Tag Archives: Slurry Lagoon

Stonechat – 5th March

March 5, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 5th March, Cetti's Warbler, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, Stonechat, Wader Scrape, water railPete Smith

This morning a male Stonechat was on the Wader Scrape and sixty-seven Shoveler were on the Slurry Lagoon. Three Cetti’s Warblers were singing and Water Rails were heard in the reed beds. PS.

Bittern – 26th February

February 26, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 26th February, Bittern, Cetti's Warbler, Deep Pit, Oystercatcher, Slurry Lagoon, Stonechat, water railPete Smith

This morning two Oystercatchers flew over the Slurry Lagoon, calling, and a Bittern was seen in the Deep Pit. One male Stonechat was still present in front of the sub-station. Two Cetti’s Warblers were heard as well as two Water Rails. PS.

Stonechat – 19th February

February 19, 2017Recent wildlife sightings19th February, 2017, Black-headed Gull, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, StonechatPete Smith

This morning there was a massive movement of gulls through the lagoons, especially Black-headed Gulls, mostly going between north and west. There were also lots of Snipe flying in in small groups which added up to about 34 whilst watching, dropping into the Slurry Lagoon reed beds. The male Stonechat was still visible in front of the sub-station but the female did not show. PS.

Snipe – 13th February

February 13, 2017Recent wildlife sightings13th February, 2017, Cettis Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Stonechat, water railPete Smith

This morning a flock of about 25 Snipe flew into the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. The Stonechats were in the field in front of the substation and a Water Rail and Cetti’s Warbler were heard. PS.

Goosander – 5th February

February 5, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 5th February, Goosander, Jack Snipe, Slurry Lagoon, Stonechat, Wader Scrape, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

This morning the Jack Snipe was found again on the Wader Scrape. The male and female Stonechats were in front of the substation and a Goosander flew over the Deep Pit. On the Slurry Lagoon there was a large gull that looked very like a Yellow-legged Gull, but it decided to fly away before it could be conclusively identified. PS.

Jack Snipe – 3rd February

February 3, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 3rd February, Cettis Warbler, Jack Snipe, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, Stonechat, Wader Scrape, water railPete Smith

This morning a Jack Snipe was seen on the water’s edge on the Wader Scrape. There were also a male and a female Stonechat. Three Little Egrets were on the Ouse Dyke and the Slurry Lagoon had three Cetti’s Warblers, two Water Rail and 36 Shoveler. PS.

Waxwing – 28th January

January 28, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2107, 28th January, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Ouse Dyke, Slurry Lagoon, WaxwingPete Smith

This afternoon at about 15.00hrs, ten Waxwings were briefly seen along the path on the NE side of the Slurry Lagoon. The Green Sandpiper and a Grey Wagtail were also seen along the Ouse Dyke. AV.

Bittern – 13th January

January 13, 2017Recent wildlife sightings13th January, 2016, Bittern, Deep Pit, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This evening a Bittern was seen flying from the Slurry Lagoon into the Deep Pit. RW.

Blackcap – 8th January

January 8, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 8th January, Blackcap, Large Gravel Pit, Ouse Dyke, Slurry Lagoon, teal, water rail, WigeonPete Smith

At about mid-day a male Blackcap was seen along the Ouse Dyke. A Water Rail was also seen in the Ouse Dyke. On the Slurry Lagoon a count of over 400 Teal was made and on the Large Gravel Pit were 200 Wigeon. PS.

Brambling – 17th December

December 17, 2016Recent wildlife sightings17th December, 2016, Brambling, Cettis Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning a Brambling flew, calling, along the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. Also five Water Rail and three Cetti’s Warblers were heard. PS