Tag Archives: Fox

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.

Barnacle Goose – 28th October

October 28, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 28th October, Barnacle goose, Chiffchaff, Fox, Large Gravel Pit, Mute Swan, peregrine, Pink-footed Goose, Ruff, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper Swan, Wigeon, YellowhammerPete Smith

This morning the Ruff was still present on the Slurry Lagoon but was flushed by a Fox. There were also 25 Wigeon. On the Large Gravel Pit there were two Whooper Swans and a Barnacle Goose with about thirty Mute Swans. The two Peregrines were on the pylons and a Yellowhammer and Chiffchaff were also recorded. About 100 Pink-footed Geese flew over to the west. PS.

Barn Owl – 7th March

March 7, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 7th March, Barn Owl, Causeway, Fox, Gravel PitsPete Smith

This afternoon a Barn Owl was seen hunting around the Gravel Pits. Also a large Fox was seen on the Causeway. SC.

Little Ringed Plover – 20th July

July 20, 2011Recent wildlife sightings2011, 20th July, Fox, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A juvenile Little Ringed Plover and a Green Sandpiper showed cool nerves when a fox-cub popped out of the reed bed, directly behind them on the Slurry lagoon this afternoon. Neither looked in the least concerned, so the fox ducked back into the reeds again. PS.

Pyramidal Orchid – 17th June

June 17, 2011Recent wildlife sightings17th June, 2011, Fox, Pyramidal Orchid, Spotted OrchidPete Smith

There are now several Pyramidal Orchids in flower on the site and the Spotted Orchids are doing very well this year. In the morning three foxes came out to play on the shore of the Slurry Lagoon, much to the consternation of the assembled ducks. PS.

Fox and Gulls – 4th July

July 4, 2010Recent wildlife sightingsBlack-headed Gull, Fox, Lapwing, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Redshank, Slurry Lagoon, Willow titPete Smith

The gull roost on the Slurry Lagoon is beginning to build up again and today there were about sixty Black-headed Gulls, including about ten juveniles and several Lesser Black-backs. Suddenly a fox dashed out of the reed-bed, grabbed one and disappeared again. All of the gulls took to the air but soon settled back down again. Amongst the gulls were a few Lapwings and a Redshank. A Willow Tit was heard again along the Lower Path. PS.