Tag Archives: Raven.

Pink-footed Goose – 16th September

September 16, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 6th September, Pink-footed Goose, Raven., Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Swallow, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning thirty Pink-footed Geese flew east over the site. Also seen were two Ravens, a passage of 280 Swallows and a Yellow Wagtail and a Snipe on the Slurry Lagoon. RW.

Raven – 12th September

September 12, 2017Recent wildlife sightings12th September, 2017, Large Gravel Pit, peregrine, Raven.Pete Smith

This morning two Ravens were seen flying high over the site. One was doing barrel rolls and back flips whilst the other came down to deal with a food item on the ground. A Peregrine was also seen flying across the Large Gravel Pit, carrying prey. PS.

Ruff – 10th September

September 10, 2017Recent wildlife sightings10th September, 2017, Meadow Pipit, Patchwatch, Raven., Redshank, Ruff, Sand Martin, Swallow, Tawny Owl, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

At the Patchwatch today, 65 species were seen, including two Tawny Owls, two Ravens, two Yellow Wagtails, two Redshank and two Ruff. There was also a small passage of Swallows, Sand Martins and Meadow Pipits. PS.

Bittern – 20th August

August 24, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 20th August, Bittern, Raven., Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the Wildlife Walk, a Bittern was showing well on the Slurry Lagoon. It was perched at the top of the reeds and seemed to be sunning itself for over half an hour. Later it was seen flying across the lagoon. A Raven was also seen flying over the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Raven – 25th June

June 25, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 25th June, Raven., Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the Wildlife Walk, three Ravens flew over the Slurry Lagoon, towards Burton Joyce. One was an adult with heavily moulted wings and the other two were juveniles, with perfect wings and slightly shorter tails. PS.

Raven – 13th March

March 13, 2017Recent wildlife sightings13th March, 2017, Brimstone, Raven., Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning two Ravens crossed and recrossed the reserve, calling the whole time. Two Brimstones were seen and a Small Tortoiseshell. PS.

In the evening a Wheatear was seen on the ploughed field. JDn.

Raven – 22nd January

January 22, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 22nd January, Raven.Pete Smith

This morning there were two Ravens on the pylons. One flew from pylon to pylon calling but the other stayed put on one pylon. The other flew back several times and, after about an hour, they left. PS.