Tag Archives: 2015

Green Sandpiper – 25th January

January 25, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 25th January, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Stonechat, water railPete Smith

This morning, along the Ouse Dyke, the Green Sandpiper was seen on its usual patch of mud, there were also two Chiffchaffs, two Water Rails and two Little Egrets. On the bank of the Ouse Dyke, near the substation the male Stonechat was seen. PS.

Whooper Swan – 22nd January

January 22, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 22nd January, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Stonechat, Whooper SwanPete Smith

This afternoon ten Whooper Swans flew over the reserve. They circled but decided not to land. There was a male and two female Stonechats near the new substation and the Green Sandpiper and a Chiffchaff were along the Ouse Dyke. RW.

Shelduck – 19th January

January 19, 2015Recent wildlife sightings19th January, 2015, Cettis Warbler, Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, teal, water railPete Smith

A very cold day at the lagoons. The Teal on the Slurry Lagoon were all out, standing on the ice. They were joined briefly at midday by a pair of Shelduck. Three Cetti’s Warblers were heard as well as about seven Water Rail. PS.

Goosander – 18th January

January 18, 2015Recent wildlife sightings18th January, 2015, Chiffchaff, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Large Gravel Pit, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Stonechat, Treecreeper, water rail, WigeonPete Smith

This morning there were three Chiffchaffs along the Ouse Dyke, the Green Sandpiper was also seen and a Treecreeper, two Little Egrets and three Water Rails. On the Large Gravel Pit there were three Goosander amongst the Wigeon. On the weedy patch in front of the substation there were a male and female Stonechat. PS.

Green Sandpiper – 11th January

January 11, 2015Recent wildlife sightings11th January, 2015, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Tree creeper, Wader Scrape, water rail, Willow PondPete Smith

This morning, during the Monthly Bird Count, a Treecreeper was found on the willows at Willow Pond. The Ouse Dyke again proved to be the most rewarding spot, with a Green Sandpiper feeding on a muddy patch, also a Water Rail was seen and two Chiffchaffs. Two Little Egrets were on the Wader Scrape. PS.

Chiffchaff along Ouse Dyke, by John Elwell

Chiffchaff – 4th January

January 4, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 4th January, Chiffchaff, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Treecreeper, water railPete Smith

This morning in the frost several small birds were feeding along the Ouse Dyke. Two Water Rail were feeding along the stream and hiding on the far bank. Both were right out in the open when first seen. A Treecreeper was flitting along the trees on the far bank, mousing its way up an elderberry trunk. Two Chiffchaffs were feeding in the low vegetation, moving together along the bank of the stream, and a third was seen further along. The Little Egret was also present and seemingly bolder than usual. PS.