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THORNE MOORS BIRDING BLOG 2015

TO SUBMIT RECORDS & PHOTOS OF YOUR THORNE MOORS BIRDS SIGHTINGS PLEASE EMAIL BRYAN VIA THE WEBSITE 'CONTACT US', please include name (or initials) and date. Also send in other vertebrate records. Records (and photos perhaps) sent to the blog will automatically be included in the annual report (except sensitive breeders). COPYRIGHT OF PHOTOS ON BSG REMAINS WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER. THANK YOU. Sightings are given most recent first, list of observers last.

FURTHER INFORMATION: MAPS, SITE NAMES, ALL PREVIOUS REPORTS (1980 TO 2013), PHOTO-TOURS, NOTES ON NEW PUBLICATIONS, POLICY AND LINKS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG. ALSO TRY THIS WEBSITE This website hosts a great deal of information and lists on Thorne Moors including the more recent annual reports THORNE MOORS BIRDS MAMMALS, HERPTILES, FISH .

HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS NNR BIRD & OTHER VERTEBRATES REPORT 2014

NOTE ON RARE BREEDING BIRD INFORMATION, IF YOU HAVE ANY PLEASE SEND IN FOR THE RECORDS, HOWEVER IT WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED ON THIS WEBSITE PLEASE NOTE: Some parts of the National Nature Reserve/SSSI are private property (parts of Goole Moor and much of Inkle Moor) and should not be entered without permission. Most of these areas have no signs saying private, however if you are unsure please contact this website 

THORNE & HATFIELD MOORS CONSERVATION FORUM BLOG Regular updates on conservation issues affecting the UK.

 

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THE THORNE MOORS BIRD LIST STANDS AT 242 SPECIES AND IS GIVEN AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG


 

LATEST SIGHTINGS 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 31/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 100, Gadwall 7, Mallard 200, Shoveler 30, Tufted Duck 13, Goosander 4 (3 males), Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1 bank top pumping station, Chiffchaff 1 bank top pumping station, Wren 5, Starling 20, Fieldfare 240, Robin 7, Stonechat 6, Linnet 60, Bullfinch 1.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 31/12/2015 Goldcrest 1, Great Tit 2 RT, Blackbird 9 RT, Robin 3 RT, Greenfinch 2 (1 RT), Goldfinch 4 (1 RT), Reed Bunting 1 RT.

Martin Warne, Calum King, Jason King 31/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 51, Greylag Goose (domestic) 70, Gadwall 16, Teal 30, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 9, Goosander 7 male, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 female, Peregrine 1 female, Moorhen 3, Golden Plover 50, Lapwing 210, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Jay 1, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 5, Starling 328, Fieldfare 100, Mistle Thrush 3, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 18 Goole Fields, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 25, Bullfinch 1.

Martin Warne 30/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 200, Greylag Goose (domestic) 23, Teal 58, Marsh Harrier 3, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 1, Long-tailed Tit 3, Starling 30, Fieldfare 12, Stonechat 2, Goldfinch 10, Linnet 15, Reed Bunting 3, Also Roe Deer 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 29/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 470, Greylag Goose (domestic) 100, Gadwall 36, Teal 160, Mallard 550, Shoveler 30, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 6, Goldeneye 1, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 45, Snipe 2, Stock Dove 2, Magpie 1, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 7, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 8 all Will Pits, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 8, Fieldfare 41, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 4, Linnet 30, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 10. Also Roe Deer 3.

Martin Warne, Helen Kirk (in part) 29/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 900, Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Gadwall 20, Teal 58, Mallard 58, Tufted Duck 7 (6 male), Goosander 5 (4 male), Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 80, Snipe 1, Barn Owl 1, Willow Tit 3, CETTI`S WARBLER 1 observed and heard calling Goole Moor Tram, Long-tailed Tit 6, Fieldfare 110, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 3, Also Roe Deer 3, Peacock 1, Mink 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 28/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 600 N, Song Thrush 1, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 7 pit tip, Goldfinch 4, Yellowhammer 1.

Rob Watson 27/12/2015 Gadwall 12, Teal 20, Shoveler 15, Tufted Duck 14, Goosander 4 males, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Willow Tit 1,Cetti’s Warbler 1 heard pump Bank Top Goole Moor, Long-tailed Tit 8, Stonechat 4, Tree Sparrow 25 Crowle, Lesser Redpoll 1, Reed Bunting 15. Also Roe Deer 2. Peacock butterfly midday Mill Drain Marsh strong flight for 30 seconds on two occasions before disappearing into vegetation.rw shov.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoveler (Rob Watson 2015).

 

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Roe Deer (Rob Watson 2015).

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 27/12/2015 Little Owl 1, Goldcrest 1 RT, Starling 1, Blackbird 16 (7 RT), Fieldfare 3, Robin 4 (3 RT), Dunnock 2 RTs, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 1, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 2 RTs.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 27/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Hen Harrier 1 male quartering Inkle Flatts from 15.40 and chased by SEO, later caught a vole and ate it and continued hunting, Herring Gull 3 pm, Great Black-backed Gull 6 pm, Woodpigeon 120, Short-eared Owl2 Inkle Flatts am but only 1 pm, Magpie 3, Blue Tit 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 14, Fieldfare 91, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 10, Dunnock 2, Meadow Pipit 8 pit tip, Chaffinch 493 (202 left am, higher count pm roost colliery area), Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 8, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 4.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 27/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 57 Will Pits Scrape, Canada Goose 2, Teal 80, Mallard 87, Wigeon 15, Gadwall 8, Shoveler 9, Tufted Duck 17, Marsh Harrier 1 cream crown New Moor, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail flew south over Paraffin towards Inkle Flatts, Kestrel 1, Magpie 2, Long-tailed Tit 23, Fieldfare 59, Goldfinch 31. Also Red Deer 3 females Will Pits. Brimstone x 1 male flying around birches at back of NNR shed.

Steve Routledge 26/12/2015 Gadwall 29, Mallard 276, Shoveler 16, Goosander 4 males Will Pitrs Scrape, Marsh Harrier 6 (1 m), Hen Harrier 1 ringtail Goole Moor, Buzzard 2, Peregrine 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Cetti’s Warbler 1 pump Goole Moor Tram, Stonechat 4 (2 pairs) reoad.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 26/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14, Gadwall 29, Teal 50, Mallard 182, Shoveler 11, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail flew low W over Inkle Flatts in front of SEOs, Sparrowhawk 1, Moorhen 1, Herring Gull 3, Great Black-backed Gull 11, Stock Dove 26, Collared Dove 2, Short-eared Owl 2 Inkle Flatts, Magpie 3, Blue Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top Goole Moor, Long-tailed Tit 2, Treecreeper 1 Will Pits, Blackbird 10, Fieldfare 48, Redwing 3, Stonechat 1 female, Dunnock 3, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 735 to roost colliery area, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 1, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 2. TO ENTER THE CLEGG MEMORIAL BIRD RACE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS NNR CRANES PROJECT ON SUNDAY JANUARY 03RD, PLEASE CONTACT GRAHAM This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. THANK YOU.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 24/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 130, Greylag Goose (domestic) 24, Gadwall 14, Teal 46, Mallard 186, Shoveler 18, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Peregrine 1 near adult female floods mobbing 2 M Harriers, Collared Dove 2, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 2, Blue Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Blackbird 15, Fieldfare 8, Redwing 5, Robin 2, Stonechat 1, Dunnock 1, Chaffinch 254 from roost colliery area, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 4, Siskin 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 23/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 80, Gadwall 20, Teal 60, Mallard 200, Shoveler 30, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 8, Marsh Harrier 2 cream-crowns, Hen Harrier 1 male, Peregrine 1, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 40, Stock Dove 42, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Blue Tit 5, Long-tailed Tit 9, Wren 4, Fieldfare 6, Robin 5, Stonechat 4, Goldfinch 9, Reed Bunting 12.

Martin Warne, Calum King, Jason King 23/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 45, Greylag Goose (domestic) 50, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 32, Teal 40, Mallard 120, Shoveler 12, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 2 male, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 2 male, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Golden Plover 3 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Lapwing 42, Woodcock 2 flushed by Hen Harrier, Snipe 2, Common Gull 41, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 12, Fieldfare 40, Stonechat 8, Goldfinch 20, Linnet 53.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 23/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 90, Gadwall 22, Teal 18, Mallard 130, Shoveler 12, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 2, Cormorant 1 SW, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 going W over floods 08.30, Peregrine 1 adult female on W side floods, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 26, Common Gull 1, Stock Dove 37, Woodpigeon 80, Short-eared Owl 2 quartering Inkle Flatts from 15.15 till dark, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 3, Carrion Crow 21, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Trram, calling and showed well, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 10, Blackbird 13, Fieldfare 47, Redwing 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 4 (3m), Dunnock 2, House Sparrow 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 423 to roost colliery area, Greenfinch 9, Goldfinch 33, Linnet 50, Reed Bunting 8.

Martin Warne 22/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 70, Canada Goose 1, Teal 70, Mallard 180, Shoveler 24, Tufted Duck 2, Goldeneye 1, Goosander 3 (1 male, 2 female), Hen Harrier 1 male, Lapwing 14, Goldcrest 1, Long-tailed Tit 22, Linnet 30.

Tom Lowe 21/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 2070 left Goole Moor roost at dawn (690 flew NE, 1380 flew west over Creyke's crossing) Cormorant 2 Marsh Harrier 3 Grey Partridge 6 Hen Harrier 1 Sparrowhawk 1 Buzzard 4 Peregrine 1 adultCetti’s Warbler 1 Bank Top pump WATER PIPIT Swinefleet Warping Drain near Goole Moor Tram pump (2nd RECORD FOR THORNE MOORS).

Helen Kirk 21/12/2015 Pintail 2 males Will Pits Scrape Hen Harrier 1 male W side.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 21/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 130, Greylag Goose (domestic) 11, Gadwall 16, Teal 50, Mallard 150,Pintail 2 males Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 5, Goldeneye 2 females Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male W side, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 3, Moorhen 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Blackbird 2, Goldfinch 11, Linnet 90, Bullfinch 2.

Martin Warne, Dave Hursthouse 20/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 120, Teal 30, Mallard 14, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 West side Pools, Lapwing 31, Lesser Black-backed Gull 6, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Long-tailed Tit 3, Fieldfare 4, Linnet 30, Also Roe Deer 3.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes 20/12/2015 Wigeon 5 Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 20, Teal 150, Mallard 180, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 7 Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 3 a female had killed and was eating a pigeon at Creyke's gate, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female Creyke's on stump, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 13, Herring Gull 2, Great Black-backed Gull 7, Woodpigeon 80, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 4, Starling 30, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 100, Stonechat 2, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 10, Siskin 1, Linnet 70, Reed Bunting 5. Also Roe Deer 3.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 19/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Teal 189, Mallard 200, Shoveler 14, Tufted Duck 5, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Stock Dove 30 Goole Fields, Blackbird 3, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 8, Goldfinch 3, Yellowhammer 1.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 18/12/2015 Goldcrest 3 RTs, Blackbird 1, Redwing 1.

Tom Lowe 16/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 960 flew NE over Goole Fields at dawn (later 1980 feeding east of Warping Drain), Cormorant 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Golden Plover 177, Herring Gull 8, Great Black-backed Gull 6, Stonechat 3, Linnet 50, Reed Bunting 12.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 16/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 70 W, Mallard 7, Grey Heron 1 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Marsh Harrier 5, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 4, Carrion Crow 7, CETTI`S WARBLER 1 called from behind pump, Long-tailed Tit 6, Fieldfare 100, Robin 1, Goldfinch 15, Linnet 1, Bullfinch 6, Reed Bunting 1.

Martin Warne 15/12/2015 Teal 70, Mallard 7, Marsh Harrier 4, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Long-tailed Tit 8, Also Roe Deer 1, Red Deer 1.

Martin Warne 14/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 400, Greylag Goose (domestic) 147, Canada Goose 1, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 3, Teal 40, Mallard 143, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 2 male & female Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 5,Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 5, Snipe 2, Herring Gull 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Coal Tit 1 Will Pits Wood, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits Wood,CETTI`S WARBLER 1 heard calling Goole Moor Tram East, Long-tailed Tit 22, Chiffchaff 1 feeding in bush at S bend, Stonechat 1, Linnet 30, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 3, Also Roe Deer 2.

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright,Richard Sprakes,(in part) 13/12/2015 Whooper Swan 18, Mallard 28, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 1 female, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 22, Black-headed Gull 1, Herring Gull 10, Great Black-backed Gull 4, Collared Dove 1, CETTI`S WARBLER 1 heard calling Swinefleet & Warping Drain, Long-tailed Tit 3, Redwing 1, Stonechat 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 13 flying South, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 8, Siskin 1, Linnet 1, Also Roe Deer 5.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes, Martin Warne (in part) 13/12/2015 Whooper Swan 18 from W landed on road floods and later off E, Pink-footed Goose 6 more heard, Gadwall 8, Teal 14, Mallard 100, Goosander 8 (7 Will Pits Scrape), Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 6 to roost mainly, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail over floods N 13.20, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 3, Moorhen 3, Lapwing 22, Black-headed Gull 1, Herring Gull 5, Great Black-backed Gull 7, Woodpigeon 200, Collared Dove 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 5, Carrion Crow 10, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 5, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Skylark 1, CETTI'S WARBLER 1 behind pump Bank Top and adjacent Swinefleet Warping Drain, Long-tailed Tit 8, Wren 10, Starling 1, Blackbird 36, Fieldfare 53, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 65, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 5, Stonechat 6, Dunnock 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 15 Bank Top together mainly, Chaffinch 384 from roost colliery area, small numbers elsewhere, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 37, Siskin 1, Linnet 1, Lesser Redpoll 3, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 14. Also Roe Deer 7.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 13/12/2015 Sparrowhawk 1, Blackbird 14 (11RT), Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 4 (3RT), Dunnock 1 (RT), Tree Sparrow 1 (RT), Chaffinch 5, Brambling 1, Goldfinch 1, Reed Bunting 9 (2RT).

Ben Steel 12/12/2015 Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 1, Willow Tit 1, Bullfinch 6.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 12/12/2015 Teal 13, Mallard 18, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 1 female, Moorhen 1, Long-tailed Tit 9, Starling 2, Blackbird 1, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 1, Dunnock 1, Goldfinch 8, Reed Bunting 2. Also Red Deer 6 WP.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) additional 11/12/2015 Whooper Swan 11 over Will Pits Scrape, Pink-footed Goose 220 over Snaith & Cowick, Teal 154, Mallard 229, Marsh Harrier 1 male, New Moor, Merlin 1 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 WPC, Jay 2 1 NNR shed, 1 WPC, Goldcrest 1 NNR shed, Blue Tit 2 WPC, Wren 2 NNR shed, Blackbird 6 Bells, Robin 2 NNR shed, Reed Bunting 7 New Moor.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) WeBS 11/12/2015 Whooper Swan 11 over Will Pits Scrape, Pink-footed Goose 1480 mainly from Goole Moor W Pool am, Greylag Goose (domestic) 87, Canada Goose 14, Gadwall 18, Teal 84, Mallard 269, Shoveler 9, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 3, Pheasant 13, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 Creyke's am, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 4, Snipe 1, Herring Gull 4, Woodpigeon 100, Magpie 2, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 20, Treecreeper 1, Wren 20, Blackbird 3, Fieldfare 1, Redwing 40, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 12, Lesser Redpoll 1, Reed Bunting 18. Also Red Deer 6 5 stags E end Goole Moor Tram, 1 hind Will Pits, Roe Deer 3.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 09/12/2015 Stonechat 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 08/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 210, Gadwall 30, Teal 100, Mallard 300, Shoveler 25, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 3, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Stock Dove 20, Woodpigeon 400, Long-tailed Tit 5, CETTI'S WARBLER 1 heard calling and observed Goole Moor Tram East, Wren 3, Blackbird 9, Fieldfare 11, Redwing 3, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 3, Stonechat 3, Linnet 30, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 11.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 08/12/2015 Peregrine 1 male, Creykes, Willow Tit 2 Canal 1, Long Tailed Tit 7 Blue Bridge, Mistle Thrush 1 Creykes, Stonechat 1 female, Creykes, Chaffinch 2 Creykes, Goldfinch 7 Will Pits, Reed Bunting 1 Blue Bridge.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 07/12/2015 Marsh Harrier 3, Peregrine 1, Kestrel 1, CETTI'S WARBLER 1 heard calling and observed Goole Moor Tram East. Long-tailed Tit 12, Fieldfare 60, Stonechat 1.

Tom Lowe 07/12/2015 CETTI'S WARBLER 1 heard calling and observed Goole Moor Tram East.

Martin Warne 07/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 143, Pheasant 22, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 male, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 2, Jay 1, Goldcrest 1,CETTI'S WARBLER 1 heard calling and observed Goole Moor Tram East Long-tailed Tit 12, Starling 130 small murmuration at dusk, Fieldfare 5, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 24, Siskin 1, Linnet 3, Also Roe Deer 3.

Tom Lowe 06/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 80, Buzzard 2, Peregrine 1 adult, Barn Owl 1 hunting Goole Fields late afternoon, Stonechat 3 Goole Fields.

Martin Warne, Calum King, Jason King 06/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 152, Greylag Goose (domestic) 96, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 12, Teal 60, Mallard 279, Pintail 1 male, Goosander 8 (6 male, 2 female), Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 43, Woodcock 1 S bends at dusk, Short-eared Owl 3 hunting around site, Jay 2, Long-tailed Tit 8, Starling 130 small murmuration at dusk, Fieldfare 4, Stonechat 6, Goldfinch 23, Linnet 100, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 4.

David Slack 03/12/2015 Pink-footed Goose 45, Mallard 14, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 m), Hen Harrier 1 male, Merlin 1, Snipe 2, Short-eared Owl 1, Carrion Crow 2, Goldcrest 4, Wren 6, Fieldfare 1, Goldfinch 6, Reed Bunting 2. Also Red Deer 6.

Martin Warne 04/12/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 112 Will Pits Scrape, Canada Goose 1 Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 12 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 60 Will Pits Scrape, Mallard 166 Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 3 Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 3 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 2 Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 16, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 1, Goldcrest 2, Fieldfare 100, Redwing 2, Stonechat 3, Goldfinch 50, Linnet 40, Bullfinch 4, Also Roe Deer 3.


Lukas Rowe (NE LIFE+) 30/11/2015 Hen Harrier 1 male Canals

Tom Lowe 30/11/2015 Marsh Harrier (1 m), Golden Plover 411 Goole Fields and Swinefleet & Reedness Fields, Black-headed Gull 90, Common Gull 30,Caspian Gull 1 adult again, Great Black-backed Gull 8, Stonechat 3.

Martin Warne 29/11/2015 Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Common Gull 29, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Fieldfare 210, Stonechat 2, Goldfinch 20, Also Red Deer 4.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Bill Priestley 28/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 180, Gadwall 17, Teal 80, Mallard 274, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 4, Goosander 7 all males, Marsh Harrier 2 (1 imm male), Kestrel 1, Common Gull 20 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Blackbird 3, Fieldfare 100, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 20, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 1. Also Roe Deer 1.

Bill Priestley 27/11/2015 Kingfisher 1 colliery area.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 26/11/2015 Hen Harrier 1 ringtail seen over fields, Blackbird 6, Robin 1 RT, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 8, Goldfinch 10 (1 RT), Lesser Redpoll 6, Reed Bunting 2 (1 RT).

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 25/11/2015 Pheasant 9, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males) to roost, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Golden Plover 145 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Common Gull 12 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Long-tailed Tit 8, Starling 40, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 50, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Goldfinch 14, Linnet 40, Lesser Redpoll 3. Also Red Deer 3 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Roe Deer 1.

Tom Lowe 25/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 160, Grey Partridge 6, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Lapwing 140. Kestrel 4, Golden Plover 190, AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (NEW SPECIES FOR THORNE MOORS No. 442) Goole Fields and N of Crowle moor with Golden Plover.tl agp1.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ian McDonald 25/11/2015 Teal 1, Mallard 10, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1 blue bridge, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 4, Goldcrest 1, Long-tailed Tit 8, Wren 4, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 40, Robin 1, Stonechat 4 (2 pr), Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 12, Reed Bunting 6.

Tom Lowe 24/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 190, Marsh Harrier 5 (1 m), Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Peregrine 1, Golden Plover 80, Dunlin 2 flew west over Goole Moor, Black-headed Gull 350, Mediterranean Gull 1 adult, Common Gull 100, Caspian Gull 1 adult again (only large gull seen!),

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Caspian Gull (Tom Lowe 2015). Stonechat 2.

Lukas Rowe (NE LIFE+) 23/11/2015 Whooper Swan 21 W to E, Hen Harrier 1 male Creyke's am.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 23/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 200, Teal 40, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Golden Plover 120 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Lapwing 10 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Snipe 1, Common Gull 45 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Stock Dove 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blackbird 3, Fieldfare 40, Tree Sparrow 3 Swinefleet Gate, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Greenfinch 1 Swinefleet Gate, Goldfinch 30,Common Redpoll (Mealy) 2 Swinefleet Gate. Also Roe Deer 3 Fox 1 Bank Top, Goole Moor

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 22/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1, Greylag Goose (domestic) 7, Teal 50, Mallard 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 perched near weather station then fast and low W, Water Rail 1, Golden Plover 20 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Lapwing 90 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Woodcock 1 Creyke's Sidings flying to fields at dusk, Black-headed Gull 38, Common Gull 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 8, Herring Gull 13, Carrion Crow 180 floods, Starling 40, Blackbird 3, Fieldfare 80, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 1. Also Brown Hare 1 Creyke's.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 21/11/2015 Mallard 7 Middle Moor, Snipe 4 Southern Canals, Starling 72 Swinefleet Gate, Fieldfare 120 Swinefleet Gate, Goldfinch 32 Will Pits, Reed Bunting 2 viewing platform.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 20/11/2015 Chiffchaff 1, Robin 1 RT, Dunnock 2 (1 RT), Greenfinch 5, Lesser Redpoll 2 (1 control).

Martin Warne 20/11/2015 Whooper Swan 8 in flight West to East, Pink-footed Goose 150, Greylag Goose (domestic) 110, Canada Goose 1 Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 10, Teal 70, Mallard 230, Shoveler 23, Tufted Duck 1, Goldeneye 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Little Egret 1 in flight Goole Moor, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 male, Lapwing 1, Common Gull 40, Short-eared Owl 1 Blackwater Dyke, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 1, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Long-tailed Tit 3, Fieldfare 58, Redwing 3, Stonechat 4, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 15, Linnet 30, Also Fox 1 Goole Fields, Peacock 1.

Ian McDonald 19/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 700, Marsh Harrier 1, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 2, Robin 1, Stonechat 1.

Martin Warne 19/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 583, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 3, Willow Tit 3 Bank Top, Long-tailed Tit 20, Fieldfare 248, Redwing 11, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 71, Siskin 30, Linnet 50, Bullfinch 1.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 17/11/2015 Wren 1, Blackbird 4 (2 RT), Song Thrush 1, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 8, Lesser Redpoll 2, Reed Bunting 2.

Tom Lowe 16/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 2580 left roost on moors at dawn and flew NE, Barnacle Goose 2 with Pinks, Marsh Harrier 2, Peregrine 2.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) (WEBS) 15/11/2015 Teal 236, Mallard 249, Shoveler 5, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 5, Black-headed Gull 25, Common Gull 1, Long-tailed Tit 8, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 117, Redwing 2, Stonechat 1, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 2.

Martin Warne 13/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 650, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Fieldfare 380, Redwing 1, Stonechat 1, Linnet 30, Shrew sp 1 Fisons Rd North.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 12/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 42, Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 5, Teal 700, Mallard 300, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 2, Goosander 1, Great White Egret 1, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 7 (1m), Hen Harrier 1 male, Moorhen 3, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 20, Common Gull 6, Lesser Black-backed Gull 9, Stock Dove 20, Jay 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 10, Starling 300, Blackbird 12, Fieldfare 780, Redwing 40, Robin 7, Stonechat 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 18, Bullfinch 4.

Martin Warne 12/11/2015 Gadwall 10, Teal 500, Mallard 260, Shoveler 30, Goosander 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Great White Egret 1 feeding Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 9, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 133, Snipe 5, Goldcrest 2, Fieldfare 178, Redwing 6, Stonechat 2, Bullfinch 2.

Steve Bamford, Peter Hinks, Peter Kendall, Barry Thompson 11/11/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Teal 200, Mallard 250, Shoveler 2, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 6 (1m), Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 7, Kestrel 2, Lapwing 150, Snipe 1, Woodpigeon 2, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 10, Blue Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 1, Starling 150, Blackbird 1, Fieldfare 500, Redwing 80, Robin 2, Stonechat 3, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 50, Reed Bunting 2. Also Migrant Hawker 3, Common Darter 1.

Tom Lowe 11/11/2015 Lesser Black-backed Gull 42, Herring Gull 6, Yellow-legged Gull 5, Caspian Gull 2 adults; (PHOTOS) 1 was new, the other the same as Monday / Tuesday, but I think that was different to the October birds.tl casp1.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Lukas Rowe (NE LIFE+) 10/11/2015 Woodcock 1 Southern Canals, Snipe 1 Southern Canals.

Tom Lowe 10/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1440, Barnacle Goose 2 left roost on moors with Pinkfeet then on Goole Fields,

 

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Barnacle Geese (Tom Lowe 2015) Teal 60, Mallard 12, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 3, Golden Plover 150, Lapwing 500, Snipe 6, Black-headed Gull 300, Lesser Black-backed Gull 50, Herring Gull 6, Yellow-legged Gull 3, Caspian Gull 1 adult,

 

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Caspian Gull (Tom Lowe 2015) Great Black-backed Gull 2, Starling 3500, Fieldfare 1170, Redwing 180, Stonechat 5, Lesser Redpoll 3, Snow Bunting 1 Goole Fields at bottom of Helena Farm.

 

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Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) Alan Bamford (in part) 10/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 40, Marsh Harrier 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 10, Goldcrest 2, Fieldfare 200, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 3, Lesser Redpoll 2.

Martin Warne 10/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 228, Marsh Harrier 7, Hen Harrier 1 male, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 100, Lesser Black-backed Gull 18, Goldcrest 1, Starling 100, Fieldfare 260, Redwing 3, Stonechat 2, Also Roe Deer 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 09/11/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Wigeon 2, Gadwall 10, Teal 800, Mallard 200, Pintail 2, Shoveler 20, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1, Stock Dove 6, Jay 2, Goldcrest 3, Long-tailed Tit 5, Starling 1000, Fieldfare 470, Redwing 20, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 1, Bullfinch 4.

Tom Lowe 09/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 2350 flew to roost on moors at dusk (from fields east of Warping Drain), Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 6, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1 male, Golden Plover 150, Lapwing 630, Lesser Black-backed Gull 24, Herring Gull 6, Yellow-legged Gull 4, Caspian Gull 1 adult,

Caspian Gull (Tom Lowe 2015) Starling 3000 south over fields during the day.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) Alan Bamford (in part) 07/11/2015 Whooper Swan 15 came in to roost at road floods, Pink-footed Goose 160, Greylag Goose (domestic) 50, Mallard 12, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 male floods from mid pm, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 10, Woodcock 1 on road in headlights at S bend, excellent views, Black-headed Gull 67, Lesser Black-backed Gull 40, Herring Gull 4, Woodpigeon 50, Carrion Crow 50, Blue Tit 1, Wren 3, Starling 6600 gathering over moors, Fieldfare 400, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 12.

David Slack 06/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1, Mallard 10, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 4, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 12, Woodpigeon 100, Rook 50, Great Tit 1, Wren 1, Fieldfare 110, Robin 1, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 3, Reed Bunting 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 05/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1500, Gadwall 10, Teal 240, Mallard 150, Shoveler 29, Pochard 2, Tufted Duck 7, Marsh Harrier 5, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Snipe 18, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 5, Skylark 7, Long-tailed Tit 8, Wren 7, Starling 1000 in freshly ploughed field Creykes gate, Fieldfare 500, Redwing 40, Robin 6, Stonechat 3, Goldfinch 6, Siskin 2, Linnet 20, Lesser Redpoll 6, Bullfinch 10.

Martin Warne 05/11/2015 Pink-footed Goose 780, Mallard 42, Marsh Harrier 4,Hen Harrier 2 male & female, Sparrowhawk 1, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 270, Snipe 30, Black-headed Gull 7, Lesser Black-backed Gull 102, Goldcrest 1, Skylark 14, Starling c4000 to roost, Fieldfare 572, Redwing 12, Stonechat 3, Reed Bunting 7.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 04/11/2015 Blackbird 1, Wren 1, Goldfinch 3 (1 RT).

Martin Warne 04/11/2015 Whooper Swan 4 ( 2 adult, 2 juv), Pink-footed Goose 26, Marsh Harrier 3, Merlin 1 hunting west side pools, Water Rail 2, Snipe 7, Lesser Black-backed Gull 8, Jay 1, Goldcrest 1, Bearded Tit heard calling Blue Bridge, Fieldfare 227, Redwing 19, Stonechat 1, Reed Bunting 7, Also Roe Deer 1.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 03/11/2015 Sparrowhawk 1, Blackbird 5 (2 RT), Song Thrush 1, Robin 5 all RT, Dunnock 2 (1 RT), Greenfinch 2, Lesser Redpoll 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 1.

Lukas Rowe (NE LIFE+) 03/11/2015 Merlin 2 road from Creyke's gate

Martin Warne 03/11/2015 Whooper Swan 4 flying South, Pink-footed Goose 1, Wigeon 2 Males Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 16, Mallard 90, Shoveler 1, Red-crested Pochard 1 Male Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 9, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Peregrine 1, Snipe 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 18, Herring Gull 4, Jay 1, Goldcrest 7, Willow Tit 3 Will Pits Wood, Long-tailed Tit 30, Treecreeper 1, Fieldfare 150, Redwing 18, Stonechat 1, Greenfinch 5, Goldfinch 64, Siskin 1, Linnet 5, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 3.

Martin Warne 02/11/2015 Pheasant 4, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Water Rail 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 11, Coal Tit 2 Will Pits Wood, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Long-tailed Tit 5, Fieldfare 95, Redwing 7, Stonechat 2, Lesser Redpoll 3, Bullfinch 1.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 01/11/2015 Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 3 (1 RT), Wren 1 (RT), Blackbird 2, Robin 1 (1 RT), Dunnock 2 (RT), Goldfinch 5, Lesser Redpoll 8 (1 Control).


Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 31/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1, Greylag Goose (domestic) 500, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 1, Teal 400, Mallard 220, Shoveler 24, Tufted Duck 6, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Merlin 1, Water Rail 1, Golden Plover 60, Lapwing 50, Common Gull 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 48, Herring Gull 6, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Goldcrest 3, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 4, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 100, Redwing 80, Robin 11, Stonechat 5, Meadow Pipit 6, Brambling 2, Goldfinch 6, Bullfinch 6, Reed Bunting 5. Also Red Deer 3.

Rob Watson 31/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 2, Greylag Goose (domestic) 250, Canada Goose 90 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 1 female, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail Goole Moor east - low towards east 13.00, Water Rail 3, Lapwing 40, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Long-tailed Tit 15, Fieldfare 50, Stonechat 1, Tree Sparrow 10 Crowle, Lesser Redpoll 5, Bullfinch 6, Reed Bunting 12. Also Red Deer 4 one still with Goats Crowle Moor. Southern Hawker 1 Comma 1.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 31/10/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 cream-crown, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Black-headed Gull 5, Woodpigeon 30, Magpie 4, Jay 2, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Skylark 14, Long-tailed Tit 14, Blackbird 13, Fieldfare 100, Redwing 2, Robin 5, Dunnock 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 16, Siskin 2, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 3, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 10.

Steve & Alan Bamford 30/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 2000, Mallard 10, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 2, Fieldfare 100, Redwing 20, Stonechat 6, Reed Bunting 2.

Col Neale 30/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 2000 on moors, joined by 1000+ more later and all SE at dusk, Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Canada Goose 20, Gadwall 20, Teal 400, Mallard 67, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 1, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3 cream-crowns, Hen Harrier 1 adult m came in from N down edge Will Pits wood and dropped into Will Pits, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 3, Fieldfare 200, Stonechat 2, Goldfinch 24, Reed Bunting 10.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 29/10/2015 Marsh Harrier 1, Lapwing 60, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 4, Fieldfare 80, Redwing 30, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 3. Also Red Deer 2 Will Pits.rm whooper swans.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Martin Warne 28/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 581, Canada Goose 1 West side Pools, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 26, Ringed Plover 1 West side Pools am, Dunlin 1 West side Pools am, Snipe 40, Black-headed Gull 42, Lesser Black-backed Gull 19, Jay 1, Goldcrest 10, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Long-tailed Tit 17, Starling 1500 to roost, Fieldfare 97, Redwing 37, Stonechat 6, Goldfinch 34, Linnet 14, Bullfinch 1, Also Roe Deer 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 27/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 3000 estimate, Greylag Goose (domestic) 110, Canada Goose 1, Wigeon 20, Teal 20, Mallard 100, Pochard 3, Tufted Duck 10, Marsh Harrier 3, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 20, Goldcrest 4, Blue Tit 6, Long-tailed Tit 14, Treecreeper 1, Blackbird 30, Fieldfare 98, Redwing 33, Robin 41, Dunnock 2, Chaffinch 12, Goldfinch 20, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 23. Also Stoat 1.

Martin Warne 26/10/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 63, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Collared Dove 1, Jay 1, Goldcrest 3, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Long-tailed Tit 11, Fieldfare 196, Redwing 2, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 6, Goldfinch 17, Bullfinch 3.

Tom Lowe 26/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1750 Goole Fields in stubble north of reservoir until 1430 when flushed and flew SW onto Goole Moor, WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE (European) 2 adults with the Pinkfeet,

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White-fronted Geese (Tom Lowe 2015) Teal 230, Mallard 40, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 3, Peregrine 1 male, Lapwing 80, Black-headed Gull 250, Lesser Black-backed Gull 50, Herring Gull 5, Yellow-legged Gull 8, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 12, Starling 500, Fieldfare 140 S, Stonechat 7, Linnet 120. Also Common Hawker 20+, Common Darter 30+, Black Darter 300+, Red Admiral 2, Peacock 4.

Tom Lowe 25/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1340 flew in to roost on moors at dusk, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 3, Peregrine 1 male Goole Fields, Golden Plover 125, Lapwing 185, Lesser Black-backed Gull 180, Herring Gull 15, Yellow-legged Gull 10, CASPIAN GULL 2 one metal ringed,

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Caspian Gull 2 (Tom Lowe 2015) Goldcrest 18, Skylark 80, Stonechat 6 (3 Goole Moor, 3 Goole Fields), Brambling 2 Goole Moor then flew south.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 25/10/2015 Goldcrest 9 (1 RT), Long-tailed Tit 1 (RT), Chiffchaff 1, Wren 2, Redwing 1.

Martin Warne 25/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 587, Greylag Goose (domestic) 1, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 63, Jay 1, Goldcrest 1, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 7, Starling c1000 murmuration woodside pm, Fieldfare 1, Stonechat 3, Linnet 8, Also Roe Deer 5, Common Lizard 1 Eastern Boundary Tram.

Martin Warne 24/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 130, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 Male hunting Blue Bridge, Peregrine 1 Goole Moor, Water Rail 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 34, Goldcrest 3, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 13, Fieldfare 96, Stonechat 5, Linnet 30.

Martin Warne 23/10/2015 Mallard 82, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 16, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 Middle Moor, Jay 1, Goldcrest 5, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 3, Stonechat 2, Also Roe Deer 3.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 23/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 400, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 2, Teal 373, Mallard 130, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 109, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 49, Common Gull 7, Lesser Black-backed Gull 8, Goldcrest 3, Skylark 4, Fieldfare 15, Redwing 10, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 8, Goldfinch 30, Siskin 4, Linnet 26, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 2. Also Roe Deer 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 22/10/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Canada Goose 3, Teal 600, Mallard 200, Shoveler 20, Tufted Duck 2, Cormorant 1, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 3 (1 m), Buzzard 1, Crane 3 seen on 3 occasions during the morning on the last time disappearing high to the south east, Jay 3, Goldcrest 3, Long-tailed Tit 10, Wren 9, Fieldfare 14, Redwing 10, Robin 18, Bullfinch 8.

Martin Warne 21/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 2, Teal 21, Mallard 40, Shoveler 2, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1 West side Pools, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 99, Snipe 5, Lesser Black-backed Gull 17, Goldcrest 12, Willow Tit 4 Around site, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 22, Fieldfare 125, Redwing 4, Meadow Pipit 14, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 30, Siskin 1, Lesser Redpoll 2, Also Red Deer 1, Roe Deer 1, Red Arrows display team 6 beyond Crowle.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 20/10/2015 Goldcrest 14, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 3 (2 RT), Blackbird 4, Redwing 5, Dunnock 1 (RT), Siskin 2.

Martin Warne 20/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 572, Mallard 82, Pheasant 8, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 58, Snipe 3, Jay 1, Goldcrest 1, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 13, Redwing 2, Stonechat 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 20/10/2015 Teal 320, Mallard 240, Shoveler 5, Cormorant 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 6 (2m), Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 5, Crane 3 came in from the east to Goole tram, Golden Plover 50, Lapwing 215, Snipe 7, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 3, Jackdaw 1, Goldcrest 7, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 4, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 15, Long-tailed Tit 16, Fieldfare 100, Redwing 100, Robin 36, Stonechat 8, Goldfinch 12, Lesser Redpoll 10, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 20.

