Tag Archives: Ruddy Shelduck

Egyptian Goose – 28th August

August 28, 2022Recent wildlife sightingsBuzzard, Causeway Bench, Egyptian Goose, Fox, Hobby, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, Red Kite, Reed Warbler, Ruddy Shelduck, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, water rail, Willow EmeraldPete Smith

This morning there was a steady passage of Swallows over the site. There were still Reed and Sedge Warblers in front of the Causeway Bench, and some Water Rails. Twelve Egyptian Geese with one Ruddy Shelduck were loafing on the Slurry Lagoon and a Fox put in a brief appearance, as well as a Kingfisher. Later six Buzzards were sharing a thermal and a Red Kite passed through. PS.

In the early afternoon a Hobby was seen over the Large Gravel Pit, hawking dragonflies. IEP.

In the late afternoon at least three Willow Emeralds were on the Lower Path, by the stepping stones. JDn.

Wood Sandpiper – 11th May

May 11, 2022Recent wildlife sightings11th May, 2022, Ecopark, greenshank, Ringed Plover, Ruddy Shelduck, Wood SandpiperPete Smith

This morning there were two Wood Sandpipers, a Greenshank, a Ringed Plover and a Ruddy Shelduck on the Ecopark. RW.

Kittiwake – 2nd April

April 2, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 2nd April, Kittiwake, Lapwing, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Kittiwake flew in with a small flock of Common Gulls and spent some time on the Slurry Lagoon before they all carried on up-river. Two Lapwings were displaying over the Severn/Trent land and a Ruddy Shelduck flew over. PS.

Great White Egret – 7th March

March 7, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 7th March, Chiffchaff, Great White Egret, Lesser Redpoll, Ouse Dyke, Ruddy Shelduck, Shoveler, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Ruddy Shelduck flew over the site towards the river from the Ecopark. Later a Great White Egret flew over the site to the south. There are still good numbers of Shoveler on the Slurry Lagoon and a small flock of Lesser Redpolls were on the Slurry Lagoon birches. PS.

Later in the afternoon a Chiffchaff was heard singing in trees along the Ouse Dyke. JDn.

Ruddy Shelduck – 26th May

May 26, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 26th May, Eco-park, Grasshopper Warbler, Haven, Hobby, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there were two Ruddy Shelduck on the Eco-park. A Grasshopper Warbler was reeling in the Haven and a Hobby was seen over the Slurry Lagoon. IEP.

Ruddy Shelduck – 11th May

May 11, 2021Recent wildlife sightings11th May, 2021, Common Tern, cuckoo, Garden Warbler, Lapwing, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser Whitethroat, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, TreecreeperPete Smith

This morning there were three Lapwings, four Common Terns and a Ruddy Shelduck (flew over) on the Ecopark. A Treecreeper was by the bridge from the Ouse Dyke, and there were two Cuckoo’s on site, one around the Large Gravel pit, one perched in a birch in the Slurry Lagoon reeds. Also there was a Lesser Whitethroat and Garden Warbler amongst the warblers. IEP.

Osprey – 6th October

October 6, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 6th October, Ecopark, Osprey, Ruddy ShelduckPete Smith

At mid-day today an Osprey was seen flying along above the river. The Ruddy Shelduck was still to be seen on the Ecopark. RW.

Caspian Gull – 5th October

October 5, 2020Recent wildlife sightings5th September, Caspian gull, Green Sandpiper, Ruddy ShelduckPete Smith

Today an adult Caspian Gull was seen on the roof of the re-cycling centre. A Ruddy Shelduck and a Green Sandpiper were seen on the Ecopark. RW.

Ruddy Shelduck – 24th May

May 24, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 24th May, cuckoo, Egyptian Goose, House Martin, Large Gravel Pit, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, SwiftPete Smith

This morning there was at least one Cuckoo calling across the Slurry Lagoon. Later a Ruddy Shelduck and two Egyptian Geese flew across the Large Gravel Pit. Up to twelve Swifts were foraging over the Slurry Lagoon with two House Martins. PS.

Ruddy Shelduck – 5th April

May 6, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 5th April, Egyptian Goose, Jack Snipe, Ruddy Shelduck, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning a Ruddy Shelduck accompanied three Egyptian Geese as they flew over the site. The Jack Snipe was still on the Wader Scrape. PS.