Tag Archives: 17th October

Cattle Egret – 17th October

October 17, 2023Recent wildlife sightings17th October, 2023, Cattle Egret, Common Sandpiper, Short-eared OwlPete Smith

This morning there were signs of lots of bird movement when a Short-eared Owl was seen flying over, then three Cattle Egrets flew through and two Common Sandpipers were seen. JV.

Goldeneye – 17th October

October 17, 2021Recent wildlife sightings17th October, 2021, Deep Pit, Goldeneye, Great White Egret, Large Gravel Pit, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

This morning there was a female Goldeneye on the Large Gravel Pit. A Great White Egret was also seen flying over the Deep Pit. The Slurry Lagoon has in excess of 100 Wigeon feeding on it. PS, RJP.

Ross’s Goose – 17th October

October 17, 2010Recent wildlife sightings17th October, 2010, Cettis Warbler, Large Gravel Pit, Red-crested Pochard, Ross's GooseJacqueline

This afternoon among the large flock of Greylags and Canadas in the field across the river was a Ross’s Goose – probably an escape and possibly the same bird that has been reported at Attenborough. Also the two Red-crested Pochard were still on the Large Gravel Pit and at least one Cetti’s Warbler was singing very well. JMD.

Mediterranean Gull – 17th October

October 17, 2009Recent wildlife sightings17th October, 2009, birds, Dunlin, Jack Snipe, Large Gravel Pit, Mediterranean Gull, Redpoll, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A 2nd winter Mediterranean Gull was present on the Large Gravel Pit this morning. The Jack Snipe and Dunlin were still present on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon, and about 18 Lesser Redpoll flew over. RW.