Tag Archives: Egyptian Goose

Egyptian Goose – 28th August

August 28, 2022Recent wildlife sightingsBuzzard, Causeway Bench, Egyptian Goose, Fox, Hobby, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, Red Kite, Reed Warbler, Ruddy Shelduck, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, water rail, Willow EmeraldPete Smith

This morning there was a steady passage of Swallows over the site. There were still Reed and Sedge Warblers in front of the Causeway Bench, and some Water Rails. Twelve Egyptian Geese with one Ruddy Shelduck were loafing on the Slurry Lagoon and a Fox put in a brief appearance, as well as a Kingfisher. Later six Buzzards were sharing a thermal and a Red Kite passed through. PS.

In the early afternoon a Hobby was seen over the Large Gravel Pit, hawking dragonflies. IEP.

In the late afternoon at least three Willow Emeralds were on the Lower Path, by the stepping stones. JDn.

Marsh Harrier – 20th August

August 20, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 20th August, Black-tailed godwit, Causeway, Egyptian Goose, Green Sandpiper, House Martin, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon., SwallowPete Smith

This morning the female Marsh Harrier was still in residence, and was seen several times quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Also on the Slurry Lagoon were an Egyptian Goose, two Black-tailed Godwits and a Green Sandpiper. Some Swallows passed through on passage and about twenty House Martins were feeding above the Causeway. PS.

Black-tailed Godwit – 10th August

August 10, 2022Recent wildlife sightings10th August, 2022, Black-tailed godwit, Egyptian Goose, Lapwing, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This morning, on the Slurry Lagoon, there were still two Black-tailed Godwits, as well as a Snipe and a Lapwing. Also present were five Egyptian Geese. PS.

In the afternoon at least ten Yellow-legged Gulls plus the juvenile Caspian Gull and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull were on the Deep Pit and a Hobby and a Red Kite were seen. MC.

Green Sandpiper – 7th August

August 7, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 7th August, Egyptian Goose, Green Sandpiper, Lapwing, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Green Sandpiper was on the Slurry Lagoon, with two Lapwings and seven Egyptian Geese. SCw.

Great White Egret – 17th November

November 17, 2021Recent wildlife sightings17th November, 2021, Egyptian Goose, Great White Egret, Greylag Goose, Raven, Redwing, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there were lots of Redwings feeding on the Hawthorn berries. An Egyptian Goose was with the Greylags, across the river, and a Raven flew along the pylons. About mid-day a Great White Egret flew in to fish on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Spoonbill – 3rd October

October 3, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 3rd October, Egyptian Goose, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, Spoonbill, Stock Dove, Swallow, ViaductPete Smith

This morning there was some migration activity as seven Swallows and five Siskins were seen flying over the site. Later, two Spoonbills flew over, towards Holme Pierrepont. Also seen were two Egyptian Geese and a flock of thirteen Stock Doves. PS.

Great White Egret – 18th September

September 18, 2021Recent wildlife sightings18th September, 2021, Egyptian Goose, Great White Egret, Ouse Dyke, Raven, Reed Warbler, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Great White Egret flew over the Slurry Lagoon and down into the Ouse Dyke. Two Egyptian Geese flew over the site, a Reed Warbler was still foraging in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed, and a Raven flew up from the Slurry Lagoon to the pylons carrying a large piece of food. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 5th January

January 5, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 5th January, Ecopark, Egyptian Goose, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, WoodcockPete Smith

This morning a Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon, but it was driven off by crows. Also seen was a Peregrine, on the new pylon, a Woodcock along the Riverside Path, two Egyptian Geese in the green field across the river and two Green Sandpipers on the Ecopark. PS.

Goosander – 1st January

January 1, 2021Recent wildlife sightings1st January, 2021, Ecopark, Egyptian Goose, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Mute SwanPete Smith

This morning a female Goosander flew over the site from the river. On the green field across the river a small herd of Mute Swans was accompanied by a pair of Egyptian Geese and on the flooded Ecopark the Green Sandpiper was still present. PS.

Great White Egret – 10th November

November 10, 2020Recent wildlife sightings10th November, 2020, Egyptian Goose, Great White Egret, Heron, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Early this morning the Great White Egret was seen on the Slurry Lagoon but again was seen off by a Heron. Later seen on the field across the river. At mid-day two Egyptian Geese flew across the site. PS.