Tag Archives: 25th March

Whooper Swan – 25th March

March 26, 2024Recent wildlife sightings2024, 25th March, Mute Swan, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper SwanPete Smith

This morning eight Whooper Swans landed on the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately the resident Mute Swans were a little put out, so the Whoopers left. JV

Whooper Swans – Jason Vickers

Goosander – 25th March

March 25, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 25th March, Bee Fly, Blackcap, Blackthorn, Comma, Goosander, Large Gravel Pit, Lower Path, Peacock, Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning there were two male and two female Blackcaps along the Lower Path. On the Large Gravel Pit there was a female Goosander. The Blackthorn by the steps down to the metal footbridge attracted several butterflies including three Small Tortoiseshells, two Commas and a Peacock, as well as several Bee Flies and some hoverflies and bees. PS.

Noctule – 25th March

March 25, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 25th March, Noctule, Sand MartinPete Smith

What was probably a Noctule was seen this lunchtime flying around close to the bird table. The three Sand Martins were still to be seen by the railway bridge. IP.

Curlew – 25th March

March 25, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 25th March, Cetti's Warbler, Curlew, Pochard, Raven., Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This morning two Oysrercatchers were on the flooded field across the river. A Curlew flew over the site to the north and two Ravens were seen flying north along the river valley. A Snipe, two Cetti’s Warblers and nine Pochard were on the Slurry Lagoon. Nine male and two female Brimstones were seen as well as a Tortoiseshell, Comma and putative Peacock.

Sand Martin – 25th March

March 25, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 25th March, Brimstone, Chiffchaff, Comma, Peacock, Sand Martin, Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning there were six Sand Martins along the river by the railway bridge. One Chiffchaff was singing and lots of butterflies were out including six Small Tortoiseshells, four Peacocks, four Brimstones and two Commas. PS.

Red Kite – 25th March

March 26, 2012Recent wildlife sightings2012, 25th March, birds, Blackcap, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Kestrel, peregrine, Red Kite, Rough-legged Buzzard, Sand Martin, SparrowhawkPete Smith

As the air warmed up and thermals began to form the raptors began to soar into the sky. By midday there were twelve Buzzards circling and then two Red Kites soared over the site. There were also two Sparrowhawks, a Kestrel, and two Peregrines and a Rough-legged Buzzard that drifted off towards Gedling pit top. Eight Chiffchaffs were singing as well as a Blackcap and several Sand Martins passed through. PS.

Swallow – 25th March

March 25, 2011Recent wildlife sightings2011, 25th March, Chiffchaff, Red Admiral, Sand Martin, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, WheatearPete Smith

This morning a Swallow flew straight through over the site. NM.

There were also several Sand Martins and Chiffchaffs and another Wheatear was seen on the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon. Several butterflies were seen including a Red Admiral. PS.