Whooper Swan – 20th January
This morning eleven Whooper Swans flew over the Large Gravel Pit and Deep Pit. Also a Raven was heard calling
Raven – 17th January
Early this afternoon a Raven was perched on the new pylon, calling. It then flew off, still calling. Â JMD.
Treecreeper – 16th January
At mid-day today a Treecreeper and a Chiffchaff were seen along the Ouse Dyke. Â JMD.
Bittern – 13th January
This evening a Bittern was seen flying from the Slurry Lagoon into the Deep Pit. Â RW.
Blackcap – 8th January
At about mid-day a male Blackcap was seen along the Ouse Dyke. A Water Rail was also seen in the
Jack Snipe – 3rd January
The Jack Snipe was showing well on the Wader Scrape again today. Two Ravens were also seen. Â BB.
Jack Snipe – 2nd January
This morning, on the Wader Scrape, there was a Jack Snipe near the water’s edge and four Common Snipe in
Woodcock – 26th December
A Woodcock flew through the Deep Pit bushes, chased by two Magpies, well before dusk, and a Black Swan was
Stonechat – 19th December
This morning a pair of Stonechats were present on the Wader Scrape. Several Water Rail were heard calling from various