Bittern – 25th September
A Bittern flew across the Slurry Lagoon early in the afternoon. Also present were two Pintail, twelve Snipe and two
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.
Little Egret – 25th November
This morning the results of last night’s rain were obvious as you looked along the Ouse Dyke. It had obviously
Warbler Walk – 9th May
After a bright sunny morning the weather clouded over and the first raindrops were felt just as three intrepid birders
Warbler Walk – 9th May
After a bright sunny morning the weather clouded over and the first raindrops were felt just as three intrepid birders
House Martin – 11th April
This morning was cold and overcast and did not encourage birds to sing. There were still 11 Chiffchaffs singing as
Chiffchaff – 15th March
This afternoon, during the brief sunny spell, a Chiffchaff was heard singing in the Deep Pit, also four Meadow pipits
Goosander – 26th February
This morning two male Goosander flew over the site. There was an Oystercatcher on the river bank and a Cetti’s
Egyptian Goose – 10th January
This afternoon there were two Water Rail showing well around the edge of the Large Gravel Pit and a Cetti’s
Iceland Gull – 9th January
The Iceland Gull was present on the Slurry Lagoon again at around mid-day. It then flew off in the general