Tag Archives: 2021

Caspian Gull – 17th September

September 17, 2021Recent wildlife sightings17th September, 2021, Caspian gull, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

This evening there were three Caspian Gulls and four Yellow-legged Gulls on the Enva roof. MC.

Hobby – 15th September

September 15, 2021Recent wildlife sightings15th September, 2021, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Grey Wagtail, Hobby, Reed Warbler, SnipePete Smith

This morning there were two Snipe at the front of the reeds on the Slurry Lagoon. Three Reed Warblers were foraging near the bench and a Hobby did a couple of circuits of the lagoon in pursuit of dragonflies. There were still lots of Chiffchaffs and some Blackcaps about, and a Grey Wagtail was on the river. PS.

Spotted Flycatcher – 11th September

September 11, 2021Recent wildlife sightings11th September, 2021, Blackcap, Hobby, Jay, Lower Path, Spotted Flycatcher, WhitethroatPete Smith

This morning, along the Lower Path, a Spotted Flycatcher was seen amongst a flock of tits and warblers. Further along the path two more Spotted Flycatchers were catching flies from the overhead wires. Also seen were a Hobby, Jay, Whitethroat and Blackcap. PS.

Willow Emerald – 8th September

September 10, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 8th September, Lower Path, Willow EmeraldPete Smith

Late this afternoon two male Willow Emeralds were seen by the ford on the Lower Path. They were seen on the Sallows. RW.

Spotted Redshank – 5th September.

September 5, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 5th September, Common Sandpiper, Ecopark, Spotted RedshankPete Smith

This morning a juvenile Spotted Redshank was seen on the Ecopark. It flew off towards the river, calling, but could not be relocated. On a little beach near the railway bridge on the river a Common Sandpiper was feeding. MC. PS.

Black Tern – 2nd September

September 2, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 2nd September, Black Tern, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A juvenile Black Tern was seen on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon. IEP.

Black-necked Grebe – 1st September

September 1, 2021Recent wildlife sightings1st September, 2021, Black-necked Grebe, Slurry Lagoon, SwiftPete Smith

This afternoon there were two Black-necked Grebes on the Slurry Lagoon. there were also three Swifts hawking insects overhead. TK.

Marsh Harrier – 27th August

August 27, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 27th August, Buzzard, Dunlin, Ecopark, greenshank, Hobby, Kestrel, Marsh Harrier, Ouse Dyke, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Sparrowhawk, Water Shrew, WigeonPete Smith

This morning there was a Greenshank on the Ecopark, and a Snipe on the Slurry Lagoon, with four Wigeon. In the afternoon, a Hobby, Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, two Kestrels and a Peregrine were seen. Also two Dunlin flew over the site. A Water Shrew was seen in the Ouse Dyke. IEP.

Raven – 23rd August

August 24, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 23rd August, Hobby, Little Grebe, Raven, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning two Ravens were flying over by the new pylon area and a Hobby flew high over the site heading south. There were fifteen Little Grebes on the Slurry Lagoon. IEP, PS.

Musk Beetle – 18th August

August 18, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, Causeway, House Martin, Musk Beetle, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning the Slurry Lagoon was very quiet, with about six House Martins feeding over it. On the Causeway Path a Musk Beetle was found feeding on a flowering Wild Carrot. PS.