Tag Archives: 2023

Marsh Harrier – 22nd March

March 22, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 22nd March, Brimstone, Lower Path, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen quartering the Slurry Lagoon. It then flew over the Plantation and the Wader Scrape before flying over the Severn/Trent farmland. Along the Lower Path, two male Brimstones were patrolling. PS.

Great White Egret – 21st March

March 22, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 21st March, Chiffchaff, Great White Egret, peregrine, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Great White Egret was seen over the Slurry Lagoon and later a Peregrine flew low over the Slurry Lagoon. Plenty of Chiffchaffs are now singing. IEP.

Bearded Reedling – 19th March

March 20, 2023Recent wildlife sightings19th March, 2023, Bearded Reedling, Bittern, Blackcap, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning six Bearded Reedlings were seen in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon. They were very active flying up on several occasions as if about to leave the reed-bed, but then dropping back down again some distance away. Also a Bittern was heard booming. PS/MT

A Blackcap was also reported. RJP

Bittern – 17th March

March 20, 2023Recent wildlife sightings17th March, 2023, Bearded Reedling, Bittern, Deep Pit, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning four Bearded Reedlings were seen in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon. MT/PS

At midday a Bittern was seen flying into the Deep Pit and was later heard booming. MW

Red Kite – 16th February

February 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th February, 2023, Buzzard, Green Sandpiper, Red Kite, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, whilst the machine was raking off the cut reeds, a Red Kite and a Buzzard came to see if they could get an easy meal. Also a Green Sandpiper was on the Slurry Lagoon. IEP.

Bearded Reedlings – 5th February

February 5, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 5th February, Bearded Reedling, Ecopark, Slurry Lagoon, StonechatPete Smith

This morning there were six Bearded Reedlings feeding in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. There was also a pair of Stonechats on the Ecopark. MW.

Peregrine – 22nd January

January 22, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 22nd January, Bearded Reedling, Egyptian Goose, Goosander, peregrine, Pink-footed Goose, Raven, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning both Peregrines were on the new pylon. Two Ravens flew over the Slurry Lagoon towards the Enva plant and an Egyptian Goose flew over towards the north. PS.

Later a Goosander was seen on the river. RJP.

In the afternoon the Bearded Reedlings were heard on the east side of the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and a Pink-footed Goose was seen with the Greylag flock across the river. MC.

Bearded Reedlings – 16th January

January 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th January, 2023, Bearded Reedling, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Late morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. In the early afternoon at least four Bearded Reedlings were heard on the eastern side of the reed-bed. MW. MC.

Siberian Chiffchaff – 2nd January

January 12, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 2nd January, Boundary Hedge, Siberian ChiffchaffPete Smith

A Siberian Chiffchaff was found in the Boundary hedge at the river end. RJP.

Marsh Harrier – 12th January

January 12, 2023Recent wildlife sightings12th January, 2023, Chiffchaff, Ecopark, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. There were also nineteen Snipe and three Chiffchaffs on the Ecopark. IEP.