Tag Archives: Whooper Swan

Whooper Swan – 30th November

November 30, 2014Recent wildlife sightings2014, 30th November, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper SwanPete Smith

Late this afternoon a Whooper Swan was seen on the Slurry Lagoon. JMD.

Whooper Swan on the Slurry Lagoon - 30th November 2014 — Whooper Swan on the Slurry Lagoon – 30th November 2014 – JMD

Whooper Swan – 24th February

February 24, 2014Recent wildlife sightings2014, 24th February, Brambling, Tree Sparrow, Whooper Swan, Yellow HammerPete Smith

Today four Whooper Swans joined the Mute Swan herd feeding in the oil-seed rape field across the river. In fields near the weir the flock of Tree Sparrows was found with two Yellow Hammers and two Bramblings. JMD.

Whooper Swan – 26th October

October 26, 2012Recent wildlife sightings2012, 26th October, Mute Swan, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper SwanPete Smith

Late this morning three Whooper Swans landed on the Slurry Lagoon. Unfortunately the resident family of Mute Swans took exception and chased them away in a few minutes. RW.

Whooper Swan – 19th February

February 19, 2012Recent wildlife sightings19th February, 2012, birds, Deep Pit, Large Gravel Pit, Little Egret, Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, water rail, Whooper SwanPete Smith

Six Whooper Swans flew north-east over the reserve this morning. There were two Little Egrets in the willow on the Large Gravel Pit and three Shelduck were on the Slurry Lagoon. A Water Rail was seen briefly as it flew from cover to cover in the Deep Pit. AE. PS.

Whooper Swan – 9th October

October 10, 2011Recent wildlife sightings2011, 9th October, Cettis Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper Swan, Willow WarblerPete Smith

During the bird count this morning a Whooper Swan landed briefly on the Slurry Lagoon. A late Willow Warbler was also recorded and two Cetti’s Warblers were singing. PS.