Tom Lowe 19/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1370, Greylag Goose (domestic) 39, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 2, Golden Plover 90, Lapwing 205, Snipe 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 180, Herring Gull 10, Yellow-legged Gull 8, Great Black-backed Gull 6, Goldcrest 10, Starling 300, Fieldfare 26, Redwing 5, Stonechat 5, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 2.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 18/10/2015 Goldcrest 6, Blue Tit 1, Blackcap 1, Wren 2, Redwing 7, Robin 2.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 19/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Kestrel, Water Rail, Moorhen, Crane, Lapwing, Snipe, Goldcrest, Great Tit, Skylark, Starling, Redwing, Stonechat, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii), Meadow Pipit, Greenfinch, Goldfinch. Also Roe Deer 4, Red Deer 1. Common Lizard 1.

Martin Warne 19/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 890, Mallard 56, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail high over West side Pools, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Crane 2 Heard calling, Snipe 2, Jay 2, Skylark 12, Stonechat 5, Goldfinch 3, Lesser Redpoll 3.

Martin Warne 18/10/2015 Mute Swan 2 over Main Floods, Pink-footed Goose 939, Greylag Goose (domestic) 110 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 36, Mallard 143, Pheasant 17, Cormorant 1 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 6, Crane 2 Heard calling, Golden Plover 15, Lapwing 3, Snipe 10, Lesser Black-backed Gull 26, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Goldcrest 5, Skylark 10, Fieldfare 2, Redwing 20, Stonechat 1, Goldfinch 18, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 14.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Managers) additional 17/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1000 to and from floods leaving E, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Crane 2 adults, Lapwing 170, Snipe 13, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 20, Goldcrest 3, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Skylark 76 mostly W, Long-tailed Tit 6, Starling 44, Redwing 9, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 6, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 6.

Martin Warne 17/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 561, Teal 310, Mallard 76, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1 West side Pools am & pm, Lapwing 99, Snipe 7, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Goldcrest 1, Skylark 5, Fieldfare 1 overhead Blue Bridge, Mistle Thrush 2, Goldfinch 5, Lesser Redpoll 2, Stonechat 2, Also Peacock 1.

Lukas Rowe (NE LIFE+) 16/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 300 floods.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 15/10/2015 Goldcrest 19, Long-tailed Tit 1, Redwing 3.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 14/10/2015 Goldcrest 15, Blue Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 1, Blackbird 1, Redwing 3, Robin 9, Lesser Redpoll 1.

Lukas Rowe (NE LIFE+) 14/10/2015 Hen Harrier 1 ringtial Elmhirst.

Tom Lowe 13/10/2015 Mute Swan 4 immatures flew over Goole Moor few times during morning, Whooper Swan 2 adults flew north over fields at 1055, Pink-footed Goose 650, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 250, Herring Gull 12, Yellow-legged Gull 14, Great Black-backed Gull 6.

Lukas Rowe (NE LIFE+) 12/10/2015 Hen Harrier 1 Creyke’s.

Tom Lowe 11/10/2015 Mute Swan 4 flew to roost on Will Pits Scrape from Crowle direction at dusk,, Pink-footed Goose 450, Greylag Goose (domestic) 60, Teal 480 Goole Moor East Pools, Mallard 20, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 3, Crane 3 Goole Moor/Fields,

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Cranes (Tom Lowe 2015) Golden Plover 180, Lapwing 102, Snipe 9, Lesser Black-backed Gull 390, Herring Gull 40, Yellow-legged Gull 26 most roosted on Goole Moor at dusk, Great Black-backed Gull 10, Jay 6, Goldcrest 15, Chiffchaff 3, Fieldfare 10, Grey Wagtail 1 flew west Goole Fields, Siskin 8 flew west Goole Fields.

Martin Warne 12/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 23, Hen Harrier 1 Male quartering fields leading to Creykes Gate, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Snipe 11, Jay 3, Goldcrest 1, Coal Tit 2 Woodpecker Corner, Willow Tit 2 Western Boundary, Skylark 10, Chiffchaff 2, Starling 5, Linnet 1, Lesser Redpoll 9, Stonechat 1, Siskin 1, Reed Bunting 5, Also Grey Squirrel 1 Woodpecker Corner, Roe deer 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), (Martin Warne, Richard Sprakes in part) 11/10/2015 Mute Swan 1 over NE corner Goole Moor going E, Pink-footed Goose 3200, Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Canada Goose 18, Teal 650, Mallard 38, Shoveler 14, Tufted Duck 2, Common Scoter 1 juvenile on Will Pits Scrape first thing (BPW 5th record for Thorne Moors), Pheasant 10, Cormorant 2 on Will Pits Scrape, Little Grebe 2 one on Goole East pool was a juvenile, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1 Will Pits, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 4, Crane 3 Goole Moor, Golden Plover 42, Lapwing 154, Ruff 1 on Goole Moor E pool, Greenshank 2 on Goole Moor E pool, Snipe 24, Black-headed Gull 36, Lesser Black-backed Gull 20, Woodpigeon 20, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 1, Jay 3, Jackdaw 3 Crowle Moor, Carrion Crow 20, Goldcrest 5, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 4 with 1 Will Pits 1 Crowle Moor and 2 NE corner Goole Moor, Skylark 60, Swallow 4 over Will Pits Scrape first thing, Treecreeper 1, Starling 29, Blackbird 1, Redwing 1, Robin 8, Stonechat 5, Dunnock 2, Tree Sparrow 6 Swinefleet gate, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 28, Chaffinch 3, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 60, Lesser Redpoll 9, Bullfinch 1 Will Pits, Reed Bunting 24.

Richard Sprakes 11/10/2015 Little Grebe 1, Hobby 2 adult and juvenile, Peregrine 2 m & fm, Jay 5, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 22, Starling 18, Mistle Thrush 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Brambling 1 Bells. Also Stoat 1.

Tom Lowe 10/09/2015 Jack Snipe 1, Short-eared Owl 1 Goole Fields north of Creyke's gate (from farmer).

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 10/10/2015 Buzzard 1 Will Pits, Kestrel 1 Swinefleet Gate, Peregrine 1 Swinefleet Gate, Golden Plover 52 over Goole Moor, Green Woodpecker 1 Will Pits, Wren 1 Will Pits, Blackbird 22 Will Pits, Chaffinch 2 Will Pits, Goldfinch 39 Will Pits.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 10/10/2015 Goldcrest 3, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 1, Blackbird 1, Robin 2, Lesser Redpoll.

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes (in part) 11/10/2015 Mute Swan 1 Pink-footed Goose 2000, Teal 151, Mallard 12, Shoveler 3, Marsh Harrier 6 hunting West side Pools, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 4, Crane 3 in flight, Golden Plover 42 Goole Fields, Lapwing 220, Snipe 20, Black-headed Gull 34, Common Gull 2, Goldcrest 1, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Skylark 16, Starling 139, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 1, Lesser Redpoll 2, Stonechat 4, Tree Sparrow 6, Reed Bunting 5, Also Red Admiral 1, Stoat 1.

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright (and Des Parmenter in part) 10/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 606, Wigeon 1 heard calling Will Pits Scrape, Teal 289, Mallard 136, Shoveler 14, Tufted Duck 2 Will Pits Scrape, Cormorant 1 Will Pits Scrape, Little Egret 2 Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 Male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 3, Crane 3 flying East, Golden Plover c500, Lapwing 52, Dunlin 1 heard calling Main Floods, Snipe 13, Black-headed Gull 15, Lesser Black-backed Gull 8, Yellow-legged Gull 1 courtesy BW, Jay 2, Goldcrest 6, Skylark 12, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 18, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 2, Lesser Redpoll 6, Bullfinch 3, Stonechat 3, Tree Sparrow 1, Reed Bunting 12, Also Red Admiral 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Martin Warne (and Des Parmenter in part) 10/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 571, Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 3, Teal 765, Mallard 138, Shoveler 21, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 10, Cormorant 4 (3 N and 1 on Will Pits Scrape),Little Egret 2 from S and landed Will Pits Scrape (colour rings on 1 were white 9 left and 8 yellow right), Little Grebe 2 one on Goole East pool was a juvenile, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 immature male floods, Sparrowhawk 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 2, Crane 7 4 Goole Moor flying around and landing 3 Swinefleet & Reedness fields then to moors, Golden Plover 500, Lapwing 30, Dunlin 1, Snipe 34, Black-headed Gull 48, Lesser Black-backed Gull 30, Yellow-legged Gull 1, Woodpigeon 40, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 2, Jay 6, Carrion Crow 20, Goldcrest 10, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 3, Skylark 30, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 1, Blackcap 1 male ringing, Wren 5, Starling 24, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 10, Stonechat 5, Tree Sparrow 1 Swinefleet gate, Grey Wagtail 1 pump to Crowle Marsh North, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 2, Siskin 1, Lesser Redpoll 23, Bullfinch 2 Will Pits, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 24. Also Red Deer 6 Goole Moor, Roe Deer 4, Water Vole 1 Mill Drain at Blue Bridge. Common Lizard 1 in Blackwater Dike trying to keep its head up and wriggling to swim but not able to move, rescued with reed stem which it grabbed.

Gary Featherstone 09/10/2015 Marsh Harrier 4, Pink-footed Goose 500, Shoveler 1, Hen Harrier 1 adult male hunting along northern edge, Crane 4 W end Goole Moor, Lapwing 2, Jack Snipe 1 possibly, flushed by Marsh Harrier kept low and went down after 100 meters, Snipe 10.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 09/10/2015 Great Tit 2 (1 RT), Wren 1, Blackbird 4 (2 RT), Robin 1, Dunnock 4 (1 RT), Tree Sparrow 2, Chaffinch 3, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 1, Lesser Redpoll 18, Reed Bunting 3.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Smith (EU LIFE+) 08/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 62, Buzzard 1, Green Sandpiper 1 W side, Jay 3, Goldcrest 3, Skylark 26, Chiffchaff 1, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 60, Lesser Redpoll 4, Yellowhammer 2. Also Red Deer 1 stag Mervyn's Tram, Fox 1 Elmhirst Tram. Common Frog 1 immature on Middle Moor Tram, Common Lizard 1 Elmhirst Tram area. Bog Bush Cricket 3. Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 1, Small White 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 08/10/2015 Gadwall 10, Teal 500, Mallard 50, Tufted Duck 2, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (1 m), Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 5, Crane 5 estimate of birds throughout day, Snipe 6, Jay 3, Goldcrest 4, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 3, Coal Tit 1, Skylark 20, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 4, Starling 12, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 1, Robin 41, Stonechat 10, Dunnock 2, Tree Sparrow 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 10, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 15, Lesser Redpoll 37, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 40.

Richard Smith (EU LIFE+) 07/10/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 cream-crown

Tom Lowe 06/10/2015 Red Kite 1 N at 13.10 flushing gulls off Goole Fields, Crane 7 Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Lesser Black-backed Gull 200, Yellow-legged Gull 15.

David Slack 06/10/2015 Mallard 6, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 m), Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Crane 3 in flight flying East across Middle Moor Tram, Magpie 4, Carrion Crow 4, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 6.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 06/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 200, Teal 300, Mallard 100, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 4 or more all cream-crowns, Kestrel 4, Hobby 1, Crane 4, Golden Plover 1, Lapwing 150, Snipe 17, Stock Dove 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 3, Jay 1, Goldcrest 3, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 6, Skylark 10, Long-tailed Tit 7, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 1, Wren 8, Starling 120, Redwing 123, Robin 32, Stonechat 1, Goldfinch 20, Bullfinch 5, Reed Bunting 24.

David Slack 06/10/2015 Mallard 6, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 m), Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Crane 3 E over Middle Moor, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 4, Stonechat 4, Meadow Pipit 6.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Managers), Richard Sprakes, (Martin Warne in part) 04/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 404, Greylag Goose (domestic) 100, Mallard 20, Shoveler 5, Cormorant 3 single Will Pits Scrape and 2 over Crowle Moor, Little Grebe 1, Red Kite 1 NNE over middle of moors at evening (17.25), Marsh Harrier 5 at least to roost, Hen Harrier 1 male NW side, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 Swinefleet & Reedness fields chasing Linnets, Water Rail 4, Moorhen 4, Crane 7 roaming around N side of moors last couple of hours, Lapwing 190, Snipe 38, Lesser Black-backed Gull 60, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 30, Collared Dove 5, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Magpie 2, Jay 5, Jackdaw 4, Carrion Crow 20, Goldcrest 5, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 10, Willow Tit 3 Bank Top at Will Pits, Skylark 10, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 1 female, Treecreeper 1, Wren 3, Starling 10, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 1, Robin 26, Stonechat 6, Wheatear 1 track to Creyke's, Dunnock 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 32, Chaffinch 25, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 16, Siskin 1, Linnet 120, Lesser Redpoll 46, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 16. Red Deer 4 or more roaring and young in goat field Crowle Moor. Also Common Lizard 2 (1 on NE compound fence 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound).

Martin Warne, (Richard Sprakes, Bryan Wainwright in part) 04/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 448, Greylag Goose (domestic) 118, Canada Goose 1, Teal 500, Shoveler 6, Pheasant 2, Red Kite 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 Male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 5, Crane 7 Lapwing 64, Snipe 21, Lesser Black-backed Gull 22, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Goldcrest 3, Skylark 5, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 14, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 8, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 1, Stonechat 8, Reed Bunting 6, Also Vapourer Moth 3.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 03/10/2015 Goldcrest 5 (1 RT), Great Tit 2 (1 RT), Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 1, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 1.

Martin Warne, Calum King, Jason King 03/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 205, Greylag Goose (domestic) 137, Canada Goose 1, Teal 20, Shoveler 4, Pheasant 4, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 4, Crane 6 In flight West to East, Golden Plover 107 Goole Fields, Lapwing 78, Snipe 59, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Jay 3, Goldcrest 2, Skylark 9, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 4, Starling 18, Mistle Thrush 3, Robin 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 29, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 10, Linnet 240 Goole Fields & Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Lesser Redpoll 6, Bullfinch 1, Stonechat 7, Reed Bunting 7, Also Vapourer Moth 1, Stoat 1, Red Deer 12.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Managers) additional 03/10/2015 Mute Swan 7 N over Creyke's, Pink-footed Goose 200, Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Mallard 30, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 4 (1m 3 fm), Hen Harrier 1 immature male floods, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 6, Crane 3 family with this year's chick to Goole Fields then back to moors, Golden Plover 100, Lapwing 420, Snipe 14, Black-headed Gull 10, Lesser Black-backed Gull 200, Herring Gull 4, Great Black-backed Gull 40, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 30, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 4, Jay 3, Jackdaw 2, Carrion Crow 40, Goldcrest 11, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 3, Willow Tit 2 Crowle Moor, Skylark 16, Long-tailed Tit 7, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 2 male and female Will Pits, Wren 2, Starling 40, Blackbird 7, Song Thrush 1, Robin 10, Stonechat 4 (2 m 2 fm), Dunnock 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 10, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 9, Siskin 2, Linnet 300, Lesser Redpoll 12, Common Crossbill 5 a male and 4 female/immatures just N of pump E end Goole Moor then perched before flying S in Will Pits direction, Bullfinch 5 Will Pits, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 15. Also Red Deer 3 2 roaring S end moors and 1 in male Will Pits, others heard in marsh E end Goole Moor.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 03/10/2015 Mute Swan 7, Mallard 100, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 3 cream-crowns, Buzzard 4, Crane 3, Lapwing 100, Snipe 11, Stock Dove 6, Great Spotted Woodpecker 4, Jay 2, Jackdaw 4, Chiffchaff 1, Blackcap 4, Chaffinch 30, Greenfinch 5, Goldfinch 20, Linnet 140, Lesser Redpoll 6, Bullfinch 3.

Gary Featherstone 02/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 20, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (1m 4 fm), Hen Harrier 1 male distant flying along northern end of Black Dyke seen from picnic bench, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 200, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1, Stonechat 4, Linnet 300.

Rob Watson 02/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 70 (1000 Acre floods), Shelduck 2 (1000 Acre floods), Teal 150, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 1, Cormorant 2 (circled WPS left north), Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Water Rail 1, Crane 2 (heard Woodside), Lapwing 120, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Jay 3, Willow Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 25, Stonechat 2, Tree Sparrow 6 (Crowle), Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4,

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Pied Wagtail (Rob Watson 2015) Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 20. Also a Roe Deer 1.

 


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Red Deer (Rob Watson 2015)

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 02/10/2015 Great Tit 1 (1RT), Wren 1, Blackbird 1, Robin 2, Dunnock 1, Greenfinch 1.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's Gate 02/10/2015 Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 1, Blackbird 1, Robin 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) additional 02/10/2015 Mallard 50, Lapwing 300 (total), Black-headed Gull 27, Lesser Black-backed Gull 300, Herring Gull 4, Yellow-legged Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 10 possibly far more, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Jackdaw 10, Rook 40, Carrion Crow 30, Robin 30, Tree Sparrow 3, Greenfinch 5.

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 02/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose 147, Greylag Goose (domestic) 92, Canada Goose 1, Teal 200, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Crane 1 Heard calling, Golden Plover 55 Goole Fields, Lapwing 161, Snipe 16, Goldcrest 2, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 4, Chiffchaff 1, Treecreeper 1, Wren 4, Starling 130, Robin 6, Tree Sparrow 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 4, Siskin 1, Linnet 100 feeding Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Lesser Redpoll 6, Bullfinch 3, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 7, Also Vapourer Moth 3.

Martin Warne 01/10/2015 Pink-footed Goose Unable to determine number as hidden above cloud cover, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Crane 1 Heard calling, Grey Plover 1 calling Creykes Crossing heading West, Goldcrest 1, Long-tailed Tit 10, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 4, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Siskin 1, Linnet 3, Lesser Redpoll 9, Reed Bunting 3, Also Small Copper 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 01/10/2015 Grey Partridge 7 female, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Golden Plover 2, Snipe 23, Stock Dove 2, Jackdaw 8, Rook 80, Carrion Crow 420, Goldcrest 1, Swallow 1, Long-tailed Tit 19, Chiffchaff 6, Blackcap 3, Robin 50, Stonechat 4, Goldfinch 2, Lesser Redpoll 60, Reed Bunting 60.


Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 30/09/2015 Kestrel 1, Snipe 1, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Sparrowhawk 1 ? Small raptor flew between bars of Creyke's gate!

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 29/09/2015 Pink-footed Goose 15, Wigeon 2, Teal 300, Mallard 50, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 5 (1 male 4 female), Sparrowhawk 1, Hobby 1, Grey Plover 1 over limestone road, Snipe 12, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Goldcrest 1, Willow Tit 1, Chiffchaff 7, Blackcap 3, Robin 52, Greenfinch 3, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 28. Also Red Deer 1 stag Will Pits.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 27/09/2015 Wren 2 (1RT), Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 11 (1RT), Song Thrush 1, Tree Sparrow 1.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 26/09/2015 Great Tit 1, Wren 1, Dunnock 2, Meadow Pipit 12, Chaffinch 3, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 16, Lesser Redpoll 4.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 26/09/2015 Pink-footed Goose 81, Greylag Goose (domestic) 50, Gadwall 5, Teal 81, Mallard 70, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 2, Cormorant 1, Little Grebe 5, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 over limestone road near W end Goole Moor Tram, Snipe 3, Stock Dove 2, Jay 1, Goldcrest 1, House Martin 10, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 4, Blackcap 4, Robin 29, Meadow Pipit 30, Linnet 60, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 33.

Martin Warne 26/09/2015 Pink-footed Goose 80 Flying East, Gadwall 2, Teal 41, Mallard 12, Shoveler 6, Pheasant 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 4, Lapwing 13, Goldcrest 3, Coal Tit 2 Cassons, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 2, Wren 3, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 2, Stonechat 10, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 27, Goldfinch 12, Siskin 2, Linnet 1, Lesser Redpoll 5, Reed Bunting 9, Also Red Deer 6.

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Rhododendron Leafhopper Graphocephala fennahi Casson’s, an introduced species only found on site since 2011 (Martin Warne 2015)

Martin Warne, Jason King 25/09/2015 Pink-footed Goose 140 1000 acre flushed by Harrier, Greylag Goose (domestic) 11, Gadwall 2, Teal 120, Mallard 35, Shoveler 40, Tufted Duck 5, Pheasant 4, Cormorant 1 "Drying Wings" Will Pits Scrape, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Lapwing 13, Snipe 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 6, Herring Gull 3, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Collared Dove 1 Main Canal, Jay 2, Goldcrest 1, Willow Tit 3 (2 Will Pits Wood, 1 Bank Top), Skylark 1, Swallow 2, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 1, Blackcap 2 Will Pits Wood, Treecreeper 1, Wren 2, Mistle Thrush 9 On wires leading to Creykes Gate, Robin 13, Stonechat 11, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 45, Goldfinch 9, Siskin 3, Linnet 8, Lesser Redpoll 9, Reed Bunting 3, Also Roe Deer 1, Red Fox 1 Fisons Rd, Painted Lady 1 Bank Top.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 24/09/2015 Wigeon 4, Gadwall 1, Teal 400 or more, Mallard 250, Tufted Duck 2, Cormorant 1, Marsh Harrier 4 cream-crowns, Buzzard 2, Lapwing 25, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Chiffchaff 8, Whitethroat 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Smith (EU LIFE+) 24/09/2015 Mallard 30, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Black-headed Gull 120 on Woodside, Herring Gull 1, Goldcrest 2, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 3, Lesser Redpoll 5. Also Adder 1 female N-S stretch Angle Drain. Bog Bush Cricket 2, Bog Hoverfly 2, Rhododendron Leaf-hopper and Scale Bug many.

Martin Warne 24/09/2015 Teal 15, Mallard 30, Shoveler 12, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Snipe 1, Goldcrest 2 Angle Drain, Swallow 3, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 2, Also Roe Deer 1, Common Lizard 2 Angle Drain & Middle Moor Tram.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Managers) 23/09/2015 Lapwing 2, Jay 1, Siskin 3.

Martin Warne, Ian McDonald 23/09/2015 Gadwall 2, Teal 70, Mallard 12, Shoveler 12, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Lapwing 16, Snipe 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Goldcrest 3 Will Pits Wood, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits Wood, Swallow 5, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 3, Wren 4, Robin 6, Meadow Pipit 5, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 2, Lesser Redpoll 1, Reed Bunting 3, Also Common Frog 1.

Tom Lowe 22/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 480 from NNW, Canada Goose 45, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 small ringtial early am either or Montagu's Harrier.

Martin Warne 22/09/2015 Teal 43, Mallard 6, Shoveler 11, Pheasant 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Peregrine 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 21, Goldcrest 2 Blackwater Dyke, Swallow 2, Long-tailed Tit 16, Chiffchaff 3, Starling 63 Goole Fields, Meadow Pipit 9, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 2.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 22/09/2015 Teal 120, Mallard 20, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Crane 2 Goole Moor E side, Snipe 2, Skylark 3, Swallow 1, Chiffchaff 1, Blackcap 1, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 10, Water Rail 1, Jackdaw 2 over W side Goole Moor, Grey Wagtail 1 over E side Goole Moor and calling. Also Stoat 1 road at Green Belt.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 22/09/2015 Blackbird 8 (3RT), Meadow Pipit 14, Goldfinch 2, Lesser Redpoll 3.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 22/09/2015 Teal 200, Mallard 60, Shoveler 1, Marsh Harrier 4 cream-crowns, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 4, Crane 1 Goole Moor E side, Lapwing 25, Snipe 4, Jay 3, Skylark 2, Swallow 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 6, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Robin 20, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 10, Goldfinch 10, Lesser Redpoll 1, Reed Bunting 27. Also Red Deer 10 (8 adults and 2 young).

Tom Lowe 21/09/2015 Teal 220, Mallard 18, Shoveler 6, Marsh Harrier 2, Peregrine 2, Snipe 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 620 Goole Fields then S to roost, Herring Gull 30, Yellow-legged Gull 28, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Yellow Wagtail 1.

Martin Warne, Steve Hiner (in part) 21/09/2015 Gadwall 13, Teal 68, Mallard 49, Shoveler 6, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 3, Lapwing 30, Snipe 8, Swallow 8, Long-tailed Tit 2, Starling 90 Goole Fields, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 6, Siskin 2, Linnet 4, Also Vapourer Moth 1.

Simon Piling 20/09/2015 Pink-footed Goose 6 Goole Fields.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes, Dave Hursthouse 20/09/2015 Teal 190, Mallard 40, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female chasing passerine, Buzzard, Kestrel 5, Hobby 2, Peregrine 1 immature female Goole Fields, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Golden Plover 1 Goole Fields, Lapwing 195 Goole Moor E pool mainly, Ringed Plover 3, Greenshank 1, Snipe 30, Jay 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jackdaw 2 over Goole Moor calling, Willow Tit 1 Will pits, Skylark 11, Swallow 5, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 3, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 16, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 12, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 1.

Bernard & Maurine Featherstone 19/09/2015 Comma 1, Small White, Green-veined White, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Brimstone, Meadow Brown.

Col Neale 19/09/2015 Peregrine 1 juvenile W side.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes 19/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 90, Teal 300, Mallard 20, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 4, Cormorant 1 on Will Pits Scrape, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 200, Ringed Plover 2 Goole Moor W pools, Ruff 1 W floods, Snipe 15, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 20, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jackdaw 3 over Goole Moor calling, Goldcrest 3, Great Tit 2, Swallow 3, Chiffchaff 10, Blackcap 12, Spotted Flycatcher 1 Will Pits, Stonechat 5 family Goole Moor, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 30, Goldfinch 26, Lesser Redpoll 6, Bullfinch 1. Also Roe Deer 2. Common Lizard 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, Adder 1 female Will Pits Scrape viewing mound.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 19/09/2015 Chiffchaff 3, Robin 2 (1RT), Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 13, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 9, Reed Bunting 1.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 18/09/2015 Chiffchaff 2, Whitethroat 1, Treecreeper 1, Wren 1 (RT), Blackbird 1 (RT), Robin 3 (2RT), Dunnock 1, House Sparrow 1, Meadow Pipit 22, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 7, Goldfinch 4.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 17/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 500, Teal 120, Mallard 70, Shoveler 7, Marsh Harrier 4 cream-crowns, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Peregrine 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 32, Ruff 4, Snipe 7, Swallow 100, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Whinchat 1, Stonechat 10, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 130 (100 Fison's road 30 Goole Moor Tram), Siskin 3, Bullfinch 1.

Ian McDonald 16/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 150, Teal 20, Mallard 35, Pheasant 1 hen, Marsh Harrier 3 female, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 40, Ruff 2, Woodcock 1, Woodpigeon 2, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 4, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, House Martin 80, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 4, Robin 1, Stonechat 6 a female and 5 juveniles,

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Stonechat (Ian McDonald 2015)

 


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Stonechat (Ian McDonald 2015) Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 1.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 16/08/2015 Greylag Goose 325, Marsh Harrier 1 male, New Moor, Buzzard 2 Bank top, Lapwing 57, Stonechat 4 young, Goole Moor Tram, Meadow Pipit 15.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 16/09/2015 Chiffchaff 2, Whitethroat 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 2, Blackbird 5, Robin 5 (2RT), Meadow Pipit 14, Chaffinch 5, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 9, Siskin 2, Reed Bunting 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 15/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 300, Teal 200, Marsh Harrier 6 (2 males and 4 cream-crowns), Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 14, Ringed Plover 2, Ruff 11, Dunlin 1, Snipe 50 (10 plus a party of 40), Goldcrest 1, Sand Martin 10, Swallow 200, House Martin 159, Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 3, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 21, Chaffinch 30, Goldfinch 30, Siskin 1, Reed Bunting 30.

Julian Small (Senior Reserve Manager) 14/09/2015 RED-BACKED SHRIKE 1 juvenile halfway along Goole Moor Tram, perched in bush

Tom Lowe 14/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 160, Teal 154, Mallard 20, Grey Partridge 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 juvenile, Buzzard 3, Hobby 1 juvenile, Crane 3 adults,

(Tom Lowe 2015) Lapwing 57, Ringed Plover 1, Ruff 5, Snipe 52, Lesser Black-backed Gull 700 north and east fields Goole Fields, Herring Gull 9, Yellow-legged Gull 32 a new maximum for thorne Moors, Caspian Gull 1 3rd year/adult, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Barn Owl 1 Bank Top mid-pm, RED-BACKED SHRIKE 1 juvenile middle of Goole Moor Tram,

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(Tom Lowe 2015) Jay 2, Goldcrest 9, Willow Tit 2 Bank Top, Reed Warbler 1, Stonechat 6 including 3 juveniles, Wheatear 1 Goole Fields.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm & Creyke's gate 13/09/2015 Chiffchaff 9, Blackcap 4, Dunnock 2, Reed Warbler 1, Robin 2, Meadow Pipit 2.

Rob Watson 13/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 80, Canada Goose 2, Teal 150, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male), Buzzard 10  (inc. 6 soaring together  over Crowle Moor), Hobby 4, Moorhen 1, Crane 3 Goole Moor, Lapwing 40, Snipe 5 flushed by male Marsh Harrier, RED-BACKED SHRIKE 1 juvenile halfway along Goole Moor Tram, perched in bush.

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(Rob Watson 2015) Willow Tit 1  SE corner hedgerow, Swallow 100 (50 Crowle), Long-tailed Tit 18, Chiffchaff 1 singing, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1 Crowle feeding on Elderberries, Reed Warbler 1, Stonechat 1, Wheatear 1,

 

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(Rob Watson 2015) Tree Sparrow 7 at least Crowle goatfield, Greenfinch 2 Crowle, Linnet 1, Lesser Redpoll 1 heard over, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 2 Crowle. Also Common Lizard 3.Migrant Hawker, Brimstone 1, Woodland Grasshopper 1.

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Migrant Hawker (Rob Watson 2015)


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Field Grasshopper (Rob Watson 2015)

Jim Snowdon and others 13/09/2015 HONEY BUZZARD 1 from Johnny Moor Long to Paraffin Cuttings area 16.30

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager), Clare Holmes, Sam Hiner 13/09/2015 Greylag Goose 120, Mallard 53, Marsh Harrier 1 female, Crowle Moor, Buzzard 1 Bank top, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Will Pits, Kestrel 1 Bank top, Water Rail 1 Barrier, Bank Top, Crane 2 calling from Goole Moor, Lapwing 4, Starling 39 Swinefleet Gate.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes, Dave Hursthouse 13/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 34, Canada Goose 2, Wigeon 1 Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 1, Teal 260, Mallard 60, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 4, Red Kite 1 juvenile on W side heading S and later over Hatfield Moors (RJS, DH, BW), Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 8 or more with at least 3 juveniles, Peregrine 1 immature female battling with Marsh Harrier W side Goole Moor, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 3, Crane 3 Goole Fields, Lapwing 183 floods, Ringed Plover 5, Ruff 7 W floods mainly, Dunlin 1 Goole Moor W pool, Greenshank 1, Snipe 8, RED-BACKED SHRIKE 1 juvenile halfway along Goole Moor Tram, perched in bush in full view (BW, RJS, DH, RW), PHOTOS Rob Watson.

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Jay 2, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1 Will pits, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 60, House Martin 5, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 4, Whitethroat 2, Reed Warbler 1 Will Pits Scrape, Stonechat 5 family Goole Moor, Yellow Wagtail 2, White Wagtail (alba) 2 W side floods, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 23, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 6, Siskin 1, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 1. Also Common Lizard 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, Common Frog 1 immature.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes 12/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 300, Canada Goose 8, Gadwall 3, Teal 360, Mallard 50, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Moorhen 3, Lapwing 200 floods, Ruff 3 W floods, Dunlin 8 Goole Moor W pool, Snipe 5, Jay 1, Great Tit 2, Skylark 1, Swallow 50, House Martin 32, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 4, Whitethroat 2, Starling 1, Stonechat 8 family Goole Moor, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 4, Siskin 2, Bullfinch 1.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers), Martin Warne. WeBs (combined count) 11/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 638, Canada Goose 28, Gadwall 3, Teal 384, Mallard 154, Pintail 2 a pair on Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 5, Marsh Harrier 5 inc. 1 juvenile, 1 adult male and 3 females, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Peregrine 1 adult female W side, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Crane 3 Goole Fields, Lapwing 39 Goole Moor E pool, Ringed Plover 1 adult Goole Moor W pools, Ruff 4 Goole Moor E pool, Dunlin 5 Goole Moor E pool, Greenshank 1 W floods, Snipe 58 of which 52 were on Goole Moor E pool.

Martin Warne 11/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 290, Canada Goose 32, Teal 106, Mallard 21, Shoveler 12, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Moorhen 1, Ruff 4, Snipe 1, Jay 1, Swallow 3, Skylark 1 Whitethroat 4, Stonechat 7, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 2, Also Common Lizard 2 Blackwater Dyke.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 11/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 500, Canada Goose 28, Teal 313, Mallard 31, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 5 inc. 1 juvenile, 1 adult male and 3 females, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Peregrine 1 adult female W side, Water Rail 1, Crane 3 Goole Fields, Lapwing 34 Goole Moor E pool, Ringed Plover 1 adult Goole Moor W pools, Ruff 1 Goole Moor E pool, Dunlin 5 Goole Moor E pool, Greenshank 1 W floods, Snipe 58 of which 52 were on Goole Moor E pool,RED-BACKED SHRIKE 1 juvenile 08.50 halfway along Goole Moor Tram, flushed off ground and perched in bush 30m away for 30 seconds in full view (7th Thorne Moors), Jay 2, Skylark 2, Swallow 20, Chiffchaff 2, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 2, Stonechat 6 of which 5 in family Goole Moor, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 12, Meadow Pipit 22, Siskin 4, Reed Bunting 8. Also Adder 1 tiny young sand colour curled up at mounds W end Blackwater Dike.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm & Creyke's gate 11/09/2015 Goldcrest 2, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 2, Redstart 1, Dunnock 1, Lesser Redpoll 2.

Gary Featherstone 10/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 500, Teal 100, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Ruff 2, Greenshank 1, Jay 1, Swallow 50, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 1, Stonechat 1 male, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 11/09/2015 Jay 2, Swallow 6, Chaffinch 1.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 10/09/2015 Greylag Goose 256, Teal 173 1 taken by M Harrier, Snaith & Cowick Floods, Mallard 39, Gadwall 17 Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 2 Will Pits Scrape, Honey Buzzard 1 Pony Bridge Wood, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Snaith & Cowick floods (took Teal), Buzzard 2 Pony Bridge Wood, Peregrine 1 female, New Moor, Moorhen 1, Long Eared Owl 1 Limberlost Wood, Jay 2, Blue Tit 2, Swallow 3, Chiffchaff 2, Blackbird 7 Pony bridge Wood, Robin 1, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 15, Siskin 3 Pony Bridge Wood, Reed Bunting 1.

Steve Hiner 10/09/2015 HONEY BUZZARD 1 over Pony Bridge Wood mobbed by 2 Common Buzzard, Long-eared Owl 1 Limberlost.

Martin Warne 10/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 236, Teal 53, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Peregrine 1 mobbing Marsh Harrier and getting mobbed by Hobby, Ruff 2, Dunlin 7, Greenshank 1, Swallow 19, Stonechat 2 Blackwater Dyke, Yellowhammer 1, Also Adder 1 Paraffin Tram, Roe Deer 2.

David Slack 09/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 250, Canada Goose 35, Mallard 25, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1, Greenshank 4, Snipe 1, Sand Martin 35, Swallow 25, Yellow Wagtail 4.

Tom Lowe Goole Fields/Moor 10/09/2015 Lesser Black-backed Gull 200, Yellow-legged Gull 9, Ringed Plover 1 juvenile.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm & Creyke's gate 09/09/2015 Great Tit 1, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 7, Whitethroat 1, Blackbird 1, Robin 4, Yellowhammer 2, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chaffinch 2.

Martin Warne, Ian McDonald 09/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 248, Canada Goose 7, Gadwall 2, Teal 192, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 1, Ruff 3, Common Gull 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 18, Herring Gull 12, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Swallow 78, House Martin 2, Willow Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 4, Whinchat 1 Middle Moor Tram, Stonechat 2 Middle Moor Tram, Wheatear 1 West side Pools, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 5, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 2, Also Common Frog 1, Brown Hare 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 08/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 500, Shoveler 2, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2 females, Lapwing 20, Ruff 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 4, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Sand Martin 20, Swallow 1500, House Martin 300, Chiffchaff 4, Robin 4, Goldfinch 50.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 08/09/2015 Greylag Goose 162, Canada Goose 5, Marsh Harrier 1 male, New Moor, Buzzard 1 Will Pits Scrape, Lapwing 2 Mill Drain Marsh.

Middleton Consultancy Ltd. Nightjar Survey Results 08/09/2015 Nightjar 47 territorial churring males (32 Thorne 15 Crowle, also 34 Hatfield).

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm & Creyke's gate 08/09/2015 Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1 (1 RT), Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 6, Whitethroat 2 (1 RT), Sedge Warbler 1 (1 RT), Reed Warbler 1, Wren 3, Blackbird 1, Robin 4, Dunnock 1, Goldfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 4.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Alan Marshall, John Rampling 08/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 480, Canada Goose 6, Teal 150, Mallard 100, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 3, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 50, Curlew 1 W floods, Ruff 1 W floods, Greenshank 1 W floods, Snipe 23, Lesser Black-backed Gull 30, Stock Dove 2, Goldcrest 2, Skylark 1, Swallow 350 many heading W, House Martin 100, Tree Sparrow 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Goldfinch 20.

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Martin Warne 07/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 171, Canada Goose 120, Shoveler 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 4, Ringed Plover 1, Ruff 9, Greenshank 1, Snipe 6, Swallow 50, House Martin 1, Yellow Wagtail 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Also Common Frog 2.

Richard Sprakes 06/09/2015 Canada Goose 114, Shoveler 10, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 3, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 6, Hobby 5, Lapwing 113, Swallow 4, House Martin 20, Whinchat 1, Stonechat 5, Siskin 4.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 06/09/2015 Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 1, Chiffchaff 1, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 4, Blackbird 3 (1 RT), Song Thrush 1, Robin 1, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 1, Reed Bunting 10.

