Tag Archives: Slurry Lagoon

Red Kite – 16th February

February 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th February, 2023, Buzzard, Green Sandpiper, Red Kite, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, whilst the machine was raking off the cut reeds, a Red Kite and a Buzzard came to see if they could get an easy meal. Also a Green Sandpiper was on the Slurry Lagoon. IEP.

Bearded Reedlings – 5th February

February 5, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 5th February, Bearded Reedling, Ecopark, Slurry Lagoon, StonechatPete Smith

This morning there were six Bearded Reedlings feeding in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. There was also a pair of Stonechats on the Ecopark. MW.

Peregrine – 22nd January

January 22, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 22nd January, Bearded Reedling, Egyptian Goose, Goosander, peregrine, Pink-footed Goose, Raven, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning both Peregrines were on the new pylon. Two Ravens flew over the Slurry Lagoon towards the Enva plant and an Egyptian Goose flew over towards the north. PS.

Later a Goosander was seen on the river. RJP.

In the afternoon the Bearded Reedlings were heard on the east side of the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and a Pink-footed Goose was seen with the Greylag flock across the river. MC.

Bearded Reedlings – 16th January

January 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th January, 2023, Bearded Reedling, Marsh Harrier, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Late morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. In the early afternoon at least four Bearded Reedlings were heard on the eastern side of the reed-bed. MW. MC.

Marsh Harrier – 12th January

January 12, 2023Recent wildlife sightings12th January, 2023, Chiffchaff, Ecopark, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This morning a female Marsh Harrier was seen quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. There were also nineteen Snipe and three Chiffchaffs on the Ecopark. IEP.

Whooper Swan – 11th December

December 11, 2022Recent wildlife sightings11th December, 2022, Deep Pit, Marsh Harrier, Raven, Ring-necked Parakeet, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper SwanPete Smith

This morning, during the Monthly Birdcount, four Whooper Swans circled over the Deep Pit. They very nearly landed, but thought better of it. The Marsh Harrier was seen again, being mobbed by crows in the Deep Pit and later flying high over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and a Raven was also seen over the Slurry Lagoon. Over the Ecopark a Ring-necked Parakeet was seen. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 7th December

December 7, 2022Recent wildlife sightings, Uncategorized2022, 7th December, Common Snipe, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

The juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen again this morning, pursued by crows until it dropped into the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Also a calling Green Sandpiper flew over the Slurry Lagoon towards the Ecopark, followed later by two Common Snipe and a Water Rail made its dash across the gap in front of the Causeway bench. 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.

Marsh Harrier – 16th November

November 16, 2022Recent wildlife sightings16th November, 2022, Bearded Reedling, Fieldfare, Marsh Harrier, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning the Bearded Reedlings were heard in the reeds along the north side of the Slurry Lagoon, but not seen and the female Pintail was still present. Water Rails were seen three times (at least two individuals) as they flew across in front of the Causeway bench. Several small flocks of Fieldfares flew through, totalling about 155. PS.

In the afternoon a juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

Bearded Reedlings – 14th November

November 15, 2022Recent wildlife sightings14th November, 2022, Bearded Reedling, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Today at least four Bearded Reedlings presented themselves again in the N/E corner of the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. MC