Tag Archives: Redwing

Bearded Reedling – 15th October

October 15, 2024Recent wildlife sightingsBearded Reedling, Brambling, Marsh Harrier, Pylon Path, Redpoll, Redwing, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

This morning, as the sun rose, two cream-top Marsh Harriers were seen leaving their roost in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. There were at least 50 Wigeon on the Slurry Lagoon and later two Bearded Reedlings flew across in front of the bench. Two Redpoll flew over and, along the Pylon Path, first a Brambling, then about 80 Redwing flew over.

Redwing – 3rd October

October 5, 2024Recent wildlife sightingsGolden Plover, Lapwing, Lower Path, Marsh Harrier, Mistle Thrush, Raven, Redwing, Skylark, water railPete Smith

This morning there was a light passage of Skylarks and Swallows. Three Golden Plover and a Lapwing also flew over. A Raven was calling from a pylon and later a Redwing flew over and some were on the Hawthorns along the Lower Path. A Mistle Thrush flew over (an unusual bird for the site) and six Water Rail were heard calling from different reed-beds. Towards late morning a Cream-top Marsh Harrier was seen in the distance as it left the site. PS.

Raven – Pete Smith

Waxwing – 14th December

December 14, 2023Recent wildlife sightings14th December, 2023, Causeway, Fieldfare, Pylon Path, Redwing, WaxwingPete Smith

This morning, amongst the Fieldfares and Redwings, four Waxwings were seen at the southern end of the Causeway, before moving to hawthorns below the Pylon Path. NH.

Goosander – 20th November

November 20, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 20th November, Blackbird, Goosander, peregrine, RedwingPete Smith

This morning three Goosander flew over the reserve. A Peregrine was on the new pylon and there were good numbers of Redwing and Blackbird about. PS.

Red Kite – 9th November

November 9, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 9th November, Fieldfare, Kestrel, Red Kite, Redwing, SparrowhawkPete Smith

This morning the raptors included Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and a low Red Kite. There were a good number of Redwings in the Hawthorns, but most Fieldfares were seen flying over. PS.

Shelduck – 22nd November

November 22, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 22nd November, Fieldfare, Goosander, peregrine, Redwing, Shelduck, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there were seven Shelduck on the Slurry Lagoon. Late morning a female Goosander flew through and a Peregrine was seen along the pylons. There were several small flocks of Fieldfares and Redwings. PS.

Goosander – 25th October

October 25, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 25th October, Bearded Reedling, Goosander, Redpoll, Redwing, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, StonechatPete Smith

This morning thirteen Bearded Reedlings were located in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed and a female Goosander flew over the site. There were a few Redwings picking berries and small numbers of Lesser Redpolls and Siskins were flying through. PS.

On the Ecopark there were two Stonechats. MC.

Bearded Reedling – 19th October

October 19, 2022Recent wildlife sightings19th October, 2022, Bearded Reedling, Causeway, Fieldfare, Garganey, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull, pintail, Raven, Red Kite, Redwing, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there was a massive passage of Fieldfares and Redwings, with hundreds flying overhead. Also seen were a Red Kite and a Raven. On the Slurry Lagoon a Dunlin appeared, and the Pintail and Garganey were still present and a single Bearded Reedling was seen flying twice across in front of the Causeway bench. PS.

In the afternoon a 1st winter Mediterranean Gull was on the Slurry Lagoon and a male and female Bearded Reedling showed down to a few metres. Later on a juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen hunting the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

Merlin – 3rd December

December 3, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 3rd December, Blackbird, Greylag, Merlin, Pink-footed Goose, Pylon Path, Redwing, Slurry Lagoon, Small Gravel Pit, SparrowhawkPete Smith

This morning there were even more Redwings and Blackbirds on the site and these attracted a Merlin which swooped down the Pylon Bank, towards the Small Gravel Pit, as it tried to catch one. Sparrowhawks were also hunting and some Redwing breast feathers were found on the path. A Pink-footed Goose was with the Greylag flock across the river and a pair of Goosander flew over the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Peregrine – 22nd November

November 22, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 22nd November, Deep Pit, peregrine, Redwing, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

This morning there were good numbers of Wigeon on the Slurry Lagoon and Redwings feeding in the Hawthorn. In the evening a Peregrine flew over the Deep Pit and up to the top of the New Pylon. PS.