Richard Sprakes 05/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 300, Canada Goose 107, Teal 300, Mallard 250, Marsh Harrier 4 (adult male female and 2 immatures), Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 6, Ruff 14, Greenshank 3, Long-eared Owl 1 S half flying close, Sand Martin 20, Swallow 700, House Martin 150, Whitethroat 5, Stonechat 9, Tree Sparrow 5 overhead at Paraffin.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 02/09/2015 Chiffchaff 4 Willow Warbler 9 Blackcap 9 (1 RT) Whitethroat 2 Reed Warbler 2 Wren 2 Robin 2 Dunnock 1 Dunnock 1 Yellowhammer 1

Martin Warne, Richard Sprakes (in part) 06/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 178, Canada Goose 132, Marsh Harrier 3, Common Buzzard 3, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 3, Ruff 4, Skylark 1, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii). Also Roe Deer 1, Common Lizard 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 04/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 300, Canada Goose 35, Teal 230, Mallard 200, Shoveler 12, Tufted Duck 4, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Peregrine 1 immatuer male W side, Lapwing 4, Ruff 13 W floods, Snipe 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 9, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 80 many heading W, House Martin 30, Song Thrush 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 8, Meadow Pipit 3, Goldfinch 17, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 03/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Canada Goose 4, Teal 120, Mallard 200, Shoveler 3, Marsh Harrier 2 female and a juvenile, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1 adult male W side, Ruff 12 W floods and Woodside, Greenshank 1, Swallow 46 many heading W, House Martin 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 18, Yellowhammer 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 84, Blackcap 2 Will Pits 1 a juvenile, Bullfinch 2.

Ian McDonald, Tom Higginbottom 02/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 61, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 4, Barn Owl 1, Swallow 10.

Martin Warne 02/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 52, Canada Goose 7, Teal 27, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 106, Ruff 16 feeding Middle Moor East Pools, Greenshank 7, Snipe 5, Yellow Wagtail 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Also Adder 1 Female Middle Moor Tram, Common Frog 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 01/09/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Canada Goose 1, Teal 150, Mallard 100, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5 with 3 female and 2 male, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Lapwing 400, Ringed Plover 1, Ruff 11, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 1, Snipe 4, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 3, Skylark 2, Swallow 50, House Martin 10, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 6, Whitethroat 2, Wheatear 1, Yellow Wagtail 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 10.


Martin Warne 01/09/2015 Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Grey Plover 1 Heard calling earlier then observed flushed by Marsh Harrier West side Pools, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 1, Skylark 1, Swallow 23, Whitethroat 4, Whinchat 1 Shoulder O` Mutton Tram, Stonechat 4, Wheatear 1 Fisons Road North, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Also Painted Lady 2.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 30/08/2015 Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 15 (1 RT), Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Blackbird 3, Robin 3, Dunnock 1, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 4 (1 RT), Reed Bunting 5 (1 RT).

Tom Lowe 31/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 11, Teal 190, Marsh Harrier 2, Ruff 17 all juveniles dropped into W pools Goole Moor, Snipe 5, Lesser Black-backed Gull 580, Herring Gull 5, Yellow-legged Gull 10, Great Black-backed Gull 6, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 600, House Martin 30, Stonechat 2 males.

Martin Warne 30/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 53, Gadwall 6, Teal 20, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1 attacking Greenshank, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 21, Ruff 5, Greenshank 6, Whitethroat 9, Whinchat 2 Fisons Road, Stonechat 7, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 21, Also Adder 1 Fisons Road, Common Lizard 1, Painted Lady 4.

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Painted Lady (Martin Warne 2015)

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Red Admiral (Martin Warne 2015)

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The Drinker (Martin Warne 2015)

Col Neale 29/08/2015 Whinchat 1 E-W bit of Fison's Road.

Bev Baxter, Rob Adams, Ron Moat Ringing Creyke's Gate 29/08/2015 Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 7, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Robin 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes, Jim Snowdon 29/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 50, Canada Goose 22, Teal 40, Mallard 100, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 7 including juveniles, Peregrine 2 male and female floods, Ruff 10 over floods going W, Greenshank 3, Snipe 9, Yellow-legged Gull 18, Great Black-backed Gull 20, Stock Dove 3, Swift 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Rook 50 Goole Fields, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 30 E, House Martin 30, Wren 1, Robin 2, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 21, Linnet 18, Yellowhammer 1.

David Slack 27/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 36, Canada Goose 80, Teal 6, Mallard 40, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Hobby 2, Stonechat 1, Goldfinch 12, Long-tailed Tit 3, Reed Warbler 2,

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Gary Featherstone 27/08/2015 Teal 30, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 2, Hobby 1, Ruff 2, Greenshank 1 W side, Snipe 1, Stock Dove 2, Swift 1, Magpie 2, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Swallow 20, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 5, Starling 20, Spotted Flycatcher 2 Will Pits Scrape, Redstart 1 male Swinefleet Warping Drain at Pony Bridge Marsh, Yellow Wagtail 3, Chaffinch 6, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 38, Bullfinch 1. Also Red Deer 1 Will Pits Scrape

Keith Smith, Gareth Watling 26/08/2015 Redstart 1 male Swinefleet Warping Drain at Pony Bridge Marsh in the hedge

Peter Hinks, Peter Kendall, Barry Thompson 26/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Gadwall 3, Teal 50, Mallard 80, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 3 Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 2, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3 male, female and juvenile, Buzzard 1 Goole Moor, Kestrel 3, Hobby 4 (2 adults and 2 juveniles at Crowle Moor and Green Belt), Lapwing 70, Ruff 5 over Green Belt SE, Green Sandpiper 1 Fison's Road Green Belt, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 150 fields, Great Black-backed Gull 1 over, Woodpigeon 20, Magpie 2, Jackdaw 5 Top Moor Farm, Rook 25 Top Moor Farm, Carrion Crow 6, Long-tailed Tit 2, Willow Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 2, Starling 150 Top Moor Farm, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 120, Reed Bunting 2. Also Fox 1 Fison's Road Swinefleet Warping Drain. Common Frog 2 immatures Will Pits Scrape

Ian McDonald 26/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 500 up to, Teal 11, Mallard 500, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2 m + fm, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1, Ruff 4, Greenshank 1, Snipe 1, Wren 3, Linnet 2,

Martin Warne, Calum King, Jason King 25/08/2015 Gadwall 2, Mallard 120, Shoveler 70, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 1, Ringed Plover 1, Ruff 2, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 6, Redshank 1, Snipe 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 9, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Willow Tit 2, Swallow 20, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Roe Deer 3, Common Frog 1, Common Lizard 1, Painted Lady 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 25/08/2015 Gadwall 1, Teal 30, Mallard 240, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 male, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Lapwing 400, Ruff 1, Green Sandpiper 4, Greenshank 2, Redshank 1, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 20, Stock Dove 2, Turtle Dove 1, Swift 1, WRYNECK 1 flushed from side of Fison's Road N near s bend (5th record for Thorne Moors) Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 14, Willow Warbler 1, Whitethroat 5, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 3, Spotted Flycatcher 2, Redstart 1 Bank Top, N end Will Pits, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 10, Goldfinch 8, Bullfinch 4, Also Hedgehog 1 dead near Creyke's gate

Tom Lowe 25/08/2015 PIED FLYCATCHER 1 NE edge am.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm (the part of this farm just W of the railway, which is our W boundary for the recording area, so just outside) 24/08/2015 Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 20 (3 RT), Reed Warbler 3, Robin 2, Sedge Warbler 6, Blackbird 3 THRUSH NIGHTINGALE 1 (Bev Baxter, James Hinchliffe, BPW. Photos Bev Baxter & Bryan Wainwright 2015). Just outside the recording area and in East Yorkshire, must though have flown over the recording area even if only over Goole Fields. There are very few inland record in Britain. The Sprosser was caught about 6am on private land with no access. (Photos Bev Baxter & Bryan Wainwright 2015)

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Tree Sparrow 3, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 2, Reed Bunting 12.

Martin Warne 24/08/2015 Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Ringed Plover 1, Curlew 1 briefly on West side Pools then flew North, Ruff 3, Green Sandpiper 5, Greenshank 2, Snipe 7, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 6, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 6, Roe Deer 2.

Rob Watson 23/08/2015 Teal 40, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2 male & juvenile, Sparrowhawk 1 attacking  tit flock  Will Pits Scrape area, Buzzard 2 over Pony Bridge Wood, Hobby 1 Goole Moor, Lapwing 24, Swallow 70 Goat field feeding some moving south, Willow Warbler 2, Mistle Thrush 2 Crowle Moor, Goldfinch 25, Reed Bunting 1. Also Roe Deer 2. Common Lizard 3. Southern Hawker (photo of immature) Black tailed Skimmer (very late) Emerald damselfly, Common and Black Darters. Butterflies: Brown Argus 2, Brimstone (m + f) (photo of male), Common Blue, Gatekeeper, Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood, Large White and Peacock.rw c liz.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brimstone (Rob Watson 2015)

 


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Southern Hawker (Rob Watson 2015)

Martin Warne 23/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 38, Mallard c350, Shoveler 54, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 3, Swallow 9, Stonechat 6, Bullfinch 2, Roe Deer 1.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Richard Sprakes, Jim Snowdon 23/08/2015 Teal 60, Mallard 400, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 5, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1 male Will Pits, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 4, Hobby 3, Peregrine 1, Lapwing 26, Ruff 1 over floods landed Woodside, Greenshank 6, Wood Sandpiper 1 W side pools near S bend, Lesser Black-backed Gull 3, Stock Dove 1, Rook 80 Goole Fields, Swallow 15 E, Stonechat 1, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 5, Yellowhammer 1. Also Adder 1 female Will Pits T junction to shed on road, Common Lizard 2 with 1 shed and 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound.

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Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 1, Linnet 12. Also Brown Hare 1.

Bev Baxter Ringing Creyke's Gate 22/08/2015 Chiffchaff 4 (1 RT), Willow Warbler 30 (1 RT), Blackcap 2 (1 RT), Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 2, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 1, Robin 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 20/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 5, Canada Goose 140, Teal 55, Mallard 70, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 12, Little Ringed Plover 1, Ruff 1, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 5, Swift 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Great Tit 5, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 17, Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 4, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 6, Wren 3, Robin 2, Yellow Wagtail 10, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 9, Chaffinch 9, Goldfinch 18, Linnet 4.

Tom Lowe 19/08/2015 Marsh Harrier 4, Hobby 3, Ruff 2 female type E pools Goole Moor, Green Sandpiper 2, Wood Sandpiper 1.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 19/08/2015 Sparrowhawk 1 female, Creykes Gate, Green Sandpiper 3 Snaith & Cowick floods, Greenshank 2 Will Pits Scrape.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), 19/08/2015 Teal 20, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Green Sandpiper 6 together W side floods, Greenshank 2, Cuckoo 1 adult flew through Will Pits, Sedge Warbler 1, Wheatear 1 female road at Middle Moor Tram. Also Roe Deer 3.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 19/08/2015 Teal, Mallard 20, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1 on wet peat fisons road north, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 30, Rook 80, Blackbird 1, Wheatear 1 female road at Middle Moor Tram, Goldfinch 3.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 19/08/2015 Blue Tit 1, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 20, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 2, Blackbird 13, Robin 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 7, Goldfinch 8, Reed Bunting 11.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 18/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Canada Goose 100, Teal 50, Mallard 55, Tufted Duck 3, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 100, Ruff 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 340, Lesser Black-backed Gull 80, Herring Gull 10, Swallow 20, House Martin 90, Chiffchaff 3, Whitethroat 1, Reed Warbler 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 3, Common Crossbill 2 Will Pits, Reed Bunting 2. Dirk Rigby photos 17/08/2015

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Swallow (Dirk Rigby 2015)

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Yellow Wagtail (Dirk Rigby 2015)

 

Martin Warne 17/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Gadwall 11, Teal 7, Mallard 79, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 6, Little Grebe 4, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 112, Ruff 5, Green Sandpiper 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 5, Herring Gull 41.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers), Martin Warne WeBs 17/07/2015 Gadwall 12 Green Belt Scrape, Teal 10, Mallard 29, Little Grebe 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 32, Little Ringed Plover 2, Ringed Plover 3 Goole Moor W Pools, Ruff 1, Common Sandpiper 1, Green Sandpiper 3, Greenshank 1, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 3, Green Woodpecker 1 Rawcliffe Moor, Skylark 1, Swallow 6, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 1, Whitethroat 4, Robin 1, Yellow Wagtail 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 12, Chaffinch 4, Linnet 13, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 4. Also Roe Deer 1, Fox 1 Goole Moor Tram. Adder 1, Common Lizard 2.

David Slack 15/08/2015 Hobby 3 near Will Pits.

Bev Baxter Ringing Creyke's Gate 16/08/2015 Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 6, Garden Warbler 7, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 1, Blackbird 1. Robin 2.

Martin Warne, Richard Sprakes (in part) 15/08/2015 Teal 7, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Lapwing 35, Ringed Plover 1, Ruff 2, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 5, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4, Herring Gull 30, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Swallow 3, Yellow Wagtail 14, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 14.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 13/08/2015 PECTORAL SANDPIPER W side floods along Fison's Road North 17.00 (fourth record, but presumably the same bird as last 2 times).

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 12/08/2015 Mallard 6, Pheasant 1 Hen pheasants with juvs, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Teal 1, Grey Heron 1, Lapwing 60, Snipe 1, Blackbird 1, Wheatear 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 12/08/2015 Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Lapwing 78, Ruff 2, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 1, Snipe 6, Jay 1, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 14, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 4, Reed Warbler 4, Wren 5, Robin 7, Wheatear 1, Yellow Wagtail 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 9, Goldfinch 10, Linnet 8.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 11/08/2015 Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 11, Blackcap 5, Garden Warbler 5, Whitethroat 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 2, Robin 2, Chaffinch 4.

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) 11/08/2015 Teal 20, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Peregrine 1 immature female Mill Drain, Water Rail 1 heard, Lapwing 60, Willow Warbler 2, Stonechat 2, Chaffinch 4, Bullfinch 1, Mallard 10, Tufted Duck 3, Turtle Dove 1 Will Pits, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1. Also Roe Deer 2. Common Lizard 1 NE shed, Grass Snake 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, Adder 2 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, NE shed, Common Frog 1 Will Pits at Blackwater Dike.

Col Neale S/bend, Green Belt 10/08/2015 Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Lapwing 16, Black-tailed Godwit 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 10/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Canada Goose 2, Teal 30, Mallard 40, Shoveler 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 30, Green Sandpiper 1, Wood Sandpiper 1, Snipe 3, Turtle Dove 1, Swallow 20, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 5, Starling 250, Yellow Wagtail 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 6. Also Grass Snake 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, Adder 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Martin Warne (in part) 08/08/2015 Teal 28, Shoveler 8, Grey Partridge 2 with 4 fledged young track before Creyke's, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 3, Peregrine 2 adult male and a female flushing everything, chased Starling and Snipe, Water Rail 1 heard, Lapwing 190, Ringed Plover 1, Dunlin 5, Green Sandpiper 4, Greenshank 3, Wood Sandpiper 1 W side pools, Snipe 4, Cuckoo 1 juvenile flying around Will Pits, Green Woodpecker 1 heard Will Pits, Swallow 40, House Martin 10, Willow Warbler 2, Whitethroat 5, Reed Warbler 2, Starling 11, Stonechat 2, House Sparrow 60 Creyke's Crossing, Tree Sparrow 1 Swinefleet gate, Yellow Wagtail 8, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 12, Meadow Pipit 5 mainly juveniles, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 4, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 3. Also Roe Deer 2 one a small young on own. Adder 3 with 2 females between Will Pits T junction and NE shed and 1 female WPS viewing mound, Common Lizard 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 08/08/2015 Blue Tit 1 (CT), Great Tit 2, Swallow 12, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 14, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 1, Robin 4, Greenfinch 1, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 14, Reed Bunting 2.

John Durrant 08/08/2015 Barn Owl 1 pit area. Green Woodpecker 1 pit area.

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright (in part) 08/08/2015 Shoveler 8, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 3, Peregrine 1, Jay 1, Swallow 2, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 6, Stoat 1 Fisons Rd.

Martin Warne, Jason King, Calum King 07/08/2015 Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 3, Peregrine 1, Ruff 2, Dunlin 4, Pectoral Sandpiper 1, Green Sandpiper 3, Greenshank 3, Wood Sandpiper 1, Snipe 17, Starling 12 All West side Pools, Stonechat 2, Wheatear 1 Fisons Road North, Adder 1 dead with at least 8 young, Common Lizard 2 Blackwater Dyke, Roe Deer 3.

Bev Baxter Ringing Creyke's Gate 07/08/2015 Blackcap 7, Whitethroat 3, Blackbird 1, Robin 1, Chiffchaff 3 (1 RT), Willow Warbler 9 (1 RT), Great Tit 1, Coal Tit 1 (1 RT), Garden Warbler 3, Wren 1, Spotted Flycatcher 1.

Tom Lowe 06/08/2015 Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 8 from 2 families, Hobby 2, Golden Plover 12, Lapwing 50, Little Ringed Plover 1 W pools Goole Moor, Ruff 1 W pools Goole Moor, Dunlin 5 W pools Goole Moor, Green Sandpiper 9 W side pools Fison's Road N, Greenshank 2 W side pools Fison's Road N, Wood Sandpiper 3 with 1 on W side pools and 2 Mid pools Goole Moor (S of Goole Moor Tram), Snipe 26 Goole Moor, Corn Bunting 1 Goole Fields.

Martin Warne 06/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 200 Goole Moor West Pools, Kestrel 2, Ringed Plover 1 West side Pools, Ruff 1 West side Pools, Dunlin 1 West side Pools, Green Sandpiper 3 West side Pools, Greenshank 3 West side Pools, Snipe 2 West side Pools, Starling 4 West side Pools, Stonechat 2.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 05/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Mallard 14 Woodside, Pheasant 2 Hen pheasants with juvs. Fisons road east and with small chicks Creyke's entrance, Marsh Harrier 1 juvenile with green wing tags each wing, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1 on Bank Top, Swift 6, Magpie 1, Jay 3, Carrion Crow 3, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 6 Mervyn's Tram, Sedge Warbler 3 floods, Reed Warbler 1 Mervyn's Tram, Reed Bunting 1 flushed from bracken and giving distress display.im reed b.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reed Bunting (Ian McDonald 2015)

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Garden Tiger (Ian McDonald 2015)

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Cross-leaved Heath (Ian McDonald 2015)

 

Tom Lowe 05/08/2015 Grey Partridge 2 with 4 fledged young Goole Fields, Black-headed Gull 350, Common Gull 100, Yellow-legged Gull 1 juvenile Goole Fields.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Lucy Ryan (Natural England LIFE) 05/08/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 juvenile with green wing tags each wing, Sparrowhawk 1 female Crowle Moor, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Lapwing 50,Spotted Flycatcher 1 perched and calling not far from bailey bridge. Also Red Deer 2 young males Crowle Moor.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 04/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Teal 2, Mallard 20, Tufted Duck 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Lapwing 40, Greenshank 1, Snipe 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Stock Dove 5, Swift 40, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Jay 2, Skylark 1, Swallow 10, Chiffchaff 2, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 2, Yellow Wagtail 1, Linnet 1. Also Adder 1 females Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, Grass Snake 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 04/08/2015 Lapwing 40, Ringed Plover 1, Greenshank 1.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 02/08/2015 Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 6, Blackbird 9, Robin 1, Goldfinch 8, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 3, Great Tit 1, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 3.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 02/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Shelduck 1 fledged young Crowle North Marsh, fate of other 3 not known, Teal 20, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 1 with 2 unfledged chicks Will Pits Scrape, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Coot 2, Lapwing 161, Ringed Plover 3, Dunlin 2, Green Sandpiper 2, Greenshank 3, Snipe 7, Swift 30, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 10, House Martin 6, Grasshopper Warbler 1 reeling, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Chaffinch 7, Bullfinch 1. Also Adder 2 females Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, Grass Snake 1 pencil size young Will Pits Scrape viewing mound.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager), Martin Warne 01/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2 ALL birds Fison's Road North, Teal 10, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 80, Ringed Plover 1, Dunlin 1, Little Stint 1 juvenile, PECTORAL SANDPIPER 1 adult with well marked braces or juvenile found by MW (2nd Record for Thorne Moors) seen with scope and in flight and called about 5 times, Green Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 2, Snipe 4, Swift 50, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 8, House Martin 4, House Sparrow 20 Creyke's Crossing, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2. Also Stoat 1 W side pools.

Martin Warne, Bryan Wainwright (in part) 01/08/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 130, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Lapwing 70 West side Pools, Ringed Plover 1 West side Pools, Dunlin 1 West side Pools, Little Stint 1 West side Pools, PECTORAL SANDPIPER 1 adult with well marked braces or juvenile feeding on West side Pools, Green Sandpiper 2 West side Pools, Greenshank 2 West side Pools, Snipe 5 West side Pools, Swift 50, Starling 4 West side Pools, Also Stoat.


Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 31/07/2015 Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 7, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 1, Robin 8.

Martin Warne 31/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Green Sandpiper 3 West side Pools, Stonechat 4, Wheatear 1 West side Pools, Adder 2 Elmhirst Tram, Roe Deer 1.

Tom Lowe 30/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 306 Goole Fields, Canada Goose 1, Hobby 2, Golden Plover 32 Goole Fields, Lesser Black-backed Gull 9 W Pools pre-roost, Yellow-legged Gull 1 W Pools pre-roost, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Barn Owl 1, Nightjar 1 churring Goole Moor.

Martin Warne 30/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Gadwall 6, Teal 17, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 92, Dunlin 1 West side Pools, Green Sandpiper 1 West side Pools, Greenshank 1 West side Pools, Redshank 2, Snipe 1, Stonechat 4, Yellow Wagtail 1, Also Adder (Female).

Martin Warne 29/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 53, Green Sandpiper 1 West side Pools, Redshank 1, Snipe 2, Swift 3, Green Woodpecker 1 Blackwater Dyke, Willow Tit 1 Blackwater Dyke.

Tom Lowe 29/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 256 Goole Fields but roosted W pools Goole Moor, Canada Goose 15, Mallard 80, Grey Heron 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Hobby 1, Golden Plover 4, Lapwing 70, Wood Sandpiper 1 1 flew south calling over W Pools at 22.05, Snipe 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 17 W Pools pre-roost, Yellow-legged Gull 3 W Pools pre-roost,CASPIAN GULL 1 pre-roost 2104-2112 then flew north,tl caspo.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caspian Gull (Tom Lowe 2015)

Nightjar 3 churring Goole Moor, Swift 50, Rook 106, Starling 90, Wheatear 1 juvenile at farm reservoir, Corn Bunting 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 29/07/2015 Teal 20, Tufted Duck 7 and 6 young Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 3, Hobby 8, Lapwing 143, BAR-TAILED GODWIT 1 on W side floods, Snipe 2, Swift 200, Green Woodpecker 3 Bank Top Will Pits, Willow Tit 2, Sand Martin 20, House Martin 100, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 8, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 3, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 3, Robin 3, Wheatear1, Dunnock 2, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 4, Reed Bunting 3.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver, Natural England/LIFE staff 29/07/2015 Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 6, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 58, Turtle Dove 1 Green Belt, Willow Tit 1 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Swallow 6, Mistle Thrush 1, House Sparrow 20 Creyke's Crossing, Yellow Wagtail 2 immatures fields before Creyke's gate, Meadow Pipit 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2. Also Adder 2 Southern Canals. Bog Bush Cricket 3+.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 28/07/2015 Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 6, Collared Dove 2 Creyke's Crossing, Swift 22, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 5, House Martin 20, House Sparrow 30 Creyke's Crossing, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 5. Also Roe Deer 2.

Richard Sprakes 26/07/2 Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 5 pair and 3 juveniles, Hobby 6, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 50, Black-tailed Godwit 20 S, Green Sandpiper 1. 

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manger) 24/07/2015 Sparrowhawk 1.

Martin Warne 24/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 51, Dunlin 1 Feeding West side Pools, Redshank 1, Snipe 3 Feeding West side Pools, Black-headed Gull 12, Swift 6, Green Woodpecker 2 Feeding along Bank Top track, Stonechat 8 (1 male, 7 juveniles), Also Fox 1.

Martin Warne 23/07/2015 Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 3, Hobby 5, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 4, Lapwing 30, Swift 40, House Martin 12, Yellowhammer 2, Also Roe Deer 1, Adder 2.

Ian McDonald, Graham Fox 22/07/2015 Pheasant 1 female sheltering brood of chicks at tilting weir west end southern boundary drain, Grey Heron 1 calling Bell's Pond area, Marsh Harrier 1 female, Lapwing 12 Woodside, Turtle Dove 1 calling for long periods near Rhododendron Path, Swift 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 Rhododendron Path, Jay 1 Collis's Tram, Skylark 1 carrying long piece of grass, fisons road north, Chiffchaff 1, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Blackbird 1, Mistle Thrush 4 Green Belt, Robin 1, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 1.

Bev Baxter, Rob Adams Ringing Creyke's Gate 22/07/2015 Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 6, Robin 2, Great Tit 1, Wren 1, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 11, Treecreeper 1, Redstart 1 very young, Garden Warbler 1.

Martin Warne 22/07/2015 Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 3, Hobby 1, Lapwing 42, Ringed Plover 1, Redshank 4, Swift 1, Jay 1, Swallow 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 1, Also Brown Hare 1, Roe Deer 1.

Tom Lowe 22/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Lapwing 108, Ringed Plover 2 with 1 remaining juvenile, Greenshank 1 S over Goole Moor, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4 over, Swift 120, Yellowhammer 2.

Tom Lowe 21/07/2015 Canada Goose 13 W, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 3, Hobby 2, Nightjar 1, Corn Bunting 2.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 21/07/2015 Teal 70, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 4, Hobby 1, Lapwing 35, Greenshank 1, Redshank 1, Snipe 8, Swift 200, Sand Martin 40, House Martin 20, Chiffchaff 5, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 6, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 6, Reed Bunting 5.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) additional species 20/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 male, New Moor, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Swinefleet gate, Kestrel 1 Southern Canals, Lapwing 3 Snaith + Cowick Floods, Turtle dove 1 Elmhirst boundary drain, Blackcap 1 Woodpecker Corner, Sedge Warbler 1 western edge of moor, Wren 1 Woodpecker Corner, Blackbird 1 Woodpecker Corner, Meadow Pipit 4 Snaith + Cowick Floods, Yellowhammer 1 Green Belt. Also Adder 1 female, Elmhirst boundary drain, Common Frog 1 froglet, eastern boundary of southern canals. sh roe deer fawn.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Roe Deer fawn (Steve Hiner 2015) 

Bryan Wainwright, Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Managers) WeBs 20/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 5, Teal 102 inc. 1 female with 7 unfledged young Will Pits Scrape, Mallard 22, Tufted Duck 9 inc. 2 fledged young Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 4, Grey Heron 3 possibly 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 4, Moorhen 5, Coot 2, Lapwing 129 Will Pits Scrape, Woodside and W side, Ringed Plover 2 with 2 unfledged young Goole Moor W Pools, Woodpigeon 10, Barn Owl 1 (river bank Rawcliffe Bridge), Swift 40, Jay 2, Blue Tit 4, Willow Tit 1 calling Will Pits, Swallow 12, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 2, Reed Warbler 1, Treecreeper 1, Wren 2, Tree Sparrow 1 Swinefleet gate, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 1, Bullfinch 2 Will Pits, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 4. Also Roe Deer 10.

Moth team 17/07/2015 Woodcock 2 Male Bank Top, cream crown New Moor, Tawny Owl 1 Bank Top. Also Stoat 1 Creyke's Sidings, Common Pipistrelle 2 Will Pits and Creyke's gate. 

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Garden Tiger (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

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Poplar Hawkmoth (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

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Common White Wave (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

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Large Emerald (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 17/07/2015 Little Egret 1 West pools Goole Moor, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Lapwing 30, Black Tern 1 adult moulting Green Belt floods, Stock Dove 3, Swift 50, Swallow 12, Chiffchaff 5, Blackcap 3, Whitethroat 6, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 8, Yellowhammer 1. Also Adder 3 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound.

Bryan Wainwright (Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley in part) 17/07/2015 Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Peregrine 1 male mobbed by Hobby, Lapwing 87 Will Pits Scrape, Woodside and W side, Green Sandpiper 1 W side floods, Redshank 1, Snipe 3 W side floods, Black Tern 1 adult moulting Green Belt floods, Black-headed Gull 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Stock Dove 3, Swift 8, Jay 1, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 3, Chiffchaff 3, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 2, Blackbird 2, House Sparrow 30 Swinefleet gate, Tree Sparrow 1 Creyke's Crossing, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 8, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 1 Will Pits.

Bryan Wainwright (Natural England Reserve Manager) 15/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Lapwing 88 Will Pits Scrape and Woodside, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 10, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Swift 4, Chiffchaff 1, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Wren 1, Stonechat 2 a pair picnic table, Meadow Pipit 1, Bullfinch 4 Will Pits. Also Fox 1 Will Pits, Roe Deer 1. Adder 2 : 1 female viewing mound, 1 female on road T junction Will Pits.

Martin Warne 15/07/2015 Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Redshank 3, Willow Tit 3, Also Fox 2, Roe Deer 1.

Martin Warne 14/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Ringed Plover 1, Willow Tit 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Also Hedgehog 1, Fox 1.

Tom Lowe 16/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Hobby 1, Lapwing 40, Grey Partridge 2 Goole Fields, Peregrine 1 immature male Goole Fields anemometer mast, Golden Plover 9 Goole Fields, Coal Tit 1.

Tom Lowe 15/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 7, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Lapwing 60, Ringed Plover 2 a pair with 3 young W Pools (a rare confirmed breeding record), Redshank 1, Nightjar 2 churring.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 14/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 Male Bank Top, cream crown New Moor, Buzzard 1 Bank Top, Chiffchaff 2, Grasshopper Warbler 2 1 Pony Bridge Marsh, 1 Green Belt. Also Fox 2. Adder 1 female, Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, Common Lizard 1 NNR shed. Black-tailed Skimmer 1 male, Angle Drain.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 14/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Shelduck 2, Teal 40, Mallard 10, Tufted Duck 2, Grey Heron 6, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 4, Hobby 5, Lapwing 30, Dunlin 1, Green Sandpiper 2, Snipe 1, Turtle Dove 2, Swift 100, Jay 1, Blue Tit 5, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 16, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 12, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 6, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 7, Reed Warbler 3, Blackbird 10, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 6, Goldfinch 10, Linnet 9, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 3.

Rob Watson 12/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 1, Lapwing 25 Will Pits Scrape, Turtle Dove 4 Crowle 4 heard from different areas from Goat field path, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits/Blackwater Dyke, Swallow 60 including juveniles over Goat field and including 40 on telephone wires at one point (photo of Juvenile.), Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 3, Whitethroat 6, Sedge Warbler 3, Yellowhammer 1 Crowle singing, Reed Bunting 3. Also Roe Deer 3. Adder 1 female Will Pits Scrape: note this was next to log seat in long grass today. 10 days ago it was on top of log and then went inside the log seat- the one facing WPS! Large Heath (photo) Ringlets 150 (photo) Gatekeepers, Meadow Browns, Large and Small White, Comma and Small Tortoiseshells, small and Large Skippers 60, Common Hawker (photo eating Black Darter), Black-tailed Skimmer, Black Darter, Ruddy Darter (photo) and Silver Y Moth. Marmalade hoverfly - fairly common. rw swallow.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swallow (Rob Watson 2015) 



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Large Heath (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

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Ringlets (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

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 Ruddy Darter (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

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Common Hawker (photo eating Black Darter) (Rob Watson 2015) 

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Marmalade hoverfly (Rob Watson 2015) 

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House & Priory Farm 11/07/2015 Barn Owl 8 chicks, Blue Tit 3, Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 6, Blackbird 4 (1 RT, 3 NEW), Song Thrush 1, Robin 2, Dunnock 1 RT, Goldfinch 2.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 10/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 New Moor, Buzzard 1 Inkle Moor, Kestrel 1 New Moor, Hobby 2 New Moor, Long Eared Owl 1 Paraffin, Swift 5 New Moor, Chiffchaff 1 Inkle Moor. Also Meadow Brown 258+ Inkle Meadows.

Martin Warne, (in part)Ian McDonald 08/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 6, Ringed Plover 3, Redshank 3, Swift 50, Also Stoat 1, Roe Deer 2.

Bryan Wainwright 08/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1 immature on road at Green Belt, Buzzard 2, Hobby 3, Coot 1, Cuckoo 2, Swift 50, Skylark 4, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 4, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 3, Siskin 2. Also Fox 1.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 07/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 male, New Moor, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Will Pits, Buzzard 1 Bank Top, Hobby 1 Bank Top, Coot 1 Will Pits Scrape, Crane 3 fields north of goole Moor, Stock Dove 1 nest box NNR shed, Cuckoo 1 Bank Top, Wren 1, Stonechat 1 male, New Moor, Yellow Wagtail 2 Creykes Gate. Also Common Lizard 1 NNR shed. sh liz.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Common Lizard (Steve Hiner 2015) 

Bryan Wainwright 07/07/2015 Teal 2 two families with unfledged young of four and seven both in same ditch W side Goole Moor, Mallard 2 family with 4 unfledged young W side Goole Moor, Lapwing 31, Little Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Redshank 3 W pools Goole Moor, Swift 24, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Skylark 1, Swallow 1, Chiffchaff 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3 and 6 fledged young W pools Goole Moor, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 4. Also Roe Deer 1, Fox 2 cubs rolling and playing about W pools Goole Moor.

Martin Warne 07/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1 Over West side Pools carrying a Snake, Kestrel 2, Hobby 3, Redshank 1, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1.

Tom Lowe 06/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16 roosting, Long-eared Owl1 Creyke's, Nightjar 3 heard N edge. Also Hedgehog 1 100m before Creyke's gate arable track.

John Durrant 05/07/2015 Long-eared Owl 1 W side near Inkle Flatts. 

 


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Grass Snake Will Pits Scrape (Steve Hiner 2015) 

Martin Warne 05/07/2015 Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Coot 1, Oystercatcher 1 Goole Moor West Pools, Lapwing 33, Ringed Plover 5 Goole Moor West Pools, Redshank 5 Goole Moor West Pools, Turtle Dove 1 Collis Tram, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2.

Tom Lowe 07/07/2015 Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 3, Hobby 1, Lapwing 45, Little Ringed Plover 6 adults, Ringed Plover 2 a sitting bird included, Redshank 6 and 2 juveniles, Barn Owl 1 le Fields, Nightjar 1 heard N edge, Swift 570.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 02/07/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Canada Goose 3, Gadwall 2, Teal 8, Shoveler 2, Pochard 2, Tufted Duck 8, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Coot 2, Lapwing 50, Cuckoo 4, Swift 50, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Carrion Crow 20, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 4, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 9, Willow Warbler 15, Blackcap 20, Garden Warbler 6, Whitethroat 9, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 8, Reed Warbler 4, Wren 12, Blackbird 6, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 2, Chaffinch 7, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 4, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 6.

Bryan Wainwright 02/07/2015 Moorhen 1, Little Ringed Plover 1, Black-headed Gull 18, Common Gull 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Turtle Dove 2 flew off pit tip, Cuckoo 1, Swift 40, Magpie 8, Skylark 3, Swallow 1, House Martin 4, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 5, Blackbird 8, Song Thrush 3, Robin 1, House Sparrow 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 4, Yellowhammer 2. Also Roe Deer 1.

Bryan Wainwright 01/07/2015 Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Peregrine 1 immature male being mobbed by 2 Hobbies over floods, Coot 4 and 2 unfledged young W floods near Paraffin, Lapwing 12, Ringed Plover 2 W side floods, Curlew 2 SW am, Green Sandpiper 5 together Woodside, Snipe 3 of which 1 drumming W side floods, Black-headed Gull 14, Cuckoo 1, Swift 45, Blue Tit 4, Skylark 3, Long-tailed Tit 5, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 4, Goldfinch 2, Siskin 1 Will Pits, Linnet 8, Yellowhammer 1. Also Red Deer 2 Will Pits, Roe Deer 1, Fox 1 Creyke's.


Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 30/06/2015 Mallard 2 Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 1 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh harrier 2 1 cream crown, Crowle, 1 male New Moor, Kestrel 2 Bank Top, Coot 1 Will Pits Scrape, Black Headed Gull 12 Will Pits Scrape, Cuckoo 1 NNR shed, Swift 3 Will Pits Scrape, Magpie 2 Bank Top, Chiffchaff 1 Will Pits, 1 NNR shed, Blackcap 1 NNR shed, Siskin 1 over NNR shed. Grass Snake 1 Will Pits Scrape viewing mound, Common Lizard 2 : 1 viewing mound, 1 NNR shed, Adder 1 female under wood pile NNR shed.

Bryan Wainwright 30/06/2015 Shelduck 2 and 4 unfledged young, Teal 4, Grey Partridge 2 fields before Creyke's, Grey Heron 1 Northern Goole Moor, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 50, Little Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Redshank 3 and 2 unfledged young W pools Goole Moor, Black-headed Gull 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Cuckoo 3, Swift 4, Skylark 3, Sand Martin 4, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Starling 2, Siskin 1 Will Pits Scrape, Yellowhammer 1. Also Brown Hare 1, Red Deer 8 E side Goole Moor.

Bryan Wainwright 28/06/2015 Mallard 12, Marsh Harrier 2, Coot 2 a pair with 2 unfledged young just E of Paraffin Cuttings, Lapwing 12, Turtle Dove 1 perched Green Belt, Cuckoo 4, Swift 70, Skylark 5, Swallow 5, House Martin 6, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Song Thrush 1. Also Roe Deer 3, Fox 1 field track approach to Creyke's gate, Brown Hare 1.

Martin Warne 27/06/2015 Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1, Cuckoo 1, Turtle Dove 2 Durhams Garden, Swift 50, Stonechat 3.

