Tag Archives: Large Gravel Pit

Ruddy Shelduck – 24th May

May 24, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 24th May, cuckoo, Egyptian Goose, House Martin, Large Gravel Pit, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, SwiftPete Smith

This morning there was at least one Cuckoo calling across the Slurry Lagoon. Later a Ruddy Shelduck and two Egyptian Geese flew across the Large Gravel Pit. Up to twelve Swifts were foraging over the Slurry Lagoon with two House Martins. PS.

Smew – 20th January

January 20, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 20th January, Bearded Tit, Large Gravel Pit, Slurry Lagoon, Smew, WoodcockPete Smith

This afternoon a male and female Smew were seen on the Large Gravel Pit. The Bearded Tits are still in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and two Woodcocks were seen flying out at dusk. RW.

Barn Owl – 12th January

January 12, 2020Recent wildlife sightings12th January, 2020, Barn Owl, Green Sandpiper, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, peregrine, TreecreeperPete Smith

This morning, during the Monthly Bird Count, a Barn Owl was seen beside the Large Gravel Pit. Three Green Sandpipers were on the Eco-Park and one was on the floooded field by the railway bridge. Also seen were two Peregrines, a Kingfisher and a Treecreeper. PS.

Barn Owl – 22nd December

December 22, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 22nd December, Barn Owl, Goldeneye, Large Gravel Pit, water railPete Smith

This morning the Barn Owl was still out hunting over the seed-crop field. Two fine drake Goldeneye were on the Large Gravel Pit and at least three Water Rail were calling in the reed beds. PS.

Starling -16th December

December 16, 2019Recent wildlife sightings16th December, 2019, Barn Owl, Bearded Tit, Boundary Hedge, Egyptian Goose, Large Gravel Pit, StarlingPete Smith

This evening the Starling murmuration held about 8,000 birds. A Bearded Tit dropped in to roost, two Egyptian Geese were feeding on the Severn/Trent field beside the Boundary Hedge and a Barn Owl was hunting around the Large Gravel Pit. JMD.

Cuckoo – 21st April

April 21, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 21st April, Common Tern, cuckoo, Deep Pit, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Green Hairstreak, Large Gravel PitPete Smith

This morning a Grasshopper Warbler and three Garden Warblers were singing. During the guided Walk a Cuckoo sang from the large willow by the Large Gravel Pit and two Common Terns were seen over the Deep Pit. Four Green Hairstreaks were seen, two were females laying eggs. PS

Red-crested Pochard – 13th April

April 13, 2019Recent wildlife sightings13th April, 2019, House Martin, Large Gravel Pit, Red-crested Pochard, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The male Red-crested Pochard was back on the Large Gravel Pit this morning. A single House Martin was seen over the Slurry Lagoon and two Sedge Warblers were singing in the nearby reed bed. PS

Sedge Warbler – 11th April

April 11, 2019Recent wildlife sightings11th April, 2019, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Large Gravel Pit, Sedge Warbler, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning there were four Willow Warblers singing and a Sedge Warbler was singing at the back of the Large Gravel Pit. The site seemed to be awash with Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs. PS.

Red-crested Pochard – 7th April

April 7, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 7th April, Deep Pit, Fieldfare, Large Gravel Pit, Red-crested Pochard, Sand Martin, Swallow, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning there were still around twenty Sand Martins and a Swallow by the railway bridge. A mixed flock of Starlings and about twenty-five Fieldfares were also present. The Willow Warbler was still in the Deep Pit and a male Red-crested Pochard was on the Large Gravel Pit. PS.

Common Scoter – 27th March

March 27, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 27th March, common scoter, Garganey, Large Gravel Pit, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This evening a female Common Scoter was seen on the Large Gravel Pit and, in failing light, a possible female Garganey was on the Slurry Lagoon. JMD.