Stonechat – 29th January
This morning the Ouse Dyke produced Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff and two Little Egrets. On the rough grassland
Waxwing – 28th January
This afternoon at about 15.00hrs, ten Waxwings were briefly seen along the path on the NE side of the Slurry Lagoon.
Green Sandpiper – 27th January
The Green Sandpiper was showing well again in the Ouse Dyke. Also seen there was a Water Rail, Great Spotted
Lesser Redpoll – 24th January
This morning there were ten Lesser Redpoll on birch trees at the railway end of the Deep Pit. On the
Raven – 22nd January
This morning there were two Ravens on the pylons. One flew from pylon to pylon calling but the other stayed
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. JMD.
Treecreeper – 16th January
At mid-day today a Treecreeper and a Chiffchaff were seen along the Ouse Dyke. JMD.
Bittern – 13th January
This evening a Bittern was seen flying from the Slurry Lagoon into the Deep Pit. RW.