Bryan Wainwright 25/06/2015 Shelduck 2 a pair with 4 unfledged young Crowle North Marsh. FIRST CONFIRMED BREEDING OF THIS SPECIES, Shoveler 5, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1, Coot 2 a pair with 2 unfledged young just E of Paraffin Cuttings, Lapwing 16, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 8, Cuckoo 3, Swift 30, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Skylark 5, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Starling 3 W pools Goole Moor, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 3, Stonechat 1 male road, House Sparrow 20 at least Creyke's Crossing, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 4. Also Fox 1 Crowle North Marsh, Roe Deer 1, Red Deer 3 Blackwater Dyke Will Pits. Ringlet 1, Small Tortoiseshell, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral.

Bev Baxter Ringing Creyke's Gate 24/06/2015 Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 14, Blackcap 1, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 1.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm (W of railway so just outside the recording area) 23/06/2015 Swallow 10, Mistle Thrush 3.

Tom Lowe 23/06/2015 Marsh Harrier 6, Grey Heron 5 N over Goole Fields, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 4, Hobby 2, Lapwing 29 W pools Goole Moor inc. 5 chicks, Little Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Ringed Plover 3 W pools Goole Moor, Curlew 20 (7 SW 06.30 then 13 W 09.05), Redshank 2 W pools Goole Moor, Snipe 1 drumming Goole Moor, Cuckoo 1, Nightjar 1 churring W end Goole Moor, Swift 200, Grasshopper Warbler 1 Goole Moor, Yellow Wagtail 9 (two pairs with young), Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4.

Bryan Wainwright 23/06/2015 Tufted Duck 5, Little Egret 1 flew N along W side landing at least twice, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 1 perched Green Belt, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 8, Little Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Curlew 6 over going SW, first 5 together and 1 much later, Redshank 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Cuckoo 5, Swift 70, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 4, Swallow 8, House Martin 3, Chiffchaff 4, Blackcap 3, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Blackbird 6, Song Thrush 3, Stonechat 1 male road, Meadow Pipit 6, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 2. Also Fox 3 female and two cubs Bank Top, Goole Moor, Roe Deer 1.

Martin Warne 21/06/2015 Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Cuckoo 2, Swift 80, Swallow 15, House Martin 12, Stonechat 1, Also Roe Deer 1.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes, Dave Hursthouse and Martin Warne (in part) 21/06/2015 Shelduck 4, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Lapwing 14, Little Ringed Plover 1 W pools Goole Moor, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 6, Cuckoo 4, Swift 40, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 3, Swallow 6, House Martin 10, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 5 fledged young Middle Moor Tram, Grey Wagtail 1 SW over Middle Moor and calling, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 10, Goldfinch 2, Siskin 2 (Middle Moor and Bank Top), Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 1.

Bryan Wainwright 20/06/2015 Gadwall 2, Teal 30, Mallard 6 and 9 young, Shoveler 6, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 2, Coot 1, Lapwing 8, Curlew 8 over W side few calls going SW 06.00, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 7, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 adult, Stock Dove 1, Cuckoo 2, Swift 20, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Jay 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 4, Swallow 4, House Martin 6, Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 1, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Blackbird 3, Song Thrush 2, Robin 2, Stonechat 2 road, Meadow Pipit 23, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 8. Also Roe Deer 3, Fox 1 Bank Top, Will Pits.

Martin Warne 19/06/2015 Woodcock 2 overhead at Blackwater Dyke late pm, Nightjar 1 churring 20/06/15 early am, Grasshopper Warbler 1 reeling late pm, Also Roe Deer 2.

Bryan Wainwright 19/06/2015 Gadwall 3, Teal 10, Mallard 14, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Lapwing 4, Little Ringed Plover 1 colliery area smaller conrete area calling before off high SW, Black-headed Gull 5 including 1 fledged young, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 adult, Turtle Dove 3 one halfway Collis's Tram purring (half-grown dense birch) another flew by, 1 halfway Limberlost Tram purring (half-grown dense birch), Cuckoo 5, Swift 50, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 8, Willow Tit 1 calling in tit flock Will Pits, Skylark 7, Swallow 4, House Martin 8, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 8, Garden Warbler 6, Lesser Whitethroat 1 singing colliery area, Whitethroat 12, Reed Warbler 2, Blackbird 7, Song Thrush 3, Stonechat 6 platform 2 adults and 4 fledged young, House Sparrow 10 Creyke's Crossing, Tree Pipit 1 singing Lonesome Pine Tram, Meadow Pipit 5, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 5 S end of moors, Yellowhammer 4. Also Roe Deer 2 including 1 Spotted young Lonesome Pine Tram, Red Deer 2 Goole Fields, Stoat 1 limestone road at Green Belt. And 58 Bee Orchids.

Tom Lowe 18/06/2015 Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 6, Hobby 2, Lapwing 8 W pools Goole Moor, Little Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Redshank 2 W pools Goole Moor, Snipe 1 drumming Goole Moor, Cuckoo 2, Nightjar 3 W end Goole Moor, Swift 420 mainly W, Swallow 50, Garden Warbler 4, Grasshopper Warbler 2 Goole Moor, Tree Pipit 1 singing N edge Goole Moor, Yellowhammer 4 singing.

Bryan Wainwright 18/06/2015 Gadwall 1, Teal 4, Mallard 10, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 22, Redshank 3, Snipe 2 drumming W floods and Goole Moor, Black-headed Gull 5, Cuckoo 3, Swift 280, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 10, Skylark 3, Swallow 3, House Martin 8, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 6, Whitethroat 5, Reed Warbler 2, Blackbird 2, Dunnock 1, House Sparrow 4 Creyke's Crossing, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 2, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 1, Red Deer 9 altogether 8 female and 1 male E end Goole Moor, Brown Hare 1, Rabbit 6.

Roy Frost, B Frost 17/06/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 a male seen twice N of Will Pits, Turtle Dove 2 N over the goat compound on Crowle Moors, Willow Tit 1 Thousand Acre Drain, Grasshopper Warbler 1 one singing between the observation tower and Angle Drain. Also Roe Deer 1 a female with a fawn in oilseed rape on Crowle Moor, just E of the Bailey Bridge. Along Angle Drain, numerous nymph Field Grasshoppers, 2 nymph Bog Bush Crickets and many adult Common Green Grasshoppers. E edge of Will Pits large lake, a teneralBlack-tailed Skimmer.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 17/06/2015 Teal 4 Paraffin, Mallard 12 Paraffin, Shoveler 2 Paraffin, Tufted Duck 2 Will Pits scrape, Grey Heron 1 Creykes, Marsh Harrier 1 New Moor, Buzzard 2 1 Paraffin, 1 Crowle, Hobby 2 Pony Bridge Marsh, Turtle Dove 1 Green Belt, Cuckoo 3 1 Will Pits, 1 Green Belt, 1 Middle Moor, Swift 62 35 Paraffin, 27 Green Belt, Jay 1 Green Belt, Blue Tit 4 Green Belt, Great Tit 1 Green Belt, Chiffchaff 4 1 Creykes, 2 Green Belt, 1 Middle Moor, Willow warbler 3 1 Will Pits, 2 Green Belt, Blackcap 2 1 Will Pits, 1 Green Belt, Garden Warbler 1 Green Belt. Grasshopper Warbler 1 Green Belt, Reed Warbler 1 Green Belt, Meadow Pipit 1 Creykes, Chaffinch 2 1 Geen Belt, 1 Middle Moor, Linnet 2 Blue Bridge, Bullfinch 1 Green Belt. Also Adder 3 females, Green Belt Common Lizard 1 Middle Moor (Darren Whitaker).

Bryan Wainwright 17/06/2015 Shelduck 1, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 3 including a female that caught and carried off a Water Vole from W side floods, seen very well, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 3, Cuckoo 6, Swift 14, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 2, Jay 3, Blue Tit 10, Skylark 6 of which 3 fledged young approach track to Creyke's gate, Swallow 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Meadow Pipit 6, Linnet 3, Yellowhammer 1. Also Water Vole 1 Marsh Harrier prey, Roe Deer 2, Red Deer 3 including 2 well grown but still spotted young N edge, Brown Hare 4 Goole Fields.

Tom Lowe 17/06/2015 Shelduck 6 flew E, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 5, Hobby 2, Curlew 1 SW over Goole Fields, Tawny Owl 1, Nightjar 1 churring E end Goole Moor, Starling 44 flew W.

Tom Lowe 16/06/2015 Water Rail 2, Cuckoo 1, Nightjar 1 N edge Goole Moor. Also Ghost Moth 6.

Bryan Wainwright 16/06/2015 Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Little Ringed Plover 2 smaller concrete area, Cuckoo 2, Swift 20, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 6, Skylark 1, Swallow 2, House Martin 2, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 8, Lesser Whitethroat 1 colliery area, Whitethroat 12, Reed Warbler 3 Bell's, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 2, Mistle Thrush 2, House Sparrow 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 3, Yellowhammer 1.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 16/06/2015 Buzzard 1 Inkle Moor Pond, Sedge Warbler 1 western edge of moor. Also Broad-bodied Chaser1 female, tilting weir

Janet Jackson 15/05/2015 Long-eared Owl 1 flying colliery area pm

Bryan Wainwright 15/06/2015 Mallard 6, Turtle Dove 3 (2 colliery area, 1 Durham's Garden), Cuckoo 1, Swift 3, Skylark 3, Swallow 5, House Martin 3, Lesser Whitethroat 1 colliery area, Reed Warbler 4 Bell's, Goldfinch 13, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 2, Mole 1 dead Durham's Garden.PLEASE NOTE: ALL THE TEMPORARY CLOSED OFF AREA IS NOW RE-OPEN.

Martin Warne 14/06/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 1, Gadwall 3, Teal 6, Mallard 6, Shoveler 3, Red-legged Partridge 1 on track to Creykes Gate, Pheasant 5,.. Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 27, Ringed Plover 1 West side Pools, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 3, Herring Gull 1, Cuckoo 4 (2 on Crowle Moor), Swift 52, Magpie 2, Skylark 5, Swallow 49, House Martin 23, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 7, Whitethroat 5, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 9, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 6, Also Roe Deer 2.

Bryan Wainwright WeBs 14/06/2015 Tufted Duck 5, Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 2, Teal 21, Mallard 34, Shoveler 5, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Coot 2, Lapwing 8, Little Ringed Plover 2, Ringed Plover 1, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 13, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Herring Gull 3, Cuckoo 2, Swift 130, Skylark 3, Swallow 22, House Martin 24, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 1 male, Bullfinch 2. Also Roe Deer 2.

John Durrant 13/06/2015 Nightjar 1 or more churring in colliery area near road, Green Woodpecker 1 calling Recreation Ground and colliery nearby several times in last few days.

Bryan Wainwright 13/06/2015 Buzzard 1, Redshank 1, Cuckoo 2, Skylark 2, Swift 3, Swallow 20 perched in rain, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 1 male, Yellow Wagtail 1. Also Roe Deer 4.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 12/06/2015 Mallard 7 1 female with 6 young will pits, bank top, Marsh Harrier 1 male took 1 of above young (with Martin Warne), Black Necked grebe 2 Will Pits Scrape, Hobby 1 Bank Top. Also Adder 3: 1 male, barrier bank top, 1 male road, Will Pits, 1 dead, S+C Floods (road kill)

Martin Warne, Steve Hiner (in part) 12/06/2015 Mallard 1 Bank Top with 6 ducklings one of which was taken by a Male Marsh Harrier, Gadwall 1, Teal 10, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Redshank 2, Cuckoo 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Willow Tit 2, Reed Warbler 4, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 2, Yellowhammer 5, Also Grass Snake 1, Adder 1, Roe Deer 2, Red Deer 7, Common Lizard 1, Large Heath 21, Large Skipper 2, Black-tailed Skimmer 2.

Irvin Payne LATE NEWS 13/05/2015 MONTAGU'S HARRIER 1 male 11.30 going SW over W side of moors seen well.

Bryan Wainwright 12/06/2015 Tufted Duck 7, Black-necked Grebe 2 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Lapwing 26, Redshank 3, Cuckoo 3, Skylark 3, Goldfinch 5, Hobby 1, Little Grebe 1, Little Ringed Plover 1, Stock Dove 5, Turtle Dove 6 (3 colliery area, 2 purring; 2 purring Bell's, 1 N end Will Pits), Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Swift 120, Swallow 4, House Martin 1, Bullfinch 3, Magpie 9 together colliery area, Song Thrush 8,Lesser Whitethroat 2 pit tip widely apart and singing, Chiffchaff 3, Linnet 3, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 3, Yellow Wagtail 1. Also Roe Deer 4 adults and a spotted young Bank Top at Pony Bridge Marsh. 

 

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Roe Deer Will Pits (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

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 Southern Marsh Orchid (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 11/06/2015 Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Mallard 20, Shoveler 12, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 3, Hobby 5, Moorhen 2, Cuckoo 3, Swift 100, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 8, Garden Warbler 9, Whitethroat 3, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 3, Wren 10, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 6, Yellowhammer 2.

Bryan Wainwright (in part Robert Broch, Rob Watson) 11/06/2015 Shelduck 2, Gadwall 4, Tufted Duck 7, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 6, Redshank 2, Cuckoo 3, Skylark 4, Tree Pipit 1 half way across N end Goole Moor singing, Goldfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 2 and a half grown young E end Goole Moor Tram, Brown Hare 1, Mole 1 dead E end N edge.

Bryan Wainwright 10/06/2015 Teal 8, Tufted Duck 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 5, Lapwing 18, Redshank 2, Turtle Dove 3 S side Will Pits all purring, Cuckoo 6, Swift 80, Great Spotted Woodpecker 4, Great Tit 2, Skylark 4, Swallow 4, House Martin 6, Starling 1, Yellow Wagtail 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 5. Also Roe Deer 4 spotted young. (2 W end Goole Moor and 2 Bank Top, Goole Moor). Green-veined White, Small White, Large Heath, Meadow Brown, Common Blue, Small Tortoiseshell. 

 

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 Bee Orchid (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

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Bee Orchid (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

Irvin Payne 10/06/2015 Hobby 2, Turtle Dove 1 Green Belt, Stonechat 6 young together.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 10/06/2015 Shelduck 2, Shoveler 9, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 8, Kestrel 4, Hobby 1, Lapwing 13, Little Ringed Plover 1, Black-headed Gull 30, Herring Gull 3, Cuckoo 3, Swift 300, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Swallow 4, House Martin 30, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 7, Blackcap 6, Garden Warbler 5, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 5, Reed Warbler 3, Stonechat 1, Meadow Pipit 2.

Robert Broch 09/06/2015 Tree Pipit 5 Crowle Moor 2 central and 3 N end.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 10/06/2015 Teal 6 1 female, 5 young Mill Drain, Will Pits, Marsh Harrier 2 cream crowns, New Moor, Sparrowhawk 1 male, New Moor, Lapwing 4 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Willow Warbler 1 NNR shed, Yellow Wagtail 2 Creykes. Also Stoat 1 with water vole in mouth, Paraffin.

Steve Hiner (Natural England Reserve Manager) 09/06/2015 Teal 2 Paraffin, Mallard 6 Paraffin, Shoveler 2 Paraffin, Little Grebe 1 Paraffin, Marsh Harrier 3 cream crowns, New Moor, Cuckoo 3 1 Bells, 1 New Moor, 1 Southern Canals, Great Tit 1 Southern Canals, Swift 32 Paraffin, House Martin 4 Creykes, Willow Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 1 western edge of moor, Blackbird 1 Green Belt, Mistle Thrush 7 Green Belt. Also Common Shrew 1 western edge of moor. Common Lizard 1 western edge of moor.

Bryan Wainwright 09/06/2015 Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 19, Redshank 2, Snipe 1 drumming Mill Drain Marsh, Herring Gull 1, Stock Dove 4, Swift 60, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Willow Tit 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain at Pony Bridge Marsh, Skylark 1, Swallow 5, House Martin 10, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2. Also Roe Deer 1 spotted young Will Pits, Fox 2 NE end Green Belt and Bank Top, Goole Moor, Red Deer 2. Bee Orchid 24.

Peter Hinks, Brian Smith 09/06/2015 Kestrel 1, Gadwall 2, Shoveler 6, Grey Partridge 2 Top Moor Farm, Marsh Harrier 3, Hobby 1. Also Brown Hare 1 Goole Fields.

Tom Lowe 09/06/2015 Mute Swan 1 NE over Red House Farm, Shelduck 3,Quail 1 snging Goole Fields, Marsh Harrier 3, Hobby 2, Lapwing 8 W pools Goole Moor, Little Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Turtle Dove 2 pair Swinefleet disused peatworks, Cuckoo 2, Nightjar 3 W end Goole Moor, Grasshopper Warbler 2 Goole Moor. Also Fox 1 Goole Moor.

Tom Lowe 08/06/2015 Nightjar 2 churring W pools Goole Moor. Also Hedgehog1 W pools Goole Moor.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 07/06/2015 Shelduck 4 Tufted Duck 3 Marsh Harrier 3 Sparrowhawk 1 Crowle Moor Buzzard 4 Kestrel 4 Hobby 3 Lapwing 20 Little Ringed Plover 2 Goole Moor W pools Redshank 6 Black-headed Gull 20 Turtle Dove 5 Crowle Moor footpath from goat field to car park 4 heard and 1 or more seen Cuckoo 2 Swift 200 Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 Crowle Moor Magpie 3 Jay 1 Skylark 3 Swallow 6 House Martin 8 Chiffchaff 4 Willow Warbler 4 Blackcap 10 Garden Warbler 8 Whitethroat 12 Grasshopper Warbler 2 Sedge Warbler 5 Reed Warbler 3 Blackbird 2 Song Thrush 2 Yellow Wagtail 2 Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3 Goldfinch 4 Linnet 3 Bullfinch 1 Yellowhammer 4 Also Roe Deer 2. Adder 1 female Will Pits T junction on road. Hairy Dragonfly female Will Pits Scrape. Common Carder Bee 1.

Rob Watson 06/05/2015 Teal 4 Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 1 Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 3 Will Pits Scrape, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 1, Cuckoo 3 ( 2 Will Pits seen + 1 calling from south of moors), 

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Cuckoo (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

Swift 100 all over moors just about the only thing flying in strong winds, Swallow 20 Crowle goat field, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 6, Stonechat 1 male carrying food central moors, Tree Sparrow 1 seen some more heard from thick cover nr. Crowle goat field, Yellowhammer 2 a pair. Also Common Blue and Speckled Wood butterflies and flowering Marsh Cinquefoil. 

 

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Marsh Cinquefoil (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

Bryan Wainwright 06/06/2015 Shelduck 4, Grey Heron 3 N over Goole Moor, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 15, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 20, Cuckoo 2, Swift 80, Skylark 3, Swallow 1, House Martin 20, Stonechat 2, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Tree Pipit 1 Goole Moor, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 2. Also Brown Hare 7, Roe Deer 2, Red Deer 4 W end Goole Moor. Painted Lady 1 Goole Moor.

Martin Warne 06/06/2015 Red-legged Partridge 1 On track leading to Creykes Gate, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Redshank 2, Cuckoo 3, Swift c100, Swallow 5, House Martin 30, Stonechat 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Yellowhammer 1, Also Grass Snake 1 Bank Top, Hairy Dragonfly 1 Male Green Belt, Roe Deer 2, Brown Hare 4. 

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Hornet (Martin Warne 2015) 

 

Julian Small (Senior Reserve Manager Natural England) 05/06/2015 Hobby 1, Willow Tit 1, Tree Pipit 1 singing Lonesome Pine Tram, Bullfinch 4, Yellowhammer 1 singing Lonesome Pine Tram.

Tom Lowe 04/06/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 39, Shelduck 3, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 4, Hobby 3, Cuckoo 3, Tawny Owl 4 family calling.

Martin Warne 04/06/2015 Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Oystercatcher 1 West side Pools, Redshank 3, Cuckoo 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Jay 1, Stonechat 2 Middle Moor, Yellow Wagtail 1, Yellowhammer 2, Also Brown Argus 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain.

Ben Steel (evening visit) 03/05/2015 Canada Goose 1 Paraffin area, Teal 7, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Hobby 1, Water Rail 3 calling middle moor different sites, Coot 4, Oystercatcher 1, Lapwing 13, Redshank 5, Woodcock 1 roding Green Belt, Snipe 3 drumming, Turtle Dove 3 Green Belt, Cuckoo 4, Long-eared Owl 1 hunting Middle Moor and probably same later Green Belt, Nightjar 5 (4 Green Belt, 1 west edge Goole Moor), Yellow Wagtail 2.

Bryan Wainwright 03/06/2015 Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 11, Red-legged Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 7, Coot 3, Oystercatcher 3 W side floods, Lapwing 14, Redshank 6, Black-headed Gull 30, Turtle Dove 1 on post purring Red House Farm, Cuckoo 3, Barn Owl 1, Swift 30, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 2, Stonechat 1, Tree Sparrow 3 (1 Swinefleet gate and 2 Creyke's Crossing), Goldfinch 2. Also Brown Hare 1, Roe Deer 2.

Tom Lowe 03/06/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14 and young Crowle North Marsh, Shoveler 12, Teal 8, Marsh Harrier 3 males, Buzzard 2, Hobby 1, Water Rail 3 singing Goole Moor, Lapwing 6, Cuckoo 3, Long-eared Owl 2 squeaking juvs between Will Pits and Goole Moor Tram and possible adult in flight in dark, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 4.

Martin Warne 03/06/2015 Gadwall 2, Teal 3, Mallard 8, Shoveler 4, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Lapwing 4, Black-headed Gull 29, Cuckoo 2, Swift 1, Willow Tit 1, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 8, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Meadow Pipit 9, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 5, Also Hornet 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain.

Phil Lee 03/06/2015 Willow Tit 1 Crowle Moor, Nightjar 1 Crowle Moor churred briefly.

Bernard & Maureen Featherstone 03/06/2015 Brown Argus Will Pits Scrape.

Bryan Wainwright 03/06/2015 Shelduck 1, Red-legged Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 10, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 22 (11 nests W side), Cuckoo 3, Swift 14, Jay 1, Skylark 3, Swallow 3, House Martin 4, Long-tailed Tit 7 family Will Pits, Tree Sparrow 4 (1 Swinefleet gate and 3 Creyke's Crossing), Goldfinch 2. Also Brown Hare 1, Roe Deer 1.

Bryan Wainwright 02/06/2015 Shelduck 1, Red-legged Partridge 1, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Lapwing 6 and four chicks W pools Goole Moor, Little Ringed Plover 1 W pools Goole Moor, Redshank 5, Stock Dove 1, Cuckoo 1, Swift 60, Jay 1, Skylark 3, Swallow 5, House Martin 16, Chiffchaff 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Stonechat 4 pair with 2 fledged young Fison's Road, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Yellowhammer 2. Also Brown Hare 2.


Martin Warne 31/05/2015 Teal 1, Shoveler 3, Red-legged Partridge 1 on track Creykes Cottages, Pheasant 3 (2 chicks), Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 Hunting West side Pools, Lapwing 3, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 21, Cuckoo 4, Swift 200+ feeding around site, Willow Tit 2, Swallow 100+ feeding around site, House Martin 40+ feeding around site, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 3, Sedge Warbler 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 4, Reed Bunting 5, Also Hairy Dragonfly 1 Female Bank Top.

Bryan Wainwright 31/05/2015 Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1 caught and ate a Swift on limestone road, Kestrel 2, Oystercatcher 1 over W side calling going S, Lapwing 8, Ringed Plover 1 W pools Goole Moor, Dunlin 1, Redshank 4, Cuckoo 2, Swift 70, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 3, Swallow 5, House Martin 80, Song Thrush 1, House Sparrow 10 Creyke's Crossing, Tree Sparrow 7 1 Swinefleet Gate 6 Creyke's Crossing, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 5, Greenfinch 3 Creyke's Crossing, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 3, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 2, Brown Hare 1.

Bernard & Maureen Featherstone 30/05/2015 Brown Argus Will Pits Scrape.

Bryan Wainwright 30/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 21, Shelduck 1, Gadwall 5, Teal 5, Mallard 7, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 8, Red-legged Partridge 1 Creyke's fields, Grey Partridge 1 Creyke's fields, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 12, Ringed Plover 4 W pools Goole Moor, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 12, Cuckoo 2, Swift 50, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Great Tit 2, Skylark 3, Swallow 3, House Martin 2, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 14, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 7, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 4, Wren 7, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 2, Robin 5, Dunnock 1, Tree Pipit 1 midway across Goole Moor, Meadow Pipit 7, Chaffinch 4, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 10. Also Roe Deer 1, Brown Hare 6 Goole Fields, Fox 1 Fison's Road near Will Pits. Lots of Common Blue and some Small Copper.

Martin Warne 30/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 5 (1 juvenile), Teal 2, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 4, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Hobby 4, Lapwing 5, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 30, Cuckoo 4, Swift 200+ feeding around site, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 2, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 8, Also Grey Squirrel 1.

Martin Warne 29/05/2015 (pm) Greylag Goose (domestic) 4 Gadwall 1,, Teal 1, Shoveler 5, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Moorhen 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 5, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 17, Turtle Dove 1 Will Pits Wood, Cuckoo 4, Swift 200+ feeding around site, Swallow 150+ feeding around site, House Martin 50+ feeding around site, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 7, Whitethroat 5, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 9, Reed Warbler 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 8, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 5, Also Fox 1.

Bryan Wainwright 29/05/2015 Canada Goose 3, Gadwall 7, Mallard 12, Shoveler 4, Marsh Harrier 2 males, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 22 most W pools Goole Moor mobbing something unseen on ground, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 10 very few nests, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4 all W, Turtle Dove 2 both heard: at T Will Pits and at S side old ride Will Pits, Cuckoo 3, Barn Owl 1 hunting over horse paddock near Swinefleet old mill, Nightjar 1 heard Green Belt early, Swift 130 moving S around rain, Willow Tit 1 calling with LLT Will Pits, Skylark 1, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 10, House Martin 10, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 6, Garden Warbler 4, Whitethroat 10, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 6, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 4, Linnet 5, Yellowhammer 1. Also Red Deer 36 Goole Fields and W end Goole Moor, Roe Deer 4, Brown Hare 1.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 28/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 28, Gadwall 2 a pair, Mallard 7, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 3, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 12, Woodpigeon 4, Swift 20, Green Woodpecker 1 colliery area, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 4, House Martin 6, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 1 Paraffin Cuttings, Blackbird 1, Robin 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Reed Bunting 3.

Phil Lee 27/05/2015 Willow Tit 1 Crowle Moor, Grasshopper Warbler 1 Crowle Moor.

John Durrant 27/05/2015 Green Woodpecker 1 calling in poplars by Recreation Ground.

Tom Lowe 27/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 28, Shelduck 4, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 2 on Goole Fields Reservoir, Grey Partridge 2, Great White Egret2 flew WNW over Goole Moor at 06.50, 

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Great White Egrets (Tom Lowe 2015) 

 



Grey Heron 4 NW, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 3, Coot 1 Goole Moor E pools, Lapwing 10 (5 pairs W Pools: one with 4 tiny young, one with 2 small young, one with 3 well-grown young until 1 taken by Fox), Little Ringed Plover 2, Ringed Plover 1, Woodcock 1 roding N edge Goole Moor, Snipe 1 drumming Goole Moor, Cuckoo 2, Tawny Owl 2, Nightjar 6 churring N edge Goole Moor, Swift 150, Tree Pipit 1 singing and seen well N edge half way across. Also Fox 1 took a Lapwing chick (1 of 3 well-grown young) Goole Moor, Red Deer 21 Goole Fields am, Roe Deer 5.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 27/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Shelduck 4, Teal 12, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 8, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Ringed Plover 1, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 6, Cuckoo 3, Swift 30, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Jay 2, Swallow 3, House Martin 3, Stonechat 2 a pair road.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 26/05/2015 Gadwall 4, Shoveler 18, Tufted Duck 6, Red-legged Partridge 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 5 (3 male, 2 female), Buzzard 3, Hobby 8, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 12, Redshank 2, Turtle Dove 1, Cuckoo 4, Swift 100, Swallow 10, House Martin 2, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 19, Blackcap 19, Garden Warbler 18, Whitethroat 11, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 7, Song Thrush 1, Yellow Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 6.

Bryan Wainwright 25/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 24, Canada Goose 1 adult with 3 unfledged young 1000 Acre floods, Teal 5, Shoveler 8, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 3, Coot 1 E pools Goole Moor, Lapwing 8, Little Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor. Dunlin 2 W pools Goole Moor, Redshank 2, Snipe 3 (1 Goole Moor 2 over Crowle North Marsh), Black-headed Gull 20 very few nests, Lesser Black-backed Gull 11 all W, Herring Gull 15 all W, Cuckoo 4, Swift 170, Skylark 5, Swallow 4, House Martin 60, Blackcap 4, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 4, Stonechat 3 family Shoulder o' Mutton Tram, Wheatear 1 W pools Goole Moor, Dunnock 2, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Tree Pipit 1 singing and seen well N edge half way across, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 5. Also Red Deer 2 Will Pits, Roe Deer 4, Rabbit 5 W pools Goole Moor, Brown Hare 7 Goole Fields, Fox 1 W end Shoulder o' Mutton Tram, Stoat 1 road at Green Belt.

Alan Bamford & brothers and friend 24/05/2015 Marsh Harrier 5, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1 ran across track Green Belt, Cuckoo 2, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 4, Reed Warbler 3, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 1.

Bryan Wainwright 24/05/2015 Tufted Duck 7, Red-legged Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Lapwing 5, Black-tailed Godwit 14 SW over W side am, Redshank 4, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Herring Gull 1, Stock Dove 3, Cuckoo 6, Swift 150, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 2, Swallow 5, House Martin 3, Stonechat 3 (pair with 1 fledged young floods opposite Mill Drain Marsh), Linnet 4, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 3. Also Red Deer 2, Roe Deer 2, Rabbit 3.

Martin Warne 23/05/2015 Gadwall 1, Teal 2, Shoveler 1, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 8, Lapwing 3, Redshank 2, Cuckoo 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 6, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 1, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 5, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 1.

Bryan Wainwright 23/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 22, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 13, Teal 7, Mallard 18, Shoveler 19, Red-legged Partridge 1, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female Goole Moor E end, Buzzard 3 inc. one eating a Water Vole Shoulder o' Mutton Tram, 

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former Water Vole and Buzzard's prey (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 


Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 4, Redshank 5, Snipe 1 drumming mid Goole Moor, Black-headed Gull 6, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 20, Cuckoo 5, Swift 20, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 8, Great Tit 2, Skylark 1, Swallow 5, House Martin 1, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 14, Blackcap 5, Garden Warbler 4, Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 12, Wren 2, Blackbird 2, Robin 2, Stonechat 11 (pair with 3 fledged young mid Goole Moor, pr with 2 fledged young W end Shoulder o' Mutton Tram and another pair), Dunnock 1, Yellow Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 11, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 6, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 5, Reed Bunting 12. Also Red Deer 5 E end Goole Moor Tram, Roe Deer 3.

Bev Baxter ringing Creyke's gate 23/05/2015 Long-tailed Tit 4, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 1, Garden Warbler 1.

Peter Hinks, Brian Smith, Michael Smith 23/05/2015 Little Grebe 1 flushed colliery area in day, perched under bush, Marsh Harrier 3, Hobby 10, Cuckoo 6, Nightjar 2 flushed S of Green Belt Scrape, Stonechat 2.

Rob Watson 22/05/2015 Gadwall 16 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 2 (1 male), Hobby 2, Turtle Dove 1 purring WPS area, Cuckoo 2, Yellowhammer 2. Also Red Deer 2 adult and young. 

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Red? Deer young (Rob Watson 2015) 



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Hairy Dragonfly (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

Helen Kirk 22/05/2015 Barn Owl 1 SW edge.

Martin Warne 22/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 11, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 2, Lapwing 3, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 24, Cuckoo 2, Swift 5, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 3, Grasshopper Warbler 1 Crowle Moor, Sedge Warbler 2, Stonechat 2 male and female Fisons Road, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 4, Reed Bunting 3, Also Roe Deer 1. 

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Hairy Dragonfly (Martin Warne 2015) 

 

Bryan Wainwright 22/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 32, Shelduck 1, Gadwall 8, Teal 4, Mallard 28, Shoveler 14, Tufted Duck 6, Pheasant 20, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 male floods, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 17, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 26, Stock Dove 1, Woodpigeon 60, Collared Dove 2, Cuckoo 5, Swift 18, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 4, Carrion Crow 8, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 8, Skylark 4, Swallow 3, House Martin 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 8, Willow Warbler 44, Blackcap 24, Garden Warbler 7, Whitethroat 32, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 13, Reed Warbler 11, Wren 20, Blackbird 11, Song Thrush 3, Robin 10, Stonechat 1 male, Dunnock 2, House Sparrow 16 Creyke's crossing, Tree Sparrow 1 Creyke's crossing, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Tree Pipit 1 singing and seen well N edge half way across, Meadow Pipit 12, Chaffinch 8, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 3, Yellowhammer 5, Reed Bunting 9. Also 12 Roe Deer 2, Roe Deer 2, Brown Hare 8, Rabbit 4, Grey Squirrel 1 E side Goole Moor, Water Vole 1 midway Blackwater Dike.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 21/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Mallard 6, Shoveler 2 a pair, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Hobby 5, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 2, Black-headed Gull 8, Woodpigeon 2, Swift 40, Magpie 1, Carrion Crow 8, Great Tit 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 3, Wren 2, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 5, Reed Bunting 2.

Tom Lowe 21/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Marsh Harrier 4 males, Buzzard 4, Hobby 11, Lapwing 14, Little Ringed Plover 2, Cuckoo 2, Swift 300, Wheatear 1 Goole Fields, Yellow Wagtail 16 Goole Fields, Tree Pipit 1 singing and seen well N edge half way across. 

 

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Tree Pipit (Tom Lowe 2015) 

 

 

Martin Warne, Dave Hursthouse 21/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Shoveler 2 male and female with 10 young, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 18 counted in air at same time, Lapwing 4, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 10, Cuckoo 3, Swift 30, Willow Tit 1, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Stonechat 2 male and female Fisons Road, Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 2, Also Roe Deer 2.

Bryan Wainwright 20/05/2015 Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 4, Red-legged Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 5, Lapwing 5, Little Ringed Plover 1, Cuckoo 1, Jay 1, Swallow 8, House Martin 1,Whinchat 1 male W end Goole Moor Tram, Wheatear 1.

Tom Lowe 20/05/2015 Cuckoo 1, Tawny Owl 1, Nightjar 1 churring after dusk E end Goole Moor.

Janet Jackson 19/05/2015 Long-eared Owl 1 flushed colliery area in day, perched under bush.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 19/05/2015 Gadwall 2, Teal 6, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 5 (3 male), Buzzard 3, Hobby 2, Lapwing 8, Redshank 4, Cuckoo 1, Swift 200, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 7, Garden Warbler 4, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 2, Yellowhammer 1.

Bryan Wainwright 19/05/2015 Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 3, Red-legged Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 1, Peregrine 1 female locked talons with female M Harrier Goole Moor, Moorhen 1, Coot 3, Lapwing 8, Cuckoo 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 1, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 30, House Martin 100, Wheatear 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Bullfinch 1. Also Red Deer 2 Will Pits, Roe Deer 1, Brown Hare 7 Goole Fields (Pea field).

Martin Warne 18/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Teal 2, Mallard 13, Shoveler 4, Red-legged Partridge 1 on track Creykes Cottages, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 4, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 13, Cuckoo 1, Swift 300+, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 300+, House Martin 50+, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 5, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 5, Sedge Warbler 1, Yellow Wagtail 3, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 2, Also Red Deer 12 crossing West Pools.

Bryan Wainwright 17/05/2015 Shelduck 1, Tufted Duck 5, Marsh Harrier 1, Hobby 1, Lapwing 2, Wheatear 1. Also Roe Deer 1.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 16/05/2015 Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 9, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 5, Hobby 4, Kestrel 1, Coot 2, Little Ringed Plover 1 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 10, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Cuckoo 2, Barn Owl 1, Swift 200, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Swallow 40, House Martin 8, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 4, Garden Warbler 4, Whitethroat 6, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 1, Wheatear 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Bullfinch 1. Also Red Deer 4 Fison's Road N, Roe Deer 1. Brown Hare 2 Goole Fields, Rabbit 6 Will Pits.

Steve Hiner (Natural England) 15/05/2015 Teal 2 Green Belt, Mallard 2 Paraffin, Shoveler 1 male Paraffin, Tufted Duck 2 Green Belt, Kestrel 1 Blue Bridge, Hobby 4 Goole Moor, Black Headed Gull 17 Floods, Swift 200 Paraffin, Turtle dove 1 Green Belt, Jay 1 Green Belt, Swallow 72 Paraffin, House Martin 12 Paraffin, Willow Warbler 1 Green Belt, Whitethroat 1 Green Belt, Grasshopper Warbler 1 Green Belt, Sedge Warbler 1 Green Belt, Meadow Pipit 2 Floods, Chaffinch 1 Green Belt, Reed Bunting 1 Blue Bridge. Also Adder 1 female Green Belt.

Steve Hiner (Natural England) 14/05/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 male Blue Bridge, Swift 27 Paraffin, Swallow 39 Paraffin, House Martin 4 Paraffin.

Helen Kirk 15/05/2015 Shelduck 2 Crowle North Marsh, Gadwall 4, Teal 6, Mallard 2, Shoveler 18 (3 females), Pheasant 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3 (2 males & 1 cream crown), Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 4, Moorhen 2, Coot 2, Lapwing 10, Redshank 2 (a pr), Black-headed Gull 2 on nests, Cuckoo 2 (male and female calls), Swift 30, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 10, Skylark 1 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Swallow 12, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 2, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 3, Blackbird 3, Robin 4, Yellow Wagtail 3 before Creyke's gate, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 2, Reed Bunting 2. Also Red Deer 7 females. Large Red Damselfly: abundant, 100s, Four Spot Chaser: abundant x100s, Peacock, Orange-tip, Large White, Lesser Treble-bar.

