Tag Archives: 27th January

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.

Egyptian Goose – 27th January

January 27, 2014Recent wildlife sightings2014, 27th January, Brambling, Chaffinch, Egyptian Goose, Ouse DykePete Smith

Two Egyptian Geese were on the flooded fields, upstream of the railway bridge, this afternoon. The flock of Chaffinches along the Ouse Dyke path contained at least one Brambling. PS.

Goosander – 27th January

January 27, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, 27th January, birds, Cettis Warbler, Goosander, Large Gravel Pit, Little Egret, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, water rail, WigeonPete Smith

This afternoon a Peregrine flew from the river over the Large Gravel Pit, causing consternation amongst the Wigeon. Later a Little Egret was seen standing quietly in a corner of the same pit and towards dusk two male Goosander were also seen swimming and diving on the pit. A Cetti’s Warbler was heard calling from the Slurry Lagoon reed bed and several Water Rail were calling or seen at several parts of the site. PS.