Tag Archives: Treecreeper

Spotted Flycatcher – 8th September

September 8, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 8th September, Causeway, Hobby, Ouse Dyke, Raven, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Treecreeper, water rail, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning there were three Ravens flying near the metal gates. Later two flew over the bird table. From the Causeway bench the Water Rails were seen again, plus Reed Warblers, Sedge Warblers and a Hobby. On the Lower Path, near the large oak at the car park end, a Spotted Flycatcher was seen. PS.

In the afternoon, two Treecreepers were found in trees along the Ouse Dyke. RJP.

There are at least 35 Yellow Wagtails in the field beside the Ouse Dyke, in front of the houses. The sub-station field still has three Whinchat present. JDn.

Goosander – 28th November

November 28, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 28th November, Goosander, Slurry Lagoon, TreecreeperPete Smith

This morning a male Goosander flew SW over the Slurry Lagoon and two Treecreepers were seen on trees along the Riverside Walk. PS.

Bittern – 30th May

May 30, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 30th May, Bittern, Deep Pit, Lesser Whitethroat, TreecreeperPete Smith

A Bittern was reported to have dropped into the reed bed in the Deep Pit. The Treecreepers by the footbridge have fledged at least one chick which was seen this morning and two Lesser Whitethroats were heard singing. DM.

Ruddy Shelduck – 11th May

May 11, 2021Recent wildlife sightings11th May, 2021, Common Tern, cuckoo, Garden Warbler, Lapwing, Large Gravel Pit, Lesser Whitethroat, Ruddy Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, TreecreeperPete Smith

This morning there were three Lapwings, four Common Terns and a Ruddy Shelduck (flew over) on the Ecopark. A Treecreeper was by the bridge from the Ouse Dyke, and there were two Cuckoo’s on site, one around the Large Gravel pit, one perched in a birch in the Slurry Lagoon reeds. Also there was a Lesser Whitethroat and Garden Warbler amongst the warblers. IEP.

Patchwatch – 9th May

May 9, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 9th May, cuckoo, Patchwatch, TreecreeperPete Smith

Sixty-five species were counted this morning, including Cuckoo and Treecreeper. The number of warblers singing in the afternoon was breath-taking.

Treecreeper – 17th April

April 17, 2021Recent wildlife sightingsEco-park, Footbridge, Green Sandpiper, green woodpecker, Little Gull, Marsh Harrier, Treecreeper, Whitethroat, Yellow WagtailPete Smith

This morning a pair of Treecreepers was seen in the willows near the footbridge. Also seen was a Whitethroat and a Green Woodpecker. RJP.

In the afternoon there was a Yellow Wagtail and two Green Sandpipers on the Eco-park. JDn.

There was also a report of two Little Gulls and a Marsh Harrier flying through during the day. DM.

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.

Barn Owl – 22nd January

January 22, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 22nd January, Barn Owl, Green Sandpiper, Roe Deer, Treecreeper, water railPete Smith

This evening a Barn Owl was seen hunting over the reserve. There were also four Water Rail, a Treecreeper, a Green Sandpiper and three Roe Deer. MT.

Chiffchaff – 21st January

January 21, 2020Recent wildlife sightings2020, 21st January, Chiffchaff, Green Sandpiper, Ouse Dyke, Peregrine Falcon, Snipe, TreecreeperPete Smith

Today two Chiffchaffs were seen along the Ouse Dyke. Also a Treecreeper was seen and a Green Sandpiper. Three Snipe were on the reserve and a Peregrine was seen. PS.

Barn Owl – 12th January

January 12, 2020Recent wildlife sightings12th January, 2020, Barn Owl, Green Sandpiper, kingfisher, Large Gravel Pit, peregrine, TreecreeperPete Smith

This morning, during the Monthly Bird Count, a Barn Owl was seen beside the Large Gravel Pit. Three Green Sandpipers were on the Eco-Park and one was on the floooded field by the railway bridge. Also seen were two Peregrines, a Kingfisher and a Treecreeper. PS.