Tag Archives: 2023

Bittern – 17th December

December 18, 2023Recent wildlife sightings17th December, 2023, Bittern, Large Gravel Pit, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Bittern was seen, flying over the Large Gravel Pit. There was also a report of a Marsh Harrier over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed at about mid-day. RJP.

Waxwing – 14th December

December 14, 2023Recent wildlife sightings14th December, 2023, Causeway, Fieldfare, Pylon Path, Redwing, WaxwingPete Smith

This morning, amongst the Fieldfares and Redwings, four Waxwings were seen at the southern end of the Causeway, before moving to hawthorns below the Pylon Path. NH.

Redshank – 26th November

November 26, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 26th November, Ecopark, Egyptian Goose, Raven, Redpoll, Redshank, SiskinPete Smith

This morning, during the Bird Walk, a Raven flew over the site, several Siskins and a Redpoll were seen and an Egyptian Goose flew over from the Ecopark. At the end of the walk two Redshank flew in and looked like they went to the flashes across the river. PS

Egyptian Goose – 23rd November

November 23, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 23rd November, Deep Pit, Egyptian Goose, Lapwing, Pochard, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, teal, WigeonPete Smith

This morning 18 Common Snipe were circling over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed before dropping in. A flock of 16 Lapwings flew over the Deep Pit and there were seven species of duck on the Slurry Lagoon, including Pochard, Shoveler, Teal and Wigeon. Later two pairs of Egyptian Geese stopped off on the Slurry Lagoon for a bathe. PS.

Goosander – 20th November

November 20, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 20th November, Blackbird, Goosander, peregrine, RedwingPete Smith

This morning three Goosander flew over the reserve. A Peregrine was on the new pylon and there were good numbers of Redwing and Blackbird about. PS.

Red Kite – 9th November

November 9, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 9th November, Fieldfare, Kestrel, Red Kite, Redwing, SparrowhawkPete Smith

This morning the raptors included Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and a low Red Kite. There were a good number of Redwings in the Hawthorns, but most Fieldfares were seen flying over. PS.

Pintail – 6th November

November 9, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 6th November, Common Darter, Fieldfare, peregrine, pintail, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

A female Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, feeding with the Wigeon. A female Peregrine flew low over the site from the new pylon and several large flocks of Fieldfares flew over, some dropping into the Hawthorn bushes. Still a few Siskins going through, and some Common Darters about. PS.

Starling – 1st November

November 1, 2023Recent wildlife sightings1st November, 2023, Slurry Lagoon, StarlingPete Smith

This evening a murmuration of about 12,000 Starlings was performing over the Slurry Lagoon reed-beds. JDn.

Cattle Egret – 17th October

October 17, 2023Recent wildlife sightings17th October, 2023, Cattle Egret, Common Sandpiper, Short-eared OwlPete Smith

This morning there were signs of lots of bird movement when a Short-eared Owl was seen flying over, then three Cattle Egrets flew through and two Common Sandpipers were seen. JV.

Whooper Swan – 16th October

October 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th October, 2023, Bittern, Common Gull, Large Gravel Pit, Raven, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper SwanPete Smith

This morning three Whooper Swans circled the site before deciding to fly off high to the east. A Bittern was seen in the reed-bed at the north end of the Large Gravel Pit and three Ravens were seen on the pylons. At least four Common Gulls were on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.