Marsh Harrier – 24th November
The cream-top Marsh Harrier was seen again this morning, quartering the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. There was a Peregrine on the
Great White Egret – 21st July
This morning there were five Great White Egrets on the Slurry Lagoon. Later three flew off, but two then returned
Barn Owl – 24th November
This morning a Barn Owl was seen hunting along the Boundary Hedge. Two Egyptian Geese flew over to the flooded
Green Sandpiper – 15th February
The Green Sandpiper was in its usual spot again this morning, on the Ouse Dyke. There was also a Grey
Tree Sparrow – 19th January
This morning a large flock of finches and sparrows was in the field at the beginning of the Ouse Dyke,
Brambling – 18th October
A large finch and bunting flock has formed at the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon, mostly consisting of Reed
Sun Hats and Sun Cream
Padley Gorge – May 2010 On what was to be the hottest day of the year so far, Deryck, Jackie
Finch Flock – 8th January
The ‘Fat Hen Field’ at the northern end of the Deep Pit has attracted a growing number of finches. So
Bitterns – 3rd January
Two Bitterns were found today in the Deep Pit, one giving prolonged views as it crouched within a reedbed, and