Tag Archives: Sand Martin

Willow Warbler – 6th April

April 6, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 6th April, Blackcap, Deep Pit, Little Ringed Plover, Sand Martin, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning a Little Ringed Plover was seen flying over the Slurry Lagoon dry end towards the ‘Eco-Park’. Thirty Sand Martins and a Swallow were foraging beside the railway bridge and lots more Blackcaps had arrived. There was a Willow Warbler singing in the north end of the Deep Pit and later in the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Little Ringed Plover – 31st March

March 31, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 31st March, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Swallow, Tawny Mining BeePete Smith

This morning a steady stream of Sand Martins flew through the reserve, to the north, with a few Swallows. On the flooded field across the river was a Little Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and nine Oystercatchers. There were also large numbers of Tawny Mining Bees, which were seen all over the reserve. PS.

Orange-tip – 24th March

March 24, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 24th March, Brimstone, Comma, Lower Path, Orange Tip., Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning there were plenty of insects about, especially bees. An Orange-tip was seen on the Lower Path as well as three Commas, two Peacocks, a Brimstone and several Small Tortoiseshells. A Sand Martin was seen near the railway bridge and three Oystercatchers were on the flooded field across the river. PS.

Green Sandpiper – 17th March

March 17, 2019Recent wildlife sightings17th March, 2019, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Sand Martin, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the Wildlife Walk, a Green Sandpiper was seen on the flooded field across the river. Two Sand Martins flew through over the Slurry Lagoon and five Chiffchaffs were singing. PS.

Stonechat – 21st September

September 22, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 21st September, Grey Wagtail, House Martin, Sand Martin, Small Gravel Pit, Snipe, StonechatPete Smith

A male Stonechat was seen near the Small Gravel Pit this afternoon. Also seen were several House Martins and a Sand Martin, one Grey Wagtail and six Common Snipe. RW.

Great White Egret – 16th September

September 16, 2018Recent wildlife sightings16th September, 2018, Deep Pit, Great White Egret, Hobby, Railway Bridge, Sand Martin, Slurry Lagoon, SwallowPete Smith

The Great White Egret was still on the Slurry Lagoon this morning. A light passage of Swallows was noticed and some Sand Martins were near the railway bridge. These were attacked by a Hobby, which appeared to have caught something. Later the same or another Hobby was seen, again attacking the Sand Martins, over the Deep Pit. PS.

Great White Egret – 20th July

July 21, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 20th July, Green Sandpiper, kingfisher, Sand Martin, Slurry Lagoon, Starling, water rail, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning a Yellow Wagtail and a Kingfisher were seen. PS.

In the evening a Great White Egret flew over. A Green Sandpiper was on the Slurry Lagoon. Two juvenile Water Rails were seen and 600 Starlings and 50 Sand Martins came in to roost. RW.

Willow Warbler – 7th April

April 7, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 7th April, Blackcap, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Common Tern, Deep Pit, House Martin, Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning, three Oystercatchers were flying over the Slurry Lagoon, piping as they went, four Swallows and two Sand Martins were also seen. Over the Deep Pit three House Martins were seen flying east and a Willow Warbler was singing on the railway side of the Slurry Lagoon. Also heard were six Chiffchaffs, two Blackcaps and three Cetti’s Warblers. PS.

In the evening a Common Tern came in to circle the tern platforms before flying off. JMD

Swallow – 5th April

April 5, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 5th April, Grey Wagtail, Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, SwallowPete Smith

There were three Swallows and three Sand Martins seen today, as well as three Oystercatchers and a Grey Wagtail. SC.

Nuthatch – 17th September

September 17, 2017Recent wildlife sightings17th September, 2017, Hobby, House Martin, Nuthatch, Raven., Sand Martin, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, SwallowPete Smith

This morning a Nuthatch flew along the river at tree-top height. A 1st for site. Also seen were two Ravens, on the pylons, a Hobby hawking insects over the Slurry Lagoon while a Snipe dropped into the reed-bed. There was still a light passage of swallows and martins. PS.

In the afternoon there were four Ravens present. RW.