Tag Archives: water rail

Lesser Whitethroat – 8th April

April 8, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 8th April, Brimstone, Chiffchaff, Comma Blackcap, Green-veined White, Lesser Whitethroat, Orange Tip., Oystercatcher, Peacock, Sedge Warbler, Speckled Wood, water rail, Whitethroat, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning three Willow Warblers, a Whitethroat and two Sedge Warblers were singing as well as plenty of Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs and a Lesser Whitethroat was singing as it passed through. At least four Water Rails were calling from the Slurry Lagoon reedbed and two Oystercatchers flew noisily over. Butterflies seen included Brimstone, Orange-tip, Green-veined White, Peacock, Comma and Speckled Wood. PS.

Tawny Owl – 11th March

March 11, 2017Recent wildlife sightings11th March, 2017, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Jack Snipe, Tawny Owl, Wader Scrape, water rail, weaselPete Smith

This morning the Jack Snipe was bobbing in its usual spot on the Wader Scrape. There were six Chiffchaffs, four of them singing, seven singing Cetti’s Warblers and five Water Rail were also heard. A Weasel was seen at the bottom of the bank in front of the Wader Scrape, climbing in the hedge as well as running up and down. On the Ouse Dyke a mixed flock of songbirds was mobbing a roosting Tawny Owl. PS.

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.

Stonechat – 3rd March

March 3, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 3rd March, Cetti's Warbler, Redwing, Stonechat, Wader Scrape, water railPete Smith

This morning a female Stonechat was at the foot of the bank in front of the Wader Scrape. Four Cetti’s Warblers and two Water Rails were heard and a flock of thirty Redwings was on the Wader Scrape. 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 – 22nd February

February 22, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 22nd February, Cetti's Warbler, Stonechat, water railPete Smith

This morning there was a group of three male Stonechats on the tree-tubes in the plantation in front of the sub-station. Two Cetti’s Warblers were singing and two Water Rails were heard. 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.

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.

Green Sandpiper – 27th January

January 27, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 27th January, Chiffchaff, Dunnock, great spotted woodpecker, Green Sandpiper, Ouse Dyke, water railPete Smith

The Green Sandpiper was showing well again in the Ouse Dyke. Also seen there was a Water Rail, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Chiffchaff. An amazing fifteen Dunnocks were counted at the bird table. SC.

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.