Tag Archives: 2017

Blackcap – 8th January

January 8, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 8th January, Blackcap, Large Gravel Pit, Ouse Dyke, Slurry Lagoon, teal, water rail, WigeonPete Smith

At about mid-day a male Blackcap was seen along the Ouse Dyke. A Water Rail was also seen in the Ouse Dyke. On the Slurry Lagoon a count of over 400 Teal was made and on the Large Gravel Pit were 200 Wigeon. PS.

Jack Snipe – 3rd January

January 3, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 3rd January, Jack Snipe, Raven., Wader ScrapePete Smith

The Jack Snipe was showing well on the Wader Scrape again today. Two Ravens were also seen. BB.

Jack Snipe – 2nd January

January 2, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 2nd January, Common Snipe, Jack Snipe, Stonechat, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning, on the Wader Scrape, there was a Jack Snipe near the water’s edge and four Common Snipe in the taller vegetation. A male and a female Stonechat were also present. 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.