Tag Archives: 9th October

Great White Egret – 9th October

October 9, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 9th October, Barn Owl, Great White Egret, Noctule, Pipistrelle, Slurry Lagoon, Starling, Tawny OwlPete Smith

This afternoon there were three Great White Egrets on the Slurry Lagoon. About 1,000 Starlings came in to roost and a Barn Owl and a Tawny Owl were seen, as well as a Noctule and a Pipistrelle. RW.

Arctic Tern – 9th October

October 9, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 9th October, Arctic Tern, Jay, Redpoll, Slurry Lagoon, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning a juvenile Arctic Tern was seen on the Slurry Lagoon before flying off in the direction of Holme Pierrepont. A Jay was seen flying along the hedge by the Wader Scrape and several Redpolls were seen flying between the Slurry Lagoon Birches. PS

Whooper Swan – 9th October

October 10, 2011Recent wildlife sightings2011, 9th October, Cettis Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper Swan, Willow WarblerPete Smith

During the bird count this morning a Whooper Swan landed briefly on the Slurry Lagoon. A late Willow Warbler was also recorded and two Cetti’s Warblers were singing. PS.

Geese – 9th October

October 9, 2009Recent wildlife sightings9th October, birds, Canada Geese, Greylag Geese, Slurry LagoonJacqueline

For the last few evenings large numbers of Greylag and Canada Geese have been flying on to the Slurry Lagoon to roost probably attracted to the area by the spilt corn from the harvested fields. Mid morning today over 800 Greylag and 130 Canadas were still present with some extremely light hybrids among the Greylag flock. JMD.