Tag Archives: Hobby

Hobby – 12th September

September 12, 2022Recent wildlife sightings12th September, 2022, Hobby, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

At about noon today the Hobby was seen again, over the Slurry Lagoon. TK.

Spotted Flycatcher – 8th September

September 8, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 8th September, Causeway, Hobby, Ouse Dyke, Raven, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Treecreeper, water rail, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning there were three Ravens flying near the metal gates. Later two flew over the bird table. From the Causeway bench the Water Rails were seen again, plus Reed Warblers, Sedge Warblers and a Hobby. On the Lower Path, near the large oak at the car park end, a Spotted Flycatcher was seen. PS.

In the afternoon, two Treecreepers were found in trees along the Ouse Dyke. RJP.

There are at least 35 Yellow Wagtails in the field beside the Ouse Dyke, in front of the houses. The sub-station field still has three Whinchat present. JDn.

Greenshank – 5th September

September 5, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 5th September, Deep Pit, greenshank, Hobby, WhinchatPete Smith

This morning a Greenshank flew over the site, calling. There were five Whinchats beside the sub-station and a Hobby was seen over the Deep Pit. MC.

Hobby – 4th September

September 4, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 4th September, Dunlin, Hobby, House Martin, Lapwing, Ringed Plover, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Swallow, Wigeon, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

This morning the Dunlin was still on the Slurry Lagoon with six Lapwings. There were ten Wigeon and a Hobby briefly harassed some migrating Swallows and House Martins. PS.

There was also one Snipe flying around over the Slurry Lagoon and, later, a Ringed Plover did the same before heading off SE. Two immature Yellow-legged Gulls were amongst the gull flock on the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

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.

Hobby – 15th July

July 15, 2022Recent wildlife sightings15th July, 2022, Hobby, Lower Path, peregrine, Red AdmiralPete Smith

During the Volunteer Work Morning, a Hobby was seen, flying along the railway track, calling agitatedly. Then the reason for its agitation appeared as a female Peregrine flew towards it, over the Lower Path. Good numbers of Red Admirals were also seen. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 23rd June

June 23, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 23rd June, Common Tern, Hobby, Marsh Harrier, Shoveler, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Hobby flew over the Slurry Lagoon. A little later a superb adult male Marsh Harrier investigated the reed beds, but was driven off by the Common Terns. The male and female Shoveler were also still present. PS

Water Rail – 12th May

May 12, 2022Recent wildlife sightings12th May, 2022, cuckoo, Deep Pit, Ecopark, greenshank, Hobby, House Martin, Little Ringed Plover, Slurry Lagoon, Swift, water rail, Wood Sandpiper, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning a pair of Water Rail were seen on the Slurry Lagoon, with a chick. The Cuckoo was singing from the Slurry Lagoon and Large Gravel Pit all morning. Up to six Swifts were foraging over the north end of the Deep Pit and Slurry Lagoon, with sometimes a small flock of House Martins. RJP.

A Hobby was seen over the Slurry Lagoon and 3 LRPs a Greenshank and 2 Wood Sandpipers were on the Ecopark along with 2 Yellow Wagtails. IEP.

Whinchat – 5th May

May 5, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 5th May, Common Tern, Deep Pit, Dingy Skipper, Ecopark, Green Hairstreak, Hobby, Holly Blue, Little Ringed Plover, Lower Path, Whinchat, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning a female Winchat was on the Ecopark along with a Yellow Wagtail and 3 LRPs.
A Hobby passed over the Deep Pit heading south and there were six Common Terns on the Deep Pit. IEP.

Later on a male Whinchat was reported on the Ecopark. JDn/RW.

Five Holly Blues, five Green Hairstreaks and a Dingy Skipper were seen around the Deep Pit and along the Lower Path. PS.

Grass Snake – 21st September

September 25, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 21st September, Caspian gull, Grass Snake, Hobby, peregrine, Raven, Willow Emerald, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

Three Caspian Gulls [adult, 2nd-winter and 1st-winter on roof at Enva Recycling Centre, 15:45]; also two Yellow-legged Gulls [adult and 1st-winter], 2 Hobbies, Peregrine, 2 Ravens, Grass Snake, 6 Willow Emerald Damselflies.