Pintail – 3rd February
Today there were two Pintail on the Large Gravel Pit. In the evening there was a large murmuration of Starlings
Marsh Harrier – 5th January
This morning a Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon, but it was driven off by crows. Also seen
Common Snipe – 27th December
This morning was very quiet at the lagoons, with the highlight being a small flock of thirteen Common Snipe being
Green Sandpiper – 20th December
During the Monthly Bird Count this morning a Green Sandpiper was found on the flooded end of the Ecopark. A
Great White Egret – 27th November
This morning the Great White Egret was seen on the Slurry Lagoon, where it had a close encounter with a
Woodcock – 25th November
This morning a Woodcock was seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed, near the bench. The Pintail was on the
Stonechat – 22nd November
This morning a Stonechat was seen between the Wader Scrape and the Ouse Dyke banks. A Jay flew by as
Great White Egret – 10th November
Early this morning the Great White Egret was seen on the Slurry Lagoon but again was seen off by a
Great White Egret – 9th November
This morning there were seven species of duck on the Slurry Lagoon, including good numbers of Wigeon, Shoveler and Gadwall.
Red-crested Pochard – 8th November
This morning, during the bird count, a male and female Red-crested Pochard were on the Large Gravel Pit, along with