Tag Archives: Green Sandpiper

Whitethroat – 14th April

April 14, 2021Recent wildlife sightings14th April, 2021, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Eco-park, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Slurry Lagoon, Whitethroat, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning there was a Whitethroat near the Large Gravel Pit as well as plenty of singing Blackcaps, Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs. A Green Sandpiper flew over the Slurry Lagoon and was later seen again on the Eco-park, along with three Little Ringed Plovers. IP.

Great White Egret – 11th April

April 11, 2021Recent wildlife sightings11th April, 2021, Eco-park, Great White Egret, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, ShelduckPete Smith

This morning, during the Bird Count, there was a Little Ringed Plover, a Green Sandpiper and two Shelducks on the Eco-park. Across the river another Little Ringed Plover and a Great White Egret were seen. NWG.

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.

Green Sandpiper – 4th April

April 4, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 4th April, Eco-park, Green SandpiperPete Smith

This evening a Green Sandpiper was seen on the Eco-park. JDn

Green Sandpiper – 20th February

February 20, 2021Recent wildlife sightings19th February, 2021, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, Ecopark, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Lesser Redpoll, Ouse Dyke, RedwingPete Smith

A Green Sandpiper was on the Ecopark, as well as a flock of twenty Chaffinches which also contained a Lesser Redpoll and there were good numbers of Redwings. The Chiffchaff was still along the Ouse Dyke and a male Goosander flew over the Deep Pit. IP.

Raven – 1st February

February 1, 2021Recent wildlife sightings1st February, 2021, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, kingfisher, Mistle Thrush, Ouse Dyke, RavenPete Smith

This morning, on the flooded land beside the Ouse Dyke, a Green Sandpiper and a Mistle Thrush were seen, also a Kingfisher on the Ouse Dyke. A Raven flew over the site, calling, and two Chiffchaffs were heard calling. SC/PG

Marsh Harrier – 5th January

January 5, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 5th January, Ecopark, Egyptian Goose, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, peregrine, Slurry Lagoon, WoodcockPete Smith

This morning a Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon, but it was driven off by crows. Also seen was a Peregrine, on the new pylon, a Woodcock along the Riverside Path, two Egyptian Geese in the green field across the river and two Green Sandpipers on the Ecopark. PS.

Goosander – 1st January

January 1, 2021Recent wildlife sightings1st January, 2021, Ecopark, Egyptian Goose, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Mute SwanPete Smith

This morning a female Goosander flew over the site from the river. On the green field across the river a small herd of Mute Swans was accompanied by a pair of Egyptian Geese and on the flooded Ecopark the Green Sandpiper was still present. PS.

Common Snipe – 27th December

December 27, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 27th December, Common Snipe, Green Sandpiper, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning was very quiet at the lagoons, with the highlight being a small flock of thirteen Common Snipe being seen, flying around the Slurry Lagoon before disappearing into the reeds. A Green Sandpiper was still present on the EcoPark. PS.

Green Sandpiper – 20th December

December 20, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 20th December, Ecopark, Green Sandpiper, Peregrine Falcon, Slurry Lagoon, TreecreeperPete Smith

During the Monthly Bird Count this morning a Green Sandpiper was found on the flooded end of the Ecopark. A male and a female Peregrine were seen flying together over the Slurry Lagoon and a Treecreeper was found in the willows at the riverside end of the boundary Hedge. PS.