Starling – 31st October
As the light dimmed, at about 16.15, the Starlings began to arrive to roost. A group of about 1,000 formed
Brambling – 25th October
This afternoon there were two Dunlin feeding amongst the Lapwings and gull flock on the Slurry Lagoon. One Lesser Redpoll
Hen Harrier – 15th October
The morning was frosty and the mist made the lagoons look like they were smoking. The geese were spectacular
Golden Plover – 14th October
This morning there was lots of evidence of migration at the lagoons with a constant trickle of Skylarks flying over.
Whooper Swan – 9th October
During the bird count this morning a Whooper Swan landed briefly on the Slurry Lagoon. A late Willow Warbler was
Ross’s Goose – 26th September
The Ross’s Goose has shown up on the reserve again after an absence of several months. It was seen on
Spotted Flycatcher – 21st September
This afternoon there were two Spotted Flycatchers seen along the Ouse Dyke. One of them caught a Speckled Wood. A
Wheatear – 20th September
This morning there were two Wheatears on the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon, amongst the Coltsfoot. At the other
Arctic Skua – 16th September
This morning at about 10.00 the Bittern was seen on the Slurry Lagoon, walking along the front of the reed
Pintail – 14th September
This afternoon two Pintail and a Common Sandpiper were seen on the Slurry Lagoon. RW.