Tag Archives: Large Gravel Pit

Raven – 12th September

September 12, 2017Recent wildlife sightings12th September, 2017, Large Gravel Pit, peregrine, Raven.Pete Smith

This morning two Ravens were seen flying high over the site. One was doing barrel rolls and back flips whilst the other came down to deal with a food item on the ground. A Peregrine was also seen flying across the Large Gravel Pit, carrying prey. PS.

Hobby – 2nd May

May 3, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 2nd May, Hobby, Large Gravel PitPete Smith

This evening there were three Hobbies hunting insects over the Large Gravel Pit. JMD.

Red Kite – 28th April

April 28, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 28th April, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Large Gravel Pit, Red Kite, Slurry Lagoon, Tufted DuckPete Smith

Today, at about 12.30, a Red Kite was seen flying over the reserve. TL.

Earlier a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling beside the Large Gravel Pit and some more Garden Warblers had arrived. On the Slurry Lagoon was a flock of 97 Tufted Duck, probably mostly passage birds. PS.

Garden Warbler – 23rd April

April 23, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 23rd April, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, House Martin, Large Gravel Pit, Railway Bridge, Shelduck, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there were two Grasshopper Warblers near the Large Gravel Pit. Two Garden Warblers were singing, the best one near the railway end of the Causeway. A pair of Shelduck spent some time on the Slurry Lagoon and two House Martins were seen near the Railway Bridge. PS.

Grasshopper Warbler – 21st April

April 21, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 21st April, Common Tern, Deep Pit, Grasshopper Warbler, Large Gravel Pit, peregrine, ShelduckPete Smith

This morning a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling beside the Large Gravel Pit. Three Common Terns were over the Deep Pit and a Peregrine and a Shelduck flew through. PS.

Green Sandpiper – 12th February

February 12, 2017Recent wildlife sightings12th February, 2017, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, Ouse Dyke, WigeonPete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, the Green Sandpiper was seen in the Ouse Dyke again. There were also two Grey Wagtails and a Kingfisher. Well over 200 Wigeon were on the Large Gravel Pit. PS.

Lesser Redpoll – 24th January

January 24, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 24th January, Deep Pit, Goldeneye, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser RedpollPete Smith

This morning there were ten Lesser Redpoll on birch trees at the railway end of the Deep Pit. On the Large Gravel Pit twelve Goldeneye were counted. PS.

Whooper Swan – 20th January

January 20, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 20th January, Deep Pit, Large Gravel Pit, Raven., Whooper SwanPete Smith

This morning eleven Whooper Swans flew over the Large Gravel Pit and Deep Pit. Also a Raven was heard calling and then seen flying over the site. SC.

Blackcap – 8th January

January 8, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 8th January, Blackcap, Large Gravel Pit, Ouse Dyke, Slurry Lagoon, teal, water rail, WigeonPete Smith

At about mid-day a male Blackcap was seen along the Ouse Dyke. A Water Rail was also seen in the Ouse Dyke. On the Slurry Lagoon a count of over 400 Teal was made and on the Large Gravel Pit were 200 Wigeon. PS.

Woodcock – 26th December

December 27, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 26th December, Black Swan, Deep Pit, Large Gravel Pit, Magpie, WoodcockPete Smith

A Woodcock flew through the Deep Pit bushes, chased by two Magpies, well before dusk, and a Black Swan was on the Deep Pit before being chased off by resident Mutes and relocating on the Large Gravel Pit. JMD.