Tag Archives: Marsh Harrier

Bearded Tit – 13th March

March 13, 2020Recent wildlife sightings13th March, 2020, Bearded Tit, Ecopark, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, tealPete Smith

This afternoon three Bearded Tits were seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed as well as a Marsh Harrier. On the Ecopark there were four Green Sandpipers and 82 Teal. RW.

Marsh Harrier – 8th March

March 8, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 8th March, Causeway, Chiffchaff, Ecopark, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, red legged partridge, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

During the Birdcount this morning the female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed, where she flushed sixteen Snipe. There were two Green Sandpipers on the Ecopark flood, three Chiffchaffs were singing around the site and a Red-legged Partridge was near the Causeway. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 7th March

March 7, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 7th March, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Oystercatcher, Slurry Lagoon, StarlingPete Smith

The Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed bed again this evening. There was a Starling murmuration of about 10,000. Also seen were one Green Sandpiper and an Oystercatcher. J Dn.

Marsh Harrier – 6th March

March 6, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 6th March, Bearded Tit, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, Starling, Whooper SwanPete Smith

A Whooper Swan was on the Deep Pit this afternoon. A Marsh Harrier came in to roost in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed this evening and there was a murmuration of about 10,000 Starlings. A Bearded Tit was also heard going to roost and two Green Sandpipers were on the Ecopool. RW.

Siberian Chiffchaff – 6th February

February 6, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 6th February, Ecopark, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Ouse Dyke, Siberian Chiffchaff, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Starling, WoodcockPete Smith

Today, what was probably a Siberian Chiffchaff was seen along the Ouse Dyke. A Green Sandpiper was on the flooded Ecopark. 8,000 Starlings came to the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed, as did a Marsh Harrier. Eight Snipe and a Woodcock were also seen. RW.

Ruddy Shelduck – 19th January

January 19, 2020Recent wildlife sightings19th January, 2020, EcoPark Pool, Egyptian Goose, Marsh Harrier, peregrine, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning two Ruddy Shelduck were flying around above the Slurry Lagoon and a female Marsh Harrier was seen hunting over the reed-beds. Nine Egyptian Geese flew over the site and a Peregrine was on the new pylon. A Green Sandpiper was seen on the frozen Ecopark pool. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 18th January

January 19, 2020Recent wildlife sightingsBearded Tit, Chiffchaff, EcoPark Pool, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, tealPete Smith

This afternoon at least one Bearded Tit was in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and a Marsh Harrier was seen. Two Ruddy Shelduck were on the Ecopark pools as well as 130 Teal and a Green Sandpiper, and a Chiffchaff was along the Ouse Dyke. RW.

Marsh Harrier – 3rd November

November 3, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 3rd November, Cettis Warbler, Fieldfare, Marsh Harrier, peregrine, Redwing, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning a cream-top Marsh Harrier was seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. It was present for a good part of the morning. A female Peregrine was seen on one of the pylons and there were a few Redwings and Fieldfares about. Several Water Rail were heard calling from the reed-beds and at least six Cetti’s Warblers were singing. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 15th September

September 15, 2019Recent wildlife sightings15th September, 2019, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

In the early afternoon a female Marsh Harrier was seen rising from the reed-bed on the Slurry Lagoon, headed south. DB/KB.

Marsh Harrier – 30th July

July 30, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 30th July, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon. MG