Tag Archives: Black-tailed Skimmer

Lesser Emperor – 25th June

June 25, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 25th June, Black-tailed Skimmer, Boundary Hedge, Broad-bodied Chaser, Brown Hawker, Emperor Dragonfly, Four-spotted Chaser, Lesser Emperor, Ruddy Darter, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The hot, humid conditions this morning suited the dragonflies and several species were seen. There was a Lesser Emperor in front of the Causeway benches, along with Emperors, Four-spotted Chasers and Black-tailed Skimmers. In the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon a Broad-bodied Chaser was basking. Along the Boundary Hedge immature Ruddy Darters and a Brown Hawker were seen. PS.

Lesser Emperor

Broad-bodied Chaser

Ruddy Darter

Hobby – June 23rd

June 23, 2021Recent wildlife sightingsBlack-tailed Skimmer, Brimstone, carrion crow, Eco-park, Emperor Dragonfly, Green Sandpiper, Hobby, Lesser Whitethroat, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Ringlet, Slurry Lagoon, Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning a Hobby was seen being mobbed by a Carrion Crow, over the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon. There were two Lesser Whitethroats singing and Meadow Browns and Ringlets were flying. Also seen were Emperor Dragonflies and Black-tailed Skimmers, several Small Tortoiseshells, Red Admirals and a Brimstone. PS.

In the evening a Green Sandpiper was seen on the Eco-park. JMD.

Pintail – 18th June

June 18, 2017Recent wildlife sightings18th June, 2017, Black-tailed Skimmer, Emperor, Four-spotted Chaser, pintail, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a female Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon. The Slurry Lagoon also had Emperor, Black-tailed Skimmer and Four-spotted Chasers very active in front of the Causeway bench. PS.

Raven – 24th July

July 24, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 24th July, Banded Demoiselle, Black-tailed Skimmer, Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Brown Hawker, Emperor, Raven., Ruddy DarterPete Smith

This morning, during the Dragonfly Walk, two Ruddy Darters were found, along with Emperor, Brown Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer, Banded Demoiselles, Blue-tailed and Common Blue Damselflies. Near the river three Ravens were seen flying from Radcliffe and going north. There was one moulting bird, presumably and adult, and two with perfect wings, presumed to be juveniles. PS.

Little Ringed Plover – 26th June

June 26, 2011Recent wildlife sightings26th June 2011, Black-tailed Skimmer, Four-spotted Chaser, Little Ringed Plover, Red-crested Pochard, Red-eyed Damselfly, Slurry Lagoon, Small Gravel Pit, Small SkipperJacqueline

This morning there was a juvenile Little Ringed Plover on the Slurry Lagoon. There were still eight Red-crested Pochard and the Gadwall had all eleven ducklings and the Mallard still had her five. There were good numbers of Small Skippers about and two Black-tailed Skimmers and one Four-spotted Chaser with some Red-eyed Damselflies on the Small Gravel Pit. PS. AE

A juvenile Little Ringed Plover was feeding on the Slurry Lagoon’s waters’ edge for some time this afternoon. There were also still four Red-crested Pochards on the Slurry and the Gadwall still has all eleven of her ducklings. Unexpectedly not many butterflies were about – the most interesting being a Small Skipper. JMD.

Pochard – 11th June

June 11, 2011Recent wildlife sightingsBlack-tailed Skimmer, Four-spotted Chaser, Gadwall, Meadow Brown, Pochard, Red-tipped ClearwingPete Smith

This afternoon a female Pochard was seen on the Slurry Lagoon with seven ducklings. There is also a Gadwall with eleven ducklings. There were three Red-tipped Clearwings, a Meadow Brown, a Four-spotted Chaser and a Black-tailed Skimmer RW.

The Orchid Walk went well and several more Bee Orchids were found. JC.