Tag Archives: Grey Wagtail

Little Ringed Plover – 25th April

April 25, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 25th April, Arctic Tern, cuckoo, Deep Pit, Ecopark, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, House Martin, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser Whitethroat, Little Ringed Plover, ShelduckPete Smith

This morning a Little Ringed Plover was calling on the Ecopark. There was an Arctic Tern along the river and Deep Pit. A Green Sandpiper was over the river in the field with 2 Shelducks. A House Martin was over the Deep Pit and a Kingfisher was on the river near the bridge with a Grey Wagtail. A couple of Lesser Whitethroat were singing on site and a Cuckoo was in the Haven/Large Gravel Pit area. IEP.

Caspian Gull – 3rd January

January 3, 2022Recent wildlife sightings3rd January, Caspian gull, Goldeneye, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, Little Egret, peregrinePete Smith

A first winter Caspian Gull was amongst the gulls at the Enva site this morning and Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail and Little Egret were along the Ouse Dyke. MC.

The pair of Peregrines were on the new pylon, three male and two female Goldeneye were on the Large Gravel Pit. PS.

Hobby – 15th September

September 15, 2021Recent wildlife sightings15th September, 2021, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Grey Wagtail, Hobby, Reed Warbler, SnipePete Smith

This morning there were two Snipe at the front of the reeds on the Slurry Lagoon. Three Reed Warblers were foraging near the bench and a Hobby did a couple of circuits of the lagoon in pursuit of dragonflies. There were still lots of Chiffchaffs and some Blackcaps about, and a Grey Wagtail was on the river. PS.

Goosander – 8th March.

March 8, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 8th March, Goosander, green woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, ThrushPete Smith

A pair of Goosander were on the river this morning and a large flock of winter thrushes were on the Ecopark. Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker and Grey Wagtail were also seen. SC/PG.

Raven – 22nd September

September 22, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 22nd September, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Grey Wagtail, House Martin, Jay, kingfisher, Little Egret, Meadow Pipit, Raven., Siskin, SwallowPete Smith

This morning a Raven flew across the site, pausing on a pylon on its way. A Kingfisher was seen on the riverbank and there were two Grey Wagtails and four Little Egrets on the Ouse Dyke. Overhead there was a light passage of Swallows and House Martins, with some Meadow Pipits and Siskins. In the bushes there were still plenty of Chiffchaffs and a few Blackcaps, and a Jay was seen. PS.

Stonechat – 21st September

September 22, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 21st September, Grey Wagtail, House Martin, Sand Martin, Small Gravel Pit, Snipe, StonechatPete Smith

A male Stonechat was seen near the Small Gravel Pit this afternoon. Also seen were several House Martins and a Sand Martin, one Grey Wagtail and six Common Snipe. RW.

Swallow – 5th April

April 5, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 5th April, Grey Wagtail, Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, SwallowPete Smith

There were three Swallows and three Sand Martins seen today, as well as three Oystercatchers and a Grey Wagtail. SC.

Green Sandpiper – 12th February

February 12, 2017Recent wildlife sightings12th February, 2017, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, Ouse Dyke, WigeonPete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, the Green Sandpiper was seen in the Ouse Dyke again. There were also two Grey Wagtails and a Kingfisher. Well over 200 Wigeon were on the Large Gravel Pit. PS.

Green Sandpiper – 6th February

February 6, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 6th February, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Jack Snipe, Ouse Dyke, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning the Green Sandpiper was seen again in the Ouse Dyke, along with a Grey Wagtail. The Jack Snipe was bobbing in its usual place on the Wader Scrape. SC.

Stonechat – 29th January

January 29, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2107, 29th January, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, kingfisher, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Snipe, Stonechat, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning the Ouse Dyke produced Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff and two Little Egrets. On the rough grassland in front of the substation there was a pair of Stonechats and on the Wader Scrape there were two Snipe. PS.