Tag Archives: 29th April

Dingy Skipper – 29th April

April 29, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 29th April, Dingy Skipper, Ecopark, Little Ringed Plover, Snipe, White Wagtail, Wood Sandpiper, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

The Wood Sandpiper was still on the Ecopark this morning, also a Snipe and 3 LRPs.
Later I got a Yellow Wagtail and 2 White Wagtails in the same area. IEP.

In the afternoon sunshine two Dingy Slippers were on the wing. RW.

Lesser Whitethroat – 29th April

April 30, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 29th April, Deep Pit, Grasshopper Warbler, Green Sandpiper, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser Whitethroat, Little Ringed PloverPete Smith

There was a Green Sandpiper and two Little Ringed Plovers on the Ecopark. A Grasshopper Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat were near the corner of the Deep Pit, beside the Large Gravel Pit. IEP.

Marsh Harrier – 29th April

April 29, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 29th April, carrion crow, Grasshopper Warbler, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a male Marsh Harrier was seen hunting over the Slurry Lagoon reed bed, but was later seen off by three Carrion Crows. A Grasshopper Warbler was heard reeling close to the railway bridge. PS.

Garganey – 29th April

April 29, 2011Recent wildlife sightings2011, 29th April, birds, cuckoo, Garden Warbler, Garganey, Goosander, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The male Garganey was still present on the Slurry Lagoon this morning. The female Goosander was also still present on the river by the Poulser Brook. There were seven Garden Warblers singing and two Cuckoos were seen. PS.