower Path, water rail, Willow titPete Smith

The Black Swan was with a herd of 38 Mute Swans feeding in the field across the river and upstream of the railway bridge. Several hundred Grey-lag and Canada Geese were also there. The Willow Tit was briefly heard and seen along the Lower Path, five Cetti’s Warblers were heard as well as four Water Rails. PS.