Tag Archives: Yellowhammer

Barnacle Goose – 28th October

October 28, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 28th October, Barnacle goose, Chiffchaff, Fox, Large Gravel Pit, Mute Swan, peregrine, Pink-footed Goose, Ruff, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper Swan, Wigeon, YellowhammerPete Smith

This morning the Ruff was still present on the Slurry Lagoon but was flushed by a Fox. There were also 25 Wigeon. On the Large Gravel Pit there were two Whooper Swans and a Barnacle Goose with about thirty Mute Swans. The two Peregrines were on the pylons and a Yellowhammer and Chiffchaff were also recorded. About 100 Pink-footed Geese flew over to the west. PS.

Barn Owl – 14th January

January 14, 2011Recent wildlife sightings14th January, 2011, Barn Owl, Gadwall, Large Gravel Pit, Lower Path, weasel, Willow tit, YellowhammerPete Smith

The Barn Owl was back over the grassland around the two gravel pits again this evening. It did not stay for as long this time though. There were approaching 200 Gadwall on the Large Fishing Pit and a Yellowhammer mobbed a Weasel in the grass in front of us as we watched the owl. The Willow Tit was heard again along the Lower Path. PS. DM.

Peregrine – 15th January

January 15, 2010Recent wildlife sightingsDeep Pit, Lapwing, Meadow Pipit, peregrine, Redwing, YellowhammerPete Smith

A Peregrine was seen this afternoon, catching a Redwing and carrying it to a pylon to eat. There was a large flock of Teal on the Deep Pit, possibly over 400, and a flock of 73 Lapwings joined them to rest on the ice. Four Meadow Pipits and a Yellowhammer were also seen. PS.