Chiffchaff – 15th March
This afternoon, during the brief sunny spell, a Chiffchaff was heard singing in the Deep Pit, also four Meadow pipits
Peregrine – 14th March
This afternoon three Peregrines were over the reserve. They drew attention to themselves by very loud and agitated calling. Two
Bird Count – 11th March
Sunday 11th March was an exceptionally warm still day, perfect for coaxing raptors into the air. Several Buzzards were seen
Rough-legged Buzzard – 11th March
This morning, during the bird count, two Rough-legged Buzzards were seen flying over the site. A total of thirteen Common
Red Admiral – 1st March
The first butterfly of the year was seen this afternoon – amazingly a Red Admiral was seen flying along the Ouse
Goosander – 26th February
This morning two male Goosander flew over the site. There was an Oystercatcher on the river bank and a Cetti’s
Whooper Swan – 19th February
Six Whooper Swans flew north-east over the reserve this morning. There were two Little Egrets in the willow on the
Shelduck – 16th February
The cold weather of the last week or so froze all of the water bodies so that the gulls and