Red-crested Pochard – 14th March
This afternoon a Chiffchaff was singing along the Lower Path and a Redshank was heard calling as it flew over
Red Kite – 2nd March
This morning at about 09.30 a Red Kite flew low across the Slurry Lagoon. There are still 57 Mute Swans
Pintail – 5th January
This morning there were four Little Egrets, a Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail and Chiffchaff along the Ouse Dyke. The Slurry Lagoon
Egyptian Goose – 26th December
There were lots of thrushes and finches feeding on the site this morning. Three Little Egrets were on the Ouse
Goldeneye – 3rd November
An eclipse male Goldeneye was on the river and later the Slurry Lagoon this morning. Seven Little Egrets were present briefly
Yellow-legged Gull – 25th October
This afternoon a Yellow-legged Gull was in the gull roost on the Slurry Lagoon. JMD.
Brambling – 18th October
A large finch and bunting flock has formed at the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon, mostly consisting of Reed
Wheatear – 6th October
The Patchwatch was held today and there were definite signs of passage as Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Swallows, Song Thrushes and
Jack Snipe – 29th September
A Jack Snipe was present on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, in front of the bench. The Bittern was still
Black Swan – 27th September
This afternoon a Black Swan settled on the Slurry Lagoon. There were also five Ringed Plover, three Dunlin, a Greenshank