Marsh Harrier – 28th October
The Starling roost reached about 7 or 8,000 this evening and attracted a Sparrowhawk, which snatched a victim, and a
Yellow-legged Gull – 24th October
This afternoon there was a Yellow-legged Gull bathing in the Deep Pit. RW. The Starling Roost numbered about 2,000 birds
Fieldfare – 23rd October
This morning, during the Patchwatch, 58 species were recorded. Several flocks of Fieldfares were seen as well as good numbers
Goldeneye – 15th October
This morning two Goldeneye were seen on the Slurry Lagoon. Also seen were four Bearded Tits, two Swallows and a
Bearded Tit – 14th October.
This morning the Slurry Lagoon hosted four male and two female Bearded Tits, two Bitterns and the bird table attracted
Golden Plover – 13th October
This morning the drake Mandarin was back with the Greylag Geese on the field across the river. Seven Golden Plover
Stonechat – 12th October
This morning a flock of thirty Lesser Redpoll were in the birches on the north side of the Slurry Lagoon and
Bittern – 11th October
This morning seven Redwings were seen along the Slurry Lagoon path. A Bittern crashed into the Slurry Lagoon reed bed,
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.