Tag Archives: Woodcock

Woodcock – 3rd December

December 3, 2024Recent wildlife sightingsChiffchaff, Fieldfare, Goosander, Great White Egret, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, Wader Scrape, WoodcockPete Smith

This morning two Chiffchaffs were calling from the Slurry Lagoon north path, where a Woodcock was disturbed and flew through the trees down the bank. A Peregrine was on the new pylon and a Great White Egret and Little Egret were on the Ouse Dyke near the Wader Scrape. A male Goosander was on the Slurry Lagoon and two Fieldfares flew over. PS.

Woodcock – 18th January

January 18, 2022Recent wildlife sightings18th January, 2022, peregrine, Raven, Slurry Lagoon, WoodcockPete Smith

This morning there were two Ravens on one of the pylons and a Peregrine on the new pylon. A Woodcock flew from the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 5th January

January 5, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 5th January, Ecopark, Egyptian Goose, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, WoodcockPete Smith

This morning a Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon, but it was driven off by crows. Also seen was a Peregrine, on the new pylon, a Woodcock along the Riverside Path, two Egyptian Geese in the green field across the river and two Green Sandpipers on the Ecopark. PS.

Woodcock – 11th December

December 11, 2020Recent wildlife sightings11th December, 2020, Caspian gull, Green Sandpiper, Raven, WoodcockPete Smith

This evening, at dusk, two Woodcocks were seen, flying out to feed. During the day a Caspian Gull was seen on the recycling plant roof and two Ravens and a Green Sandpiper were also seen. RW.

Woodcock – 25th November

November 25, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 25th November, Chiffchaff, Deep Pit, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, WoodcockPete Smith

This morning a Woodcock was seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed, near the bench. The Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon and a Chiffchaff was on the Deep Pit bank. PS.

Bearded Tit – 26th February

February 26, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 26th February, Bearded Tit, Cockatiel, Green Sandpiper, Starling, WoodcockPete Smith

A Bearded Tit was heard calling from the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon this evening. 10,000 Starlings came in to roost and performed a murmuration. There were also two Green Sandpipers and a Woodcock flew out at dusk. An escaped Cockatiel was also seen as well as the first Buff-tailed Bumblebee of the year. RW.

Siberian Chiffchaff – 6th February

February 6, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 6th February, Ecopark, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Ouse Dyke, Siberian Chiffchaff, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Starling, WoodcockPete Smith

Today, what was probably a Siberian Chiffchaff was seen along the Ouse Dyke. A Green Sandpiper was on the flooded Ecopark. 8,000 Starlings came to the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed, as did a Marsh Harrier. Eight Snipe and a Woodcock were also seen. RW.

Smew – 20th January

January 20, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 20th January, Bearded Tit, Large Gravel Pit, Slurry Lagoon, Smew, WoodcockPete Smith

This afternoon a male and female Smew were seen on the Large Gravel Pit. The Bearded Tits are still in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed and two Woodcocks were seen flying out at dusk. RW.

Bittern – 23rd December

December 24, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 23rd December, Bearded Tit, Bittern, Slurry Lagoon, WoodcockPete Smith

This evening a Bittern was seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. A Bearded Tit was also heard and two Woodcocks flew out to feed. RW.

Woodcock – 4th December

December 4, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 4th December, Bearded Tit, Green Sandpiper, Slurry Lagoon, teal, WoodcockPete Smith

This evening three Woodcock were seen flying to feeding areas at dusk. Four Green Sandpipers are on the Ecopool along with 134 Teal. The Bearded Tits are still in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed but were heard only. RW, JMD.