Rob Watson 15/05/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 male and female, Hobby 10 eating on wing, Water Rail 2 calling within 15m of each other with 'chips squeals a deep croaks' both seen, Redshank 4, Turtle Dove 1 Purring' most of time for 20 mins but remained hidden in Green Belt rhodos, Cuckoo 2, Stonechat 8 (2 pairs central and 2 pairs floods (photo female Stonechat with Whitethroat). 

 

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Hobby (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

 



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Hobby (Rob Watson 2015) 

 



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Tree Pipit (Rob Watson 2015) 

 



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Whitethroat and Stonechat (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

 

Bryan Wainwright, Tom & Janet Jackson 14/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 8, Teal 12, Mallard 20, Tufted Duck 7, Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Lapwing 4, Little Ringed Plover 1 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 4, Black-headed Gull 10, Lesser Black-backed Gull 5, Cuckoo 2, Swift 360, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 180, House Martin 80, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 3, Reed Warbler 2, Wren 2, Blackbird 10, Stonechat 1 female carrying caterpillar, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 2, Linnet 4. Also Roe Deer 1. sh wheat.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheatear (Steve Hiner 2015) 

 

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 13/05/2015 Teal 2, Mallard 6, Shoveler 1, Pheasant 6 and 2 males fighting, Little Grebe 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2, Moorhen 3, Lapwing 4, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 12, Cuckoo 3, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 4, Great Tit 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 1, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 15, Wren 3, Blackbird 3, Robin 1, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 1.

Martin Warne 13/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 19, Teal 3, Mallard 13, Shoveler 4, Pheasant 4, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 2, Hobby 13, Lapwing 5, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 30, Cuckoo 2, Swift 6, Swallow 2, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 8, Blackcap 1, Garden Warbler 1, Lesser Whitethroat 2 Calling Jones Cable, Whitethroat 10, Sedge Warbler 5, Reed Warbler 1 Bank Top, Wheatear 4, Blackwater Dyke (observed with Steve Hiner), Meadow Pipit 3, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 8.

Bryan Wainwright 13/05/2015 Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 7, Black-headed Gull 20, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Cuckoo 7, Barn Owl 2 one over rape fields Bank Top, Tawny Owl 1 calling Green Belt am, Nightjar 1 churring 04.15 Green Belt, Swift 16, Jay 1, Woodlark 1 singing Crowle Moor, Swallow 10, Sedge Warbler 10, Reed Warbler 8, Wheatear 2 Fison's Road North, Yellow Wagtail 2, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 4. Also Rabbit 8 Will Pits, Red Deer 33 (2 N of Crowle Moor, 18 Goole Fields & 13 S end Crowle Moor, Roe Deer 7.

Steve Hiner 13/05/2015 Greylag Goose 32 Paraffin, Shoveler 4 Floods, Grey Heron 1 over Will Pits, Marsh Harrier 3 1 male 2 females Floods, Sparrowhawk 1 male Will Pits, Buzzard 1 Goole Moor, Kestrel 1 Floods, Hobby 4 2 Paraffin 2 Blue Bridge, Lapwing 4 Floods, Redshank 2 Floods, Cuckoo 2 1 Blue Bridge 1 NNR shed, Barn Owl 1, Swift 200 Paraffin, Swallow 150 Paraffin, House Martin 38 Paraffin, Willow Warbler 3 2 Will Pits 1 NNR shed, Wheatear 4 3 males 1 female Black Water Dyke, Chaffinch 1 NNR shed, Reed Bunting 2 Goole Moor. Also Red Deer 11 Crowle north marsh Grass Snake 1 Will Pits.

Steve Hiner 12/05/2015 Teal 2 Black Water Dyke, Mallard 3 New Moor, Shoveler 4 New Moor, Marsh Harrier 2 males New Moor, Swift 52 Paraffin, Magpie 2, Swallow 32 Paraffin, House Martin 12 Paraffin, Willow Warbler 3 Will Pits, Garden Warbler 1 Will Pits, Stonechat 1 male Blue Bridge, Wheatear 5 4 males S+C Floods, 1 female Scotts shed. Also Roe Deer 2 male and female Goole Moor.

Tom Lowe 12/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 36, Tufted Duck 1 male on Goole Reservoir, Grey Partridge 4 in pairs just north of Axholme railway, Marsh Harrier 5 males, Buzzard 4, Hobby 17 visible in one scan of Goole Moor, Peregrine 1 juvenile male, Little Ringed Plover 3 Goole Moor W pools, Ringed Plover 7 Goole Moor W pools, Dunlin 17 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 5 Goole Moor W pools, Lesser Black-backed Gull 18, Herring Gull 8, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Cuckoo 3, Barn Owl 1 E end Goole Moor at dawn, Swift 200 at least flew SW, Swallow 150 at least, House Martin 20, Wheatear 3.

Dirk Rigby Creyke's Crossing 12/05/2015 Yellow Wagtail 2. 


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Yellow Wagtails (Dirk Rigby 2015) 

 

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Barnard (RSPB), Carl Cornish (RSPB) 12/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Shoveler 10, Red-legged Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 2, Hobby 5, Lapwing 6, Swift 40, Swallow 4, Wheatear 1. Red Deer 5 at least Goole Moor N edge, Roe Deer 4 Goole Moor N edge, Brown Hare 1 Goole Fields.

Martin Warne 12/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Shelduck 2, Teal 3, Mallard 9, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 3, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Kestrel 1, Hobby 1, Peregrine 1, carrying off kill Wood side, Lapwing 2, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 13, Cuckoo 1, Swift 113, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 121, House Martin 40, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 3, Blackcap 1, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 5, Sedge Warbler 5, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 5, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 2.

Martin Warne, Jason King 11/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Shelduck 2, Teal 6, Mallard 10, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 4, Pheasant 5, Heron 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1 Female chasing and killing prey Will Pits Wood, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 10, Peregrine 1 carrying off kill West side Pools, Water Rail 2, Lapwing 6, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 22, Cuckoo 2, Swift 105, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Willow Tit 1, Swallow 30, House Martin 5, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 8, Blackcap 3, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 5, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 4, Wheatear 2, Yellow Wagtail 7, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 6, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 2, Also Fox 1, Roe Deer 1, Brown Hare 3, Hairy Dragonfly 1 Bank Top.

Tom Lowe 11/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 32, Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Hobby 5, Peregrine 1 juvenile male eating kill on Goole Fields, Lapwing 20 (in prs Goole Fields), Whimbrel 1 S, Wheatear 5.

Julian Small 11/05/2015 Buzzard 1, Wheatear 2.

Dirk Rigby Creyke's Crossing 10/05/2015 Jay 1, Blackcap 1, Wren 2 probably nesting. 


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Jay (Dirk Rigby 2015) 

 

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes, Jim Snowdon 10/05/2015 Shelduck 2, Gadwall 6, Pintail 1 male W side, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 14, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 5, Hobby 14, Lapwing 2, Black-headed Gull 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 9, Collared Dove 3 Creyke's crossing, Turtle Dove 1 heard Will Pits Scrape, Cuckoo 3, Barn Owl 1, Swift 260, Woodlark 2 singing Crowle Moor, Skylark 4, Sand Martin 8, Swallow 20, House Martin 12, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 5, Whinchat 1 male Middle Moor Tram at road, Wheatear 2 males Fison's Road S bend and Bank Top, Tree Sparrow 1 Swinefleet gate, Yellow Wagtail 2, Tree Pipit 1 flight call Crowle Moor, Meadow Pipit 8, Linnet 4. Also Red Deer 9 Will Pits, Roe Deer 2. Small Copper 1 W end Goole Moor Tram.

Bryan Wainwright 09/05/2015 Shelduck 1 Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape Tufted Duck 1 Marsh Harrier 4 Buzzard 1 Kestrel 1 Merlin 1 female briefly chased Swallow W side Hobby 1 Lapwing 2 Black-headed Gull 10 Lesser Black-backed Gull 8 Collared Dove 1 Creyke's crossing Cuckoo 1 Swift 90 Sand Martin 12 Swallow 30 House Martin 14 Stonechat 1 male road Wheatear 1 female Fison's Road North Yellow Wagtail 2 Linnet 6

Bev Baxter Creyke's Gate 08/05/2015 Long-tailed Tit 2, Willow Warbler 4 (2 retraps), Blackcap 1, Blackbird 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4 pullus.

Rob Watson 08/05/2015 Woodlark 1 Crowle Moor (singing high over area west of goat fields and landing on bare peat), Tree Pipit 1 Crowle Moor.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 06/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 24, Teal 2, Mallard 8, Shoveler 3, Red-legged Partridge 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 2 females, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 6, Black-headed Gull 21, Cuckoo 1, Swift 20, Sand Martin 1, Swallow 20, House Martin 10, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 11, Blackcap 1, Garden Warbler 3, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Wren 1, Robin 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Reed Bunting 1.

John Durrant 06/05/2015 Turtle Dove 2 Longthorpe's near railway.

Bryan Wainwright 06/05/2015 Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 2, Cormorant 1 SE, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female with prey to Will Pits, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 5, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 10, Lesser Black-backed Gull 4, Herring Gull 1, Cuckoo 1, Swift 90, Sand Martin 6, Swallow 50, House Martin 38, Grasshopper Warbler 4, Stonechat 1 male road, Wheatear 1 female W end Goole Moor Tram, Yellow Wagtail 1, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 7, Yellowhammer 4. Also Roe Deer 2, Red Deer 2 Will Pits, Brown Hare 3, Rabbit 3.

Martin Warne 05/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Teal 10, Mallard 10, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 5, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Lapwing 2 with 2 young Fisons Road North, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 13, Cuckoo 2, Swift 131 around site, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Swallow 200 around site, House Martin 10, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 4, Blackcap 5, Whitethroat 5, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 7, Wheatear 1 Male Fisons Road North, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 7, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 6. 

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Lapwing chick (Martin Warne 2015) 



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Wheatear (Martin Warne 2015) 



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Four-spot Chaser (Martin Warne 2015) 



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Four-spot Chaser (Martin Warne 2015) 

 

Robert Broch 04/05/2015 Wood Warbler 1 S side Will Pits seen well.

Ashley Buchan 04/05/2015 Grass Snake 1 Northern Goole Moor.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 04/05/2015 Shelduck 3, Tufted Duck 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 6, Ringed Plover 2 Goole Moor W pools, Herring Gull 16 W, Turtle Dove 2 Durham's Garden, Cuckoo 2, Barn Owl 2, Swift 16, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Yellow Wagtail 5, Linnet 10, Yellowhammer 2. Also Roe Deer 4, Rabbit 3. Adder 1 male Fison's Limestone Road opp Mill Drain Marsh.

Martin Warne 03/05/2015 Water Rail 1, Woodcock 2 heard overhead Will Pits Wood during moth trapping visit, Tawny Owl 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 2, Also Roe Deer 2, Red Deer 4.

Bryan Wainwright 03/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 5, Tufted Duck 7, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Hobby 3, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 5, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 6, Herring Gull 3, Turtle Dove 2 Bank Top Goole Moor, crane gm chick 2015 025.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turtle Doves record shot (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 

Cuckoo 1, Swift 14, Skylark 2, Swallow 26, House Martin 12, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Yellow Wagtail 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Greenfinch 10 Creyke's crossing, Linnet 11, Yellowhammer 2. Also Red Deer 9 Goole Fields, Roe Deer 4, Rabbit 3, Brown Hare 3 Goole Fields, Fox 1 Will Pits.

Bev Baxter Creyke's Gate 02/05/2015 Tawny Owl 2 pullus Top House farm, Willow Warbler 4 (1 new, 3 retraps), Blackcap 2, Garden Warbler 2, Wren 2, Robin 1 (retrap), Chaffinch 1 (retrap).

Martin Warne, Callum King, Jason King 02/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Teal 7, Mallard 5, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 1, Goldeneye 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Hobby 1, Lapwing 5, Little Ringed Plover 1 Goole Moor West Pools, Whimbrel 1 Goole Moor West Pools flying East, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 10, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Barn Owl 1, Swift 51, Jay 3, Swallow c300 around site, Sand Martin 4, House Martin 40, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 4, Blackcap 8, Garden Warbler 2, Whitethroat 7, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 11, Tree Sparrow 1 Swinefleet Gate, Yellow Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 9, Goldfinch 5, Reed Bunting 9, Also Brown Hare 1, Roe Deer 4.

Bryan Wainwright 02/05/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Canada Goose 7, Shelduck 4, Tufted Duck 10, Goldeneye 1 female type Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 1 male, Cormorant 2 W, Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 4, Water Rail 3 one seen well as it walked over road Will Pits, Moorhen 6, Coot 1, Lapwing 6, Little Ringed Plover 2 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 20, Herring Gull 2, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Cuckoo 2, Barn Owl 1, Swift 18, Skylark 4, Sand Martin 6, Swallow 50, House Martin 40, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 5, Tree Sparrow 1 Swinefleet gate, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 10, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 8. Also Roe Deer 8, Red Deer 9 E end Goole Moor Tram.

Phil Lee 01/05/2015 Garden Warbler 2 a pair Crowle Moor, Stonechat 1 Crowle Moor.

Bryan Wainwright 01/05/2015 Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Lapwing 4, Redshank 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Cuckoo 1, Barn Owl 1, Swift 8, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Skylark 4, Swallow 24, House Martin 4, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 2, Whinchat 2 males picnic bench (Middle Moor Tram at Fison's limestone road, Stonechat 1 male road, Tree Sparrow 3 Swinefleet gate, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Greenfinch 2 Creyke's crossing, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 14, Yellowhammer 4. Also Roe Deer 8, Grey Squirrel 1.


Steve Hiner 30/04/2015 Mallard 12, Barn Owl 1 Swinefleet Gate to Mill, Chiffchaff 1.

Tom Lowe 30/04/2015 Shelduck 3, Marsh Harrier 8, Sparrowhawk 3 together, Hobby 6 N edge Goole Moor, Peregrine 1 adult male, Oystercatcher 1 over Bank Top, Lapwing 6 and 3 chicks W pools Goole Moor, Little Ringed Plover 2 W pools Goole Moor, Ringed Plover 1 W pools Goole Moor, Cuckoo 2, Barn Owl 1 Goole Fields Reservoir am, Wheatear 1 female Goole Fields.

Tom Lowe 29/04/2015 Marsh Harrier 6, Dunlin 2 W pools Goole Moor, Swift 3, Grasshopper Warbler 1.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 29/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Teal 3, Mallard 4, Shoveler 2 (a pr), Pheasant 6, Marsh Harrier 2 male & female, Redshank 1, Carrion Crow 3, Swallow 60, House Martin 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 7, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Linnet 2.

Bryan Wainwright 29/04/2015 Gadwall 6, Tufted Duck 8, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Lapwing 5, Redshank 4, Cuckoo 1, Barn Owl 1, Swift 4, Skylark 4, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 80, House Martin 4, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Reed Warbler 2, Tree Sparrow 2 Swinefleet gate, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1. Also Roe Deer 4.

Steve Hiner 28/04/2015 Shoveler 6, Kestrel 1, Redshank 1 Snaith & Cowick floods, Turtle Dove 1 Durham's Gardens, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 2, Whitethroat 1, Swallow 52 Paraffin, House Martin 7 Paraffin, Wheatear 1 female, Snaith & Cowick Floods, Goldfinch 2. Also Roe Deer 1 female, New Moor.

David Smith et. Al. 27/04/2015 Turtle Dove 1 heard Green Belt.

Martin Warne 27/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 19, Teal 8, Mallard 17, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 1, Pheasant 2, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 8, Hobby 3, Lapwing 4, Redshank 5, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 20, Cuckoo 2, Barn Owl 1, Swallow 120, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 7, Blackcap 2, Garden Warbler 1 Long Meadow, Whitethroat 10, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 9, Reed Warbler 1, Yellow Wagtail 3, Grey Wagtail 1 Mill Drain Marsh, Meadow Pipit 3, Reed Bunting 13, Also Brown Hare 1.

Bryan Wainwright 27/04/2015 Shelduck 2, Little Grebe 2, Buzzard 1, Hobby 3, Little Ringed Plover 1, Whimbrel 1 maybe off Goole Moor W pools, flew off calling E, Black-tailed Godwit 30 W side floods then up cirled before landing same place, Dunlin 7, Cuckoo 1, Swift 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 6, House Martin 4, Garden Warbler 1 heard then seen well at T junction Will Pits, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 1, Stonechat 1 male. Roe Deer 7, Rabbit 3.

Martin Warne 26/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10 (2 with 6 Goslings courtesy Dave Creykes Cottages), Shelduck 3, Gadwall 2, Teal 10, Mallard 17, Shoveler 13, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 8, Kestrel 5, Hobby 10 observed hawking around site, Lapwing 5, Little Ringed Plover 2 feeding Goole Moor West Pools, Ringed Plover 1 feeding Goole Moor West Pools, Dunlin 10, Redshank 5, Arctic Tern 1 overhead West Side (courtesy BPW, RS), Black-headed Gull 25, Cuckoo 3, Swallow 10, Chiffchaff 3, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 9, Yellow Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 9, Linnet 7, Reed Bunting 7, Also Roe Deer 1.

Adrian Scutt 26/04/2015 Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 4,Arctic Tern 1 1000 Acre floods 17.20, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits Scrape, Sand Martin 4, Whinchat 1 male 1000 Acre floods.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 26/04/2015 Canada Goose 3, Shelduck 8, Teal 40, Tufted Duck 3, Grey Heron 2, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 1 female ranging widely, Buzzard 16 a conservative estimate, Kestrel 4, Hobby 3, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 8, Little Ringed Plover 1, Ringed Plover 1, Dunlin 7, Redshank 4, Arctic Tern 1 1000 Acre floods from 14.00 on, Black-headed Gull 30, Herring Gull 1, Cuckoo 1, Barn Owl 1, Swift 7 mainly moving W, Magpie 3, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 10, Great Tit 2, Coal Tit 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Sand Martin 30, Swallow 50, House Martin 7, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Blackbird 2, Stonechat 1 male, Yellow Wagtail 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 8. Also Roe Deer 3, Red Deer 4 E end Goole Moor Tram. Also Brimstone 2, Speckled Wood 1, Orange Tip 1, Green-veined White 1.

Ray & Diane Priestley 25/04/2015 Cuckoo 1, Yellow Wagtail 1. Also Red Deer 40 N edge of Crowle Moor

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 25/04/2015 Tufted Duck 4, Red-legged Partridge 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males), Water Rail 1 calling, Little Ringed Plover 3, Dunlin 4, Redshank 3, Stock Dove 1, Swift 3, House Martin 16, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 20, Blackcap 12, Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 8, Treecreeper 1, Wheatear 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 2.

Martin Warne, Callum King, Jason King 25/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 15, Gadwall 9, Teal 4, Mallard 4, Shoveler 6, Pheasant 1, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 female, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 5, Hobby 1, Water Rail 1 Calling, Lapwing 4, Little Ringed Plover 4 feeding Goole Moor West Pools, Curlew 1 feeding Goole Moor West Pools, Dunlin 1 feeding Goole Moor West Pools, Redshank 5, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 20, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Herring Gull 1, Cuckoo 2, Swift 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 2, Swallow 235, Chiffchaff 4, Blackcap 2 Male and female, Whitethroat 2, Grasshopper Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 3, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 5, Also Water Vole 1.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes, Jim Snowdon 25/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 18, Canada Goose 1, Shelduck 4, Gadwall 8, Teal 20, Mallard 20, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 4, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 6,Hen Harrier 1 female ranging widely, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Hobby 2, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 10, Little Ringed Plover 3, Whimbrel 1 over going S landed briefly then E and called, Dunlin 1, Redshank 4, Black-headed Gull 10, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Cuckoo 2, Barn Owl 1, Swift 32 mainly moving W, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 20, Great Tit 2, Skylark 4, Sand Martin 9, Swallow 38, House Martin 85, Grasshopper Warbler 8, Reed Warbler 1, Treecreeper 1, Whinchat 1 male 1000 Acre, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 16. Also Fox 1, Roe Deer 4.

Rob Watson 24/04/2015 Gadwall 2 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 14 Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 6, Little Grebe 2 (a pair Will Pits Scrape), Sparrowhawk 1 Pony Bridge Wood, Buzzard 1 Pony Bridge Wood, Kestrel 7, Cuckoo 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2 Crowle Moor, Willow Tit 2 Pair feeding from Willow catkins northern edge of Will Pits Scrape, 

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Willow TIT (Rob Watson 2015) 

 

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Willow TIT (Rob Watson 2015) 

 



Swallow 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 30, Blackcap 6, Whitethroat 9, Grasshopper Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 4, Yellowhammer 8 Crowle Moor, Reed Bunting 7. Also Red Deer 10. Adder 3 (1 dead). Brimstone, and Green-veined White butterflies mating. rw gv white.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green-veined White (Rob Watson 2015) Sundew.

 

Ben Steel 24/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 41, Gadwall 19, Teal 126, Shoveler 37, Tufted Duck 10, Grey Heron 1 S, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 female Goole Moor 13.00, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 10, Hobby 1, Little Ringed Plover 4 waders at Goole Moor W pool, Ringed Plover 2, Black-tailed Godwit 1, Dunlin 6, Redshank 10, Snipe 1, Great Black-backed Gull 1 first-summer S, Swallow 50 W pm, House Martin 4, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 6, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 1, Fieldfare 8 W together, Stonechat 2 platform, Yellow Wagtail 2.

Martin Warne 24/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 5, Teal 14, Mallard 2, Shoveler 13, Pheasant 6, Little Egret 1 Green Belt Scrape, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Hobby 2 Hawking Goole Moor West Pools, Lapwing 9, Redshank 4, Black-headed Gull 81, Cuckoo 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Jay 2, Skylark 5, Swallow 9, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 7, Blackcap 2 Male and female, Whitethroat 5, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 1, Wren 2, Blackbird 4, Whinchat 1 Male Fisons Rd North, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 7, Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 5, Corn Bunting 1 Moor rd (outside recording area), Also Red Fox 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 23/04/2015 Whooper Swan 1 adult on W side floods (the LATEST EVER FOR SITE WHP, GF, BPW), Red-legged Partridge 1, Pheasant 1 Green Pheasant N edge, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Water Rail 1, Cuckoo 1, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Swallow 50, House Martin 1, Willow Warbler 30, Blackcap 15, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 8, Reed Warbler 2, Wheatear 1, Yellowhammer 3. Also Roe Deer 3.

Tom Lowe 23/04/2015 Mute Swan 1 on Goole Fields Reservoir, Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Marsh Harrier 5, Buzzard 4, Water Rail 3, Golden Plover 1 Goole Fields, Lesser Black-backed Gull 5 over Goole Fields, Herring Gull 6 over Goole Fields, Cuckoo 2, Garden Warbler 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 2, Ring Ouzel 1 male N edge, Fieldfare 1 with Ring Ouzel.

Phil Lee 23/04/2015 Cuckoo 1 S end Crowle Moor Tree Pipit 2 S end Crowle Moor

James Hinchliffe 23/04/2015 Peregrine 1 taking adult Lapwing W side.

Bev Baxter RINGING TOP HOUSE FARM 23/04/2015 Swallow 2, Yellowhammer 2 (new).

Bryan Wainwright 23/04/2015 Mute Swan 1 over Will Pits Scrape, Whooper Swan 1 adult on W side floods (the LATEST EVER FOR SITE WHP, GF, BPW), Tufted Duck 9, Buzzard 1, Cuckoo 2, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Skylark 4, Swallow 8, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Bullfinch 1. Also Roe Deer 3.

Simone Maw 22/04/2015 Barn Owl 2 Swinefleet Mill disused, Little Owl 1 Swinefleet Mill disused.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver, James Hinchliffe 22/04/2015 Mute Swan 3 landed on floods Fisons Road, Greylag Goose (domestic) 6 and 4 unfledged young, Teal 6, Mallard 12, Shoveler 11, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 3,Hen Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1, Coot 1, Lapwing 6, Redshank 1, Black-headed Gull 40, Woodpigeon 4, Collared Dove 2 Creyke's Crossing, Cuckoo 3, Magpie 2, Jay 3, Carrion Crow 12, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 5, Swallow 8, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 30, Blackcap 2, Whitethroat 3, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Wren 10, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Robin 2, Stonechat 1 male, Wheatear 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 1, Linnet 2, Reed Bunting 10. 

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Willow Warbler (Ian McDonald 2015)

 

 

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Wheatear (Ian McDonald 2015) 

 



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Stonechat (Ian McDonald 2015) 

 

Tom Lowe 22/04/2015 Mute Swan 3 down to W side floods, Greylag Goose (domestic) 29, Shelduck 2, Grey Partridge 2 a pair Goole Fields, Red Kite 1 soaring east end Goole Moor with 4 Buzzards at 11.30, Marsh Harrier 7, Sparrowhawk 3 over Will Pits, Water Rail 2 heard, Lapwing 20, Little Ringed Plover 10 W pool Goole Moor evening, Ringed Plover 1 W pool Goole Moor evening, Redshank 6, Cuckoo 1, Short-eared Owl 1 W pool Goole Moor evening, Whitethroat 9, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain, Tree Sparrow 1 east of Top Moors Farm.

Ben Steel 22/04/2015 Mute Swan 3 together Green Belt, Greylag Goose (domestic) 42, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 6, Teal 143, Shoveler 53, Tufted Duck 16, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male 3 females), Buzzard 5 cream-crowns, Hobby 1, Moorhen 5, Coot 1, Lapwing 23, Little Ringed Plover 5, Curlew 1 overhead, Wood Sandpiper 1 pools W side of Fison's Road North, Redshank 4, Cuckoo 2, Willow Tit 1, Chiffchaff 11, Willow Warbler 52, Blackcap 10, Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 11, Stonechat 1 male Goole Moor N edge, Wheatear 1 male road.

Bryan Wainwright 22/04/2015 Grey Partridge 1 seen calling Lover's Ground near Medge Hall from Byway, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 1, Great Tit 1, Skylark 2, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 1, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Robin 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1. Also Orange Tips 4 by canal.

Bryan Wainwright, Dave Hursthouse 21/04/2015 Cormorant 6 going E over floods, Little Egret 1 Crowle North Marsh (GF, WHP), Red Kite 1 soaring with M Harriers and Buzzards over E end Goole Moor going N (DH, BPW), Marsh Harrier 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Little Ringed Plover 1, Cuckoo 1, Barn Owl 1, Jay 1, Reed Warbler 1.

Martin Warne, Steve Hiner 20/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14 including 2 with 5 young Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 2, Teal 9, Mallard 9, Shoveler 22, Pochard 1 Male, Tufted Duck 5, Pheasant 8, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 3,Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1, Moorhen 3, Coot 1, Lapwing 1, Redshank 4, Black-headed Gull 15, Barn Owl 1,Short-eared Owl 1 hunting West Side, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 5, Swallow 5, Long-tailed Tit 5, Chiffchaff 5, Willow Warbler 12, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 4, Wren 3, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 3, Yellow Wagtail 1 Fisons Rd North, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 6, Also Water Vole 1, Adder 5, Common Lizard 4, Roe Deer 2. tl lrp.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little Ringed Plover (Tom Lowe 2015) 

 

 



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Dunlin (Tom Lowe 2015) 

 

 

Bryan Wainwright 20/04/2015 Shelduck 1, Gadwall 2, Mallard 2, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Lapwing 6, Little Ringed Plover 1, Redshank 6, Snipe 2, Herring Gull 5 W, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Tawny Owl 1 flew across road Will Pits, Swallow 1, Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler 3, Sedge Warbler 8, Reed Warbler 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain, Song Thrush 6. Also Roe Deer 4, Brown Hare 1.

Ray & Diane Priestley 19/04/2015 Ring Ouzel 1 male Crowle goat field. Fieldfare 10 Crowle goat field.

Bryan Wainwright, John Durrant (Martin Warne in part) WEBS 19/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 89, Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 12, Teal 115, Mallard 103, Shoveler 62, Tufted Duck 8, Pheasant 13, Cormorant 1 going N over W side, Little Grebe 4, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 female main floods mid-morning, Sparrowhawk 2 male and female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 5, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 18, Coot 4, Lapwing 34, Little Ringed Plover 1 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 7, Snipe 9, Black-headed Gull 27, Herring Gull 6, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Stock Dove 1, Woodpigeon 20, Collared Dove 2 Creyke's crossing, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 3, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 30, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 12, Skylark 6, Sand Martin 3, Swallow 32, House Martin 3, Long-tailed Tit 5, Chiffchaff 10 N of road only counted, Willow Warbler 79 N of road only counted, Blackcap 20 N of road only counted, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain singing, Wren 31, Blackbird 5, Song Thrush 2, Robin 15, Wheatear 2 Fison's Road N, House Sparrow 10 Creyke's crossing, Tree Sparrow 2 Creyke's crossing, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 9, Chaffinch 20, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 48 Goole Moor, Yellowhammer 11, Reed Bunting 12. Also Roe Deer 5, Brown Hare 5 Goole Moor, Water Vole 1 Blackwater Dyke halfway along, Red Deer 7 E side Blackwater Dike, male alone. Peacock many pm.

Martin Warne 19/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14, Gadwall 9, Teal 12, Mallard 17, Shoveler 14, Tufted Duck 7, Pheasant 7, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 4, Lapwing 1, Redshank 2, Black-headed Gull 14, Herring Gull 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 3, Swallow 54, House Martin 5, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 7, Willow Warbler 22, Blackcap 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Blackbird 16, Mistle Thrush 3, Robin 2, Wheatear 2 Male & Female Fisons Rd North, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 10, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 20 Crowle Goat Fields, Reed Bunting 4, Water Vole 1, Roe Deer 1, Stoat 1 Fisons Rd Nth.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 18/04/2015 Little Egret 1 from Bill's Folly, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 4, Little Ringed Plover 1, Curlew 2, Redshank 2, Barn Owl 1, Green Woodpecker 1 Bank Top Will Pits, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Willow Warbler 30, Blackcap 10, Whitethroat 3, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 10, Song Thrush 2, Also Fox 1, Roe Deer 1.

Kevin Clarke 18/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 7, Mallard 10, Shoveler 6, Pheasant 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Woodpigeon 20, Chiffchaff 3, Wren 6, Robin 3, Yellow Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Reed Bunting 7. Also Roe Deer 5 (2 Chadwicks Field, 1 w end Fison's road, 2 Creykes, 3 Alders). Grass Snake 1 Durham's Gardens path, Common Lizard 2 (1 Fison's Road N, 1 Creyke's gate), Adder 8 (7 males and 1 female).

Bev Baxter Ringing Creyke's gate 18/04/2015 Great Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 4 (1RT), Blackbird 3, Robin 2 (1RT), Dunnock 2, Reed Bunting 1 (RT),

Martin Warne 18/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 5, Shelduck 2 Goole Moor Pools, Gadwall 2, Teal 12, Mallard 17, Shoveler 20, Tufted Duck 3, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 8, Kestrel 4, Lapwing 8, Redshank 4, Black-headed Gull 77, Magpie 2, Jay 2, Skylark 3, Swallow 7 Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 8, Willow Warbler 18, Blackcap 3, Grasshopper Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 3, Wren 7, Blackbird 3, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 3, Meadow Pipit 7, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 8, Reed Bunting 10, Also Roe Deer 1, Brown Hare 2, Common Lizard 1 Blackwater Dyke.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 18/04/2015 Ring Ouzel 2 male and female E end Goole Moor Tram.

Ray & Diane Priestley 18/04/2015 Ring Ouzel 2 male and female Crowle goat field, Fieldfare 10 Crowle goat field. Also Stoat 1 killing a Water Vole Crowle goat field.

Bryan Wainwright 18/04/2015 Shelduck 2, Red-legged Partridge 2, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 3, Coot 1, Lapwing 13, Dunlin 1 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 6, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Jay 2, Skylark 3, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 6, Whitethroat 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1 Goole Moor Tram reeling, Sedge Warbler 3, Ring Ouzel 1 male N end Goole Moor midway E-W (the first of 5 birds seen today, a new MAXIMUM COUNT for the site), Stonechat 2 a pair Paraffin area, Chaffinch 2, Linnet 14 cover crop Goole Fields on moor edge, Yellowhammer 6, Reed Bunting 20. Also Roe Deer 4, Brown Hare 2 Goole Fields, Water Vole 4 (2 each Creyke's gate and Blackwater Dike). Small White 1, Speckled Wood 1.

Peter Hinks, Simone Maw, M Beevers 18/04/2015 Shelduck 2, Tufted Duck 14 Will Pits Scrape, Buzzard 1, Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 10, Blackcap 10,Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 1.

Tom Lowe 17/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 25 W Pool and southern Goole Fields, Shelduck 2 Goole Moor W pools, Teal 48 Goole Moor W pools,Garganey 1 female W Pool, flew south with 20 Teal at 6.40, Marsh Harrier 1 male Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female circling near W Pool with pair Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, male Marsh Harrier, 2 Buzzards, Little Ringed Plover 2 Goole Moor W pools displaying, Black-tailed Godwit 16 circled W Pool at 8.10 then flew SE, Redshank 6 Goole Moor W pools, Black-headed Gull 120 south over Goole Fields.

Graham Cook 17/04/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 male and female, Grasshopper Warbler 1 reeling, Stonechat 2 male and female.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 17/04/2015 Tufted Duck 16, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 1 female main floods, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 5, Water Rail 1, Golden Plover 30 Goole Fields, Black-tailed Godwit 35 S over W side, Green Sandpiper 1, Black-headed Gull 32 at Woodside, Herring Gull 2, Cuckoo 1 seen near Green Belt, Barn Owl 1 Jay 2, Whitethroat 1, Grasshopper Warbler 2 road at Green Belt, Sedge Warbler 6, Stonechat 1 male, Wheatear 5, House Sparrow 20 Creyke's Crossing, Yellow Wagtail 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Bullfinch 1. Also Brown Hare 3 Goole Fields, Roe Deer 3.

Tom Lowe 16/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14 Goole Fields, Garganey 1 male Crowle N Marsh, Tufted Duck 3 male farm reservoir, pair E Pool, Marsh Harrier 7 (4 males) - in evening 5 (3 males), Peregrine 1 juvenile male Goole Fields still, landing on turbines, Golden Plover 16 Goole fields, Snipe 2 Bank Top, Herring Gull 9 west over Goole Fields, Great Black-backed Gull 7 west over Goole Fields, Sand Martin 60 NE Goole Moor at dusk, Swallow 50 NE Goole Moor at dusk, House Martin 2 NE Goole Moor at dusk, Sedge Warbler 1 male W end Goole Moor Tram.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 16/04/2015 Blue Tit 2 (RT), Blackcap 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 1 (RT), Song Thrush 2 (RT), Tree Sparrow 3 (1RT 2 new), Chaffinch 6 (2RT 4 new), Goldfinch 4, Linnet 12, Yellowhammer 3 (1RT 2 new), Reed Bunting 1 (one of 350 ringed here this year).

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 16/04/2015 Curlew 1 over NW, Garganey 1 male Crowle North Marsh, Pochard 1, Marsh Harrier 5 (3 males), Oystercatcher 2, Jack Snipe 1 New Mill Drain at Middle Moor Tram, Green Woodpecker 1 Bank Top, Jay 1, Sand Martin 20, Swallow 50, Chiffchaff 6, Willow Warbler 12, Sedge Warbler 3, Wheatear 1, Yellow Wagtail 2.

Bryan Wainwright 16/04/2015 Gadwall 4, Canada Goose 2, Shelduck 6 together going W over Goole Moor, Garganey 1 male Crowle North Marsh, Shoveler 20, Tufted Duck 10, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 female near main floods, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 1, Coot 2, Oystercatcher 2 Goole Moor W pools, Lapwing 13, Little Ringed Plover 3 Goole Moor W pools, Ruff 1 winter Goole Moor W pools, Dunlin 2 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 6, Woodpigeon 100, Short-eared Owl 1 Northern Goole Moor to Creyke's early am, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 2, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 46, Swallow 14, Blackcap 8, Grasshopper Warbler 1 Goole Moor Tram reeling, Sedge Warbler 4, Treecreeper 1 heard Will Pits, Ring Ouzel 1 male Top House Farm (just outside Thorne Moors recording area), Wheatear 2 1 male and 1 female, House Sparrow 20 Creyke's Crossing, Yellow Wagtail 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Linnet 70 cover crop Goole Fields on moor edge, Yellowhammer 5, Reed Bunting 10. Also Brown Hare 4, Roe Deer 4. Peacock many, Small Tortoiseshell few, Comma 1.

Martin Warne (in part Bryan Wainwright, Bill Priestley, Gary Featherstone) 16/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Canada Goose 2 Will Pits Scrape, Shelduck 2 Goole Moor Pools, Gadwall 2, Teal 12, Mallard 21, Garganey 1 Marsh North of Crowle Moor, Shoveler 17, Pochard 1 Male, Tufted Duck 12, Pheasant 8, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Moorhen 2, Coot 1, Lapwing 11, Redshank 4, Black-headed Gull 57, Barn Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 1, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits Scrape, Skylark 5, Sand Martin 5, Swallow 36, Long-tailed Tit 4, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 30, Blackcap 7, Sedge Warbler 2, Wren 5, Ring Ouzel 1 courtesy James Hinchliffe (outside recording area), Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 3, Wheatear 1 Fison's Rd North, Yellow Wagtail 2 Fison's Rd North, Meadow Pipit 8, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 4, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 11, Water Vole 2, Brown Hare 2.

