Tag Archives: 2017

Green Sandpiper – 12th February

February 12, 2017Recent wildlife sightings12th February, 2017, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, Ouse Dyke, WigeonPete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, the Green Sandpiper was seen in the Ouse Dyke again. There were also two Grey Wagtails and a Kingfisher. Well over 200 Wigeon were on the Large Gravel Pit. PS.

Jack Snipe – 9th February

February 9, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 9th February, Green Sandpiper, Jack Snipe, Ouse Dyke, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning the Green Sandpiper was in the Ouse Dyke, quite close to the footbridge, and the Jack Snipe was in its usual spot on the Wader Scrape. SC.

Green Sandpiper – 6th February

February 6, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 6th February, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Jack Snipe, Ouse Dyke, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning the Green Sandpiper was seen again in the Ouse Dyke, along with a Grey Wagtail. The Jack Snipe was bobbing in its usual place on the Wader Scrape. SC.

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.

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.