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.
Woodcock – 26th December
A Woodcock flew through the Deep Pit bushes, chased by two Magpies, well before dusk, and a Black Swan was
Stonechat – 19th December
This morning a pair of Stonechats were present on the Wader Scrape. Several Water Rail were heard calling from various
Brambling – 17th December
This morning a Brambling flew, calling, along the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. Also five Water Rail and three Cetti’s
Little Egret – 11th December
This morning, during the monthly bird count, a flock of twelve Little Egrets flew over the reserve. There were also
Raven – 4th December
At about midday a Raven flew high over the site from the south, calling all the way. There were at
Stonechat – 27th November
This morning a pair of Stonechats was seen on the Wader Scrape. Five Little Egrets were along the Ouse Dyke