Tag Archives: Redwing

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.

Fieldfare – 25th October

October 25, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 25th October, Deep Pit, Fieldfare, Redwing, Siskin, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a small flock of Fieldfares flew over the Slurry Lagoon. There were also some Redwings in the Slurry Lagoon hedge and two Siskins flew over the Deep Pit. PS.

Common Scoter – 10th October

October 10, 2021Recent wildlife sightings10th October, 2021, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, common scoter, Deep Pit, Great White Egret, Redwing, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the bird-count, a male Common Scoter was found on the Deep Pit. A Great White Egret was fishing on the Slurry Lagoon and a Redwing was seen. There were still a few Chiffchaffs about and a male Blackcap. PS

Peregrine – 3rd March

March 3, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 3rd March, Fieldfare, Goldeneye, Large Gravel Pit, Oystercatcher, peregrine, RedwingPete Smith

There was a Peregrine on the New Pylon this afternoon. There were also several Redwing a Fieldfare and an Oystercatcher about, and two Goldeneye still on the Large Gravel Pit. IP.

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.

Brambling – 14th October

October 14, 2020Recent wildlife sightings14th October, 2020, Brambling, Fieldfare, pintail, Redpoll, Redwing, Siskin, Skylark, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there were plenty of Redwing about and a few Fieldfares. Skylark, Redpoll and Siskin were also flying over and a Brambling was heard along the Ouse Dyke. One Pintail was still present on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

Goosander – 11th October

October 11, 2020Recent wildlife sightings11th October, 2020, Bird-count, Chiffchaff, Fieldfare, Goosander, Redpoll, Redwing, Siskin, SkylarkPete Smith

This morning, during the Bird-count, there were several flocks, totalling around 300 Redwings seen around the site as well as about thirty Fieldfares. Redpoll, Siskin and Skylarks were also seen and heard passing overhead and there were still plenty of Chiffchaffs about. At about mid-day five female Goosander were seen flying downriver. PS.

Whooper Swan – 16th November

November 16, 2019Recent wildlife sightings16th November, 2019, Egyptian Goose, Fieldfare, Redwing, Snipe, Whooper SwanPete Smith

This morning a small flock of about 20 Fieldfares flew over the reserve, but the bushes everywhere had Redwings in them, perhaps 200 or more. Five Egyptian Geese flew over from the flooded fields and three Snipe. Towards mid-day 12 Whooper Swans flew over to the NE. PS.

Raven – 8th November

November 8, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 8th November, Raven., RedwingPete Smith

This morning there were two Ravens on the site. One spent some time on the new pylon. There were several small flocks of Redwings, feeding on the hawthorn berries. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 3rd November

November 3, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 3rd November, Cettis Warbler, Fieldfare, Marsh Harrier, peregrine, Redwing, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning a cream-top Marsh Harrier was seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. It was present for a good part of the morning. A female Peregrine was seen on one of the pylons and there were a few Redwings and Fieldfares about. Several Water Rail were heard calling from the reed-beds and at least six Cetti’s Warblers were singing. PS.