Tag Archives: Siskin

Merlin – 30th October

October 30, 2021Recent wildlife sightings1st winter Caspian Gull, 2021, 30th October, Argentatus Herring Gull, Deep Pit, Merlin, Redpoll, SiskinPete Smith

A Merlin flew SW through the Deep Pit and over the rail bridge field this afternoon. The 1st Winter Caspian Gull is still around, 15 Siskin and a Redpoll flew through too. Also an ‘Argentatus’ Herring Gull on the Deep Pit. MC.

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.

Water Rail – 6th October

October 6, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 6th October, Causway, Dabchick, Meadow Pipit, Siskin, Skylark, Slurry Lagoon, Small Gravel Pit, Swallow, water rail, Willow EmeraldPete Smith

This morning a Water Rail was seen scuttling across the gap in front of the Causeway Bench. There were two other birds calling. There were 21 Dabchicks on the Slurry Lagoon and good numbers of Wigeon and Shovelers. There was a light passage of Swallows, Skylarks, Meadow Pipits and Siskins. PS, AAS.

In the afternoon a pair of Willow Emeralds in tandem were seen ovipositing in the Small Gravel Pit. RW.

Spoonbill – 3rd October

October 3, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 3rd October, Egyptian Goose, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, Spoonbill, Stock Dove, Swallow, ViaductPete Smith

This morning there was some migration activity as seven Swallows and five Siskins were seen flying over the site. Later, two Spoonbills flew over, towards Holme Pierrepont. Also seen were two Egyptian Geese and a flock of thirteen Stock Doves. PS.

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.

Patchwatch 20th September

September 20, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 20th September, Bittern, Green Sandpiper, Patchwatch, pintail, Redpoll, Siskin, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

During the Patchwatch today sixty-five species of birds were seen by 16.30hrs. These included the Bittern, three Pintail, Green Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail and roving Siskins and Redpolls. PS.

Bittern – 6th September

September 6, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 6th September, Bittern, Garganey, Jay, Shoveler, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, WigeonPete Smith

This morning there were still plenty of warblers around the site and a Jay was seen again. Small numbers of Swallows and Siskins were flying through to the south. In the evening a Bittern flew across the Slurry Lagoon, between reed beds, and there were still nineteen Shoveler, three Wigeon and one Garganey present.

Bittern – 17th November

November 17, 2019Recent wildlife sightings17th November, 2019, Bittern, peregrine, Siskin, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning seven Siskins flew over the Lower Path. A Bittern flew over the reed bed in the Slurry Lagoon and two Peregrines were on the new pylon. PS.

Woodlark – 7th October

October 7, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 7th October, Barn Owl, Bearded Tit, Brambling, Fieldfare, Jack Snipe, Meadow Pipit, Nuthatch, Patchwatch, peregrine, pintail, Redwing, Siskin, Skylark, Snipe, Stonechat, Swallow, water rail, Wigeon, WoodlarkPete Smith

This morning, during the Patchwatch, a light passage of migrant birds was observed. Species seen included Skylark (with one Woodlark amongst them), Redwing, Fieldfare, Meadow Pipit, Swallow, Stonechat, Brambling and Siskin. On the Slurry Lagoon Wigeon, Pintail, Water Rail, Jack Snipe, Snipe and eight Bearded Tits were seen, a Nuthatch was seen in the corner of the Deep Pit and two Peregrines were on the pylon. Towards dusk a Barn Owl was seen. In total over seventy species were seen. PS.