Tag Archives: 17th March

Bittern – 17th March

March 20, 2023Recent wildlife sightings17th March, 2023, Bearded Reedling, Bittern, Deep Pit, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning four Bearded Reedlings were seen in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon. MT/PS

At midday a Bittern was seen flying into the Deep Pit and was later heard booming. MW

Green Sandpiper – 17th March

March 17, 2019Recent wildlife sightings17th March, 2019, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Sand Martin, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the Wildlife Walk, a Green Sandpiper was seen on the flooded field across the river. Two Sand Martins flew through over the Slurry Lagoon and five Chiffchaffs were singing. PS.

Bittern – 17th March

March 17, 2016Recent wildlife sightings17th March, 2017, BitternPete Smith

This evening three Bitterns were seen at the lagoons. Two took off from the reed beds calling and flew high and then away, possibly starting their migration back to Europe. The third was also calling but flew low and disappeared over the site. RW.

Tawny Owl – 17th March

March 17, 2015Recent wildlife sightings17th March, 2015, Chiffchaff, Haven, Tawny OwlPete Smith

This afternoon a Tawny Owl was heard calling from the Haven, while three Chiffchaffs were seen in bushes close by. PS.

Curlew – 17th March

March 17, 2013Recent wildlife sightings17th March, 2013, Curlew, Gadwall, Goldeneye, Little Ringed Plover, Meadow Pipit, Pied Wagtail, Slurry Lagoon, teal, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning the Little Ringed Plover was seen again on the Wader Scrape, along with 32 Gadwall, 2 Teal and a male Goldeneye. A Curlew flew over the site and there was a mixed flock of Pied Wagtails and Meadow Pipits on the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon. PS.