Tag Archives: Marsh Harrier

Marsh Harrier – 26th April

April 26, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 26th April, Garden Warbler, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, Wader Scrape, WheatearPete Smith

This morning a superb adult male Marsh Harrier flew through, over the Slurry Lagoon, towards the NE. Lots more warblers were in, including two Garden Warblers, and a male Wheatear was on the Wader Scrape. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 21st April

April 21, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 21st April, Grasshopper Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Little Gull, Marsh Harrier, WhimbrelPete Smith

This morning a Whimbrel flew through calling and a Grasshopper Warbler was in the corner of the Slurry Lagoon. In the afternoon two Marsh Harriers went through and also two Little Gulls. There are now at least three Lesser Whitethroats on site. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 16th August

August 16, 2014Recent wildlife sightings16th August, 2014, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A female/immature Marsh Harrier was seen quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed bed this afternoon. JMD.

Marsh Harrier – 2nd May

May 2, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 2nd May, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A female Marsh Harrier was quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed bed this afternoon. It seemed to pounce on something and disappeared for a while into the reeds. Later it was up again and being pursued by three Carrion Crows. Despite this it dropped into the reeds again and remained there. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 25th April

April 25, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 25th April, Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagooonPete Smith

This afternoon a female/immature male Marsh Harrier spent a few minutes resting in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed before being escorted from the premises by two Buzzards. RW.

Swallow – 8th April

April 8, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 8th April, Little Ringed Plover, Marsh Harrier, Ringed Plover, Sand Martin, Swallow, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This afternoon there were three Swallows, a Sand Martin, four Little Ringed Plovers and a Ringed Plover on the Wader Scrape. In the late afternoon a Marsh Harrier flew over the railway land, pursued by crows. JC.

Marsh Harrier – 29th March

March 29, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 29th March, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Little Ringed Plover, Marsh Harrier, Redshank, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Wader Scrape, White WagtailPete Smith

After seeing yesterday’s male Marsh Harrier, it was a surprise this morning to see a female, also over the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. It dropped into the reeds and disappeared for a while and when it reappeared its crop was distended with its recent meal. Crows escorted it off the site unfortunately. Also seen were the Little Ringed Plover on the Wader Scrape, with a Redshank, six Buzzards, seven Snipe and two singing Chiffchaffs. PS.

This afternoon a White Wagtail was present amongst the Pied Wagtails on the Wader Scrape. RW.

Marsh Harrier – 28th March

March 28, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 28th March, carrion crow, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A superb male Marsh Harrier was quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed bed this afternoon. Unfortunately it was pestered by Carrion Crows and eventually gave up and continued up the valley. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 24th October

October 24, 2012Recent wildlife sightings2012, 24th October, Canada Goose, Grey-lag Goose, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, StarlingPete Smith

This afternoon a ‘cream-top’ Marsh Harrier was seen briefly over the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. It was chased off by some crows and a gull. The sweetcorn has been harvested in the adjacent fields and the geese are gleening the spillage. About 2,500 Grey-lag Geese and 500 Canadas flew from the fields onto the Slurry Lagoon. Later up to 6,000 Starlings came in to roost, in their spectacular fashion, in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 4th May

May 4, 2012Recent wildlife sightings2012, 4th May, birds, Curlew, Deep Pit, Garden Warbler, House Martin, Lesser Whitethroat, Little Egret, Marsh Harrier, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, SwiftPete Smith

There was a good arrival of migrants over the last two days with warbler numbers shooting up. The reed beds hold several Reed and Sedge Warblers and several Lesser Whitethroats and Garden Warblers have arrived. Swallows, House Martins and Swifts have been passing through in good numbers all day. In the morning a Curlew flew over the site and a Little Egret made an appearance. In the late afternoon a Marsh Harrier flew in and possibly stayed to roost in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. RW.