Bev Baxter 15/04/2015 Little Owl 1 watching Ring Ouzels (not caught), Great Tit 1 (RT), Blackcap 1, Wren 1 (RT), Ring Ouzel 2 (not caught) male and female eating ivy berries in garden Top House Farm (the part of farm W of railway and so just outside recording area), Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 1, House Sparrow 5, Tree Sparrow 8, white wag 002.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tree Sparrow (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 



Chaffinch 7 (2RT 5 new), Greenfinch 1, Linnet 6, Reed Bunting 1 (one of 350 ringed here this year).

Tom Lowe 15/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 13 W Pool, 8 southern Goole Fields, Golden Plover 45 southern Goole Fields, Little Ringed Plover 4 Goole Moor W pools, Ruff 1 Goole Moor W pools, Dunlin 4 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 8 Goole Moor W pools, House Martin 1 amongst c120 hirundines NE Goole Moor at dusk, Wheatear 2 southern Goole Fields.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 15/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Teal 3, Mallard 20, Shoveler 2 a pair, Marsh Harrier 2 male and female, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 1, Coot 1, Redshank 1 heard, Cuckoo 1 Crowle Moor, Jay 2, Swallow 30, House Martin 1, Chiffchaff 1, Willow Warbler 12, Blackcap 1, Stonechat 2 a pair, Reed Bunting 3.

Bryan Wainwright (in part Steve Hiner) 15/04/2015 Gadwall 4, Shelduck 4,Garganey 1 male Crowle North Marsh, Shoveler 6, Tufted Duck 9, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 female near Alders, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 female/immature W side, Peregrine 1 adult female W side, Lapwing 8, Ruff 1 winter/immature Goole Moor W pools, Dunlin 3 Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 6, Barn Owl 1 Will Pits, Magpie 1, Coal Tit 2 Will Pits Scrape, Skylark 3, Sand Martin 40, Swallow 30, House Martin 1, Stonechat 2 a pair, Wheatear 3 1 male and 2 females, Tree Sparrow 1 Red House Farm, Yellow Wagtail 4 together S bend, White Wagtail (alba) 1 Goole Moor W pools, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 14, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 13, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 7. Also Brown Hare 2, Roe Deer 4.

James Hinchliffe, Ron Moat 14/04/2015 Ring Ouzel 2 male and female eating ivy berries in garden Top House Farm (the part of farm W of railway and so just outside recording area) rm ring-ouzel.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ring Ouzel male (Ron Moat 2015) 

 

Robert Broch 14/04/2015 Cuckoo 1 Crowle Moor in flight Willow Tit 2 Crowle Moor

Bryan Wainwright 14/04/2015 Gadwall 8, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 8, Grey Heron 1 W end Goole Moor Tram, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 6, Ruff 1 winter/immature Goole Moor W pools, Green Sandpiper 1 E end Goole Moor Tram, Redshank 5, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Barn Owl Will Pits, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Carrion Crow 80, Skylark 2, Swallow 6, Chiffchaff 16, Willow Warbler 20, Blackcap 12, Grasshopper Warbler 1 E end Goole Moor Tram reeling, Blackbird 2, Stonechat 1 male, Wheatear 3 males road and Goole Moor Tram, Yellow Wagtail 1 Creyke's, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 7, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 14. Also Brown Hare 1, Roe Deer 4. Grass Snake 1 Bank Top at Will Pits Thorne side on limestone road 

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Grass Snake (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 



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Grass Snake (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 

 

Gary Featherstone 14/04/2015 Canada Goose 1, Tufted Duck 4, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 1, Swallow 20, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 25, Blackcap 6, Wheatear 3, Yellow Wagtail 2.

Steve Hiner 14/04/2015 Teal 6 Paraffin, Mallard 5 Paraffin, Shoveler 6 Paraffin, Tufted Duck 1 Paraffin, Marsh Harrier 1 male, New Moor, Buzzard 1 Creykes, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Paraffin, Kestrel 1 Green Belt, Water Rail 1 Pump, Lapwing 2 Snaith + Cowick Floods, Barn Owl 1 Will Pits, Stonechat 2 male & female Blue Bridge, Wheatear 2 S bend Limestone Road, Yellow Wagtail 1 S bend Limestone Road.

Steve Hiner 13/04/2015 Greylag Goose 17, Teal 2, Mallard 6, Shoveler 4 Snaith + Cowick Floods, Tufted Duck 4 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 3 1 male Crowle floods, 2 new Moor, Buzzard 3 Will Pits Scrape, Kestrel 1 Will Pitts, Snipe 1 Swinefleet Drain, Green Woodpecker 1 Will Pits Scrape, Willow Tit 2 NNR shed, Chiffchaff 3, Willow warbler 5, Stonechat 1 Blue Bridge, Wheatear 2 male & female 's' bend Limestone road, TWITE 3 Limestone Road, S+C Floods.

John Durrant 13/04/2015 Short-eared Owl 1 Creyke's to Northern Goole Moor

Gary Featherstone 13/04/2015 Canada Goose 1, Garganey 1 Crowle North Marsh from Bill's Folly, Tufted Duck 6, Marsh Harrier 3 (2 males), Sparrowhawk 1, Redshank 1, Barn Owl 1 Will Pits W side, Long-tailed Tit 9, Chiffchaff 4, Willow Warbler 7, Mistle Thrush 1, Wheatear 4, Goldfinch 1, Corn Bunting 1.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 13/04/2015 Blue Tit 2 (1RT 1 new), Blackbird 1, Linnet 9 (1RT 8 new).

John Durrant 12/04/2015 Ringed Plover 1 former colliery area, Wheatear 1 former colliery area. Whitethroat 1 colliery area

Bryan Wainwright 12/04/2015 Gadwall 6, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 9, Cormorant 1 going W over Goole Moor, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 6, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1 adult male chasing feral pigeon Creyke's sidings, Coot 3, Lapwing 12, Ruff 3 winter/immature Goole Moor W pools, Redshank 5, Snipe 1 drumming Mill Drain Marsh, Black-headed Gull 18, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Herring Gull 7, Feral Pigeon 1, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 40, Barn Owl 1 Will Pits, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 1, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 8, Willow Tit 1 Goole Moor Tram E end calling, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 9, Swallow 20, Chiffchaff 8, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 3, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 2, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 4, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 5. Also Roe Deer 4 Brown Hare 1.

Dirk Rigby 11/04/2015 Blackcap 1 male Creyke's sidings 


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Blackcap (Dirk Rigby 2015) 

 

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes, Jim Snowdon. Martin Warne, Gary Featherstone (in part) 11/04/2015 Garganey 1 male Crowle North Marsh (Bill's Folly) 15.45 to 16.00 when flew off with Shovelers Shoveler 21 going low W along road and landed pools S bend, Pochard 1 male Crowle N Marsh, Tufted Duck 10, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Coot 1, Redshank 4, Barn Owl 1 Will Pits, Skylark 2, Sand Martin 1 Will Pits Scrape, Swallow 1, House Martin 1 Will Pits Scrape (THE EARLIEST EVER RECORD FOR THE SITE), Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 6, Blackcap 3, Wheatear 2 males S bends.

Gary Featherstone 11/04/2015 Garganey 1 male Crowle North Marsh (Bill's Folly) 15.45 to 16.00 when flew off with Shovelers (GF, RJS, JS, BPW),, Pochard 2, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 5 (1 male), Coot 2, Redshank 2, Sand Martin 15 about, Swallow 30 about, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 1, Wheatear 2 males S bends.

Martin Warne 11/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Gadwall 2, Teal 6, Mallard 23, Shoveler 8, Pochard 1 Male, Tufted Duck 4, Red-legged Partridge 1 on track to Creykes Gate, Pheasant 2, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 4, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 4, Green Sandpiper 1 overhead at Blue Bridge, Redshank 3, Black-headed Gull 4, Great Black-backed Gull 4, Stock Dove 18, Barn Owl 1, Magpie 3, Skylark 3, Sand Martin 4, Swallow 54, Chiffchaff 12, Willow Warbler 9, Blackcap 1 singing Will Pits Wood, Wheatear 1 Fisons Rd North, 

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Wheatear (Martin Warne 2015) Meadow Pipit 6, Linnet 1, Also Water Vole 1,

 



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Water Vole (Martin Warne 2015) 

 



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Peter Hinks, Simone Maw, M Beevers 10/04/2015 Snipe 1 near Green Belt Scrape, Swallow 1 over Green Belt Scrape.

Ray & Diane Priestley 10/04/2015 Red Kite 1 high over Will Pits Scrape going E around 14.00, Barn Owl 1 Will Pits, Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 1 Mervyn's Tram at Will Pits Scrape (THE EARLIEST EVER FOR THE SITE).

Bryan Wainwright 10/04/2015 Mute Swan 3 on Goole Moor E pools, Whooper Swan 3 going low W along road and landed pools S bend Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 6, Teal 130 Goole Moor, Mallard 30, Shoveler 9, Pochard 2 a pair Crowle North Marsh, Tufted Duck 14 Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 6, Little Grebe 4, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 males and 3 females all Goole Moor) Hen Harrier 1 female E over 1000 Acre floods early pm, Buzzard 2, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Kestrel 5, Moorhen 6, Coot 3 Crowle North Marsh, Lapwing 8, Ruff 2 winter/imms W side Goole Moor, Green Sandpiper 1 E side Goole Moor, Redshank 6 (3 E side Goole Moor 3 W floods), Snipe 5, Black-headed Gull 20, Woodpigeon 12, Magpie 1, Jackdaw 1 calling over Goole Moor, Carrion Crow 18, Blue Tit 4, Willow Tit 1 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 25, Willow Warbler 18, Blackcap 2 singing Will Pits and singing and seen Will Pits Scrape, Wren 6, Song Thrush 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 18, Chaffinch 3, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 16 Goole Moor, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 10. Also Roe Deer 2. Common Frog 2 heard W side Will Pits in Mill Drain, 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain at T junction.

Martin Warne (in part Bryan Wainwright) 10/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Gadwall 2, Teal 18, Mallard 21, Shoveler 9, Tufted Duck 1, Pheasant 2, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 4, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 4, Ruff 2 Goole Moor West Pools (courtesy BPW), Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 33, Barn Owl 1, Magpie 3, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 3, Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 7, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 12, Linnet 62, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 6, Also Stoat 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 09/04/2015 Pochard 2 males, Tufted Duck 10, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 1 (1 male), Buzzard 2, Osprey 1 distant moving N 08.30, Coot 2, Redshank 2, Snipe 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Swallow 2, Chiffchaff 20, Willow Warbler 8, Blackcap 2, Song Thrush 4, Stonechat 2, Wheatear 1, Goldfinch 6.

Martin Warne, Callum King, Jason King (in part Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley) 09/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 15, Gadwall 7, Teal 4, Mallard 10, Shoveler 9, Pochard 1 Male, Tufted Duck 7, Pheasant 7, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5 Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 4,Hobby 2 Crowle Moor (THE EARLIEST EVER FOR THE SITE), Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 4, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 29, Barn Owl 1, Short-eared Owl 1 getting mobbed by Corvid West side Floods, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Great Tit 5, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 5, Swallow 4 ( 3 West side Floods, 1 Bank Top), Chiffchaff 20, Willow Warbler 5 Bank Top, Wren 5, Blackbird 8, Song Thrush 2, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 15, Stonechat 1, Wheatear 1 Blue Bridge, Tree Sparrow 2 Swinefleet Gate, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 15, Linnet 12, Reed Bunting 13, Also Roe Deer 5, Fox 1. Adder 10. Common Frog 2.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 08/04/2015 Robin 1 (RT), Chaffinch 9 (1RT 8 new), Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 16 (3RT 13 new), Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 3 (RTs).

Rob Watson 08/04/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 male and immature, Water Rail 1 Goole Moor east, Barn Owl 1 Will Pits, Tawny Owl 1 Will Pits north of road calling, Swallow 4 3 Will Pits Scrape skimming & 1 Crowle Marsh North, Chiffchaff 10, Willow Warbler 1 SE end of Will Pits Scrape singing, Willow Tit 3 1 Will Pits east 1 along Blackwater Dyke at Will Pits 1 NE sheds area.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 08/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Mallard 20, Garganey 1 rattle call heard E end Goole Moor Tram Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Redshank 2, Chiffchaff 10,Blackcap 1 singing briefly Rhododendron Path, Fieldfare 2 Bank Top, Meadow Pipit 2, Bullfinch 2 Green Belt, Reed Bunting 3. Also Peacock and Brimstone.

Tom Lowe 07/04/2015 Mute Swan 4 flew west and appeared to land on moors at 08.05. 2 (ad & imm) flew south over Goole Fields and moors at 08.45., Greylag Goose (domestic) 21, Pochard 2 pair Crowle North, Little Grebe 1 calling Goole Moor, Marsh Harrier 5 (3 males), Buzzard 7, Water Rail 2 calling Bank Top pump, Coot 3 Crowle North, Golden Plover 12 southern fields, Great Black-backed Gull 12 flew west over fields, Willow Tit 2 pair northern moors edge, Sand Martin 1 north over reservoir, Chiffchaff 6 (all Bank Top/Warping Drain), Meadow Pipit 120 north during morning (in addition to breeders), Bullfinch 2 pair Bank Top.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 07/04/2015 Mute Swan 4, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 10, Little Grebe 1, Hen Harrier 1 female floods 08.15, Buzzard 5,Jack Snipe 2 New Mill Drain at Middle Moor Tram, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Long-tailed Tit 10, Chiffchaff 13.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 07/04/2015 Mute Swan 4 on floods, Whooper Swan 2 S over Goole Moor, Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Canada Goose 2, Pochard 2 male and female Crowle North Marsh, Tufted Duck 13, Goosander 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Red-legged Partridge 2 fields before Crayke's gate, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 6, Hen Harrier 1 female floods (RJS only), Buzzard 6, Sparrowhawk 3, Kestrel 6, Coot 2 Crowle North Marsh, Snipe 1, Herring Gull 5 over, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3, Great Grey Shrike 1 Northern Canals (RJS only), Jackdaw 2 going W over Goole Moor calling, Skylark 4, Sand Martin 1 (RJS only), Swallow 2 (RJS only), Chiffchaff 3, Willow Warbler 2 singing and seen Will Pits Scrape, Song Thrush 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2. Also Roe Deer 4. Common Frog 1 heard Will Pits Scrape.

Dirk Rigby 06/04/2015 Adder 26. 

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Ben Steel 06/04/2015 Whooper Swan 3 (2 and 1 at north end goole moor), Greylag Goose (domestic) 36, Canada Goose 18, Egyptian Goose 2 in flight distant later at Crowle North Marsh (2ND RECORD FOR THRONE MOORS), Shelduck 2, Gadwall 7, Teal 177, Shoveler 41, Tufted Duck 13, Cormorant 3 over north together, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 3, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 female Goole Moor flying around calling repeatedly at 12.00, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 5, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 4, Coot 1, Lapwing 12, Redshank 5, Snipe 17 all flushed from edges of limestone road,, Great Grey Shrike 1 Northern Canals, Goldcrest 5, Chiffchaff 14, Fieldfare 16, Stonechat 4 (3 males).

Dave Smith 06/04/2015 Great Grey Shrike 1 Northern Canals. Also Green-veined White, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell.

Bev Baxter Ringing Top House Farm 06/04/2015 Blue Tit 1 (RT), Great Tit 1 (RT), Chiffchaff 1, Blackbird 1 (RT), Chaffinch 5, Goldfinch 11 (2RT 9 new), Linnet 6, Yellowhammer 3 (2RT 1 new).

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 06/04/2015 Whooper Swan 3 adult Will Pits Scrape and adult and immature floods, Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Canada Goose 19, Egyptian Goose 2 a pair Crowle North Marsh from 13.50 (2ND RECORD FOR THORNE MOORS), Shelduck 3 over 1000 Acre floods going N, Gadwall 4, Teal 8, Mallard 10, Shoveler 8, Pochard 1 male Crowle North Marsh, Tufted Duck 7, Goosander 1 female Woodside, Little Grebe 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 female floods going E at 16.00, Buzzard 3, Sparrowhawk 1 female W side, Kestrel 6, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 4, Coot 4 Crowle North Marsh, Lapwing 3, Curlew 1 E along Shearburn & Pitts Drain, Redshank 3, Jack Snipe 2 single S bend, and another New Mill Drain at Middle Moor Tram, Snipe 11 inc. 1 drumming Northern Canals, Black-headed Gull 20, Common Gull 11 Woodside, Herring Gull 3 over, Great Black-backed Gull 2 over, Woodpigeon 50, Tawny Owl 1 calling Will Pits, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3 drumming, Jay 2, Great Grey Shrike 1 Northern Canals, Carrion Crow 30, Blue Tit 4, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits Scrape, Skylark 9, Long-tailed Tit 2, Chiffchaff 8, Treecreeper 1, Song Thrush 3, Wheatear 1 male Middle Moor Tram at road, Dunnock 2, Tree Sparrow 8 Creyke's crossing & Top Moors Farm, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3. Also Weasel 1 with small prey Middle Moor Tram at Fison's limestone road, Roe Deer 7, Red Deer 6 Will Pits. Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Brimstone.

James Hinchliffe 05/04/2015 Peregrine 1 feeding on Lapwing W side attended by Carrion Crows. Also Adder 15.

Kevin Clarke 05/04/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 New Cross Drain, Snipe 1, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Robin 2, Reed Bunting 2. Also Roe Deer 3 (1 W New Cross Drain, 2 Chadwick's Field). Adder 17: Common Lizard 6, Smooth Newt 1 young. k adder close.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bryan Wainwright, Jim Snowdon, Richard Sprakes, Gary Featherstone 05/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14, Gadwall 8, Teal 30, Mallard 10,Pintail 2 a pair on W side, Shoveler 14, Pochard 3 males and female floods, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males 2 females), Hen Harrier 1 female Woodside to floods mid-pm, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 4, Coot 3 Crowle North Marsh, Lapwing 14, Redshank 5, Black-headed Gull 45 W side mainly, Common Gull 2, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 adult over, Herring Gull 21 over, Great Black-backed Gull 2 over, Stock Dove 4, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Jay 7, Jackdaw 1 going SW calling over Goole Moor, Skylark 8, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 4, Song Thrush 4, Fieldfare 20, Redwing 1, Stonechat 1 male road, Tree Sparrow 8 Creyke's crossing, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 8, Linnet 4. Also Roe Deer 7, Weasel 1 Bank Top Will Pits. Peacock 1, Brimstone 1.

Bev Baxter 04/04/2015 Blue Tit 3 (2RT 1 new), Great Tit 3 (1RT 2 new), Blackbird 4 (2RT 2 new), Tree Sparrow 5 (1RT 4 new), Chaffinch 3, Dunnock 4, Goldfinch 1, Yellowhammer 3.

Rob Watson 04/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14 (10 WPS), Canada Goose 2 (WPS), Teal 8 (WPS), Shoveler 6 (WPS), Tufted Duck 9 (WPS), Goosander 4 (WPS), Little Grebe 1 (WPS) trilling, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1 Mill Drain Marsh, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2 (1 Crowle 1 near platform), Great Grey Shrike 1 Southern Canals 14.30, Willow Tit 1 along Crowle Goat field, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 5, Stonechat 2 (2 males singing), Tree Sparrow 30 at least next to Goat Field, rw tree sparrow.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Yellowhammer 9, Reed Bunting 7.

Bryan Wainwright 04/04/2015 Mute Swan 2 going low E over Goole Moor, Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 11, Teal 32, Mallard 20, Shoveler 11, Pochard 2 males Crowle North Marsh, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 3, Little Grebe 4 Goole Moor E pools, Crowle NorthMarsh, Will Pits Scrape and S bend, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 4, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 adult male over W side, Water Rail 4, Moorhen 8, Coot 3 Crowle North Marsh, Lapwing 4, Redshank 3, Jack Snipe 1 from side of road S bend towards Paraffin, Woodcock 1 flushed N edge, Black-headed Gull 28 W side mainly, Common Gull 3, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 adult over, Herring Gull 9 over, Great Black-backed Gull 13 over, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Jay 1, Willow Tit 4 pair N edge and pair Goole Moor Tram, Skylark 8, Long-tailed Tit 12, Chiffchaff 8, Treecreeper 1 Goole Moor, Song Thrush 4, Stonechat 2 a pair Middle Moor Tram at road, Tree Sparrow 1 Top Moors Farm, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Linnet 7, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1. Also Roe Deer 3, Rabbit 1 Will Pits, Red Deer 8 Will Pits, Grey Squirrel 1 Will Pits.

Col Neale 03/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 21, Shelduck 1, Gadwall 11, Teal 15, Mallard 28, Shoveler 10, Tufted Duck 9, Marsh Harrier 2 females, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 2, Redshank 2, Snipe 3, Black-headed Gull 49, Skylark 2, Chiffchaff 1, Stonechat 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Linnet 10, Reed Bunting 11. Also Roe Deer 6 (4 fm + 2 m) Brown Hare 1.

Bev Baxter 02/04/2015 Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 3 (2RT 1 new), Blackbird 2, Robin 1 (RT), Tree Sparrow 1, Chaffinch 1, Reed Bunting 4 (3RT 1 new).

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 02/04/2015 Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 4 (2 male), Buzzard 4, Jack Snipe 1 left side of Limestone Road and dropped within 18 m, Snipe 1, Green Woodpecker 1 Will Pits, Long-tailed Tit 5, Chiffchaff 4.

Helen Kirk 02/04/2015 Water Rail 1, Barn Owl 1 W side fields, Willow Tit 1, Chiffchaff 1. Also Roe Deer 3: A buck struggled but managed to clear drain and fencing to arable & 2 doe (separate sightings).

Martin Warne (in part Richard Sprakes) 02/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Gadwall 9, Teal 4, Mallard 15, Shoveler 4, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 6 ( 2 male 2 female 2 juvenile), Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 11 ( 8 thermaling together), Kestrel 4, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 8, Black-headed Gull 98, Common Gull 10, Short-eared Owl 1 hunting West side Floods pm, Great Grey Shrike 1 Northern Canals pm, Magpie 4, Great Tit 5, Coal Tit 2 Will Pits Wood, Skylark 5, Chiffchaff 10, Wren 17, Blackbird 2, Robin 6, Dunnock 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Linnet 46, Reed Bunting 16, Also Roe Deer 3, Adder 5.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 02/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 20, Shelduck 1 over W side, Gadwall 6, Teal 10, Mallard 10, Shoveler 4, Pochard 2 males Crowle North Marsh, Tufted Duck 9, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 4, Peregrine 1 immature female down on W side, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Coot 2, Lapwing 16, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 20, Jay 1, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 10, Chiffchaff 12, Song Thrush 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Yellowhammer 2.

Martin Warne 01/04/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Gadwall 37, Teal 12, Mallard 7, Shoveler 31, Pheasant 2, Cormorant 1 over West side Floods, Grey Heron 1 over West side floods, Marsh Harrier 5 ( 1 male), Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 1, Lapwing 7, Redshank 1 heard calling West side Floods, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 84, Magpie 3, Great Tit 2, Skylark 3, Chiffchaff 1 Bank Top, Wren 2, Blackbird 7, Robin 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 5, Meadow Pipit 5, Linnet 1, Reed Bunting 5, Also Roe Deer 2, Brown Hare 1.

Bryan Wainwright 01/04/2015 Gadwall 10, Mallard 12, Shoveler 1, Pochard 4 Crowle North Marsh, Tufted Duck 13, Goosander 8, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail main floods 10.30 going W, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Coot 3, Lapwing 4, Redshank 1, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 50, Common Gull 18 down on W side with BH Gulls, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 adult on Will Pits Scrape with BH and C Gulls, Herring Gull 9 going W, Skylark 2, Chiffchaff 1, Blackbird 12, Song Thrush 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 18, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 3. Also Roe Deer 3, Rabbit 1 Will Pits, Brown Hare 1 W side. 




NE Life Team Bird Record for March (OUT OF PLACE) 

NE Life Team Bird Record 01/03/2015 Gadwall 2 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Buzzard 1 Fison's Road, Kestrel 2 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 5 Fison's Road, Robin 1 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 5 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 03/03/2015 Greylag Goose 15 Fison's Road/Durham's Gardens, Gadwall 20 Fison's Road, Mallard 20 Fison's Road, Kestrel 1 Fison's Road, Woodcock 1 Durham's Gardens, Wren 1 Durham's Gardens, Robin 2 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 5 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 05/03/2015 Greylag Goose 8 Fison's Road, Mallard 5 Fison's Road, Shoveler 2 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Kestrel 1 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 3 Fison's Road, Wren 1 Durham's Gardens, Robin 1 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 4 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 06/03/2015 Shoveler 2 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Sparrowhawk 1 Durham's Gardens, Buzzard 1 Will Pits, Lapwing 18 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 3 Fison's Road, Wren 1 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 6 Fison's Road, Chaffinch 4 Will Pits, Goldfinch 2 Will Pits.

NE Life Team Bird Record 09/03/2015 Greylag Goose 6 Fison's Road, Teal 4 Fison's Road, Mallard 8 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 1 Durham's Gardens, Kestrel 3 Fison's Road, Lapwing 2 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 8 Fison's Road, Wren 1 Durham's Gardens, Robin 2 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 2 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 10/03/2015 Mallard 2 Fison's Road, Kestrel 1 Fison's Road, Woodcock 2 Durham's Gardens, Long-tailed tit 4 Durham's Gardens, Wren 1 Durham's Gardens, Robin 1 Durham's Gardens.

NE Life Team Bird Record 11/03/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Sparrowhawk 1 Durham's Gardens, Kestrel 1 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 3 Fison's Road, Goldcrest 2 Durham's Gardens, Robin 1 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 3 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 13/03/2015 Greylag Goose 4 Fison's Road, Gadwall 4 Fison's Road, Mallard 10 Fison's Road, Shoveler 5 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Buzzard 2 Goole Moor, Kestrel 1 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 4 Fison's Road, Long-tailed tit 4 Durham's Gardens, Wren 1 Durham's Gardens, Robin 2 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 6 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 17/03/2015 Greylag Goose 5 Fison's Road, Gadwall 4 Fison's Road, Mallard 2 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 1 Fison's Road, Lapwing 30 Fison's Road, Snipe 1 Fison's Road, Great Grey Shrike 1 Fison's Road flying, Carrion Crow 4 Fison's Road, Skylark 1 Fison's Road, Long-tailed tit 4 Durham's Gardens, Robin 1 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 8 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 18/03/2015 Gadwall 20 Fison's Road, Teal 2 Fison's Road, Mallard 6 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 1 Fison's Road, Goldcrest 1 Durham's Gardens, Wren 1 Durham's Gardens, Blackbird 1 Durham's Gardens, Robin 3 Durham's Gardens, Reed Bunting 8 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 19/03/2015 Greylag Goose 4 Fison's Road, Gadwall 11 Fison's Road, Mallard 6 Fison's Road, Shoveler 3 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Buzzard 1 Greenbelt, Snipe 1 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 3 Fison's Road, Goldcrest 2 Durham's Gardens, Blue Tit 3 Durham's Gardens, Great Tit 4 Durham's Gardens, Coal Tit 2 Durham's Gardens, Long-tailed tit 4 Durham's Gardens, Blackbird 2 Durham's Gardens, Robin 3 Durham's Gardens, Reed Bunting 2 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 20/03/2015 Greylag Goose 18 7 on Will Pits Scrape, Mallard 11 9 on Will Pits Scrape, Tufted duck 13 11 on Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Kestrel 1 Fison's Road, Lapwing 2 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 3 Fison's Road, Pied Wagtail 1 Thorne NNR Shed, Reed Bunting 8 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 23/03/2015 Greylag Goose 12 Fison's Road, Gadwall 4 Fison's Road, Mallard 14 Fison's Road, Shoveler 6 Fison's Road, Tufted duck 7 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Hen Harrier 1 Fison's Road, Lapwing 2 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 7 Fison's Road, Blue Tit 2 Durham's Gardens, Wren 2 Durham's Gardens, Blackbird 1 Durham's Gardens, Reed Bunting 12 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 24/03/2015 Whooper Swan 14 Fison's Road, Gadwall 4 Fison's Road, Mallard 6 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 1 Fison's Road, Buzzard 2 1 on Greenbelt, Kestrel 1 Fison's Road, Lapwing 2 Fison's Road, Magpie 1 Durham's Gardens, Carrion Crow 5 Fison's Road, Great Tit 1 Durham's Gardens, Robin 2 Durham's Gardens, Stonechat 2 Fison's Road, Reed Bunting 12 Fison's Road.

NE Life Team Bird Record 27/03/2015 Greylag Goose 6 Fison's Road, Gadwall 4 Fison's Road, Mallard 11 Fison's Road, Marsh Harrier 2 Fison's Road, Buzzard 1 Fison's Road, Kestrel 1 Fison's Road, Moorhen 1 Durham's Gardens, Lapwing 2 Fison's Road, Carrion Crow 3 Fison's Road, Blue Tit 3 Durham's Gardens, Long-tailed tit 5 Durham's Gardens, Wren 1 Durham's Gardens, Blackbird 1 Durham's Gardens, Robin 3 Durham's Gardens, Reed Bunting 9 Fison's Road. (OUT OF PLACE RECORDS END HERE) 



Jim Johnson 31/03/2015 Wheatear 1 Goole Fields.

Steve Hiner (Natural England) 31/03/2015 Gadwall 5 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Teal 17 Paraffin, Mallard 9 Paraffin, Marsh Harrier 1 New Moor, Buzzard 1 Will Pits, Linnet 5 Creykes Gate. Also Roe Deer 3 Creyke's Gate

Bryan Wainwright 31/03/2015 Buzzard 2. 



PLEASE NOTE PARTS OF THORNE MOORS ARE NOW UNDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE TO PEDESTRIANS, INCLUDING THE ROAD TO WILL PITS. LARGE AREAS OF THE MOORS HOWEVER REMAIN OPEN TO VISIT SO PLEASE ALTER YOUR ROUTE ACCORDINGLY, THANK YOU. 



Bryan Wainwright, Janet Canning 30/03/2015 Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 3 Goole Fields, Stonechat 4. Also Stoat 1 road at Bank Top Goole Moor. Common Frog 0 but at the 2 colonies Woodside with spawn; one had 1 bucket, other now with about 5 buckets of spawn (frogs now gone).

Bryan Wainwright 28/03/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1 with 11 Greylags Goole Fields, Greylag Goose (domestic) 11, Gadwall 21, Teal 14, Shoveler 10, Pheasant 8, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 females 2 adult males and 1 immature male), Water Rail 1, Lapwing 9, Redshank 2 W side floods and 1 heard W pools Goole Moor, Herring Gull 11 over, Woodpigeon 150, Jay 2, Carrion Crow 30, Willow Tit 1 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Skylark 3, Chiffchaff 2, Fieldfare 17, Song Thrush 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Bullfinch 2. Also Brown Hare 1 W side Roe Deer 3.

Bev Baxter 27/03/2015 Blue Tit 1 (RT), Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 1 (RT), Robin 2 (1RT), Tree Sparrow 1, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 3 (1RT 2 new), Reed Bunting 15 (4RT 11 new), Corn Bunting 1.

Bryan Wainwright 26/03/2015 Teal 20, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 12, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Lapwing 8, Skylark 2, Tree Sparrow 3 Swinefleet gate, Redshank 1 heard W side, Herring Gull 1 immature over, Song Thrush 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1.

Martin Warne 26/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 14, Gadwall 89, Teal 15, Mallard 29, Shoveler 23, Marsh Harrier 4 ( 1 male), Buzzard 3, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 1, Golden Plover 80 Goole Fields, Lapwing 14, Black-headed Gull 66 West side Floods, Tawny Owl 1 calling Will Pits Wood, Magpie 3, Great Tit 8, Skylark 10, Long-tailed Tit 4, Treecreeper 1 Will Pits Wood, Wren 1, Blackbird 8, Song Thrush 1, Robin 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 12, Reed Bunting 2, Also Roe Deer 3.

Steve Hiner (Natural England) & LIFE Team 25/03/2015 Buzzard 3 over Pony Bridge Wood, Green Sandpiper 1 Creykes Gate, Woodcock 1 Pony Bridge Wood, Snipe 1 Pony Bridge Wood. Also Adder 5, Common Lizard 1

Tom Lowe 25/03/2015 Marsh Harrier 4 (2 males) Goole Moor/Fields, Golden Plover 42, Lapwing 18, Whooper Swan 2 heard, Pink-footed Goose 1 with 10 greylags, Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Little Egret 1 From Bank Top to Swinefleet & Reedness Waste 07.00, Hen Harrier 1 female Goole Moor/Fields,Little Ringed Plover 1 W pools Goole Moor, Redshank 2 W pools Goole Moor, Stonechat 4 Goole Moor, Wheatear 1 male Goole Fields. tl wheata.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ian McDonald 25/03/2015 Gadwall 1, Mallard 6, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 4 NW corner, Kestrel 2, Black-headed Gull 2, Great Grey Shrike 1 Southern Canals, Stonechat 4 (pairs at road and Canals).

Steve Hiner (Natural England) 24/03/2015 Blue Tit 4 Durhams Gardens, Chiffchaff 1 EON colliery gate. Also Roe Deer 2 male & female Jones Cable.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 24/03/2015 Blackbird 1 (RT), Goldfinch 4 (1RT 3 new), Reed Bunting 19 (6RT 13 new).

Tom Lowe 24/03/2015 Marsh Harrier 4 Goole Moor/Fields, Buzzard 12 in air at once Goole Moor/Fields, Golden Plover 42, Lapwing 20.

Martin Warne, Jason King (in part Bryan Wainwright) 24/03/2014 Whooper Swan 12 West side Floods, Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Gadwall 14, Teal 28, Mallard 16, Shoveler 4, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 19 Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 9, Little Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 5 ( 1 male), Hen Harrier 2 Male & Female to roost, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 8, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 4 heard calling, Moorhen 3, Lapwing 12, Redshank 1, Snipe 2 flushed by Marsh Harrier, Black-headed Gull 58, Common Gull 6, Barn Owl 1 Mill Drain Marsh, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 3, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 3, Chiffchaff 1 Bank Top, Wren 5, Starling 3, Blackbird 5, Fieldfare 120 Bank Top, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 2 Will Pits Wood, Robin 3, Stonechat 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 8, Goldfinch 4, Reed Bunting 8, Also Roe Deer 5, Stoat 1 Fisons Road, Adder 5 Hibernacula, Orange Underwing 3 Green Belt, Green Tiger Beetle 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 24/03/2015 Whooper Swan 13 Northern Goole Moor then W side floods, Little Grebe 1 Will Pits Scrape, Woodcock 1 S side Will Pits, Green Woodpecker 1 N side Will Pits, Goldcrest 2, Coal Tit 1.

Bryan Wainwright 24/03/2015 Whooper Swan 13 Northern Goole Moor then W side floods, Gadwall 14, Teal 44, Mallard 20, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 2 Will Pits Scrape, Great Crested Grebe 1 Green Belt floods, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 females 2 adult males and 1 immature male), Buzzard 3, Kestrel 4, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 6, Lapwing 25, Snipe 3, Black-headed Gull 30, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Jackdaw 1 going S over Goole Moor calling, Goldcrest 4, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 8, Skylark 4, Long-tailed Tit 10, Chiffchaff 4, Wren 6, Blackbird 16, Fieldfare 52, Song Thrush 2, Robin 24, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 2, Tree Sparrow 1 Swinefleet gate, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 7, Chaffinch 52, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 48, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 10, Reed Bunting 12. Also Roe Deer 6 Brown Hare 4 Stoat 1 road at Green Belt. Common Frog 14 a colony 1000 Acre floods by road and 3 colonies, one with 2 buckets of spawn Woodside (frogs mainly heard).

Steve Hiner (Natural England) 23/03/2015 Teal 54 Goole moor, Mallard 7 Goole moor, Shoveler 5 Goole moor, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Water Rail 1 Blue bridge, Also Roe Deer 1 male Goole Moor.

Martin Warne 23/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 21, Gadwall 8, Mallard 18, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 3, Grey Heron 1 overhead at Blue Bridge, Little Grebe 1 heard calling, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1 Female hunting West Floods, Water Rail 1 heard calling, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 5, Black-headed Gull 53, Common Gull 18, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Great Grey Shrike 1 New Mill Drain, Jay 1, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 11, Willow Tit 1 Blackwater Dyke, Skylark 4, Long-tailed Tit 8, Chiffchaff 1 singing Will Pits Wood, Wren 5, Starling 1 Bank Top, Blackbird 9, Fieldfare 12, Song Thrush 1, Robin 6, Stonechat 6, Meadow Pipit 7, Goldfinch 4, Yellowhammer 1 singing Creykes Gate, Reed Bunting 5, Also Roe Deer 2, Adder 8 Hibernacula.

Bev Baxter, Wendy McKay, Ron Moat 22/03/2015 Blue Tit 1, Blackbird 2 (1 new 1RT), Chaffinch 7 (6 new 1RT), Goldfinch 4, Linnet 9 (7 new 2RT), Twite1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 21 (12 new 9RT).

John Durrant 22/03/2015 Little Egret 1 over Swinefleet & Reedness fields then turned back to Thorne Moors.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone 22/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Gadwall 10, Mallard 10, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 3 female, Red-legged Partridge 2 fields before Creyke's, Little Grebe 1 Crowle North Marsh, Marsh Harrier 5 (2 females 2 adult males and 1 immature male), Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Moorhen 4, Coot 2 Crowle North Marsh, Lapwing 20 W side floods, Common Gull 2 down W side floods BH Gull area, Skylark 2, Chiffchaff 1, Song Thrush 1, Stonechat 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 5, Lesser Redpoll 1, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 19. Also Roe Deer 3. Adder 8 Green belt Hibernacula.

Robert Broch 22/03/2015 Chiffchaff 1 Jone's Cable. Also Adder 12 Green belt Hibernacula.

Julian Small (Natural England), James Hinchliffe 21/03/2015 Whooper Swan 22 main floods early am, Gadwall 23, Teal 200 Goole Moor, Shoveler 4, Tufted Duck 10, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 1 male Goole Moor, Buzzard 1, Woodcock 3 Goole Moor, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits. Red Deer 31, Roe Deer 2.

