Tag Archives: 2017

Reed Warbler – 14th April

April 14, 2017Recent wildlife sightings14th April, 2017, Lesser Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, WhitethroatPete Smith

This morning two Reed Warblers were singing in the north-east corner of the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. There was still only one Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat, but a few more Swallows are in. PS.

Lesser Whitethroat – 8th April

April 8, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 8th April, Brimstone, Chiffchaff, Comma Blackcap, Green-veined White, Lesser Whitethroat, Orange Tip., Oystercatcher, Peacock, Sedge Warbler, Speckled Wood, water rail, Whitethroat, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning three Willow Warblers, a Whitethroat and two Sedge Warblers were singing as well as plenty of Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs and a Lesser Whitethroat was singing as it passed through. At least four Water Rails were calling from the Slurry Lagoon reedbed and two Oystercatchers flew noisily over. Butterflies seen included Brimstone, Orange-tip, Green-veined White, Peacock, Comma and Speckled Wood. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 4th April

April 4, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 4th April, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed beds before flying off to the SW. RW.

Sedge Warbler – 1st April

April 1, 2017Recent wildlife sightings1st April, 2017, Sedge Warbler, Swallow, Whitethroat, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning a Sedge Warbler was singing. Also a Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Swallow were seen. RW.

Blackcap – 31st March

March 31, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 31st March, Blackcap, Little Ringed Plover, Pipistrelle, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, WhitethroatPete Smith

This evening a Blackcap was singing from the ash trees on the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Late report :- This morning a Common Whitethroat and a Swallow were seen. Later a Little Ringed Plover circled the site. In the evening a Pipistrelle was seen. RW.

Willow Warbler – 30th March

March 30, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 30th March, Boundary Hedge, Railway Bridge, Sand Martin, Swallow, Wheatear, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning a Willow Warbler was singing in the Boundary Hedge. JDn.

In the afternoon a Swallow was by the Railway Bridge with eleven Sand Martins and two Wheatears were on the Severn/Trent fields. RW.

Marsh Harrier – 28th March

March 29, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 28th March, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a male Marsh Harrier was seen flying out of the Slurry Lagoon reedbed. It flew around a bit before dropping back in, and then rose again to fly away high to the NE. SC/RW.

Mediterranean Gull – 26th March

March 26, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 26th March, Brimstone, Comma, Lower Path, Mediterranean Gull, Peacock, Slurry Lagoon, Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning, at about 10.30, there were five Mediterranean Gulls on the Slurry Lagoon. DG/PG. There were lots of Black-headed Gulls going through on passage as well. On the Lower Path there were Brimstones, Commas, Small Tortoiseshells and Peacocks. PS.

Sand Martin – 19th March

March 19, 2017Recent wildlife sightings19th March, 2017, Lesser Redpoll, Lower Path, Mute Swan, Oystercatcher, Pied Wagtail, Sand MartinPete Smith

This morning two Sand Martins were seen flying over the site, to the south. There were four Lesser Redpoll on the Lower Path and ten migrating Pied Wagtails were seen on the Severn/Trent fields. An Oystercatcher was on one of the tern-tables and a flock of 42 Mute Swans was grazing across the river. PS.

Raven – 13th March

March 13, 2017Recent wildlife sightings13th March, 2017, Brimstone, Raven., Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning two Ravens crossed and recrossed the reserve, calling the whole time. Two Brimstones were seen and a Small Tortoiseshell. PS.

In the evening a Wheatear was seen on the ploughed field. JDn.