Tag Archives: Ouse Dyke

Chiffchaff – 14th January

January 14, 2018Recent wildlife sightings14th January, 2018, birds, Chiffchaf, Egyptian Goose, Goldeneye, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser Redpoll, Ouse DykePete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, a Chiffchaff was found on the river by the railway bridge and another along the Ouse Dyke. Four Egyptian Geese were also seen, flying over the site, as well as two Lesser Redpoll and there were thirteen Goldeneye on the Large Gravel Pit. PS.

Stonechat – 19th December

December 19, 2017Recent wildlife sightings19th December, 2107, Chiffchaff, Ouse Dyke, Stonechat, Sub-station Field, water railPete Smith

This morning a male Stonechat was in the field by the sub-station. A Chiffchaff was seen along the Ouse Dyke and a Water Rail ran across it as well as at least two more were heard calling. JMD.

Spotted Flycatcher – 25th August

August 26, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 25th August, Ouse Dyke, Spotted FlycatcherPete Smith

This afternoon a Spotted Flycatcher was seen along the Ouse Dyke. JMD.

Chiffchaff – 1st March

March 1, 2017Recent wildlife sightings1st March, 2107, Chiffchaff, Ouse Dyke, StonechatPete Smith

This morning a Chiffchaff was along the Ouse Dyke and four Stonechats were seen together in front of the sub-station. JDn.

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.

Jack Snipe – 9th February

February 9, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 9th February, Green Sandpiper, Jack Snipe, Ouse Dyke, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning the Green Sandpiper was in the Ouse Dyke, quite close to the footbridge, and the Jack Snipe was in its usual spot on the Wader Scrape. SC.

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.

Waxwing – 28th January

January 28, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2107, 28th January, Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Ouse Dyke, Slurry Lagoon, WaxwingPete Smith

This afternoon at about 15.00hrs, ten Waxwings were briefly seen along the path on the NE side of the Slurry Lagoon. The Green Sandpiper and a Grey Wagtail were also seen along the Ouse Dyke. AV.

Green Sandpiper – 27th January

January 27, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 27th January, Chiffchaff, Dunnock, great spotted woodpecker, Green Sandpiper, Ouse Dyke, water railPete Smith

The Green Sandpiper was showing well again in the Ouse Dyke. Also seen there was a Water Rail, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Chiffchaff. An amazing fifteen Dunnocks were counted at the bird table. SC.