Tag Archives: 2022

Whinchat – 29th August

August 29, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 29th August, Enva, Raven, Ringed Plover, Slurry Lagoon, sub-station, WhinchatPete Smith

This afternoon a juvenile Whinchat was found beside the sub-station. There were two Ringed Plovers on the Slurry Lagoon and a pair of Ravens at the Enva site. MC.

Little Ringed Plover – 26th August

August 26, 2022Recent wildlife sightings, Uncategorized2022, 24th August, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Little Ringed Plover, Slurry Lagoon, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

This morning a juvenile Little Ringed Plover was on the mud in front of the Slurry Lagoon reeds. Amongst the Lesser Black-backed Gulls on the Slurry Lagoon was one Yellow-legged Gull. PS.

Black-tailed Godwit – 24th August

August 24, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 24th August, Black-tailed godwit, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

Very quiet on the Slurry Lagoon today. The two Black-tailed Godwits are still in residence and a Snipe was seen flying around the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

Spotted Flycatcher – 23rd August

August 23, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 23rd August, Causeway, Clouded Yellow, Deep Pit, Spotted FlycatcherPete Smith

This afternoon a Spotted Flycatcher was seen close to the bird table. A Clouded Yellow was also seen flying around the Causeway bench before heading into the Deep Pit. MC.

Marsh Harrier – 20th August

August 20, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 20th August, Black-tailed godwit, Causeway, Egyptian Goose, Green Sandpiper, House Martin, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon., SwallowPete Smith

This morning the female Marsh Harrier was still in residence, and was seen several times quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Also on the Slurry Lagoon were an Egyptian Goose, two Black-tailed Godwits and a Green Sandpiper. Some Swallows passed through on passage and about twenty House Martins were feeding above the Causeway. PS.

Great White Egret – 19th August

August 19, 2022Recent wildlife sightings19th August, 2022, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Great White Egret, Lesser Whitethroat, Little Egret, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning the female Marsh Harrier was still on the reserve and was seen quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. A Great White Egret was on the Slurry Lagoon with a Little Egret. There were small flocks of warblers that included Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps and Lesser Whitethroats. PS.

Redshank – 17th August

August 17, 2022Recent wildlife sightings17th August, 2022, Redshank, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

There was a flock of eleven Redshank on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, one of the largest numbers seen on the reserve. MC.

Redstart – 16th August

August 17, 2022Recent wildlife sightings16th August, 2022, Black-tailed godwit, Green Sandpiper, Redstart, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

An adult male Redstart was by the bird table this evening. A Black-tailed Godwit and a Green Sandpiper were on the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

Black-tailed Godwit – 10th August

August 10, 2022Recent wildlife sightings10th August, 2022, Black-tailed godwit, Egyptian Goose, Lapwing, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This morning, on the Slurry Lagoon, there were still two Black-tailed Godwits, as well as a Snipe and a Lapwing. Also present were five Egyptian Geese. PS.

In the afternoon at least ten Yellow-legged Gulls plus the juvenile Caspian Gull and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull were on the Deep Pit and a Hobby and a Red Kite were seen. MC.

Redstart – 8th August

August 8, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 8th August, Causeway, RedstartPete Smith

This afternoon a Redstart was seen on the Causeway by the benches. MC.