Tag Archives: Marsh Harrier

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

Common Tern – 17th April

April 17, 2017Recent wildlife sightingsCommon Tern, Deep Pit, House Martin, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, SwallowPete Smith

This morning a Common Tern flew along the river before making a brief visit to the Deep Pit. Also in the Deep Pit, with a small flock of feeding Swallows, a House Martin paid a brief visit. PS.

Earlier on there was a report of a male Marsh Harrier, seen to land in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed before flying off in the direction of Holme Pierrepont.

Marsh Harrier – 4th April

April 4, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 4th April, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed beds before flying off to the SW. RW.

Marsh Harrier – 28th March

March 29, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 28th March, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a male Marsh Harrier was seen flying out of the Slurry Lagoon reedbed. It flew around a bit before dropping back in, and then rose again to fly away high to the NE. SC/RW.

Marsh Harrier – 29th October

October 29, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 29th October, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, StarlingPete Smith

The Starling roost is going from strength to strength with an estimated 10,000 birds present tonight. The Sparrowhawk and the Marsh Harrier were both in attendance. JMD.

Marsh Harrier – 28th October

October 28, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 28th October, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, StarlingPete Smith

The Starling roost reached about 7 or 8,000 this evening and attracted a Sparrowhawk, which snatched a victim, and a cream top Marsh Harrier. JMD.