Tag Archives: 24th May

Bee Orchid – 24th May

May 24, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 24th May, Bee Orchid, Deep Pit, Marsh Orchid, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The orchids are beginning to come out now and several Marsh Orchids can be seen, especially around the Slurry Lagoon and Deep Pit. The first Bee Orchid was found today at the northern end of the Deep Pit. PS.

Ruddy Shelduck – 24th May

May 24, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 24th May, cuckoo, Egyptian Goose, House Martin, Large Gravel Pit, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, SwiftPete Smith

This morning there was at least one Cuckoo calling across the Slurry Lagoon. Later a Ruddy Shelduck and two Egyptian Geese flew across the Large Gravel Pit. Up to twelve Swifts were foraging over the Slurry Lagoon with two House Martins. PS.