Tag Archives: 31st March

Little Ringed Plover – 31st March

March 31, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 31st March, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Swallow, Tawny Mining BeePete Smith

This morning a steady stream of Sand Martins flew through the reserve, to the north, with a few Swallows. On the flooded field across the river was a Little Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and nine Oystercatchers. There were also large numbers of Tawny Mining Bees, which were seen all over the reserve. PS.

Blackcap – 31st March

March 31, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 31st March, Blackcap, Little Ringed Plover, Pipistrelle, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, WhitethroatPete Smith

This evening a Blackcap was singing from the ash trees on the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Late report :- This morning a Common Whitethroat and a Swallow were seen. Later a Little Ringed Plover circled the site. In the evening a Pipistrelle was seen. RW.

Osprey – 31st March

April 1, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 31st March, Buzzard, Osprey, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This afternoon an Osprey paused over the Slurry Lagoon as if it was about to fish, but two Buzzards moved in and if flew higher and off to the north. RW.