Tag Archives: Willow Walk

Grasshopper Warbler – 20th June

June 20, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 20th June, Common Tern, Grasshopper Warbler, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser Whitethroat, Willow WalkPete Smith

This morning a Grasshopper Warbler was heard reeling around the northern end of the Large Gravel Pit. A Lesser Whitethroat was also heard close to the Willow Walk and there are more tern chicks visible on the tern rafts.

Firecrest – 13th March

March 13, 2016Recent wildlife sightings13th March, 2016, Firecrest, Golden Plover, Lower Path, peregrine, Willow WalkPete Smith

This morning, during the Bird Count, a Firecrest was found on Willow Walk, by the steps. It was followed all the way along Willow Walk and about fifty yards down the Lower Path, where it stayed for a while. A Peregrine was also seen by the power lines and a Golden Plover over the Severn/Trent fields. PS.

Waxwing – 19th December

December 19, 2012Recent wildlife sightings19th December, 2012, Slurry Lagoon, Waxwing, Willow WalkPete Smith

A flock of about 65 Waxwings were on the site this afternoon, in the bushes along the Willow Walk. They then flew off over the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. PS, TK.

Jack Snipe – 15th January

January 15, 2012Recent wildlife sightings15th January, 2012, birds, Deep Pit, Goldcrest, Jack Snipe, linnet, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Willow WalkPete Smith

This morning there was a Jack snipe, flushed from beside the Large Gravel Pit. There was also a Common Snipe in the Deep Pit. By the Slurry Lagoon a Golden Plover called as it flew over and there was a small flock of Linnets. Along the Willow Walk a Goldcrest was briefly seen. PS.