Tag Archives: Redstart

Redstart – 5th May

May 5, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 5th May, Ecopark, Redstart, Whinchat, Wood SandpiperPete Smith

This morning there were two Whinchats on the fencing around the Ecopark pool. The Wood Sandpiper was still present as well and, later, a Redstart was in the nearby hedgerow. MC.

Stonechat – 10th September

September 10, 2022Recent wildlife sightings10th September, 2022, Ecopark, Osprey, Redstart, Stonechat, WhinchatPete Smith

This morning there was a report of an Osprey flying through.

In the afternoon two Whinchats and a Stonechat were on the Ecopark, and later on a Redstart appeared. MC.

Redstart – 16th August

August 17, 2022Recent wildlife sightings16th August, 2022, Black-tailed godwit, Green Sandpiper, Redstart, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

An adult male Redstart was by the bird table this evening. A Black-tailed Godwit and a Green Sandpiper were on the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

Redstart – 8th August

August 8, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 8th August, Causeway, RedstartPete Smith

This afternoon a Redstart was seen on the Causeway by the benches. MC.

Redstart – 8th October

October 9, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 8th October, Brimstone, Deep Pit, Pylon Path, Redpoll, Redstart, Skylark, SwallowPete Smith

A female Redstart was seen crossing the Pylon Path towards the Deep Pit. Several Skylarks and Swallows flew through and a Lesser Redpoll flew over. A Brimstone was seen near the Pump House. IEP. PS.

Redstart – 10th May

May 10, 2019Recent wildlife sightings10th May, 2019, Redstart, Shelduck, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Today a female Redstart was seen on the fence posts along the Pylon Path. There was also a pair of Shelduck on the Slurry Lagoon. Paul.

Redstart – 19th April

April 19, 2019Recent wildlife sightings19th April, 2019, Causeway, Common Tern, Deep Pit, Lesser Whitethroat, Redstart, Reed Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, WhitethroatPete Smith

This morning two Reed Warblers were singing from the Slurry Lagoon reed bed, two Whitethroats and a Lesser Whitethroat were also singing. A Common Tern was flying around the tern platforms but left after a short while. On the Causeway a female Redstart was seen catching insects from the fencing and, near the Slurry Lagoon dry end, a male Redstart was also seen. PS.

Redstart – 6th September

September 7, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 6th September, Hobby, Railway Bridge, Redstart, Slurry Lagoon, SwallowPete Smith

This afternoon a female/juvenile Redstart was seen beside the Slurry Lagoon, near the access gate, and a Hobby was harassing the Swallows near the railway bridge. SC, PG.

Whinchat – 3rd May

May 3, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 3rd May, Deep Pit, Garden Warbler, Redstart, Slurry Lagoon, Swift, Wader Scrape, Wheatear, Whinchat, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

Early this afternoon there were two Whinchats at the back of the Wader Scrape. In the field beyond were three Yellow Wagtails and a Wheatear. RW.

Later on the Whinchats and Wheatear were still present. Along the Deep Pit bank under the pylons two Garden Warblers were singing and by the railway bridge ten Swifts were hawking insects. At the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon there was a female Redstart. PS.

Redstart – 27th April

April 27, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 27th April, Large Gravel Pit, Little Ringed Plover, Redstart, Swallow, Wader Scrape, WheatearPete Smith

This afternoon a female Redstart was found. Also three male Wheatears were on the ploughed field beyond the Wader Scrape. Forty-two Swallows were over the Large Gravel Pit and a Little Ringed Plover was on the riverside flood. RW.