Tag Archives: 2018

Barnacle Goose – 28th October

October 28, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 28th October, Barnacle goose, Chiffchaff, Fox, Large Gravel Pit, Mute Swan, peregrine, Pink-footed Goose, Ruff, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper Swan, Wigeon, YellowhammerPete Smith

This morning the Ruff was still present on the Slurry Lagoon but was flushed by a Fox. There were also 25 Wigeon. On the Large Gravel Pit there were two Whooper Swans and a Barnacle Goose with about thirty Mute Swans. The two Peregrines were on the pylons and a Yellowhammer and Chiffchaff were also recorded. About 100 Pink-footed Geese flew over to the west. PS.

Whooper Swan – 27th October

October 27, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 27th October, Goldeneye, peregrine, pintail, Ruff, Whooper SwanPete Smith

Today, on the Slurry Lagoon, there was a Whooper Swan, a Ruff and four Goldeneye. A Pintail was on the Large Gravel Pit and a Peregrine was on the pylon. RW.

Ruff – 25th October

October 25, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 25th October, Fieldfare, Lapwing, peregrine, Redpoll, Ruff, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

Later on this afternoon there were 1,500 Starlings coming in to roost. There was one Ruff, 34 Lapwing and six Snipe on the Slurry Lagoon.28 Fieldfare flew over, plus eight Redpoll and the two Peregrine were seen. RW.

Starling – 15th October

October 16, 2018Recent wildlife sightings15th Octobers, 2018, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, StarlingPete Smith

1,800 Starlings roosted in the Slurry Lagoon reed beds this evening. Two Peregrines were seen and three House Martins. RW.

Woodlark – 7th October

October 7, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 7th October, Barn Owl, Bearded Tit, Brambling, Fieldfare, Jack Snipe, Meadow Pipit, Nuthatch, Patchwatch, peregrine, pintail, Redwing, Siskin, Skylark, Snipe, Stonechat, Swallow, water rail, Wigeon, WoodlarkPete Smith

This morning, during the Patchwatch, a light passage of migrant birds was observed. Species seen included Skylark (with one Woodlark amongst them), Redwing, Fieldfare, Meadow Pipit, Swallow, Stonechat, Brambling and Siskin. On the Slurry Lagoon Wigeon, Pintail, Water Rail, Jack Snipe, Snipe and eight Bearded Tits were seen, a Nuthatch was seen in the corner of the Deep Pit and two Peregrines were on the pylon. Towards dusk a Barn Owl was seen. In total over seventy species were seen. PS.

Bittern – 5th October

October 5, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 5th October, Bearded Tit, Bittern, Jack Snipe, Lapwing, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Starling, water railPete Smith

This afternoon the Slurry Lagoon held a Bittern, seven Bearded Tits, five Water Rail, one Jack Snipe, nine Common Snipe, fourteen Lapwings and around 250 Starlings. RW.

Bearded Tit – 1st October

October 1, 2018Recent wildlife sightings1st October, 2018, Bearded Tit, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Late this morning, fourteen Bearded Tits were seen to arrive at the Slurry Lagoon reed beds. RW.

Peregrine – 30th September

September 30, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 30th September, Canada Goose, Deep Pit, Egyptian Goose, Great White Egret, Greylag Goose, peregrine, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning the Great White Egret was still on the Slurry Lagoon, and two Egyptian Geese were amongst the vast flock of Greylags and Canadas. A Peregrine flew in from the south over the Deep Pit and was set upon by two more Peregrines in a spectacular aerial battle. All three birds eventually disappearing towards the north-east. PS.

Great White Egret – 29th September

September 29, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 29th September, Great White Egret, Shoveler, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The Great White Egret was again on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon. Also there were over forty Shoveler. RW.

Hobby – 24th September

September 24, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 24th September, Deep Pit, great spotted woodpecker, Hobby, House Martin, WigeonPete Smith

This afternoon, during the bird walk, a Hobby was seen catching dragonflies over the Deep Pit. In the morning, eight House Martin, two Great-spotted Woodpecker and two Wigeon were seen. PS.