Tag Archives: Red-crested Pochard

Goosander – 19th November

November 19, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, Cettis Warbler, Goosander, lagoons, Large Gravel Pit, Little Egret, Red-crested Pochard, Slurry LagoonJacqueline

A male Goosander was on the Trent early afternoon and later two Little Egrets flying together loomed out of the mist to be swallowed up again almost instantly. The two Red-crested Pochard were again present on the Large Gravel Pit but with conditions deteriorating it was impossible to see across the Slurry Lagoon and only the shapes of geese flying in to roost were discernible. However the weather didn’t put off the Cetti’s as at least one was singing from the east side of the Slurry. JMD.

Starling Roost – 1st November

November 1, 2010Recent wildlife sightings1st November, 2010, Cettis Warbler, Red-crested Pochard, StarlingJacqueline

Starling numbers are building and tonight the Roost was spectacular with perhaps 5,000 birds in total coming over in wave after wave to join together in a fantastic aerial display which not only looked great but sounded great too. A Cetti’s was joining in and on the Large Gravel Pit at least one Red-crested Pochard is still present. JMD.

Waxwings – 24th October

October 24, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 24th October, birds, Cettis Warbler, Fielfare, Large Gravel Pit, Lower Path, Pink-footed Goose, Red-crested Pochard, Waxwing, Willow titPete Smith

About nine skeins of Pinkies flew through to the east this morning, totalling approximately 1,200 to 1,500 birds. There were four Red-crested Pochards but no sign of the Ross’s Goose on the Large Gravel Pit. A flock of about 100 Fieldfares went through to the west , a Cetti’s was heard in the Haven and a Willow Tit was seen on the Lower Path. PS.

In the afternoon a flock of about twenty Waxwings flew across the site towards the retail park. RW.

Ross’s Goose – 17th October

October 17, 2010Recent wildlife sightings17th October, 2010, Cettis Warbler, Large Gravel Pit, Red-crested Pochard, Ross's GooseJacqueline

This afternoon among the large flock of Greylags and Canadas in the field across the river was a Ross’s Goose – probably an escape and possibly the same bird that has been reported at Attenborough. Also the two Red-crested Pochard were still on the Large Gravel Pit and at least one Cetti’s Warbler was singing very well. JMD.

Golden Plover – 15th October

October 15, 2010Recent wildlife sightings15th October, 2010, birds, Golden Plover, Large Gravel Pit, peregrine, Red-crested Pochard, Redpoll, Slurry Lagoon, SwallowPete Smith

There were three Golden Plover amongst the Lapwings on the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon. Also seen were three Swallows that spent the afternoon hawking insects near the footbridge and six Redpoll near the railway line. A Peregrine topped the pylon by the Large Gravel Pit, daring the starlings to congregate near it, and the two Red-crested Pochard were still on the Large Gravel Pit. PS.

Reed Warbler – 7th October

October 7, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 7th October, Common Snipe, Green Sandpiper, Large Gravel Pit, Migrant Hawker, Red-crested Pochard, Reed Warbler, Ruff, Slurry LagoonJacqueline

A Reed Warbler was feeding along the edge of the reed bed at the back of the Slurry Lagoon this afternoon; while two Green Sandpiper and a Ruff were on the water’s edge. Common Snipe numbers are slowly increasing with at least twelve seen today. The two Red-crested Pochard are still present on the Large Gravel Pit. A few insects are still about particularly Migrant Hawkers. JMD.

Red-crested Pochard – 30th September

September 30, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 30th September, birds, Buzzard, Dunlin, Large Gravel Pit, Red-crested Pochard, Rook, Ruff, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

The two male Red-crested Pochard are still on the Large Gravel Pit. The one in eclipse has been moulting and is showing some of its winter plumage now. A Ruff and three Dunlin were on the Slurry Lagoon and a Buzzard, drifting over the site, found itself surrounded by Rooks and being buffeted from all angles. PS.

Red-crested Pochard – 28th September

September 28, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 28th September, birds, Coot, Gadwall, Lapwing, Large Gravel Pit, Red-crested Pochard, Ruff, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, teal, Tufted Duck, WigeonPete Smith

There were a good number of ducks on the Large Gravel Pit today, including Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Wigeon and two male Red-crested Pochard, one still in eclipse, as well as lots of Coots. Seven Swallows flew through and four more, possibly the remnants of our residents, were near the railway line. On the Slurry Lagoon the numbers of Teal and Shoveler continue to build and there were two juvenile Ruff amongst the Lapwing flock. PS.