Tag Archives: Garganey

Garganey – 13th September

September 13, 2022Recent wildlife sightings13th September, 2022, Black-tailed godwit, Garganey, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This afternoon eleven Black-tailed Godwits were on the Slurry Lagoon. Joining them for a while was one immature Garganey. MC.

Bittern – 8th September

September 8, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 8th September, Barn Owl, Bittern, Garganey, Green Sandpiper, Little Egret, Noctule, Pipistrelle, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, water railPete Smith

Late this afternoon the Bittern was seen again, flying across the Slurry Lagoon. The Garganey was still present, along with a Water Rail, Green Sandpiper, Snipe and four Little Egrets. JDn.

In the evening two Bitterns were seen. At dusk a Barn Owl was seen as well as a Pipistrelle and a Noctule at nightfall. RW.

Bittern – 6th September

September 6, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 6th September, Bittern, Garganey, Jay, Shoveler, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, WigeonPete Smith

This morning there were still plenty of warblers around the site and a Jay was seen again. Small numbers of Swallows and Siskins were flying through to the south. In the evening a Bittern flew across the Slurry Lagoon, between reed beds, and there were still nineteen Shoveler, three Wigeon and one Garganey present.

Spotted Flycatcher – 4th September

September 4, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 4th September, Bittern, Garganey, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, Spotted Flycatcher, SwiftPete Smith

This afternoon a Bittern was seen on the Slurry Lagoon and the Garganey was still present. A Spotted Flycatcher was seen near the bird table and two Swifts and twenty-two Shoveler were also seen. RW.

Sandwich Tern – 23rd August

August 24, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 23rd August, Garganey, Sandwich Tern, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Sandwich Tern was briefly on the Slurry Lagoon before flying off to follow the river north. The Garganey was still present on the Slurry Lagoon. JF.

Great White Egret – 3rd August

August 3, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 3rd August, Garganey, Great White Egret, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The Great White Egret was present again this afternoon but later flew off towards the west. The Garganey is still present on the Slurry Lagoon. JDn.

Great White Egret – 2nd August

August 2, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 2nd August, Garganey, Great White Egret, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Great White Egret flew onto the Slurry Lagoon and spent most of the morning fishing along the edges of the reeds. The Garganey was still present in the back, right-hand corner of the lagoon. PS.