Tag Archives: Blackcap

Whinchat – 6th September

September 6, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 6th September, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Lapwing, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, water rail, Whinchat, Whitethroat, Wigeon, Willow WarblerPete Smith

Today there were four Whinchats in the rough field beside the sub-station. The Slurry Lagoon had twelve Lapwings and ten Wigeon and lots of Water Rail activity in front of the Causeway bench. There were lots of warblers still foraging for calories for their migration, including Reed, Sedge, Willow Warblers, Whitethroats, Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs. PS.

Great White Egret – 19th August

August 19, 2022Recent wildlife sightings19th August, 2022, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Great White Egret, Lesser Whitethroat, Little Egret, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning the female Marsh Harrier was still on the reserve and was seen quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. A Great White Egret was on the Slurry Lagoon with a Little Egret. There were small flocks of warblers that included Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps and Lesser Whitethroats. PS.

Whimbrel – 18th August

August 18, 2022Recent wildlife sightingsBlack-tailed godwit, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Ecopark, Green Sandpiper, Lapwing, Marsh Harrier, peregrine, Redshank, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, water rail, Whimbrel, Whitethroat, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning the Peregrine was on the new pylon. One Black-tailed Godwit was on the Slurry Lagoon with about forty Lapwings and a Water Rail skipped across in front of the bench. A flock of fourteen Whimbrel flew over the site to the south-west and a cream-top Marsh Harrier flushed all of the gulls as it quartered the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed before dropping into the reeds, where it stayed. A Green Sandpiper and a Redshank were on the Ecopark, the Redshank later visiting the Slurry Lagoon. Sedge and Willow Warblers were seen and heard along with Whitethroat, young Blackcaps and plenty of Chiffchaffs. IEP.

Green Hairstreak – 14th April

April 14, 2022Recent wildlife sightings14th April, 2022, Blackcap, Brimstone, Cettis Warbler, Chiffchaff, Green Hairstreak, Holly Blue, Orange Tip., Peacock, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Small Tortoiseshell, Swallow, Whitethroat, Willow WarblerPete Smith

The ‘Bird Walk – Migrants’ went well today with eight of us present. We saw Chiffchaffs, Willow Warblers, Blackcaps, Whitethroats, Sedge Warblers and Cetti’s Warblers. There were Swallows and Sand Martins by the railway bridge. As the morning warmed up butterflies emerged with Brimstone, Orange-tip, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Green Hairstreak and Holly Blue all seen.

Grasshopper Warbler – 12th April

April 12, 2022Recent wildlife sightings12th April, 2022, Blackcap, Ecopark, Grasshopper Warbler, hirundines, Jack Snipe, Sedge Warbler, Willow WarblerPete Smith

Lots of migrants fresh in today. The first Grasshopper Warbler of the year was reeling just east of the railway bridge, 2 Sedge Warblers were singing under the pylons. Lots of hirundines, Willow Warblers and Blackcaps. 2 Jack Snipe were sat together on the Ecopark. MC.

Pintail – 27th March

March 28, 2022Recent wildlife sightingsBlackcap, EcoPark Pool, Lower Path, peregrine, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning the male Pintail had moved from the Ecopark Pool to the Slurry Lagoon. Three Blackcaps were singing along the Lower Path, two Water Rails were heard, a Peregrine flew over the site and two Roe Deer were seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. PS.

Goosander – 25th March

March 25, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 25th March, Bee Fly, Blackcap, Blackthorn, Comma, Goosander, Large Gravel Pit, Lower Path, Peacock, Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning there were two male and two female Blackcaps along the Lower Path. On the Large Gravel Pit there was a female Goosander. The Blackthorn by the steps down to the metal footbridge attracted several butterflies including three Small Tortoiseshells, two Commas and a Peacock, as well as several Bee Flies and some hoverflies and bees. PS.

Blackcap – 22nd March

March 22, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 22nd March, Blackcap, ChiffchaffPete Smith

Joining the throng of over 25 Chiffchaffs this morning, a Blackcap was also heard singing. JDn.

Common Scoter – 10th October

October 10, 2021Recent wildlife sightings10th October, 2021, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, common scoter, Deep Pit, Great White Egret, Redwing, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the bird-count, a male Common Scoter was found on the Deep Pit. A Great White Egret was fishing on the Slurry Lagoon and a Redwing was seen. There were still a few Chiffchaffs about and a male Blackcap. PS

Hobby – 15th September

September 15, 2021Recent wildlife sightings15th September, 2021, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Grey Wagtail, Hobby, Reed Warbler, SnipePete Smith

This morning there were two Snipe at the front of the reeds on the Slurry Lagoon. Three Reed Warblers were foraging near the bench and a Hobby did a couple of circuits of the lagoon in pursuit of dragonflies. There were still lots of Chiffchaffs and some Blackcaps about, and a Grey Wagtail was on the river. PS.