Goosander – 19th December
It was very cold this morning and the Little Egrets and Herons were back at the Ouse Dyke. There were
Brambling – 17th December
The Ouse Dyke is loosing its attraction to fishing birds now and only two Little Egrets were seen this afternoon,
Bird Count Day – 12th December
This morning, on the bird count, there were six Little Egrets in the Ouse Dyke. Three Bramblings were heard as
Barn Owl – 8th December
This afternoon a Barn Owl was seen along the Ouse Dyke. JMD. The fishing spot is getting even more popular,
Little Egrets – 7th December
As we walked along the Ouse Dyke this afternoon there were five Little Egrets with a Heron and a Kingfisher
Brambling – 5th December
As the grip of winter tightens around the lagoons the Ouse Dyke has become an attractive area for the birds.
Golden Plover – 28th November
The two Little Egrets were on the Ouse Dyke again this morning and what was probably one of them was
Little Egrets – 21st November
At least four Little Egrets have been attracted to the Ouse Dyke by the shoal of Dace. There were two
Shelduck – 18th November
The Large Gravel Pit had over 200 Coots on it this afternoon with good numbers of Gadwall and some Wigeon.
Merlin – 9th November
A male Merlin was seen today coming from the Railway Land and accelerating into the Deep Pit, its wings whirring