Tag Archives: 2010

Cetti’s Warbler – 12th January

January 14, 2010Recent wildlife sightings12th January, 2010, Cetti's Warbler, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A Cetti’s Warbler was heard this evening in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. Hopefully they will hang on through this freeze and come out the other side. PS.

Bitterns – 3rd January

January 3, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 3rd January, birds, Bitterns, Cettis Warbler, Deep Pit, Haven, Reed Bunting, Tree SparrowPete Smith

Two Bitterns were found today in the Deep Pit, one giving prolonged views as it crouched within a reedbed, and a Cetti’s Warbler was seen flying from the Deep Pit towards the Haven. The triangular field at the Deep Pit’s northern end which is full of seeding Fat Hen has a flock of approx. 20 Reed Buntings and contains some Tree Sparrows. PS.

Bittern – 2nd January

January 2, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, Bitterns, Chiffchaff, Deep Pit, januaryPete Smith

The Bittern was seen in the Deep Pit again this afternoon and flew to the same reed bed to roost. A Snipe was also seen and a Chiffchaff. RW.

Iceland Gull – 1st January

January 1, 2010Recent wildlife sightings1st January, 2010, birds, Bitterns, Cetti's Warbler, Deep Pit, ducks, Iceland Gull, teal, water railPete Smith

The Deep Pit was the most productive area at the lagoons this afternoon, with a second winter Iceland Gull staying for about an hour amongst the other Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. A Bittern was also showing well for most of the afternoon, on and off, and was eventually seen going to roost in a reed bed. Several Water Rail were seen running across the ice and as dusk approached several more were heard calling. A Cetti’s Warbler was heard briefly singing and later another was calling. A good selection of ducks was present, with large numbers of Teal. RW.