Tag Archives: Green Sandpiper

Stonechat – 8th February

February 8, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 8th February, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, peregrine, Stonechat, Wader Scrape, water railPete Smith

During this morning’s bird count the Ouse Dyke was again very productive, with Green Sandpiper, Little Egret, Chiffchaff, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail and two Water Rails being seen. On the Wader Scrape a male Stonechat was spotted and a Peregrine flew over, along the pylons. More Water Rails were seen and heard and several Cetti’s Warblers were recorded. PS.

Green Sandpiper – 1st February

February 1, 2015Recent wildlife sightings1st February, 2015, Chiffchaff, Goldeneye, Green Sandpiper, Large Gravel Pit, Little Egret, Ouse DykePete Smith

The Green Sandpiper was again seen along the Ouse Dyke this morning, along with a Chiffchaff and a Little Egret. There were seven goldeneye on the Large Gravel Pit. PS

Green Sandpiper in the Ouse Dyke - Michael Wormall — Green Sandpiper in the Ouse Dyke – Michael Wormall

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.

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

Garganey – 29th August

August 29, 2014Recent wildlife sightings2014, 29th August, Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Garganey, Green Sandpiper, Hobby, Migrant Hawker, Ouse Dyke, Ruddy Darter, Slurry Lagoon, Southern Hawker, SwallowPete Smith

A Garganey is still present on the Wader Scrape and a Hobby was seen chasing the Swallows by the railway bridge. On the Ouse Dyke the Green Sandpiper was seen to be still in residence. There are also several dragonflies about with Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker, Ruddy Darter, Common Darter, Banded Demoiselle and Common Blue Damselflies all being seen. SC.

Lesser Whitethroat – 11th April

April 11, 2014Recent wildlife sightings11th April, 2014, Green Sandpiper, Lesser Whitethroat, Little Ringed Plover, Meadow Pipit, Sedge Warbler, Wader Scrape, White Wagtail, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This afternoon a Lesser Whitethroat was heard singing and seen near the Haven. There were at least four Sedge Warblers in and on the Wader Scrape were four Little Ringed Plover and a Green Sandpiper. Briefly a Yellow Wagtail was also on the Wader Scrape and a White Wagtail and Meadow Pipit. JMD. PS. RW.

Green Sandpiper – 10th April

April 10, 2014Recent wildlife sightings10th April, 2014, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, Wader Scrape, White WagtailPete Smith

This afternoon, on the Wader Scrape, there was a Green Sandpiper, a Dunlin, three Little Ringed Plovers and a White Wagtail. A Swallow flew through and several Sand Martins were seen. In the reed bed on the Slurry Lagoon a Sedge Warbler was singing. PS. RW.

Speckled Bush-cricket – 24th September

September 24, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 24th September, Green Sandpiper, greenshank, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, Speckled Bush-cricketPete Smith

There are still some Speckled Bush-crickets to be found along the back of the Boundary Hedge beneath the willows, near the river, on the nettles. On the Slurry Lagoon there are still three Pintails and there was also a Greenshank and a Green Sandpiper. PS.