Raven – 21st January
This afternoon two Ravens spent some time on the new pylon (by the substation). There were two Chiffchaffs along the
Bearded Tit – 18th October
This morning some Bearded Tits were heard calling in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. Eight Golden Plover nearly joined the
Redstart – 18th September
During the Bird Walk this afternoon a Ruff and a Snipe were on the Slurry Lagoon and lots of warblers
Greenshank – 13th September
This morning, during the bird count, two Whinchats were found on the area between the substation and the reserve. Three
Pied Flycatcher – 12th April
This morning a lot of migrants were about and a Pied Flycatcher was found in the Boundary hedge. It later
Whooper Swan – 22nd March
This morning, at about 07.15, 120 Whooper Swans flew west over the site. Later a Whooper Swan was seen in
Tawny Owl – 17th March
This afternoon a Tawny Owl was heard calling from the Haven, while three Chiffchaffs were seen in bushes close by.
Stonechat – 22nd February
There were five Little Egrets together along the Ouse Dyke this morning. The Green Sandpiper was in its usual place
Stonechat – 8th February
During this morning’s bird count the Ouse Dyke was again very productive, with Green Sandpiper, Little Egret, Chiffchaff, Kingfisher, Grey
Green Sandpiper – 1st February
The Green Sandpiper was again seen along the Ouse Dyke this morning, along with a Chiffchaff and a Little Egret.