John Durrant 21/03/2015 Whooper Swan 22 main floods early am.

Bryan Wainwright 21/03/2015 Gadwall 44, Shoveler 16, Tufted Duck 8, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1, Golden Plover 60 over, Lapwing 4, Black-headed Gull 4, Common Gull 1, Herring Gull 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Skylark 3, Blackbird 12, Fieldfare 110, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 1, Bullfinch 3.

Gary Featherstone 20/03/2015 Whooper Swan 33 (9, 22, 33) some overlap, Wigeon 4, Gadwall 20, Teal 20, Shoveler 20, Pochard 2, Tufted Duck 10 (8 males), Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male), Buzzard 1, Water Rail 2 calling, Barn Owl 1 opposite Bill's Folly, Bank Top, Will Pits, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Carrion Crow 50 Goole Moor Tram, Chiffchaff 1.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 19/03/2015 Shoveler 10, Canada Goose 2, Common Scoter 1 main floods, Buzzard 2, Coot 2, Collared Dove 2, Goldcrest 2, Coal Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 8, Tree Sparrow 4.

Des Parmenter 19/03/2015 Hen Harrier 1 male.

Steve Hiner 19/03/2015 Greylag Goose 6, Gadwall 7 Paraffin, Teal 2 Angle Drain, Mallard 32 Will Pits Scrape, Shoveler 1 Paraffin, Tufted Duck 11 Will Pits Scrape, Common Scoter 1 female main floods for over an hour then flew (4th record for Thorne Moors), Goosander 1 female, Will Pits Scrape, Grey Heron 1 over Green Belt, Marsh Harrier 1 female, New Moor, Hen Harrier 1 male, New Moor, Kestrel 1 Green Belt, Peregrine 1 female, Bank Top, Water Rail 1 Angle Drain, Green Sandpiper 1 field drain approach to Creyke's gate, Snipe 1 Will Pits Scrape, Black-headed Gull 23 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Magpie 2 Will Pits, Jay 1 Will Pits, Goldcrest 4 (1) Angle Drain, (3) Mervyns Tram, Blue Tit 4, Great tit 6, Long Tailed Tit 4 Green Belt, Chiffchaff 1 singing and seen NE shed, Wren 1 Angle Drain, Blackbird 7 Will Pits, Mistle Thrush 2 Creykes, Robin 1 Will Pits, Stonechat 1 female, Blue Bridge, Dunnock 2 Middle moor Tram, Meadow Pipit 3 Snaith & Cowick Floods. Also Roe Deer 1 male, Paraffin, Brown Rat 1 dead, in sump for Bank Top pump. Adder 4 Green belt Hibernacula.

Bev Baxter 19/03/2015 Great Tit 1, Chaffinch 9, Goldfinch 3 (2 new 1RT), Greenfinch 12 (11 new 1RT), Linnet 5.

Bryan Wainwright 19/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 30, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 10, Teal 90, Mallard 20, Shoveler 8, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 13,Common Scoter 1 female main floods for over an hour (4th record for Thorne Moors), 

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Common Scoter (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 



Goosander 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Moorhen 7, Lapwing 7, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 30 W side floods and making lots of noise, Herring Gull 2, Stock Dove 5, Woodpigeon 130, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 10, Goldcrest 1 Will Pits Scrape, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 6, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits, Skylark 4, Long-tailed Tit 15, Chiffchaff 1, Starling 200 fields before Creyke's and Crowle Moor sheep field, Blackbird 21, Fieldfare 50, Redwing 100 Crowle Moor goat field, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 3, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 15 Crowle Moor goat field, Linnet 50, Yellowhammer 10 (8 Crowle Moor goat field). Also Red Deer 3 Blackwater Dyke halfway along, Roe Deer 3, Fox 1 Crowle Moor, Brown Hare 1 W side, Reeves’ Muntjac 1 dead on Creyke's railway crossing (see photo below) GF, WHP, BPW. 

 

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Reeves’ Muntjac dead (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 

 

Gary Featherstone 18/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 17, Gadwall 30, Mallard 20, Shoveler 27, Pochard 2, Tufted Duck 4, Goosander 2, Marsh Harrier 4 (1 male), Buzzard 4, Snipe 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Starling 300, Fieldfare 160, Robin 20, Stonechat 6, Tree Sparrow 6, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 4, Reed Bunting 9.

Helen Kirk 18/03/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 cream-crown, Water Rail 2 heard, Willow Tit 1, Chiffchaff 1.

Steve Hiner 18/03/2015 Gadwall 14 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Buzzard 1 Will Pits, Water Rail 1 Will Pits, Jay 2 Will Pits, Willow Tit 2 Will Pits, Greenfinch 2 Will Pits.

Martin Warne (in part Ian McDonald, Steve Hiner) 18/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 29, Gadwall 18, Teal 2, Mallard 27, Shoveler 7, Pochard 3 (2 males), Tufted Duck 2, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 Female hunting West Floods, Water Rail 2 heard calling, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 3,Jack Snipe 1 Fisons Rd, Black-headed Gull 12, Common Gull 1, Collared Dove 3 Creykes Cottages, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Great Grey Shrike 1 Northern Canals, Magpie 11, Great Tit 4, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 5, Wren 6, Blackbird 100 field leading to Creykes Gate, Fieldfare 1, Mistle Thrush 5, Robin 7, Stonechat 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Reed Bunting 2, Also Roe Deer 4, Common Frog 1 Main Canal.

Tom Lowe 17/03/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 male Goole Moor/Fields, Peregrine 1 juvenile Goole Moor/Fields.

Gary Featherstone 17/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 36, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 40, Pochard 4, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 5, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Merlin 1 female Creykes gate, Moorhen 4, Lapwing 30, Blue Tit 10, Great Tit 5, Skylark 9, Long-tailed Tit 5, Wren 2, Fieldfare 2, Robin 20, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 3, Tree Sparrow 6, Meadow Pipit 2, Linnet 2, Bullfinch 2.

Bev Baxter, Rob Adams, Ron Moat ringing Top House Farm (part W of railway) 17/03/2015 Wren 1, Blackbird 4 (all RT), Chaffinch 10 (8 new 2RT), Goldfinch 10 (7 new 3RT), Greenfinch 13 (10 new 3RT), Linnet 23, Reed Bunting 48 (25 new 23RT), Corn Bunting 1. corn bunting ringing 007a.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corn Bunting (first ringed here) (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 



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Corn Bunting (first ringed here) (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 



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Reed Bunting (one of an amazing 280 ringed here) (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 



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Chaffinch (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 



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Linnet (Bryan Wainwright 2015) 

 

 

Bryan Wainwright 17/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 36, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 31, Teal 46, Mallard 50, Shoveler 27, Pochard 4 3 males 1 female, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 4, Cormorant 2 down on W side floods, Little Grebe 1 Green Belt Scrape, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 11, Green Sandpiper 1 field drain approach to Creyke's gate, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 52, Stock Dove 7, Woodpigeon 20, Green Woodpecker 1 heard W side Goole Moor, Magpie 3, Carrion Crow 8, Skylark 8, Chiffchaff 1 singing and seen NE shed, Wren 6, Starling 130, Blackbird 10, Fieldfare 80, Stonechat 6, Dunnock 3, Tree Sparrow 2 1 each Swinefleet and Creyke's gates, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 6, Chaffinch 4, Goldfinch 1, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 18. Also Roe Deer 8, Fox 1 road Will Pits, Brown Hare 1 W side. Adder 4 hibernicula at Green Belt, Common Frog 8 several heard W side Goole Moor Tram near pump.

Martin Warne 17/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 22, Greater Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 23, Teal 8, Mallard 8, Shoveler 20, Tufted Duck 7, Goosander 4 1 male, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 3 1 Male, Water Rail 3 heard calling, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 33, Redshank 2 West Pools, Black-headed Gull 36, Common Gull 2, Green Woodpecker 1 Swinefleet Gate, Magpie 5, Goldcrest 1 Will Pits wood, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 8, Skylark 11, Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 1 observed singing, Wren 8, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 100 field leading to Creykes Gate, Song Thrush 1, Robin 7, Stonechat 2 Males, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Bullfinch 1 Male, Reed Bunting 12, Also Roe Deer 3, Adder 11 Hibernacula.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 16/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Canada Goose 2, Gadwall 34, Teal 9, Shoveler 8, Tufted Duck 13, Little Egret 1, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1 calling, Moorhen 4, Golden Plover 50, Lapwing 62, Woodpigeon 500, Great Grey Shrike 1, Blue Tit 20, Great Tit 12, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 13, Wren 3, Starling 200, Blackbird 20, Fieldfare 10, Song Thrush 3, Redwing 4, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 14, Stonechat 6, Chaffinch 18, Goldfinch 20, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 4, Reed Bunting 20.

Steve Hiner 14/03/2015 Greylag Goose 12 Paraffin, Gadwall 12 Paraffin, Teal 2 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Mallard 4 Paraffin, Little Egret 1 Bank Top, Marsh Harrier 1 male, New Moor, Kestrel 1 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Snipe 2 Snaith & Cowick Floods, Starling 17 Bank Top, Robin 1 Creykes Gate, Stonechat 2 male & female Blue Bridge. Also Roe Deer 1 female, Will Pits.

John Durrant 14/03/2015 Adder 6 hibernicula at Green Belt.

John Durrant 15/03/2015 Whooper Swan 28 main floods early am. Also Adder 6 Green belt Hibernacula.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 14/03/2015 Tawny Owl 1, Blue Tit 4 (1 new 3RT), Great Tit 1 (RT), Blackbird 4 (2 new 1RT), Robin 1, Dunnock 1 (RT), Goldfinch 5 (4 new 1RT), Greenfinch 4, Linnet 10, Yellowhammer 4 (3 new 1RT), Reed Bunting 48 (42 new 6RT).

Tom Lowe 13/03/2015 Marsh Harrier 6 Goole Fields/Goole Moor, Hen Harrier2 male W side Goole Fields then SW to Goole Moor ringtail Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Buzzard 6 Goole Fields/Goole Moor, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor, Sand Martin 1 going W along edge of moors, Stonechat 5 Goole Moor Tram.

Steve Hiner 12/03/2015 Gadwall 14 Paraffin, Shoveler 3 2 males, Paraffin, Marsh Harrier 1 female New Moor, Kestrel 1 Green Belt, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 Pony Bridge Marsh, Stonechat 5 2 males & 3 females along Limestone Road. Also Roe Deer 2 male & female, viewing platform, Red Deer 2 prickets, Pony Bridge Tram. Adder 6.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 12/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 16, Gadwall 49, Shoveler 25, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 19, Goosander 5, Marsh Harrier 6, Buzzard 5, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 2 calling, Lapwing 20, Jay 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 2, Song Thrush 2, Redwing 2, Robin 7, Stonechat 9, Goldfinch 10, Reed Bunting 17.

Bryan Wainwright 12/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Gadwall 24, Teal 22, Mallard 20, Shoveler 4, Pochard 4 males Crowle N Marsh, Tufted Duck 13, Marsh Harrier 2 male & female, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 2, Greater Canada Goose 8, Lapwing 4, Curlew 1 S over W side, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 20 W side floods and making lots of noise, Stock Dove 4, Woodpigeon 100, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 drumming Will Pits, Magpie 2, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 6, Willow Tit 1 Will Pits, Skylark 3 singing surrounding fields mainly, Long-tailed Tit 12, Starling 200, Blackbird 10, Fieldfare 170 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Song Thrush 4 all NE side, Robin 8, Stonechat 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Meadow Pipit 8, Goldfinch 7, Lesser Redpoll 2, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 4. Also Roe Deer 2.

Colin Wall 12/03/2015 Woodcock 1 Crowle Moor

Bryan Wainwright (in part: Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley, Steve Hiner, Colin Wall) 12/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 39, Gadwall 28, Teal 60, Mallard 44, Shoveler 15, Pochard 3 males S (2 Will Pits Scrape 1 Crowle N Marsh), Tufted Duck 20, Goosander 6, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 3 male female and immature, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1 heard, Moorhen 9, Coot 3 Crowle N Marsh, Golden Plover 41 Goole Fields, Pheasant 17, Lapwing 36, Green Sandpiper 1 ditch before Creyke's gate, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 19, Stock Dove 4, Woodpigeon 380, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 2, Jackdaw 1 W over Goole Moor calling, Carrion Crow 30, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 7, Willow Tit 1 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Skylark 10 singing surrounding fields mainly, Long-tailed Tit 15, Wren 20, Starling 50, Blackbird 10, Song Thrush 3 all NE side, Robin 11, Stonechat 4, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 4, Meadow Pipit 17, Chaffinch 51 cover crop Goole Moor mainly, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 19 cover crop Goole Moor mainly, Yellowhammer 5, Reed Bunting 22. Also Roe Deer 10, Brown Hare 1 W side.

Ian McDonald 11/03/2015 Buzzard 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blackbird 1, Fieldfare 10, Redwing 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 1 female.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 10/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 40, Gadwall 19, Teal 10, Mallard 40, Shoveler 6, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 21, Goosander 16, Little Grebe 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Merlin 1 female Northern Goole Moor, Water Rail 2 heard, Great Grey Shrike 1 Mill Drain Marsh, Long-tailed Tit 5, Mistle Thrush 2, Stonechat 9, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 21.

Martin Warne, Jason King 10/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Gadwall 9, Teal 4, Mallard 8, Shoveler 5, Pochard 1 Male, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 11 7 Female Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 4, Marsh Harrier 4 1 Male, Sparrowhawk 2 Male & Female, Buzzard 8, Kestrel 5, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 1, Golden Plover 150 Goole Fields, Lapwing 33, Black-headed Gull 20, Common Gull 25, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor pm, Magpie 5, Blue Tit 3, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Skylark 5, Long-tailed Tit 7, Wren 4, Starling 25, Blackbird 6, Song Thrush 2, Robin 9, Stonechat 10, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 2, Reed Bunting 4, Also Roe Deer 5, Brown Hare 8, Peacock 1.

Bev Baxter, Rob Adams ringing at Top House Farm 10/03/2015 Buzzard 11 seen going SE to NW, Blue Tit 1 (RT), Great Tit 2, Blackbird 5 (RT), Robin 2, Dunnock 2 (1 new 1RT), Goldfinch 4, Linnet 3, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 16 (6 new 10RT).

Bev Baxter ringing at Top House Farm 09/03/2015 Little Owl 1, Blue Tit 3 (2 new 1RT), Great Tit 1 (RT), Blackbird 1, Redwing 2, Dunnock 1, Goldfinch 2, Greenfinch 5 (4 new 1RT), Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 40 (33 new 7RT).

Ben Steel 09/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Gadwall 26, Shoveler 10, Pochard 4 (3 males), Tufted Duck 13, Goosander 6, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail Goole Moor evening, Coot 1, Jay 1, Fieldfare 42, Lesser Redpoll 11.

John Durrant WeBs 08/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 84, Gadwall 47, Teal 59, Mallard 118, Shoveler 26, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 12, Goosander 2, Little Grebe 1, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 13, Coot 3, Snipe 1, Black-headed Gull 79, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1. 

START OF OUT OF PLACE RECORDS 

THE FOLLOWING RECORDS ARE SUBMITTED AT THE END OF EACH MONTH IN A BLOCK AND ARE THEREFORE OUT OF PLACE RECORDS. THEY ARE ALL FROM THE NATURAL ENGLAND LIFE TEAM (NAMES TO FOLLOW) 

LIFE 26/01/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 Limestone Road, Kestrel 1, Goldcrest 1, Blackbird 1, Robin 3 Green Belt near Colleiry Entrance.

LIFE 27/01/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 Limestone Road, Kestrel 1, Robin 1 Canal one/Northern Canals. Stoat 1 Limestone road, Roe Deer 3. Peacock Butterfly (Hibernating) 1 Canal One/Northern Canals.

LIFE 02/02/2015 Great Grey Shrike 1 Limestone Road.

LIFE 03/02/2015 Water Rail 1 Canal One near Limestone Road.

LIFE 04/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 2 Limestone Road, Great Grey Shrike 1.

LIFE 05/02/2015 Goosander 4 (3 Male, 1 Female) Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 1 juv Limestone Road, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 10, Long Tailed Tit 12, Wrens 6, Blackbird 5, Robin 7.

LIFE 09/02/2015 Goosander 10 Willpits Scrape, Kestrel 1. Stonechat 2 Limestone Road

LIFE 10/02/2015 Greylag Goose 26 Limestone Road, Marsh Harrier 1 juv, Blue Tit 1, Blackbird 6 Green Belt, Robins 3 Canal One/Northern Canals.

LIFE 11/02/2015 Teal 30 Willpits Scrape, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 12, Water Rail 1 Northern Canals, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Long Tailed Tit 8 Cottage Dyke, Robin 2. Red Deer 9 8 Hinds, 1 Stag Will Pits.

LIFE 12/02/2015 Greylag Goose 8, Teal 30 Willpits Scrape, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 11, Marsh Harrier 2 Limestone Road, Kestrel 2, Blue Tit 5, Long Tailed Tit 8 Northern Canals, Robin 2, Stonechat 3 Limestone Road.

LIFE 13/02/2015 Greylag Goose 8 Limestone Road, Teal 15, Tufted Duck 3 Willpits Scrape, Goosander 18, Marsh Harrier 2, Kestrel 1, Great Grey Shrike 1, Blue Tit 3, Long Tailed Tit 8 Canal One/Northern Canals, Blackbird 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 5.

LIFE 16/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 Limestone Road, Water Rail 1 Northern Canals, Stonechat 4. Red Deer 4 hinds Casson's, Fox 1 Crekye's.

LIFE 17/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 Limestone Road, Common Buzzard 1 Pump/Goole Moor Tram, Kestrel 2, Great Grey Shrike 1, Fieldfare 4, Stonechat 6.

LIFE 20/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 Limestone Road, Kestrel 1 Green Belt, Robin 1, Stonechat 1 Canal Towpath/Northern Canals.

LIFE 23/02/2015 Kestrel 1 Limestone Road, Stonechat 6,

LIFE 24/02/2015 Gadwall 6 Limestone Road, Marsh Harrier 1, Stonechat 2. Stoat 1, Shrew spp. 1 Dead Shrew in Stoats mouth.

LIFE 25/02/2015 Greylag Goose 20, Gadwall 5, Shoveler 4, Pochard 3, Marsh Harrier 1, Common Buzzard 1 Old Shed/Goole Moor Tram Line, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 1 Will Pits, Woodcock 2 Green Belt, Durham's Gardens, Snipe 1 Canal Towpath/Northern Canals, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 Will Pits, Stonechat 11 Limestone Road. END,

LIFE 26/02/2015 Tufted Ducks 9, Goosander 10 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Woodcock 4 Sourthern Canals, Goldfinch 1 Limestone Road.

LIFE 27/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 Limestone Road, Common Buzzard 1 Will Pits, Kestrel 2 Limestone Road, Woodcock 1, Robin 1 Heiners Bank/Green Belt, Stonechat 3. 



END OF OUT OF PLACE RECORDS 

Bev Baxter ringing at Top House Farm 05/03/2015 Blackbird 8 (2 new 6RT), Blue Tit 2 (1 new 1RT), Robin 1 (RT), Chaffinch 7 (5 new 2RT), Goldfinch 4, Greenfinch 9, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 3 (2 new 1RT), Reed Bunting 18 (2 new 1RT).

Steve Hiner 05/03/2015 Teal 2 Will pits, Marsh Harrier 1 female, Paraffin, Blue Tit 2 Bells, Long-Tailed Tit 22 12 Will Pits, 10 Bells. Also Adder 3.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone 04/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 12, Gadwall 63, Mallard 40, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck 11, Goosander 1 female, Grey Partridge 2 Swinefleet old mill, Marsh Harrier 2 female and immature, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Moorhen 2, Stock Dove 4, Woodpigeon 500, Little Owl 1 Swinefleet old mill, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor Tram at road (picnic bench), Magpie 2, Jay 1, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 2, Skylark 2, Starling 180, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 2, Robin 6, Stonechat 5, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Bullfinch 2.

Ian McDonald 04/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Mallard 20, Tufted Duck 1, Marsh Harrier 1 female, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Long-tailed Tit 6 Elmhirst Tram.

Steve Hiner 04/03/2015 Teal 2 1pr Mill Drain, Shoveler 2 1pr Mill Drain, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Creykes gate, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Bank Top, Kestrel 1 Green Belt, Linnet 3 Bank Top. Stoat 1 crossing Limestone Road at Green Belt.

Steve Hiner 03/03/2015 Greylag Goose 44, Teal 17, Mallard 32, Pochard 3 males Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 20 11 males, Will Pits Scrape, Cormorant 1 over Will Pits, Marsh Harrier 2 1 male 1 female Bank top, Buzzard 1 Will pits,Merlin 1 1 female, Bank Top Will Pits, Water Rail 1 Bank Top, Great Grey Shrike 1 Blue Bridge, Blue Tit 2 Will pits, Great Tit 2 Will pits, Blackbird 3 Will pits, Fieldfare 12 Bank Top, Stonechat 1 male blue Bridge, Dunnock 1 Bank Top, Chaffinch 2 Will pits. Also Roe Deer 2 females, Paraffin. Adder 12.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 03/03/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 15, Gadwall 34, Teal 3, Shoveler 28, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 5, Marsh Harrier 3, Buzzard 3, Water Rail 1 heard, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor, Stonechat 2.

Steve Hiner 03/03/2015 Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor, Black Redstart 1 female/immature SW side Will Pits seen well. Also Adders.


Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 27/02/2015 Great Tit 1, Blackbird 8 (2 new 6RT), Dunnock 1, Tree Sparrow 1, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 3, Reed Bunting 6 (5 new 1RT).

Martin Warne 27/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 28 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 2, Mallard 68, Shoveler 1, Pochard 1 Male, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 23 11 male Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 3, Peregrine 1 Female, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 1, Collared Dove 5, Creykes Cottages, Great Grey Shrike 1 Blue Bridge pm, Magpie 1, Blue Tit 3, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 1, Wren 6, Starling 60, Blackbird 9, Fieldfare 60, Redwing 4, Robin 6, Stonechat 5, Bullfinch 1.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 25/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 2 females,, Buzzard 1 over north canals, Stonechat 1 female Fison's road east, Blue Tit 1 main canal towpath giving distress call, Great Grey Shrike 1 chasing the blue tit. The shrike saw us and left the tit and flew S and perched on a birch tree on the Southern Canals. Also Fox 1 Fison's road N.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 25/02/2015 Kestrel 1, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 1, Blackbird 8 (2 new 6RT), Robin 5 (3 new 2RT), Dunnock 1, Tree Sparrow 1, Chaffinch 5 (4 new 1RT), Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 4 (2 new 2RT), Linnet 8, Yellowhammer 10 (6 new 4RT), Reed Bunting 17 (12 new 5RT).

Steve Hiner 25/02/2015 Teal 5, Mallard 17, Goosander 16 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 1 female Goole Moor, Kestrel 1 Green Belt, Merlin 1 female Snaith + Cowick Floods, Stonechat 3 2 males Blue bridge, 1 female Snaith + Cowick Floods. Also Adder 1 male New Mill Drain.

Steve Hiner 24/02/2015 Mallard 35, Marsh Harrier 1 female Paraffin, Kestrel 2 Green Belt, Stonechat 3 2 males Green Belt, 1 female Snaith + Cowick Floods. Also Roe Deer 1 female Green Belt. Adder 2 males New Mill Drain side.

Steve Hiner 23/02/2015 Kestrel 2 Green Belt, Stonechat 1 male Blue Bridge.

Keith Heywood 23/02/2015 Kingfisher 1 Thorne Waste Drain at Woodpecker Corner.

Martin Warne, Jason King, Callum King (in part Bryan Wainwright, James Hinchliffe) 22/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 70 Paraffin Floods, Gadwall 70 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 20, Mallard 49, Pochard 4, Tufted Duck 13, Goosander 25 13 male Will Pits Scrape, Pheasant 4, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 5 to roost, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1 Female Goole Fields, Moorhen 2, Common Gull 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Herring Gull 1, Collared Dove 2 Creykes Cottages, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Great Grey Shrike 1 Fisons Road, Magpie 5, Jay 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Skylark 7, Long-tailed Tit 10, Wren 3, Starling 150, Blackbird 7, Fieldfare 200, Mistle Thrush 1 Creykes Cottages, Robin 4, Stonechat 11 6 male, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 28 to roost, Also Roe Deer 10, Stoat 1 Fisons Rd.

Bryan Wainwright (in part with others) 22/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Mallard 20, Little Egret 1 although with black feet (muddy?) and seemingly long legs, I (BW) probably at first over-estimated size at distance and it was the Little that has been seen here recently (Keith and Sandra Hannam, BW), Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1 female, Buzzard 1, Golden Plover 80, Common Gull 5, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Great Grey Shrike 1 Fison's road, Starling 40, Robin 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 6. Also Roe Deer 2.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 21/02/2015 Blue Tit 1 (RT), Blackbird 4 (1 new 3RT), Robin 1 (RT), Dunnock 1 (RT), Chaffinch 5, Greenfinch 6, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 5 (RT).

Peter Hinks, Brian Smith, Mark Smith 20/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 15 Paraffin floods, Gadwall 18, Mallard 60, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 9, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Buzzard 3 Red House Farm, Kestrel 3, Common Gull 7, Starling 90, Fieldfare 60, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 3 Fison's Road, Yellowhammer 3, Reed Bunting 9. Also Roe Deer 4.

Martin Warne 21/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 62, Gadwall 20, Teal 8, Mallard 32, Shoveler 6, Pochard 1 Male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 22 12 male, Pheasant 1, Little Egret 1 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Marsh Harrier 1, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1 Female Shoulder O Mutton, Moorhen 2, Golden Plover 150 over West Floods, Jack Snipe 2 flushed by Marsh Harrier Fisons Rd North, Common Gull 28, Great Grey Shrike 1 Blue Bridge, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 7, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 3, Long-tailed Tit 1, Wren 5, Starling 150, Blackbird 6, Fieldfare 16, Robin 16, Stonechat 3 male, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 5 Bullfinch 8 4 pair, Reed Bunting 2.

Bev Baxter ringing at Top House Farm 20/02/2015 Great Tit 1, Blackbird 4 (3 new 1RT), Dunnock 3, Chaffinch 3 (2 new 1RT), Greenfinch 6, Goldfinch 3, Linnet 7, Yellowhammer 4 (3 new 1RT), Reed Bunting 23 (16 new 7 RT).

Bryan Wainwright 19/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 4, Gadwall 33, Teal 20, Mallard 40, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 11, Goosander 3, Marsh Harrier 2 female and immature, Sparrowhawk 1 female, Coot 2 Crowle North Marsh,Jack Snipe 1 from Mill Drain near Will Pits to Woodside, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Woodpigeon 150, Great Grey Shrike 1 picnic table at Middle Moor Tram at Fison's road, Great Tit 2, Starling 200, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 80, Robin 2, Chaffinch 2, Goldfinch 8.

Steve Hiner 17/02/2015 Mallard 29, Marsh Harrier 1 female New Moor, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 1 crossing road at Green Belt, Long Tailed Tit 3 Green Belt, Robin 1, Stonechat 3 2 males 1 female Blue Bridge, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 7.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 17/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 70, Gadwall 25, Teal 30, Mallard 100, Shoveler 4, Pochard 3, Tufted Duck 15, Goosander 18, Little Egret 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain, Red Kite 1 South over limestone road at 11.50 a.m., Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Woodpigeon 500, Fieldfare 10, Stonechat 3, Meadow Pipit 3, Chaffinch 5.

Bev Baxter 17/02/2015 Blue Tit 1 (RT), Blackbird 5 (3 new 2RT), Robin 1, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 4 (1 a control from elsewhere), Goldfinch 2, Linnet 11, Reed Bunting 19 (14 new 5 RT).

Rob Watson pm 15/02/2015 Gadwall 10 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 50 Will Pits Scrape, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 10 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 24 (12 males) Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 1, Kestrel 1, Lapwing 40 NE, Lesser Black-backed Gull 3 over, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Great Grey Shrike 1 to south of and along Fison's road  early pm, Fieldfare 200 in Birch trees Middle Moor flew off NE, Stonechat 2 males, Tree Sparrow 35 chattering in hedgerow bushes between goat field and house to the north, Yellowhammer 8. Also Red Deer 1.

Steve Hiner 16/02/2015 Mallard 250, Pochard 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 25 (17 males 8 females Will Pits Scrape), Goosander 5 (2 male 3 female Will Pits Scrape).

Colin Wall 15/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 1, Gadwall 10, Pochard 1 male, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 14 (7 males), Lapwing 120 NE in 3 groups, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Tree Sparrow 10 Crowle Moor.

John Durrant 15/02/2015 Hen Harrier 1 ringtail from Elmhirst Tram to Middle Moor.

Martin Warne, Jason King, Callum King 14/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 92, Greater Canada Goose 1, Gadwall 12, Teal 33, Mallard 37, Shoveler 1, Pochard 1 Male Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 9, Goosander 24 12 pair, Grey Partridge 5 Goole Fields, Pheasant 19, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail in to roost, Sparrowhawk 1 Female hunting fields leading to Creykes Gate, Buzzard 4, Kestrel 4, Merlin 1 Female Shoulder O Mutton, Peregrine 1, Moorhen 2, Lapwing 1, Woodcock 1 Bank Top at dusk, Common Gull 8, Lesser Black-backed Gull 20, Herring Gull 8, Collared Dove 3, Barn Owl 1 Hunting Fisons Rd at dusk, Tawny Owl 2 Calling at dusk, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2,Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor, Magpie 20, Jay 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 7, Willow Tit 2, Skylark 3, Long-tailed Tit 1, Treecreeper 1 Will Pits Wood, Wren 8, Starling 750 Goole Fields, Blackbird 13, Fieldfare 140 Goole Fields, Song Thrush 3, Redwing 7, Robin 15, Stonechat 8, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 104, Linnet 200, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 6, Also Roe Deer 9.

Bev Baxter 14/02/2015 Grey Partridge 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2 (1 new 1 RT), Blackbird 6 (2 new 4 RT), Robin 2 (1 new 1 RT), Dunnock 4, House Sparrow 1, Goldfinch 2, Yellowhammer 2 (1 new 1 RT).

Steve Hiner, Mark Outhwaite 13/02/2015 Greylag Goose 38, Mallard 82, Marsh Harrier 2 1 male New Moor, 1 female Crowle Moor, Kestrel 1, Snipe 1 Middle Moor, Barn Owl 1 disturbed from Scotts 'binner' trailer Bank Top, Fieldfare 58 Bank Top.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 12/02/2015 Wigeon 2, Gadwall 22, Teal 40, Mallard 200, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 12, Little Egret 1 sat in field Swinefleet gate,, Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 3, Peregrine 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Great Grey Shrike 1, Starling 350, Fieldfare 200, Redwing 1, Stonechat 6, Bullfinch 6.

Bev Baxter 12/02/2015 Blue Tit 3 (2 new 1 RT), Great Tit 2 (1 new 1 RT), Blackbird 5 (4 new 1 RT), Greenfinch 2, Linnet 8, Yellowhammer 4 (3 new 1 RT), Reed Bunting 13 (6 new 7 RT).

Colin Wall 12/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 1.

Martin Warne, Jason King (Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley in part) 12/02/2015 Pink-footed Goose 8, Greylag Goose (domestic) 37, Greater Canada Goose 1, Wigeon 2, Gadwall 15, Teal 12, Mallard 56, Tufted Duck 5, Goosander 8, Pheasant 21, Little Egret 1 Fields North of Top Moor Farm, Marsh Harrier 3 1 Male, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 3, Peregrine 2 Male & Female Goole Fields, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 2, Golden Plover 8, Snipe 1, Common Gull 6, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor though mobile, Magpie 6, Blue Tit 9, Great Tit 7, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 12, Treecreeper 1 Will Pits Wood, Wren 5, Starling 350 Goole Fields, Blackbird 19, Fieldfare 200 Goole Fields, Song Thrush 2, Redwing 2, Robin 6, Stonechat 6, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 30, Bullfinch 9, Also Roe Deer 10, Red Deer 7.

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 11/02/2015 Marsh Harrier 2, Buzzard 1, Merlin 1 flushed low W side of moors, Woodcock 1 or 2, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone 11/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 36, Shelduck 2, Gadwall 2, Teal 110, Mallard 40, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 17, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1 immature W side, Kestrel 3, Peregrine 1 juvenile female W side, Jack Snipe 1 New Mill Drain in marsh where Steve last saw it, Herring Gull 4, Woodpigeon 200, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor, Magpie 2, Jay 1, Rook 1 Goole Fields with damaged wing, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 4, Skylark 1, Starling 200, Blackbird 10, Fieldfare 60, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 1, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 2, House Sparrow 10 Creyke's sidings, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 1, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 2. Also Roe Deer 3.

Steve Hiner 10/02/2015 Greylag Goose 22, Cormorant 1 over Green Belt, Snipe 1 Mill Drain Marsh, Blue Tit 2.

Steve Hiner 11/02/2015 Jack Snipe 1, New Mill Drain about 50m from Middle Moor Tram, flew short way off track to marsh at side Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 10/02/2015 Blue Tit 1 RT, Blackbird 2, Robin 1, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 4, Linnet 2, Yellowhammer 10 (8 new 2 RT), Reed Bunting 29 (19 new 8 RT).

Mick Pepper 09/02/2015 Adder 1 hibernicula at Green Belt.

Colin Wall 09/02/2015 Goosander 6, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor, Magpie 6, Great Tit 3, Willow Tit 1 Pony Bridge Wood, Stonechat 4 (2 pairs). Chaffinch 10 Yellowhammer 20 Crowle Moor goat field. Also Fox 1 Chadwick's Field.

Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley WeBs 08/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 6, Gadwall 12, Teal 100, Mallard 300, Goosander 8, Marsh Harrier 2 adult females, Golden Plover 12, Common Gull 31, Herring Gull 6, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Woodpigeon 22, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Long-tailed Tit 28, Stonechat 2, Linnet 80.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 06/02/2015 Blackbird 1, Fieldfare 2, Robin 2, Chaffinch 1, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 1, Yellowhammer 4, Reed Bunting 29 (21 new 8 RT).

John Durrant 06/02/2015 Short-eared Owl 2 Inkle Flatts after dark.

Rob Watson 06/02/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10, Teal 50, Mallard 180, Shoveler 2, Marsh Harrier 3 cream crowns and female, Kestrel 3 (2 Crowle goat field 1 perched Swinefleet Warping), Merlin 1 female Middle Moor tram & Shoulder o' Mutton, Water Rail 1 calling near edge of ice north side Will Pits Scrape, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2 both Crowle 1 drumming, Redwing 40 Crowle, Stonechat 1 male Mill Drain Marsh, Yellowhammer 12 Crowle goat field. Also Red Deer 15, 

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Red Deer (Rob Watson 2015) 

 



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Red Deer (Rob Watson 2015) 

 



Roe Deer 2.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone 06/02/2015 Teal 50, Mallard 182, Kestrel 1, Moorhen 4, Common Gull 16, Woodpigeon 300, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Rook 1 Goole Fields with damaged wing, Blue Tit 8, Great Tit 1, Skylark 4, Starling 10, Blackbird 3, Fieldfare 40, Robin 4, Stonechat 3, Chaffinch 2, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 7, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 2. Also Roe Deer 6.

Steve Hiner 04/02/2015 Greylag Goose 112, Mallard 250, Kestrel 1, Jay 2 NNR shed, Robin 1, Stonechat 3 2 males 1 female Blue Bridge, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 1. Also Common Shrew 1 Middle Moor

Ian McDonald, Mick Oliver 04/02/2015 Fieldfare 30, Robin 2, Stonechat 3 (2 males) Fison's Road.

Martin Warne, Jason King 04/02/2015 Pink-footed Goose 200 overhead from West, Gadwall 3, Teal 160 Will Pits Scrape, Mallard 280 Will Pits Scrape, Grey Partridge 2 Fields leading to Creykes Gate, Pheasant 21, Marsh Harrier 3, Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail hunting fields North of Goole Moor, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 5, Merlin 1 Middle Moor at dusk, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 4, Golden Plover 86 Goole Fields & Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Grey Plover 1 calling over Goole Fields, Curlew 1 feeding with Plover Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Common Gull 19, Herring Gull 5, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor at dusk, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Skylark 6, Long-tailed Tit 8, Wren 5, Starling 200, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 130, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 3, Robin 15, Stonechat 8, Goldfinch 10, Bullfinch 4, Also Roe Deer 2, Fox 1, Red Deer 2.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 03/01/2015 Blackbird 5 (3 new 2 RT), Fieldfare 3, Robin 1 RT, Chaffinch 2 (1 new 1 RT), Yellowhammer 6, Reed Bunting 18 (10 new 8 RT).

Bryan Wainwright 02/02/2015 Sparrowhawk 1, Black-headed Gull 27, Common Gull 2, Herring Gull 1, Great Black-backed Gull 2, Woodpigeon 5, Collared Dove 4, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 5, Blue Tit 7, Great Tit 15, Willow Tit 1 Bell's, Wren 2, Starling 6, Blackbird 17, Fieldfare 13, Song Thrush 3, Redwing 12, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 9, Dunnock 4, House Sparrow 1, Chaffinch 5, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 26, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 1.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 01/02/2015 Whooper Swan 1 Swinefleet and Reedness fields later to roost on main floods, Teal 20, Mallard 90, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 11, Cormorant 1 going W, Grey Heron 1 flying Woodpecker Corner, Marsh Harrier 3 adult female and 2 immatures, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 1, Black-headed Gull 28, Common Gull 20, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Woodpigeon 200, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor Tram at road, Rook 1 Goole Fields with damaged wing, Carrion Crow 270 to roost, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 3, Wren 2, Starling 160 Creyke's sidings, Blackbird 2, Robin 2, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 2, Chaffinch 38 Creyke's sidings, Goldfinch 18, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 1. Also Roe Deer 4.


