Sedge Warbler – 15th April
This morning a Sedge Warbler was heard singing in the Deep Pit and several Willow Warblers were seen and heard.
Black Redstart – 12th April
This morning a female/1st summer male Black Redstart was seen on the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon. Three Wheatears
Twite – 10th April
Early this afternoon a Twite was tentatively identified on the Wader Scrape. At least five Little Ringed Plover were present
Swallow – 8th April
This afternoon there were three Swallows, a Sand Martin, four Little Ringed Plovers and a Ringed Plover on the Wader
Little Ringed Plover – 7th April
There are now two pairs of Little ringed Plovers on the Wader Scrape. Spring is still giving little evidence of
Marsh Harrier – 29th March
After seeing yesterday’s male Marsh Harrier, it was a surprise this morning to see a female, also over the Slurry
Marsh Harrier – 28th March
A superb male Marsh Harrier was quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed bed this afternoon. Unfortunately it was pestered by Carrion
Little Ringed Plover – 20th March
The Little Ringed Plover is still on the Wader Scrape, along with a Lapwing, 24 Gadwall and a male Goldeneye.
Curlew – 17th March
This morning the Little Ringed Plover was seen again on the Wader Scrape, along with 32 Gadwall, 2 Teal and
Little Ringed Plover – 14th March
This afternoon there were two Little Egrets in the Ouse Dyke and a Little Ringed Plover on the dry end