Tag Archives: Oystercatcher

Hobby – 17th May

May 17, 2012Recent wildlife sightings17th May, 2012, birds, cuckoo, Hobby, Large Gravel Pit, Oystercatcher, Swift, Wader ScrapePete Smith

There were a large number of Swifts feeding over the site this morning, with smaller numbers of hirundines. By the railway bridge a Hobby appeared and stooped towards the Large Gravel Pit. A Cuckoo was calling and an Oystercatcher was on the Wader Scrape. PS.

Garganey – 13th May

May 13, 2012Recent wildlife sightings12th April 2012, 13th May, Garganey, Hobby, Little Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher, Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, Wader Scrape, WheatearPete Smith

This morning there were eight Shelduck and a male Garganey on the Slurry Lagoon. The Wader Scrape had two Little Ringed Plover and two Oystercatchers as well as two Wheatears. There were plenty of warblers singing but still no Grasshopper Warbler. Later in the morning a Hobby flew over near the railway bridge. PS et al.

Sedge Warbler – 10th April

April 10, 2012Recent wildlife sightings10th April, 2012, birds, Blackcap, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Deep Pit, Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning was bright and sunny after yesterday’s rain, but the wind was very chilly. There were Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps and Willow Warblers singing. By the river and in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed there were two Sedge Warblers singing. There were two Oystercatchers along the river and over the Deep Pit and one or two Sand Martins put in an appearance. A Buzzard gave good views as it flew low over the site, landing twice in the ash trees along the railway embankment. PS.

In the afternoon a male Orange-tip was flying along the Ouse Dyke. JMD.

Goosander – 26th February

February 26, 2012Recent wildlife sightings2012, 26th February, Cettis Warbler, Coltsfoot, Goosander, Oystercatcher, Seven-spot LadybirdPete Smith

This morning two male Goosander flew over the site. There was an Oystercatcher on the river bank and a Cetti’s Warbler was singing from the Deep Pit.

Spring is in the air today. Several Seven-spot Ladybirds were seen and a queen bumblebee as well as Coltsfoot coming into flower. PS.

Yellow-legged Gull – 13th July

July 13, 2011Recent wildlife sightings13th July, 2011, birds, Deep Pit, Green Sandpiper, Oystercatcher, Slurry Lagoon, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

This afternoon the gull roost on the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon contained three Yellow-legged Gulls amongst the Lesser Black-backs. On the wet end there was a Green Sandpiper and two Oystercatchers flew over the Deep Pit. PS.

Nightingale – 15th May

May 15, 2011Recent wildlife sightings15th May, 2011, Causeway, Deep Pit, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Orchid, nightingale, Oystercatcher, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning the brief, but distinct, notes of a Nightingale were heard coming from a bushy willow in the north end of the Deep Pit. It sang very sporadically and did not show at all. There were also all ten species of warbler singing and lots of Swifts swooping and screaming overhead. On the river there were two Oystercatchers and a Grey Wagtail while two Yellow Wagtails were seen on the Causeway. There are already some Marsh Orchids in flower. PS.

Goosander – 16th March

March 16, 2011Recent wildlife sightings16th March, 2011, birds, Buzzard, Goosander, Oystercatcher, river, WigeonPete Smith

A female Goosander was seen on the river, just downstream from the railway bridge, this afternoon. there was also a male Wigeon present, apparently the only one left. Further downstream there was an Oystercatcher resting on the bank. Earlier on a Buzzard got the Crows in a tizz as it flew low over the site. PS.

Oystercatcher – 18th February

February 18, 2011Recent wildlife sightingsBarn Owl, Goldeneye, Oystercatcher, Shoveler, water railPete Smith

An Oystercatcher was seen and heard calling very loudly along the river this afternoon. The Barn Owl was present again and a Water Rail was heard on the Slurry Lagoon. There were four Goldeneyes on the Large Gravel Pit and 49 Shoveler on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Red Kite – 20th March

March 20, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 20th March, birds, Chiffchaff, Golden Plover, Oystercatcher, Red Kite, Sand Martin, Slurry Lagoon, WheatearPete Smith

This morning there were two male Wheatears at the top end of the Slurry Lagoon, a Sand Martin and a Chiffchaff. Two Oystercatchers flew over and there were 73 Golden Plover on the Severn Trent field. At about 12.50 a Red Kite flew over the site, heading south. Later in the day 13 Sand Martins and 6 Snipe were seen. RW.