Tag Archives: Raven

Grass Snake – 21st September

September 25, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 21st September, Caspian gull, Grass Snake, Hobby, peregrine, Raven, Willow Emerald, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

Three Caspian Gulls [adult, 2nd-winter and 1st-winter on roof at Enva Recycling Centre, 15:45]; also two Yellow-legged Gulls [adult and 1st-winter], 2 Hobbies, Peregrine, 2 Ravens, Grass Snake, 6 Willow Emerald Damselflies.

Raven – 19th September

September 19, 2021Recent wildlife sightings19th September, 2021, Causeway, Little Egret, Raven, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This morning two Ravens flew over the reserve. A Snipe was on the little beach in front of the Causeway bench and five Little Egrets were at the back of the Slurry Lagoon. PS

Great White Egret – 18th September

September 18, 2021Recent wildlife sightings18th September, 2021, Egyptian Goose, Great White Egret, Ouse Dyke, Raven, Reed Warbler, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Great White Egret flew over the Slurry Lagoon and down into the Ouse Dyke. Two Egyptian Geese flew over the site, a Reed Warbler was still foraging in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed, and a Raven flew up from the Slurry Lagoon to the pylons carrying a large piece of food. PS.

Raven – 23rd August

August 24, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 23rd August, Hobby, Little Grebe, Raven, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning two Ravens were flying over by the new pylon area and a Hobby flew high over the site heading south. There were fifteen Little Grebes on the Slurry Lagoon. IEP, PS.

Raven – 2nd August

August 2, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 2nd August, Deep Pit, RavenPete Smith

Early this afternoon two Ravens were seen flying over the Deep Pit. PG.

Raven – 1st February

February 1, 2021Recent wildlife sightings1st February, 2021, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, kingfisher, Mistle Thrush, Ouse Dyke, RavenPete Smith

This morning, on the flooded land beside the Ouse Dyke, a Green Sandpiper and a Mistle Thrush were seen, also a Kingfisher on the Ouse Dyke. A Raven flew over the site, calling, and two Chiffchaffs were heard calling. SC/PG

Woodcock – 11th December

December 11, 2020Recent wildlife sightings11th December, 2020, Caspian gull, Green Sandpiper, Raven, WoodcockPete Smith

This evening, at dusk, two Woodcocks were seen, flying out to feed. During the day a Caspian Gull was seen on the recycling plant roof and two Ravens and a Green Sandpiper were also seen. RW.

Raven – 28th November

November 28, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 28th November, Great White Egret, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, peregrine, Raven, SnipePete Smith

This morning a Raven was seen flying towards the recycling plant. The Great White Egret was seen driving two Little Egrets from the Ouse Dyke so that it could pinch their fishing spot and two Snipe flew over pursued by a 1st winter male Peregrine, and managed to get away. PS.

Bittern – 19th November

November 22, 2020Recent wildlife sightings19th November, 2020, Barn Owl, Bittern, Great White Egret, RavenPete Smith

This evening, at dusk, a Bittern was seen circling the lagoons, calling, before disappearing in the gloom. A Great White Egret was seen in the field across the river. A Raven flew through and a Barn Owl was out hunting. RW.

Common Sandpiper – 30th August

August 30, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 30th August, Causeway, Common Sandpiper, House Martin, Lesser Whitethroat, Poulser Brook, Raven, Sand Martin, SwiftPete Smith

This morning a flock of about 20 House Martins and 10 Sand Martins was seen above the Causeway, which also included one Swift. A Lesser Whitethroat was seen along the Causeway. On the river, near the confluence with the Poulser Brook, a Common Sandpiper was seen and a Raven flew over. PS