Tag Archives: Cettis Warbler

Shelduck – 18th November

November 18, 2010Recent wildlife sightings18th November, 2010, birds, Cettis Warbler, Deep Pit, Gadwall, Goldeneye, Large Gravel Pit, Mallard, Shelduck, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, teal, water rail, WigeonPete Smith

The Large Gravel Pit had over 200 Coots on it this afternoon with good numbers of Gadwall and some Wigeon. Amongst the throng was an out of place Shelduck. They normally prefer the Slurry Lagoon, which had good numbers of Shoveler and Teal on it as well as the gull roost. On the Deep Pit were about 50 Mallard and a male Goldeneye, and Cetti’s and Water Rail were heard calling.

Woodcock – 7th November

November 7, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 7th November, birds, Black-headed Gull, Cettis Warbler, Deep Pit, Geese, Lapwing, Large Gravel Pit, peregrine, Snipe, WoodcockPete Smith

A Woodcock was flushed from near the metal gates this morning and two Snipe flew over the Lower Path, calling. All three Cetti’s were heard singing but there was no sign of the Red-crested Pochard, or the Ross’s Goose, despite most of the Grey-lag and Canada Goose flock coming onto the Large Gravel Pit. A Peregrine flew through, causing mayhem. It put up the Lapwings and Black-headed Gulls on the Slurry Lagoon before dropping into the Deep Pit, screaming as it went, and then flying up to perch on a pylon.

Starling Roost – 1st November

November 1, 2010Recent wildlife sightings1st November, 2010, Cettis Warbler, Red-crested Pochard, StarlingJacqueline

Starling numbers are building and tonight the Roost was spectacular with perhaps 5,000 birds in total coming over in wave after wave to join together in a fantastic aerial display which not only looked great but sounded great too. A Cetti’s was joining in and on the Large Gravel Pit at least one Red-crested Pochard is still present. JMD.

Peregrine – 31st October

October 31, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 31st October, birds, Cettis Warbler, Golden Plover, Lapwing, Lower Path, peregrine, Redpoll, Rossi's Goose, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Willow titPete Smith

The Willow Tit and eight Redpoll were seen along the Lower Path this morning and one or two Siskins are still flying through. All three Cetti’s were heard singing, so let’s hope they all survive the winter. A Peregrine flew over the site putting everything to flight and landed on a pylon. Two Golden Plover were seen flying around the site before departing north and a Snipe went up while 300 Lapwing eventually settled down on the Slurry Lagoon again. The goose flock on the Severn Trent land also went up and the Rossi’s Goose was spotted amongst them again. PS.

Waxwings – 24th October

October 24, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 24th October, birds, Cettis Warbler, Fielfare, Large Gravel Pit, Lower Path, Pink-footed Goose, Red-crested Pochard, Waxwing, Willow titPete Smith

About nine skeins of Pinkies flew through to the east this morning, totalling approximately 1,200 to 1,500 birds. There were four Red-crested Pochards but no sign of the Ross’s Goose on the Large Gravel Pit. A flock of about 100 Fieldfares went through to the west , a Cetti’s was heard in the Haven and a Willow Tit was seen on the Lower Path. PS.

In the afternoon a flock of about twenty Waxwings flew across the site towards the retail park. RW.

Bearded Tit – 19th October

October 19, 2010Recent wildlife sightings19th October, 2010, Bearded Tit, birds, Causeway, Cettis Warbler, Deep Pit, Haven, Redwing, Ross's GoosePete Smith

As I stood on the Causeway this morning an explosion of pinging calls alerted me to a female Bearded Tit, nerving herself up to crossing the gap in the reeds in front of the bench. She dashed across the gap and into the reeds, pinging twice more before returning to silent running. There were also five Redwing in the corner by the metal gates and two Cetti’s Warblers were singing, one in the Deep Pit and one by the Haven. The geese were in the furthest pasture field, across the river, too far away to tell if the Ross’s Goose was still with them. PS.

Ross’s Goose – 18th October

October 18, 2010Recent wildlife sightings18th October, 2010, birds, Canada Goose, Cettis Warbler, Grey-lag Goose, Large Gravel Pit, Ross's Goose, Slurry Lagoon, Sparrow Hawk, StarlingPete Smith

The Ross’s Goose was again present with the goose flock on the pasture fields across the river. When a jogger disturbed them they all came to land on the Large Gravel Pit, about 2,500 Grey-lag Geese and 1,000 Canada Geese, plus the Ross’s. Over the Slurry Lagoon about 5,000 Starlings smoked their way to and fro before settling in the reed beds, while two Sparrowhawks tried to snatch one for their evening meal. Two Cetti’s were heard but insignificant against the spectacle of the geese and the Starlings. PS.

Ross’s Goose – 17th October

October 17, 2010Recent wildlife sightings17th October, 2010, Cettis Warbler, Large Gravel Pit, Red-crested Pochard, Ross's GooseJacqueline

This afternoon among the large flock of Greylags and Canadas in the field across the river was a Ross’s Goose – probably an escape and possibly the same bird that has been reported at Attenborough. Also the two Red-crested Pochard were still on the Large Gravel Pit and at least one Cetti’s Warbler was singing very well. JMD.

Little Egret – 10th October

October 10, 2010Recent wildlife sightings10th October, 2010, birds, Cettis Warbler, Curlew, Dunlin, Geese, Little Egret, peregrine, Redpoll, Siskin, Skylark, Slurry Lagoon, SwallowPete Smith

During the monthly bird count this morning a flock of eight Little Egrets flew downriver, through the reserve. Later a ninth bird settled for a short time on the Slurry Lagoon. A Peregrine was seen stooping at Wood Pigeons attracted by the maize spilt during the harvest and around three thousand Grey Lag and Canada geese were also gleening the stubble. A Curlew flew over the site and a Dunlin was on the Slurry. Other migrants seen were a small flock of Swallows, several Skylarks, some Redpoll and a Siskin. There were also three Cetti’s Warblers heard singing. PS.

Peregrine – 30th June

June 30, 2010Recent wildlife sightingsCettis Warbler, peregrinePete Smith

A Peregrine was seen this morning, carrying prey (probably a Sand Martin) up to the pylon to eat. As it flew it called, and this started the terns in persuit. About ten flew after it, calling loudly but they lost interest when it perched. In the afternoon at least two Cetti’s Warbler chicks were seen being fed by their parent. PS.

Also this afternoon an adult Water Rail was seen at the back of the Slurry Lagoon. It came out of the reeds for a bath and a preen and then had a few minutes feeding along the reed edge before disappearing back into the reeds. JMD.