James Hinchliffe 31/01/2015 Pheasant 37, Woodcock 7, Woodpigeon 500, Blackbird 11, Robin 3.

Bryan Wainwright 31/01/2015 Whooper Swan 1 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Greylag Goose (domestic) 8, Gadwall 29, Teal 26, Mallard 226, Tufted Duck 3, Goosander 4 (2 males), Marsh Harrier 2 adult female and immature, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 female/immature over Middle Moor going E, Peregrine 1 immature W side, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 2, Golden Plover 40 Goole Fields, Black-headed Gull 3, Common Gull 10, Herring Gull 18, Great Black-backed Gull 8, Woodpigeon 450, Magpie 2, Rook 1 Goole Fields with damaged wing, Carrion Crow 10, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Wren 5, Blackbird 13, Fieldfare 121, Song Thrush 1 smashing snail at road Will Pits, Redwing 2, Robin 6, Stonechat 2 males S bend, Dunnock 2, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 10 in game cover N edge Goole Moor, Goldfinch 12, Bullfinch 2. Also Brown Hare 2 W side, Roe Deer 9.

Bryan Wainwright Goole Moor 30/01/2015 Teal 18, Shoveler 1, Marsh Harrier 2 adult female and immature, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1 adult female mobbing immature Marsh Harrier, Woodcock 2 great views in flight and on ground, Black-headed Gull 9, Common Gull 19, Collared Dove 2, Magpie 4, Rook 1 Goole Fields, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 4, Willow Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 12, Wren 12, Blackbird 17, Song Thrush 1, Robin 7, Stonechat 2 W end Blackwater Dike, Dunnock 2, Chaffinch 23 in game cover N edge Goole Moor, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 47 in game cover N edge Goole Moor, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 3.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone 29/01/2015 Mallard 61, Tufted Duck 7, Goosander 4, Marsh Harrier 3 male female and immature, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Water Rail 3, Golden Plover 18 Goole Fields, Stock Dove 4, Woodpigeon 140, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor Tram at Mervyn's, Great Tit 1, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 80, Stonechat 4, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 1. Also Roe Deer 5, Red Deer 12 Shoulder o' Mutton.

Bev Baxter, Ron Moat, Bryan Wainwright ringing demonstration Top House Farm 28/01/2015 Blackbird 4, Robin 1, Dunnock 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 6.

Steve Hiner 28/01/2015 Shelduck 1 west over Blue Bridge, wigeon 200+ Woodside East, Mallard 32, Cormorant 1 over Will Pits, Snipe 2 Southern Canals, Goldcrest 2 Bells, Blue Tit 3 Middle Moor, Great Tit 3 Middle Moor, Long Tailed Tit 5 Middle Moor, Chaffinch 4 Woodpecker corner.

Martin Warne 28/01/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 55 West Floods, Wigeon 53 in flight above Will Pits Wood, Gadwall 6, Teal 6, Mallard 13, Pheasant 17, Marsh Harrier 2, Sparrowhawk 1 male Bank Top, Buzzard 1, Collared Dove 2 Creykes Cottages, Great Grey Shrike 1 Northern Canals, Goldcrest 1 Will Pits Wood, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 1, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Long-tailed Tit 10, Treecreeper 2 Will Pits Wood, Starling 30, Blackbird 5, Fieldfare 160, Robin 10, Stonechat 5, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 40, Bullfinch 4, Also Roe Deer 2, Fox 1.

Steve Hiner 27/01/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 female New Moor, Kestrel 2, Magpie 3, Goldfinch 15, Linnet 23. Also Fox 1.

Martin Warne, Jason King, (Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley in part) 27/01/2015 Mute Swan 3 over West Floods, Pink-footed Goose 160, Gadwall 6, Teal 98, Mallard 220, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 10, Goosander 18 9 pair, Pheasant 3, Cormorant 1 overhead, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 4, Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail to roost, Sparrowhawk 1 female Goole Fields, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 5, Merlin 1 female Goole Fields, Peregrine 1 male Goole Fields, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 2, Golden Plover 100 Goole Fields flushed by Sparrowhawk, Common Gull 12, Stock Dove 1, Collared Dove 5 Creykes Cottages, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor, Magpie 6, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 4, Willow Tit 1 Bank Top, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 15, Wren 3, Starling 120, Blackbird 13, Fieldfare 70, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 3, Robin 3, Stonechat 8, Meadow Pipit 4, Goldfinch 1, Linnet 47, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 2, Also Roe Deer 4, Hare 1.

Dirk Rigby 25/01/2015 Kestrel 1, Collared Dove 2, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1, Starling 2, Robin 4, Dunnock 2, House Sparrow 7, Tree Sparrow 20, Chaffinch 6, Greenfinch 6, Goldfinch 12, Reed Bunting 1.

Bryan Wainwright 26/01/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Mallard 2, Black-headed Gull 52, Common Gull 1, Herring Gull 22, Great Black-backed Gull 3, Stock Dove 1, Collared Dove 2, Magpie 3, Blue Tit 9, Great Tit 9, Long-tailed Tit 10, Wren 3, Blackbird 20, Fieldfare 39, Song Thrush 3, Mistle Thrush 4, Robin 10, Dunnock 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 321 from colliery area roost am, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 18, Lesser Redpoll 4, Bullfinch 3, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 3. Also Roe Deer 3.

Bev Baxter ringing at Top House Farm 25/01/2015 Blue Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Robin 1, Chaffinch 2, Goldcrest 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 8.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes, Jim Snowdon and Des Parmenter (in part) 25/01/2015 Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 4, Teal 4, Mallard 86, Tufted Duck 4, Goosander 16, Marsh Harrier 3 female, immature male and immature to roost W end floods, Hen Harrier 1 small ringtail Woodside then Swinefleet & Reedness fields then later Woodside to Middle Moor to SW end of moors, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 4, Merlin 1 from E to W along Shearburn & Pitts Drain late pm, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 1, Common Gull 59 28 fields before Creyke's rest Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Herring Gull 5, Great Black-backed Gull 6, Stock Dove 1, Woodpigeon 900+, Great Spotted Woodpecker 3,Great Grey Shrike 1 along E-W section Fison's limestone roadlate pm, Magpie 1, Rook 1 Golle Fields, Carrion Crow 140+, Long-tailed Tit 2, Starling 50, Blackbird 2, Fieldfare 3, Stonechat 2 along Fison's limestone road, Dunnock 2, House Sparrow 5 Creyke's sidings, Tree Sparrow 1 Creyke's sidings, Linnet 146 S over floods to roost, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 2. Also Roe Deer 2, Fox 1 Fison's Road N, Brown Hare 3 Fison's Road N. American Mink 1 near goat field Crowle Moor (Des Parmenter).

Bryan Wainwright 24/01/2015 Gadwall 2, Teal 2, Mallard 52, Shoveler 2, Goosander 7, Marsh Harrier 4 to roost W end floods, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 1, Common Gull 12 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Stock Dove 3, Woodpigeon 270, Great Grey Shrike 1 Swinefleet Warping Drain at Will Pits just N of T junction at 15.15, Magpie 2, Rook 40 inc. several adults just over swinefleet Warping Drain in Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Carrion Crow 70, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 2, Fieldfare 80, Mistle Thrush 1, Stonechat 5 along Fison's limestone road, Goldfinch 3, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 2.

James Hinchliffe 24/01/2015 Teal 7, Mallard 26, Grey Partridge 4, Pheasant 50+, Water Rail 1, Woodcock 2, Snipe 13.

Julian Small 23/01/2015 Marsh Harrier 1 cream crown, Stonechat 5 Fison's Road.

Bryan Wainwright 23/01/2015 Sparrowhawk 1 male, Golden Plover 1, Black-headed Gull 33, Magpie 1, Jay 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 10, Willow Tit 1 Collis's Tram, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 4, Starling 1, Blackbird 18, Fieldfare 11, Song Thrush 1, Robin 3, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 255 from colliery area roost am, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 13, Lesser Redpoll 4, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 1. Also Roe Deer 1. im parakeet.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rose-ringed Parakeet (not moors; Armthorpe 2007) (Ian McDonald 2015) 

 

 

Steve Hiner 23/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 east of moor, Marsh Harrier 4 2 males Goole Moor, 2 females New moor, Kestrel 1, Starling 200+, Fieldfare 12, Stonechat 3 1 male 1 female blue Bridge, 1 female Goole Moor. Also Roe Deer 2.

Steve Hiner 22/01/2015 Mallard 259, wigeon 123, Shoveler 1 male, Goosander 1 male, Marsh Harrier 2 1 male Paraffin, 1 male Will Pits Scrape, Sparrowhawk 1 female Middle Moor, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Peregrine Falcon 1 male Snaith and Cowick Floods, Snipe 2 Mill Drain Marsh, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 2, Long Tailed Tit 7, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Stonechat 1 male Blue bridge, Chaffinch 2, Reed Bunting 2. Also Brown Hare 1 Snaith and Cowick Floods

Steve Hiner 21/01/2015 Woodcock 4 Green Belt, Jay 3 Colliery entrance bridge. Louise Eaton & Mick Bruin 21/01/2015 Red Deer 12 Mervyn's Tram (NE LIFE team).

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone 20/01/2015 Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 1, Black-headed Gull 3, Common Gull 1, Collared Dove 2, Magpie 1, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 3, Long-tailed Tit 5, Wren 2, Blackbird 17, Fieldfare 25, Redwing 5, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 10, Dunnock 1, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 258 from colliery area roost am, Greenfinch 5, Goldfinch 2, Lesser Redpoll 5, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 3,

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 20/01/2015 Blackbird 4, Robin 3, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 22.

Martin Warne, Jason King 19/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste & Thorne Waste at dusk, Pink-footed Goose 100, Greylag Goose (domestic) 150, Gadwall 18, Teal 120, Mallard 216, Goosander 1 female, Pheasant 25, Cormorant 1 overhead, Grey Heron 1 Goole Fields, Marsh Harrier 4 1 male, Hen Harrier 3 1 male and 2 female to roost, Sparrowhawk 1 female Goole Fields, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 4, Merlin 1 female Thorne Waste, Peregrine 1, female Goole Fields, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 2, Woodcock 2, Snipe 1, Common Gull 42, Stock Dove 2, Barn Owl 1 Hunting Middle Moor at dusk, Short-eared Owl 1 Fisons Rd at dusk, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Great Grey Shrike 1, Magpie 5, Blue Tit 1, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Treecreeper 1, Wren 4, Starling 50, Blackbird 5, Fieldfare 110, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 6, Robin 2, House Sparrow 2 Creykes Crossing, Stonechat 11, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 8, Reed Bunting 8, Also Roe Deer 3, Fox 1 Goole Fields, Hare 4 Goole Fields.

Bev Baxter ringing Top House Farm 18/01/2015 Golden Plover 193 on fields, Blue Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 4, Blackbird 12, Song Thrush 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 1, Chaffinch 5, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 2, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 19.

Martin Warne 18/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Pink-footed Goose 3, Gadwall 10 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 190 Will Pits Scrape, Mallard 317 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 3 2 male, Pheasant 11, Cormorant 1 overhead, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 2 male and female to roost, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2, Moorhen 1, Golden Plover 293, 193 in field opposite Top House Farm, 100 Goole Fields, Common Gull 90, 18 on fields opposite Top House Farm, Herring Gull 3, Great Grey Shrike 1 Fisons Rd & Middle Moor (am), Mervyns Tram (pm), Magpie 5, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 2, Willow Tit 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Wren 3, Starling 30, Blackbird 8, Fieldfare 34, Robin 8, Stonechat 10 1 observed on frozen pool feeding around sedge, Chaffinch 1, Goldfinch 6, Linnet 1, Bullfinch 2, Reed Bunting 4, Also Roe Deer 5, Fox 1, Shrew sp 1 running across frozen pool.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone, Bill Priestley 17/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Pink-footed Goose 1, Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 32, Teal 160, Mallard 439, Shoveler 1, Pochard 1 female type Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 7, Goosander 2 pair, Marsh Harrier 3 male, female and immature, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Stock Dove 2, Rose-ringed Parakeet 1 male perched in poplars back of recreation ground, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor Tram few hundred metres from limestone road, Blue Tit 5, Great Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Skylark 1, Starling 26, Blackbird 4, Fieldfare 40, Robin 1, Stonechat 6 along limestone road, Dunnock 2. Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Goldfinch 8, Bullfinch 2, Also Roe Deer 4.

Ben Steel 16/01/2015 Mute Swan 1 over N, Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Greylag Goose (domestic) 3, Wigeon 1 male, Gadwall 34, Teal 36, Shoveler 1 male, Pochard 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 6, Cormorant 1 over N, Marsh Harrier 2 cream-crowns, Hen Harrier 2 adult male and female dusk, Buzzard 5 3 Top Moor Farm 2 W end Goole Moor, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 Goole Moor, Barn Owl 1 dusk Top Moor Farm, Great Grey Shrike 1 500m S of platform then N end Goole Moor at dusk distantly from road, Jay 1, Goldcrest 2, Coal Tit 2, Willow Tit 2, Treecreeper 2, Starling 80 Limberlost Wood, Fieldfare 270 120 limberlost, 150 Bank Top, Stonechat 3, Lesser Redpoll 2.

Rob Watson 16/01/2015 Tufted Duck 5 Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 5 Will Pits Scrape, Grey Partridge 10 Crowle goat field, Marsh Harrier 3, rw mh.jpg













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marsh Harrier (Rob Watson 2015) 

 



Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 seen twice dashing low near Shoulder o' Mutton, Woodpigeon 300 SE fields, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2 1 Goole Moor and 1 Crowle birch wood, Great Grey Shrike 1 Fison's road 14.00, Willow Tit 2 Middle Moor, Fieldfare 8, Redwing 40 Crowle birch wood, Stonechat 1 female  Middle Moor, Yellowhammer 12 Crowle goat field. Also probable Raven: one bird flew in at around 13.00 mid height from SW circled briefly over SOM and flew ENE over northern end of Will Pits it did not call and did not get photo as it flew directly between me and sun. I was on Blackwater Dyke tram eastern end. Due to difficulty of observation and no call RW is not 100% certain of this record.

Bryan Wainwright 16/01/2015 Pink-footed Goose 200 W Sparrowhawk 1 male Kestrel 1 Black-headed Gull 39 Common Gull 6 Herring Gull 13 Stock Dove 2 Woodpigeon 20 Collared Dove 3 Rose-ringed Parakeet 1 male colliery area, recreation ground and flew as far as Inkle Moor and back Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 Magpie 10 Blue Tit 8 Great Tit 12 Long-tailed Tit 18 Wren 5 Starling 11 Blackbird 17 Fieldfare 27 Redwing 39 Mistle Thrush 3 Robin 8 Dunnock 7 Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1 Meadow Pipit 1 Chaffinch 350 from colliery area roost am Greenfinch 13 Goldfinch 30 Siskin 1 Lesser Redpoll 4 Bullfinch 3 Reed Bunting 3 Also Roe Deer 3.

Steve Hiner 15/01/2015 Water Rail 1 Blue Bridge, Woodcock 1 Green Belt, Great Tit 6 Green Belt, Blackbird 1 Green Belt, Stonechat 1 female Snaith and Cowick Floods.

Tom Lowe 15/01/2015 Marsh Harrier 3 cream-crowns left ENE at dusk, Hen Harrier 1 adult male Swinefleet and Reedness fields 16.15 went high ENE.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone 15/01/2015 Kestrel 1, Black-headed Gull 7, Rose-ringed Parakeet 1 male watched perched in poplars back of recreation ground, Magpie 6, Great Tit 2, Wren 2, Blackbird 10, Fieldfare 30, Redwing 30, Robin 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 416 from colliery area roost am, Greenfinch 6, Goldfinch 10, Bullfinch 2, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 1. Also Roe Deer 3.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone pm 14/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Teal 10, Mallard 110, Tufted Duck 6, Goosander 15, Marsh Harrier 1 adult female, Hen Harrier 2 adult males 1 Swinefleet and Reedness fields !5.35 went high NE, then later 1 W end of floods and E, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 3, Common Gull 12 Swinefleet and Reedness fields, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Stock Dove 1, Woodpigeon 1000, Carrion Crow 120, Starling 50, Fieldfare 30, Stonechat 2, Linnet 3, Bullfinch 2. Also Roe Deer 4.

Bryan Wainwright pit tip am 14/01/2015 Black-headed Gull 5, Common Gull 1, Rose-ringed Parakeet 1 A NEW SPECIES FOR THORNE MOORS (241) male flew over Recreation ground calling 08.35 returned 5 minutes later and watched perched in poplars (BPW, Irvin Payne, WHP), Magpie 8, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 1, Wren 2, Blackbird 13, Fieldfare 45, Redwing 35, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 3, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 292 from colliery area roost am, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 10, Lesser Redpoll 2. Reed Bunting 1.

Steve Hiner 13/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 fields east of Moors, Marsh Harrier 2 female New Moor, male Bank Top, Snipe 2 Blue Bridge, Blue Tit 1 Mervyn's Tram, Willow Tit 2 Middle Moor, Long Tailed Tit 7 Mervyn's Tram, Stonechat 1 female New Moor.

Bryan Wainwright 13/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 fields N of Crowle Moor, Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 36, Teal 23, Mallard 55, Shoveler 2, Pochard 1 Will Pits Scrape, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 3, Marsh Harrier 3 adult female and 2 immatures, Sparrowhawk 1 male, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 7, Snipe 2, Black-headed Gull 36, Herring Gull 1, Woodpigeon 360, Tawny Owl 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Great Grey Shrike 1 midday T junction Will Pits also on Crowle Moor, Magpie 5, Carrion Crow 170, Goldcrest 3, Blue Tit 27, Great Tit 9, Willow Tit 2 one Elmhirst Tram and one Will Pits, Long-tailed Tit 12, Wren 23, Starling 85, Blackbird 39, Fieldfare 51, Song Thrush 2, Redwing 36, Mistle Thrush 3, Robin 8, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 7, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Chaffinch 3, Greenfinch 2, Goldfinch 9, Linnet 228 S across middle of moors to roost, Lesser Redpoll 1, Common Redpoll (Mealy) 1 colliery area, Bullfinch 8, Reed Bunting 2.

Martin Warne (in part Bryan Wainwright) 13/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Greylag Goose (domestic) 2, Gadwall 20, Teal 26, Mallard 180, Shoveler 2, Pochard 1, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 8 4 Male 4 Female, Pheasant 11, Marsh Harrier 4, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Water Rail 2, Common Gull 3, Herring Gull 1, Jay 1, Blue Tit 21, Long-tailed Tit 8, Wren 3, Starling 20, Fieldfare 30, Redwing 2, Stonechat 7, Goldfinch 17, Linnet 228 in to roost, Lesser Redpoll 1, Reed Bunting 2, Also Roe Deer 1.

Martin Warne, Jason King 12/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Pink-footed Goose 1400 3 Skeins at dusk, Greylag Goose (domestic) 70 West Floods at dusk, Wigeon 3, Gadwall 28, Teal 21, Mallard 200, Shoveler 2, Tufted Duck 8, Goosander 10 7 Male 3 Female, Pheasant 5, Marsh Harrier 4 3 to roost, Hen Harrier 2 Male in to roost, Sparrowhawk 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 4, Merlin 1 Shearburn & Pitts Drain at dusk, Peregrine 1, Water Rail 3, Moorhen 1, Common Gull 10, Short-eared Owl 1 Mill Drain Marsh at dusk, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Magpie 3, Coal Tit 1, Willow Tit 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Treecreeper 1, Wren 5, Starling 150, Fieldfare 150, Redwing 7, Stonechat 3, Tree Sparrow 2 Creykes Cottages, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1 Goole Fields, Meadow Pipit 2, Goldfinch 22, Linnet 178, Lesser Redpoll 2, Reed Bunting 1, Also Roe Deer 3.

Martin Warne (in part Des Parmenter) 11/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Greylag Goose (domestic) 9, Gadwall 2, Pheasant 5, Cormorant 1, Hen Harrier 1 Ringtail into roost, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 Observed mobbing Ringtail, Golden Plover 40 feeding Goole Fields, Common Gull 5, Lesser Black-backed Gull 2, Great Black-backed Gull 1, Long-tailed Tit 6, Treecreeper 1, Wren 2, Fieldfare 10, Redwing 5, Stonechat 1 Male, Meadow Pipit 1, Goldfinch 12, Linnet 275 175 into roost, Reed Bunting 5, Also Roe Deer 3, Fox 1.

Steve Hiner 09/01/2015 Shoveler 2 male + female Mill Drain, Marsh Harrier 1 male Paraffin, Great Grey Shrike 1 Green Belt, Jay 2 Green Belt, Willow Tit 2 Middle Moor, Robin 1.

Steve Hiner 08/01/2015 Mallard 38 New Moor, Buzzard 2 New Moor, Peregrine 1 female Will Pits, Snipe 1 Middle Moor, Stonechat 1 female S+C Floods. Also Roe Deer 3 female & 2 fully grown twins Creyke's Gate.

Bryan Wainwright 07/01/2015 pit tip Golden Plover 12 E, Black-headed Gull 50, Common Gull 1, Herring Gull 1, Woodpigeon 30, Collared Dove 1, Magpie 5, Carrion Crow 18, Great Tit 5, Long-tailed Tit 2, Wren 4, Blackbird 20, Fieldfare 23, Song Thrush 3, Redwing 3, Mistle Thrush 1, Robin 5, Dunnock 4, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 391 from colliery area roost am, Greenfinch 6, Goldfinch 45, Lesser Redpoll 8 singles, Common Redpoll (Mealy) 18 feeding in birch behind sub-station, Reed Bunting 2.

Bryan Wainwright, Gary Featherstone 06/01/2015 Mallard 2, Grey Heron 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Hen Harrier 1 male to roost very low in from E along Mervyn's Tram and Mill Drain Marsh then across road to W floods at 15.35, Kestrel 3, Common Gull 9, Woodpigeon 20, Magpie 2, Carrion Crow 40, Blue Tit 1, Fieldfare 60, Robin 1, Stonechat 3, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 128, Lesser Redpoll 1, Reed Bunting 1. Also Roe Deer 2.

Steve Hiner 05/01/2015 Whooper Swan 2 New Moor, Gadwall 23 Will Pits Scrape, Teal 65 Will Pits Scrape, Mallard 150 Will Pits Scrape, Marsh Harrier 1 female Paraffin, Sparrowhawk 1 female Creykes Gate, Grey Wagtail 1 Creyke's Gate.

Martin Warne 05/01/2015 Whooper Swan 7 5 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste 2 Main Floods (pm), Pink-footed Goose 3, Gadwall 8, Teal 73, Mallard 205, Shoveler 6, Goosander 6 4 Male, Pheasant 9, Marsh Harrier 2, Hen Harrier 2 Males in to roost, Buzzard 3, Kestrel 1, Merlin 1 Green Belt, Peregrine 1 Hunting West Floods (am), Water Rail 6, Moorhen 1, Woodcock 1 Will Pits Wood, Snipe 3, Short-eared Owl 1 Mill Drain Marsh at Dusk, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 7, Great Tit 4, Willow Tit 1, Skylark 1, Long-tailed Tit 16, Wren 9, Blackbird 18, Fieldfare 136, Redwing 38, Robin 13, Stonechat 8, Meadow Pipit 1, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 32, Linnet 32 to roost, Bullfinch 3, Reed Bunting 6, Also Roe Deer 6.

Bryan Wainwright 05/01/2015 Sparrowhawk 1, Water Rail 1, Black-headed Gull 36, Common Gull 2, Herring Gull 19, Great Black-backed Gull 4, Woodpigeon 65, Collared Dove 5, Magpie 6, Carrion Crow 6, Blue Tit 7, Great Tit 5, Long-tailed Tit 9, Wren 8, Starling 3, Blackbird 20, Fieldfare 12, Song Thrush 2, Redwing 30, Robin 6, Dunnock 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Chaffinch 322 from colliery area roost am, Greenfinch 16, Goldfinch 29, Lesser Redpoll 8, Bullfinch 5, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 5. Also Roe Deer 3.

Bev Baxter 04/01/2015 birds ringed at Top House Farm (the part of the farm W of railway so just outside the recording area boundary (which is railway on W side) Blue Tit 4, Starling 1, Blackbird 6, Fieldfare 2, Song Thrush 1, Robin 1, Chaffinch 20, Greenfinch 4, Goldfinch 5, Linnet 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 18.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 04/01/2015 Shelduck 2 on Will Pits Scrape, Gadwall 21, Teal 108, Mallard 206, Shoveler 10, Goosander 13 male over going E, Pheasant 10, Cormorant 1 N, Marsh Harrier 3 to roost floods, Hen Harrier 1 male to roost high in from E over Woodside then across road to W floods after sunset 16.05, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Water Rail 3, Golden Plover 132 on Goole Fields, Common Gull 14 14 fields before Creyke's gate rest Swinefleet & Reedness fields, Herring Gull 6, Woodpigeon 300, Great Grey Shrike 1 along road after sunset, Carrion Crow 40, Blackbird 3, Fieldfare 30, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 1, Linnet 10 over middle of moors S to roost pm, Lesser Redpoll 3, Bullfinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Reed Bunting 2. Also Roe Deer 4

Tom Lowe 03/01/2015 Pink-footed Goose 1880 over Goole Fields (450, 1020, 410), Whooper Swan 5 fields N of Crowle Moor, Marsh Harrier 3, Merlin 2 Goole Fields, Peregrine 1 juvenile female Goole Fields.

Martin Warne, Callum King, Jason King (in part Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes) 03/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 Swinefleet & Reedness Waste, Pink-footed Goose up to 5000, Greylag Goose (domestic) 13, Gadwall 6, Teal 6, Mallard 219, Goosander 4, Pheasant 3, Marsh Harrier 5, Hen Harrier 1 Male in to roost, Sparrowhawk 2, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Peregrine 1 Goole Fields, Water Rail 5, Moorhen 2, Woodcock 2 Green Belt at dusk, Snipe 1, Common Gull 15, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1, Herring Gull 3, Woodpigeon c1500 at dusk, Collared Dove 3 On wires leading to Creykes Gate, Tawny Owl 1 heard calling at dusk around Green Belt, Short-eared Owl 1 (Jason King), Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Great Grey Shrike 1 Mervyns Tram & Middle Moor, Magpie 4, Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 6, Willow Tit 2 presumed pair Bank Top, Skylark 2, Long-tailed Tit 4, Wren 4, Starling 30, Fieldfare 81, Mistle Thrush 2, Robin 5, Stonechat 8, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 15, Linnet 112 to roost, Bullfinch 1, Reed Bunting 4, Also Roe Deer 12.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes (in part Martin Warne, Callum King, Jason King) 03/01/2015 Pink-footed Goose 3000 to 4000 (though other observers' counts, from different points differed, see above) Greylag Goose (domestic) 13 Goosander 1 male over going E Pheasant 13 Marsh Harrier 5 to roost floods Hen Harrier 1 male to roost very low along Mervyn's Tram going W and over Middle Moor then across road to W floods after sunset Sparrowhawk 1 female Buzzard 2 Kestrel 3 Merlin 1 female perched mainly on floods Water Rail 3 Snipe 1 Herring Gull 3 Great Black-backed Gull 3 Woodpigeon 1500 Collared Dove 2 Creyke's Crossing Great Grey Shrike 1 Middle Moor mainly, Carrion Crow 70, Starling 20, Blackbird 5, Fieldfare 4, Stonechat 5, House Sparrow 2 Creyke's Crossing, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Linnet 50 over middle of moors S to roost pm, Reed Bunting 2. Also Roe Deer 2.

John Durrant 01/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 fields N of Crowle Moor, Shoveler 5, Marsh Harrier 2 immature male and adult female, Kestrel 1, Peregrine 1 juvenile female W side Goole Moor, Water Rail 1, Lapwing 16 colliery area, Woodcock 3 T junction Will Pits after dark. Also Fox 2 Goole Moor (1 dead), Red Deer 12 Goole Moor.

Bryan Wainwright, Richard Sprakes 01/01/2015 Whooper Swan 5 fields N of Crowle Moor, Greylag Goose (domestic) 66, Wigeon 1, Gadwall 13, Teal 160, Mallard 159, Shoveler 5, Tufted Duck 1 female Will Pits Scrape, Goosander 16 at least with some Will Pits Scrape and others flying over, Pheasant 3, Red Kite1 adult from N side of pit tip S over Bell's then SE over Middle Moor, Will Pits Scrape and Pony Bridge Wood 08.45 to 08.55. Marsh Harrier 2 immature male and adult female, Sparrowhawk 2 male and female, Buzzard 2, Kestrel 3,Merlin 2 male Northern Goole Moor going E and female Goole Fields mobbing Peregrine, Peregrine 1 juvenile female Goole Fields, Water Rail 1, Moorhen 3, Golden Plover 33 Goole Fields, Lapwing 9 colliery area, Woodcock 1 flushed S side Will Pits, Black-headed Gull 43, Common Gull 3, Herring Gull 19, Great Black-backed Gull 8, Feral Pigeon 1, Stock Dove 2, Woodpigeon 770 at least, Collared Dove 1, Magpie 14, Carrion Crow 240 to roost mainly floods, Woodside, Goldcrest 2, Blue Tit 11, Great Tit 13, Willow Tit 1 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Long-tailed Tit 21, Treecreeper 1 Blackwater Dike at Will Pits, Wren 6, Starling 96, Blackbird 23, Fieldfare 378, Song Thrush 1, Redwing 4, Robin 6, Stonechat 3 males along Fison's limestone road, Dunnock 2, House Sparrow 2 Moorends Recreation Ground, Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 242 160 from colliery area roost am, 62 over middle of moors S to roost pm, Greenfinch 3, Goldfinch 24, Linnet 200 over middle of moors S to roost pm, Lesser Redpoll 42, Bullfinch 13, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 5. Also Fox 1 Chadwick’s Field, Roe Deer 5. 

OBSERVERS 2015: Rob Adams, Alan Bamford, Steve Bamford, Richard Barnard, Bev Baxter, M Beevers, Robert Broch, Mick Bruin, Ashley Buchan, Janet Canning, Kevin Clarke, Graham Cook, Carl Cornish, John Durrant, Louise Eaton, Gary Featherstone, Keith and Sandra Hannam, Keith Heywood, James Hinchliffe, Steve Hiner, Peter Hinks, Tom Jackson, Janet Jackson, Jim Johnson, Peter Kendall, Callum King, Jason King, Helen Kirk, Phil Lee, Tom Lowe, Alan Marshall, Simone Maw, Wendy McKay, Des Parmenter, Irvin Payne, Bill Priestley, Diane Priestley, Ray Priestley, John Rampling, Dirk Rigby, Lucy Ryan, Adrian Scutt, David Slack, Julian Small, Brian Smith, Mark Smith, Richard Smith, Jim Snowdon, Richard J Sprakes, Ben Steel, Barry Thompson, Bryan P Wainwright, Colin Wall, Martin Warne, Rob Watson, Darren Whitaker. 



SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTS 2014

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The Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve comprises the two close but separate areas, Thorne Moors and Hatfield Moors. Thorne Moors (which is often defined to mean Thorne and the smaller contiguous moors of Goole, Snaith & Cowick, Crowle, and Rawcliffe together, as in this Report). Parts of these Moors lie in three counties, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. 

The BSG write-up is THE HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS NNR .

THIS IS A MAP WITH SITE NAMES.

ALL PREVIOUS VERTEBRATE REPORTS AND MUCH MORE CAN BE FOUND AT THIS WEBSITE THORNE MOORS BIRDS MAMMALS, HERPTILES, FISH 

BSG PHOTO TOUR OF THORNE MOORS PART 1 .

BSG PHOTO TOUR OF THORNE MOORS PART 2 .

BSG PHOTO TOUR OF THORNE MOORS PART 3 . 

HATFIELD MOORS BIRDING BLOG IS HERE . 

Many previous year’s Thorne Moors Bird Reports can be found here

THORNE MOORS BIRD LIST now at 241 (Greylag twice on this list) with Thrush Nightingale just outside recording area. 1 Mute Swan 2 Bewick's Swan 3 Whooper Swan 4 Bean Goose (Tundra) 5 Pink-footed Goose 6 White-fronted Goose (European) 7 Bar-headed Goose 8 Greylag Goose 9 Greylag Goose (domestic) 10 Canada Goose 11 Barnacle Goose 12 Brent Goose 13 Egyptian Goose 14 Ruddy Shelduck 15 Shelduck 16 Mandarin Duck 17 Wigeon 18 Gadwall 19 Teal 20 Mallard 21 Pintail 22 Garganey 23 Shoveler 24 Red-crested Pochard 25 Pochard 26 Tufted Duck 27 Scaup 28 Eider 29 Long-tailed Duck 30 Common Scoter 31 Goldeneye 32 Smew 33 Red-breasted Merganser 34 Goosander 35 Ruddy Duck 36 Black Grouse 37 Quail 38 Red-legged Partridge 39 Grey Partridge 40 Pheasant 41 Gannet 42 Cormorant 43 Shag 44 Bittern 45 Night-heron 46 Little Egret 47 Great White Egret 48 Grey Heron 49 Black Stork 50 White Stork 51 Spoonbill 52 Little Grebe 53 Great Crested Grebe 54 Black-necked Grebe 55 Honey-buzzard 56 [Black Kite] 57 Red Kite 58 White-tailed Eagle 59 Marsh Harrier 60 Hen Harrier 61 Montagu's Harrier 62 Goshawk 63 Sparrowhawk 64 Buzzard 65 Rough-legged Buzzard 66 Osprey 67 Kestrel 68 Red-footed Falcon 69 Merlin 70 Hobby 71 [Gyr Falcon] 72 Peregrine 73 Water Rail 74 Spotted Crake 75 Corncrake 76 Moorhen 77 Coot 78 Crane 79 Stone-curlew 80 Avocet 81 Oystercatcher 82 Golden Plover 83 Grey Plover 84 Lapwing 85 Little Ringed Plover 86 Ringed Plover 87 Killdeer 88 Dotterel 89 Whimbrel 90 Curlew 91 Black-tailed Godwit 92 Bar-tailed Godwit 93 Turnstone 94 Knot 95 Ruff 96 Curlew Sandpiper 97 Temminck's Stint 98 Sanderling 99 Dunlin 100 Purple Sandpiper 101 Little Stint 102 White-rumped Sandpiper 103 Pectoral Sandpiper 104 Common Sandpiper 105 Green Sandpiper 106 Spotted Redshank 107 Greenshank 108 Lesser Yellowlegs 109 Wood Sandpiper 110 Redshank 111 Jack Snipe 112 Woodcock 113 Snipe 114 Arctic Skua 115 Puffin 116 Little Tern 117 Gull-billed Tern 118 Caspian Tern 119 Black Tern 120 Sandwich Tern 121 Common Tern 122 Arctic Tern 123 [Pallas's Sandgrouse] 124 Kittiwake 125 Black-headed Gull 126 Little Gull 127 Mediterranean Gull 128 Common Gull 129 Lesser Black-backed Gull 130 Herring Gull 131 Yellow-legged Gull 132 Caspian Gull 133 Iceland Gull 134 Glaucous Gull 135 Great Black-backed Gull 136 Feral Pigeon 137 Stock Dove 138 Woodpigeon 139 Collared Dove 140 Turtle Dove 141 Rose-ringed Parakeet 142 Cuckoo 143 Barn Owl 144 Little Owl 145 Tawny Owl 146 Long-eared Owl 147 Short-eared Owl 148 Nightjar 149 Swift 150 Kingfisher 151 Hoopoe 152 Wryneck 153 Green Woodpecker 154 Great Spotted Woodpecker 155 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker 156 Golden Oriole 157 Red-backed Shrike 158 Great Grey Shrike 159 Magpie 160 Jay 161 Jackdaw 162 Rook 163 Carrion Crow 164 Hooded Crow 165 Raven 166 Goldcrest 167 Firecrest 168 Blue Tit 169 Great Tit 170 Coal Tit 171 Willow Tit 172 Bearded Tit 173 Woodlark 174 Skylark 175 Sand Martin 176 Swallow 177 House Martin 178 Cetti’s Warbler 179 Long-tailed Tit 180 Yellow-browed Warbler 181 Wood Warbler 182 Chiffchaff 183 Willow Warbler 184 Blackcap 185 Garden Warbler 186 Lesser Whitethroat 187 Whitethroat 188 Grasshopper Warbler 189 Icterine Warbler 190 Sedge Warbler 191 Reed Warbler 192 Waxwing 193 Treecreeper 194 Wren 195 Starling 196 Rose-coloured Starling 197 Ring Ouzel 198 Blackbird 199 Fieldfare 200 Song Thrush 201 Redwing 202 Mistle Thrush 203 Spotted Flycatcher 204 Robin 205 Nightingale 206 Bluethroat (White-spotted) 207 Pied Flycatcher 208 Black Redstart 209 Redstart 210 Whinchat 211 Stonechat 212 Wheatear 213 Dunnock 214 House Sparrow 215 Tree Sparrow 216 Yellow Wagtail 217 Grey Wagtail 218 White Wagtail (alba) 219 Pied Wagtail (yarrellii) 220 Richard's Pipit 221 Tree Pipit 222 Meadow Pipit 223 Rock Pipit 224 Water Pipit 225 Chaffinch 226 Brambling 227 Greenfinch 228 Goldfinch 229 Siskin 230 Linnet 231 Twite 232 Lesser Redpoll 233 Common Redpoll (Mealy) 234 Arctic Redpoll 235 Common Crossbill 236 Bullfinch 237 Hawfinch 238 Snow Bunting 239 Lapland Bunting 240 Yellowhammer 241 Reed Bunting 242 Corn Bunting

 

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