Tag Archives: Ecopark

Brambling – 28th October

October 28, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 28th October, Brambling, Ecopark, goldfinch, greenfinch, Linnets, Ouse Dyke, Redpoll, RedwingPete Smith

This morning a Brambling flew over the Ecopark. Other finch species in a large flock along the Ouse Dyke included Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Linnet and Redpoll. Several Redwings were also seen. IEP. PS.

Spotted Redshank – 5th September.

September 5, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 5th September, Common Sandpiper, Ecopark, Spotted RedshankPete Smith

This morning a juvenile Spotted Redshank was seen on the Ecopark. It flew off towards the river, calling, but could not be relocated. On a little beach near the railway bridge on the river a Common Sandpiper was feeding. MC. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 27th August

August 27, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 27th August, Buzzard, Dunlin, Ecopark, greenshank, Hobby, Kestrel, Marsh Harrier, Ouse Dyke, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Sparrowhawk, Water Shrew, WigeonPete Smith

This morning there was a Greenshank on the Ecopark, and a Snipe on the Slurry Lagoon, with four Wigeon. In the afternoon, a Hobby, Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, two Kestrels and a Peregrine were seen. Also two Dunlin flew over the site. A Water Shrew was seen in the Ouse Dyke. IEP.

Great White Egret – 13th May

May 14, 2021Recent wildlife sightings13th May, 2021, cuckoo, Ecopark, Great White Egret, green woodpecker, greenshank, Lapwing, Shoveler, turnstone, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This evening a Great White Egret flew over the Ecopark. Also there were a Greenshank, two Shoveler, a Yellow Wagtail dropped in briefly and two Lapwings on the ploughed field past the footbridge. Also on site were a Cuckoo and a Green Woodpecker. There was a report of a Turnstone present earlier. IEP.

Cuckoo – 6th May

May 6, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 6th May, cuckoo, Dunlin, Ecopark, Little Ringed Plover, Peregrine Falcon, Slurry Lagoon, Wood Sandpiper, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

A Peregrine was seen flying over the Ecopark this morning. Also there were Little Ringed Plovers, Dunlin, Wood Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail. A Cuckoo was heard calling from the Slurry Lagoon reed bed. IEP.

Dunlin – 4th May

May 4, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 4th May, Dunlin, Ecopark, Little Ringed Plover, Ringed PloverPete Smith

In the early evening six Dunlin, two Ringed Plovers and two Little Ringed Plovers were seen on the Ecopark. JDn.

Great White Egret – 1st May

May 1, 2021Recent wildlife sightings1st May, 2021, Ecopark, Great White Egret, Hobby, Ringed Plover, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

Early this afternoon a Great White Egret flew down river. There were two Hobbies and a Wheatear on the riverside sheep field and a Yellow Wagtail and Ringed Plover on the Ecopark. RW.

Dunlin – 30th April

April 30, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 30th April, Dunlin, Ecopark, Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, ShelduckPete Smith

This morning there was a Dunlin and a Shelduck on the Ecopark. A Lesser Whitethroat and two Garden Warblers were singing on the reserve. PR.

Cuckoo – 24th April

April 24, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 24th April, cuckoo, Ecopark, House Martin, Lapwing, Large Gravel Pit, Slurry Lagoon, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

There was a Cuckoo calling from the reeds on the Slurry Lagoon. Two Yellow Wagtails were on the Ecopark, also a House Martin over it. Two Lapwings were over the Large Gravel Pit. IEP.

Green Sandpiper – 8th April

April 8, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 8th April, Ecopark, Green SandpiperPete Smith

Today there were three Green Sandpipers on the Eco-park. PD.