Ruff – 9th October
During the Bird Count this morning two Ruff flew around the Slurry Lagoon but did not stop. Also seen were […]
Yellow-browed Warbler – 3rd October
At mid-day today a Yellow-browed Warbler was seen with a tit flock along the Ouse Dyke. RW.
Common Sandpiper – 26th September
At the lagoons this morning, still more Wigeon have arrived and there was a Common Sandpiper on the river bank.
Pintail – 25th September
This morning there were over 120 Wigeon on the Large Gravel Pit. On the Slurry Lagoon there were still three
Whinchat – 18th September
This morning, during the Bird Walk, a male Whinchat was found near the sub-station railings, a Peregrine was on one
Red-crested Pochard – 11th September
This morning, during the bird count, two Red-crested Pochard were seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Large mixed flocks of warblers were
Redstart – 6th September
This afternoon a female/juvenile Redstart was seen beside the Slurry Lagoon, near the access gate, and a Hobby was harassing
Raven – 29th August
This morning four Buzzards were flying above Radcliffe when a Raven flew through and across the site. A Lesser Whitethroat was
Hobby – 23rd August
This morning two Hobbies were seen during the Butterfly Census. Fifty-five Common Blue butterflies were counted. SC.