Tag Archives: 2018

Raven – 22nd September

September 22, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 22nd September, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Grey Wagtail, House Martin, Jay, kingfisher, Little Egret, Meadow Pipit, Raven., Siskin, SwallowPete Smith

This morning a Raven flew across the site, pausing on a pylon on its way. A Kingfisher was seen on the riverbank and there were two Grey Wagtails and four Little Egrets on the Ouse Dyke. Overhead there was a light passage of Swallows and House Martins, with some Meadow Pipits and Siskins. In the bushes there were still plenty of Chiffchaffs and a few Blackcaps, and a Jay was seen. PS.

Stonechat – 21st September

September 22, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 21st September, Grey Wagtail, House Martin, Sand Martin, Small Gravel Pit, Snipe, StonechatPete Smith

A male Stonechat was seen near the Small Gravel Pit this afternoon. Also seen were several House Martins and a Sand Martin, one Grey Wagtail and six Common Snipe. RW.

Pintail – 20th September

September 22, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 20th September, pintail, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A Pintail was seen on the Slurry Lagoon today. RW.

Great White Egret – 16th September

September 16, 2018Recent wildlife sightings16th September, 2018, Deep Pit, Great White Egret, Hobby, Railway Bridge, Sand Martin, Slurry Lagoon, SwallowPete Smith

The Great White Egret was still on the Slurry Lagoon this morning. A light passage of Swallows was noticed and some Sand Martins were near the railway bridge. These were attacked by a Hobby, which appeared to have caught something. Later the same or another Hobby was seen, again attacking the Sand Martins, over the Deep Pit. PS.

Great White Egret – 15th September

September 15, 2018Recent wildlife sightings15th September, 2018, Great White Egret, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Great White Egret was on the Slurry Lagoon. RW.

Jay – 4th September

September 4, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 4th September, Cetti's Warbler, Jay, Little Egret, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This morning a Jay was screeching from the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon, a Snipe was on the Slurry Lagoon, near the bench and two Little Egrets were along the water’s edge. A Cetti’s Warbler was singing in the Deep Pit. PS.

Greenshank – 3rd September

September 4, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 3rd September, Green Sandpiper, greenshank, Hobby, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, water rail, Wigeon, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

Today there was a Greenshank and a Green Sandpiper on the Slurry Lagoon, along with four Water Rail and six Common Snipe. A Hobby and two Peregrines were seen as well as nine Wigeon and three Yellow Wagtails. RW.

Marsh Tit – 1st September

September 2, 2018Recent wildlife sightings1st September, 2018, Deep Pit, Marsh Tit, Raven., Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Spotted Flycatcher, Willow tit, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning a Spotted Flycatcher and a Willow Tit were on the south side of the Deep Pit. A Marsh Tit was on the north side of the Slurry Lagoon and nine Snipe were on the Slurry Lagoon. A Raven flew over to the north-west and two Yellow Wagtails flew over. RW.

Spotted Flycatcher – 27th August

August 28, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 27th August, Boundary Hedge, Hobby, Spotted FlycatcherPete Smith

In the late afternoon two Spotted Flycatchers were seen along the Boundary Hedge. About 100 hirundines were overhead and were paid a visit by a Hobby. JMD.

Green Sandpiper – 25th August

August 25, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 25th August, Black-tailed godwit, Buzzard, Green Sandpiper, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, water railPete Smith

This morning a Green Sandpiper was on the Slurry Lagoon. Three Water Rails were calling and a pair of Buzzards were seen with one juvenile. PS.

In the evening the Green Sandpiper was joined by a Black-tailed Godwit and four Snipe. JMD.