All posts by Pete Smith

Goosander – 5th February

February 5, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 5th February, Goosander, Jack Snipe, Slurry Lagoon, Stonechat, Wader Scrape, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

This morning the Jack Snipe was found again on the Wader Scrape. The male and female Stonechats were in front of the substation and a Goosander flew over the Deep Pit. On the Slurry Lagoon there was a large gull that looked very like a Yellow-legged Gull, but it decided to fly away before it could be conclusively identified. PS.

Jack Snipe – 3rd February

February 3, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 3rd February, Cettis Warbler, Jack Snipe, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, Stonechat, Wader Scrape, water railPete Smith

This morning a Jack Snipe was seen on the water’s edge on the Wader Scrape. There were also a male and a female Stonechat. Three Little Egrets were on the Ouse Dyke and the Slurry Lagoon had three Cetti’s Warblers, two Water Rail and 36 Shoveler. PS.

Stonechat – 29th January

January 29, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2107, 29th January, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Snipe, Stonechat, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning the Ouse Dyke produced Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff and two Little Egrets. On the rough grassland in front of the substation there was a pair of Stonechats and on the Wader Scrape there were two Snipe. PS.

Waxwing – 28th January

January 28, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2107, 28th January, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Ouse Dyke, Slurry Lagoon, WaxwingPete Smith

This afternoon at about 15.00hrs, ten Waxwings were briefly seen along the path on the NE side of the Slurry Lagoon. The Green Sandpiper and a Grey Wagtail were also seen along the Ouse Dyke. AV.

Green Sandpiper – 27th January

January 27, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 27th January, Chiffchaff, Dunnock, great spotted woodpecker, Green Sandpiper, Ouse Dyke, water railPete Smith

The Green Sandpiper was showing well again in the Ouse Dyke. Also seen there was a Water Rail, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Chiffchaff. An amazing fifteen Dunnocks were counted at the bird table. SC.

Green Sandpiper – 26th January

January 26, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 26th January, Green Sandpiper, Ouse DykePete Smith

This afternoon a Green Sandpiper was seen in the Ouse Dyke. JMD.

Lesser Redpoll – 24th January

January 24, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 24th January, Deep Pit, Goldeneye, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser RedpollPete Smith

This morning there were ten Lesser Redpoll on birch trees at the railway end of the Deep Pit. On the Large Gravel Pit twelve Goldeneye were counted. PS.

Raven – 22nd January

January 22, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 22nd January, Raven.Pete Smith

This morning there were two Ravens on the pylons. One flew from pylon to pylon calling but the other stayed put on one pylon. The other flew back several times and, after about an hour, they left. PS.

Whooper Swan – 20th January

January 20, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 20th January, Deep Pit, Large Gravel Pit, Raven., Whooper SwanPete Smith

This morning eleven Whooper Swans flew over the Large Gravel Pit and Deep Pit. Also a Raven was heard calling and then seen flying over the site. SC.

Raven – 17th January

January 17, 2017Recent wildlife sightings17th January, 2016, Raven.Pete Smith

Early this afternoon a Raven was perched on the new pylon, calling. It then flew off, still calling. JMD.