Tag Archives: 8th October

Redstart – 8th October

October 9, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 8th October, Brimstone, Deep Pit, Pylon Path, Redpoll, Redstart, Skylark, SwallowPete Smith

A female Redstart was seen crossing the Pylon Path towards the Deep Pit. Several Skylarks and Swallows flew through and a Lesser Redpoll flew over. A Brimstone was seen near the Pump House. IEP. PS.

Barn Owl – 8th October

October 8, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 8th October, Barn Owl, Garden Warbler, Lower Path, Raven., Redpoll, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, Small Gravel Pit, SnipePete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, a Barn Owl was seen. Also two Ravens were on the pylons, Siskin and Redpoll were about as well as one Tree Sparrow along the Lower Path. Eight Snipe were seen dropping into the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. By the Small Gravel Pit a late Garden warbler was sunning itself. PS.

Golden Plover – 8th October

October 9, 2014Recent wildlife sightings2014, 8th October, Barn Owl, Causeway, Golden Plover, Noctule, Pipistrelle, Slurry Lagoon, Tawny OwlPete Smith

This evening, at about 7.30, a Barn Owl was seen, hunting along the Causeway. Later a Tawny Owl was also seen and 21 golden Plover came in to the Slurry Lagoon. Noctule and Pipistrelle were also flying overhead and detected on a bat box. RW.