Osprey – 6th September
This morning there were still a few Swallows about, plus a Sand Martin and a flock of House Martins. Skylark,
Spoonbill – 14th September
This morning, during the Bird Count, four Spoonbills flew over the site towards the SW. There were more Wigeon arriving
Cattle Egret – 9th April
This morning there were plenty of hirundines about and Willow, Sedge and Reed Warblers singing. In mid-morning seven Cattle Egrets
Sedge Warbler – 8th April
This morning a Little Gull and a Wheatear were seen and the first Sedge Warbler was singing. JV. By early
Spotted Flycatcher – 8th September
This morning there were three Ravens flying near the metal gates. Later two flew over the bird table. From the
Whinchat – 6th September
Today there were four Whinchats in the rough field beside the sub-station. The Slurry Lagoon had twelve Lapwings and ten
Egyptian Goose – 28th August
This morning there was a steady passage of Swallows over the site. There were still Reed and Sedge Warblers in
Arctic Tern – 21st April
This morning, an Arctic Tern was briefly over the Deep Pit (9am) before flying off south-east. A Garden Warbler was
Great White Egret – 18th September
This morning a Great White Egret flew over the Slurry Lagoon and down into the Ouse Dyke. Two Egyptian Geese
Hobby – 15th September
This morning there were two Snipe at the front of the reeds on the Slurry Lagoon. Three Reed Warblers were