Stonechat – 19th December
This morning a male Stonechat was in the field by the sub-station. A Chiffchaff was seen along the Ouse Dyke
Lesser Whitethroat – 8th April
This morning three Willow Warblers, a Whitethroat and two Sedge Warblers were singing as well as plenty of Blackcaps and
Bittern – 12th March
This evening a Bittern flew out of the reed bed and circled up high before flying off to the West.
Tawny Owl – 11th March
This morning the Jack Snipe was bobbing in its usual spot on the Wader Scrape. There were six Chiffchaffs, four
Chiffchaff – 10th March
This morning a Chiffchaff was singing from the power line along the Lower Path. The Jack Snipe was in his
Chiffchaff – 1st March
This morning a Chiffchaff was along the Ouse Dyke and four Stonechats were seen together in front of the sub-station.
Stonechat – 29th January
This morning the Ouse Dyke produced Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff and two Little Egrets. On the rough grassland
Green Sandpiper – 27th January
The Green Sandpiper was showing well again in the Ouse Dyke. Also seen there was a Water Rail, Great Spotted
Treecreeper – 16th January
At mid-day today a Treecreeper and a Chiffchaff were seen along the Ouse Dyke. JMD.