Tag Archives: Chiffchaff

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.

Little Ringed Plover – 28th March

March 28, 2014Recent wildlife sightings2014, 28th March, Chiffchaff, Deep Pit, Little Ringed Plover, Sand Martin, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning a Little Ringed Plover was seen on the Wader Scrape. JMD. There are now several Chiffchaffs singing and the Sand Martin nesting bank has been installed in the Deep Pit.

Red-crested Pochard – 14th March

March 14, 2014Recent wildlife sightings14th March, 2014, Cettis Warbler, Chiffchaff, Lower Path, Red-crested Pochard, Redshank, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This afternoon a Chiffchaff was singing along the Lower Path and a Redshank was heard calling as it flew over the site. There were five male Cetti’s Warblers singing and a pair of Red-crested Pochard were on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Sweet Violets beside river bank path.

Yellow Wagtail – 18th April

April 18, 2013Recent wildlife sightings18th April, 2013, Chiffchaff, Common Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Lower Path, Redstart, Wader Scrape, Willow Warbler, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

Earlier this morning, two Yellow Wagtails flew south, over the site near the Wader Scrape. A Common Sandpiper was with the Little Ringed Plovers on the Wader Scrape. A male Redstart was on the Lower Path, close to the gates, as well as several Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps and a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling on the railway end of the Causeway. PS.

Little Ringed Plover – 7th April

April 7, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 7th April, Chiffchaff, Coltsfoot, Honey Bee, Little Ringed Plover, Wader ScrapePete Smith

There are now two pairs of Little ringed Plovers on the Wader Scrape. Spring is still giving little evidence of arriving although some Honey Bees were seen on the willow and Coltsfoot and a Small tortoiseshell was seen. About six Chiffchaffs were heard singing, but little other evidence of spring is stirring. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 29th March

March 29, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 29th March, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, Little Ringed Plover, Marsh Harrier, Redshank, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Wader Scrape, White WagtailPete Smith

After seeing yesterday’s male Marsh Harrier, it was a surprise this morning to see a female, also over the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. It dropped into the reeds and disappeared for a while and when it reappeared its crop was distended with its recent meal. Crows escorted it off the site unfortunately. Also seen were the Little Ringed Plover on the Wader Scrape, with a Redshank, six Buzzards, seven Snipe and two singing Chiffchaffs. PS.

This afternoon a White Wagtail was present amongst the Pied Wagtails on the Wader Scrape. RW.

Waxwing – 22nd January

January 22, 2013Recent wildlife sightings22nd January 2013, Chiffchaff, Common Snipe, Ouse Dyke, WaxwingJacqueline

This afternoon a small flock of about 12 Waxwings were grabbing the last of the hawthorn berries in bushes along the Ouse Dyke. A Common Snipe flew out of the Dyke and one of the Chiffchaffs was feeding close to the water near Teal Close. JMD.

Lesser Redpoll – 20th January

January 20, 2013Recent wildlife sightings20th January 2013, Chiffchaff, Lesser Redpoll, Little EgretJacqueline

Six Lesser Redpoll were feeding near the Grand Staircase today and at least two Chiffchaff were again seen in the Ouse Dyke together with one Little Egret. The Slurry Lagoon is completely frozen over apart from a small area kept open by the family of Swans. JMD.